Sunnyvale, Calif. - February 21, 2008
-- NetApp announced today that IDG's Computerworld,
the "Voice of IT Management," has selected NetApp as one of the top
Green-IT Companies for 2008. Computerworld honored NetApp
for its innovative data center design and its leading-edge data
management techniques to reduce power consumption. Additionally,
editors recognized NetApp for its company-wide "green" programs
that dramatically reduce the amount of local landfill waste and
impact on the environment. This honor is part of
Computerworld's first list of Top Green-IT Companies,
which was featured in the February 18 issue of
Computerworld and online at www.Computerworld.com.
In the fall of 2007, Computerworld
set out on a mission to identify companies that are implementing
smart, efficient strategies to achieve "green IT." After enlisting
input from green-IT experts, Computerworld editors
developed a checklist-style survey and weighting scheme to best
identify the companies that are working to increase energy
efficiency in IT equipment and are using technology to conserve and
reduce power consumption. The survey also identifies the companies
that have implemented innovative recycling programs such as
employee e-waste programs. Based on the results, NetApp was named
as one of the top 12 Green-IT Vendors. To view the full survey,
visit www.Computerworld.com/topgreen.
"Being 'green' is not just saying you're
conscious about the environment and its challenges. In today's
business world, it's about efficiency, power consumption, and
applying those green principles to smart business decision making,"
said Don Tennant, editorial director, Computerworld. "The
companies recognized in our first Top Green-IT Computing issue have
taken a serious look at how they impact the environment and how
they can address those challenges with good business sense."
For NetApp to successfully approach reducing
power consumption in its data center, the company formed a team
with members from cross-organizational functions that would
challenge the old assumptions to reducing energy efficiencies. With
this teamwork, NetApp fine-tuned its data center power delivery and
cooling systems to optimize power efficiency. To date, NetApp has
achieved the energy efficiency that the EPA is recommending for
2011 state-of-the-art data centers and expects its new data centers
coming online this year to match the EPA's 2011 maximum achievable
scenario. NetApp employed the following "cooling" techniques to
increase energy efficiency in its data centers: hot aisle/cold
aisle equipment layout, vinyl strip curtains to contain the hot air
from mixing with the cold air, using outside air to cool the data
center, and raising the overall temperature in the data center.
NetApp has reaped millions of dollars in savings as a result while
benefiting the environment.
Through innovative data management techniques
and best practices, NetApp has dramatically increased storage
utilization and reduced power consumption in its data center by
deploying storage and server virtualization solutions. By improving
efficiency and scaling its infrastructure, the project has had
measurable impact: NetApp IT replaced 50 legacy storage systems
with 10 new systems running Data ONTAP® 7G, decreasing its
storage rack footprint from 25 to 6 racks, dropping power
requirements from 329kW to 69kW, reducing air conditioning
requirements by 94 tons, and decreasing the electricity costs by
$60,000 per year. It also allowed NetApp to delay building new data
center capacity.
In addition, NetApp's globally acclaimed
company culture embraces a commitment to being environmentally
responsible. Every year, NetApp diverts 1.8 million pounds of
material, or 60% of its waste, from landfills, which has resulted
in savings of $45,000 in landfill fees. Reusing is a constant theme
at NetApp. Employees use reusable food and beverage containers and
are provided reusable canvas bags to help reduce waste.
Additionally, the company mulches grass and composts organic
materials. NetApp also holds recycling events for employees' home
e-waste such as old cell phones, televisions, and computers. From
having goats keep the lawns at NetApp trim to providing alternate
commute options, NetApp is an environmental steward and continues
to strengthen its commitment to being "green."
"At NetApp, we're not only committed to
deploying our own innovative solutions and services to reduce our
own data center power consumption, but to sharing these best
practices with our customers to achieve greater energy efficiency,"
said Laura Pickering, vice president and environmental
responsibility advocate for NetApp. "We're thrilled that our
efforts have warranted a ranking among Computerworld's top
12 leading green-IT vendors. We believe our continued efforts to
help customers deploy leading-edge data management techniques will
not only help drive their business, but further benefit the
environment by reducing their overall power consumption."
About
Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and
information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's
award-winning Web site (www.Computerworld.com), weekly publication,
focused conference series, and custom research form the hub of the
world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network. In the past
five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100
awards, including Folio Magazine's 2006 Gold EDDIE Award
for the best technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006
Magazine of the Year Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication
from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE).
In addition, in 2007 Computerworld's then editor-in-chief,
Don Tennant, received the prestigious Timothy White Award from
American Business Media. Computerworld leads the industry
with an online audience of over 2 million unique, monthly visitors
and a print audience of 1,222,000 readers each week (IntelliQuest
CIMS Spring 2007).
About International Data Group
(IDG)
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology
media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes
more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer
technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide. IDG
publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries
including CIO, CSO, Computerworld,
GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld,
Network World, and PC World. IDG's
lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies
with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals,
influencers, and decision makers.
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750
technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo,
LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for
All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the
premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services,
and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide
global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry
opportunities and trends.
Additional information about IDG, a privately
held company, is available at idg.com. Note: All product and company names are
trademarks of their respective companies.
About NetApp
NetApp is a leading provider of innovative data management
solutions that simplify the complexity of storing, managing,
protecting, and retaining enterprise data. Market leaders around
the world choose NetApp to help them reduce cost, minimize risk,
and adapt to change. For solutions that deliver unmatched
simplicity and value, visit us on the Web at www.netapp.com.
Press Contact
Roger Villareal
NetApp
(408) 822-1959
Roger.Villareal@netapp.com