CDW-G’s recently released 2009 Energy Efficiency IT Report* is filled with information on the current status of IT energy use in a number of key sectors, including education.  After surveying 752 IT professionals, including those at 302 schools, the very readable, concise report explores the recession’s impact on IT energy initiatives and priorities, as well as suggestions for IT energy efficiency, challenges, available opportunities, and proven success tactics.

Key findings include:

• 54% of schools with energy programs reduced IT energy costs in 2009
• K-12 schools estimate an 18% IT energy savings ($67,000 annually) is possible

To read specific suggestions listed to help achieve an 18% energy cost savings, please access the report below.

ClassLink Supports Energy Saving Thin Client Computing and Virtualization

Through the use of thin client technology and server virtualization, ClassLink will:

Lower Your Energy Costs

• Thin client computers use 85% less energy than the average PC
• Use our simple energy savings spreadsheet to calculate your district's savings
• Virtualization can reduce your number of servers by 50%-80%

With ClassLink’s CODiE award-winning software, your students and staff have a virtualized desktop to access ALL your school’s existing applications and saved data from ANY computing device, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 

ClassLink LaunchPad™ - the only virtualized learning desktop that raises student performance by design.  With built-in collaboration tools, LaunchPad™ delivers 24/7 access to all your classroom software from any computer in the school, community and home.

To use ClassLink's simple energy savings spreadsheet or to read the entire report, click here.

*2009 Energy Efficient IT Report, 2009 CDW Government, Inc., August 31, 2009