An algorithm that reduces energy usage in computer servers
The Hindu
The new algorithm addresses the problem of servers becoming overloaded as they receive more requests from clients than they have the capacity to handle.
Computer servers consume massive amounts of electricity, and data centres contribute to 0.3% of all carbon emissions worldwide. Information technology (IT) sector alone accounts for . The carbon footprint is on par with the aviation industry’s fuel emissions. (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click to subscribe for free.) A team of at the University of Copenhagen have devised a new algorithm to reduce the resource consumption by perfecting an existing algorithm which was used to streamline computer server flows.
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