Tagged: cloud computing

9:06am

Thu April 19, 2012
Environment

Greenpeace protests cloud servers at Amazon in Seattle

Credit Chris Eaton / Greenpeace via Twitter

Calling attention to its recent study showing server farms, the basis for cloud computing, consume as much electricity as small cities, Greenpeace this morning put up a sign on Amazon's new building in Seattle:

"How green is your cloud?"

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2:12pm

Fri May 13, 2011
Cyber security

WCO in Seattle: Protecting computer data in "the cloud"

The famous "battle in Seattle" more than a decade ago put the letters "W-T-O" into the collective consciousness. Now most people have at least a vague idea about the role the World Trade Organization plays in regulating international commerce. 

But what about the letters W-C-O?

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