The attached slides are from a presentation made at the annual Internet2 Conference which was held this year in San Antonio, Texas. The slides were developed/co-presented by Jerry Sheehan (Calit2) and Rod Wilson (Nortel)
Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon-Constrained WorldLarry Smarr
09.02.26
Invited Presentation to the
Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP)
National Academy of Sciences
Title: Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon-Constrained World
Irvine, CA
Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon Constrained WorldLarry Smarr
09.01.15
Invited Presentation to the
West Coast Leadership Dialogue
Stanford University
Title: Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon Constrained World
Palo Alto, CA
The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climat...Larry Smarr
10.06.01
Talk to MGT166 Class
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Otterson Hall, Rady School of Management, UCSD
Title: The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climate Change
La Jolla, CA
Can a Greener Internet Help Us Moderate Climate Change?Larry Smarr
09.05.13
High Definition Remote Presentation to the
Monash Undergraduate Research Projects Abroad (MURPA) Program, located at Monash University, Australia
Title: Can a Greener Internet Help Us Moderate Climate Change?
La Jolla, CA
Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Ene...Larry Smarr
10.06.08
Keynote Opening Talk
Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Smart Energy
Title: Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Energy System
La Jolla, CA
Sustainable Computing and Telecom Can Contribute to Limiting Global Climatic ...Larry Smarr
10.07.28
Invited Seminar
AT&T Shannon Labs
Title: Sustainable Computing and Telecom Can Contribute to Limiting Global Climatic Disruption
Florham Park, NJ
Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon-Constrained WorldLarry Smarr
09.02.26
Invited Presentation to the
Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP)
National Academy of Sciences
Title: Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon-Constrained World
Irvine, CA
Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon Constrained WorldLarry Smarr
09.01.15
Invited Presentation to the
West Coast Leadership Dialogue
Stanford University
Title: Digital Infrastructure in a Carbon Constrained World
Palo Alto, CA
The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climat...Larry Smarr
10.06.01
Talk to MGT166 Class
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Otterson Hall, Rady School of Management, UCSD
Title: The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climate Change
La Jolla, CA
Can a Greener Internet Help Us Moderate Climate Change?Larry Smarr
09.05.13
High Definition Remote Presentation to the
Monash Undergraduate Research Projects Abroad (MURPA) Program, located at Monash University, Australia
Title: Can a Greener Internet Help Us Moderate Climate Change?
La Jolla, CA
Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Ene...Larry Smarr
10.06.08
Keynote Opening Talk
Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Smart Energy
Title: Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Energy System
La Jolla, CA
Sustainable Computing and Telecom Can Contribute to Limiting Global Climatic ...Larry Smarr
10.07.28
Invited Seminar
AT&T Shannon Labs
Title: Sustainable Computing and Telecom Can Contribute to Limiting Global Climatic Disruption
Florham Park, NJ
Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global EnergyLarry Smarr
10.06.08
Keynote Opening Talk
Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Smart Energy
Title: Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Energy System
La Jolla, CA
The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climat...Larry Smarr
10.04.14
Energy Leadership Lecture
The Institute for Energy Efficiency
University of California, Santa Barbara
Title: The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climate Change
Santa Barbara, CA
Project GreenLight: Optimizing Cyberinfrastructure for a Carbon Constrained W...Larry Smarr
09.07.21
Keynote Talk for the Joint
33rd IEEE International Computer Software and Applications Conference COMPSAC 2009and the 9th Annual International Symposium on Applications and the Internet SAINT 2009
Title: Project GreenLight: Optimizing Cyberinfrastructure for a Carbon Constrained World
Seattle, WA
Digital Transformations Over the Next Decade in Energy and the EnvironmentLarry Smarr
11.10.04
The New Science of Management in a Rapidly Changing World
PwC's DiamondExchange
Title: Digital Transformations Over the Next Decade in Energy and the Environment
Tucson, AZ
Climate Change Mitigation & AdaptationLaurence Mills
Climate Change Plan
Renewable Technologies
Financial Assistance
Conservation & Efficiency
Mitigation with Technology
Global Climate Change
UK Energy Supply & Climate
Scotland\'s Projected Climate Changes
Climate Change Adaptation & Forward Planning
Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global EnergyLarry Smarr
10.06.08
Keynote Opening Talk
Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Smart Energy
Title: Limiting Global Climatic Disruption by Revolutionary Change in the Global Energy System
La Jolla, CA
The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climat...Larry Smarr
10.04.14
Energy Leadership Lecture
The Institute for Energy Efficiency
University of California, Santa Barbara
Title: The Role of University Energy Efficient Cyberinfrastructure in Slowing Climate Change
Santa Barbara, CA
Project GreenLight: Optimizing Cyberinfrastructure for a Carbon Constrained W...Larry Smarr
09.07.21
Keynote Talk for the Joint
33rd IEEE International Computer Software and Applications Conference COMPSAC 2009and the 9th Annual International Symposium on Applications and the Internet SAINT 2009
Title: Project GreenLight: Optimizing Cyberinfrastructure for a Carbon Constrained World
Seattle, WA
Digital Transformations Over the Next Decade in Energy and the EnvironmentLarry Smarr
11.10.04
The New Science of Management in a Rapidly Changing World
PwC's DiamondExchange
Title: Digital Transformations Over the Next Decade in Energy and the Environment
Tucson, AZ
Climate Change Mitigation & AdaptationLaurence Mills
Climate Change Plan
Renewable Technologies
Financial Assistance
Conservation & Efficiency
Mitigation with Technology
Global Climate Change
UK Energy Supply & Climate
Scotland\'s Projected Climate Changes
Climate Change Adaptation & Forward Planning
Climate change will have a big impact on how we carry out big science. Remote instrumentation to access instruments located at renewable energy sites will be critical
10.03.03
Banquet Keynote Speech
Pacific Rim Applications and Grid Middleware Assembly (PRAGMA) 18
Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
Title: How PRAGMA Can Help Save the Planet
La Jolla, CA
Talk given on June 22nd to the California Emerging Technology Fund on Calit2's effort in partnership with SDSC to provide technology support for investigating how technology can help respond to wildfires.
Presentation made at SemTech2010 detailing the Calit2 Research Intelligence system for faculty expertise profile and our experience with semantics in this space.
A brief talk given to a working group from the US House focused on disruptive technology trends and their impact on the cyberinfrastructue needs of the future US House of Representatives
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Internet2: How Your Network Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Create a Greener Campus
1. How Your Network Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Create a Greener Campus Jerry Sheehan, California Institute for Telecommunications & Information Technology (jerry@ucsd.edu) Rod Wilson, Nortel Networks (rgwilson@nortel.com) Internet 2, Fall Member Meeting October 6, 2009 8:45-10:00
2. Climate Change and ICT Climate Change 101 The Role of ICT in Anthropomorphic Climate Change Climate Regulation and ICT The Case of British Columbia: A Carbon Neutral Reality The Case of California: A Carbon Constrained Future The Case of Aviation: A Potential ICT Future? Calit2: A Testbed for ICT Enabled Carbon Reduction NSF Major Research Instrumentation Project GreenLight Flexible Work and Telepresence Smarter Buildings Smarter Transportation International Partnerships Presentation Overview
3. Presentation Overview Enablers and Innovation Government assists CANARIE Canada California Strategic Innovation Initiative (CCSIP) Green ICT & next generation Data Centers Power Bandwidth Control Finding maximum Bandwidth agility and flexibility Re thinking the Virtual Machine Turntable
5. Warming is Over 100 Times Faster TodayThan During the Last Ice Age! SOURCE: http://scrippsco2.ucsd.edu/program_history/keeling_curve_lessons.html SOURCE: Monnin, et al., Science v. 291 pp. 112-114, Jan. 5, 2001. CO2 Has Risen From 335 to 385ppm (50ppm) in 30 years or 1.6 ppm per Year CO2 Rose From 185 to 265ppm (80ppm) in 6000 years or 1.33 ppm per Century
6. Temperature Has Increased 1F in Last Century Source: Pew Center on Global Climate Change, The Causes of Global Climate Change, Science Brief 1, August 2008
7. The Planet is Already Committed to a Dangerous Level of Warming Temperature Threshold Range that Initiates the Climate-Tipping Earth Has Only Realized 1/3 of theCommitted Warming - Future Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Move Peak to the Right Additional Warming over 1750 Level SOURCE: V. Ramanathan and Y. Feng, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD September 23, 2008 www.pnas.orgcgidoi10.1073pnas.0803838105
8. Global Climate Disruption Early Signs:Arctic Summer Ice is Rapidly Decreasing “The Arctic Ocean will be effectively ice free sometime between 2020 and 2040, although it is possible it could happen as early as 2013.” --Walt Meier, Research Scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Centre at the University of Colorado SOURCE: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10213891-54.html
9. The Carbon Footprint of ICT SOURCE: Smart2020 Report & The US Addendum, The Climate Group, 2008
11. GHG Regulation in British Columbia Bill 44-2007 was introduced in 2007 and enacted into law in 2008. The law is known as the Greenhouse Gas Reductions Target Act. The Act establishes greenhouse gas emission target levels for the Province. 2020 BC GHG will be 33% less than 2007. 2050 BC GHG will be 80% less than 2007. Bill mandates that by 2010 each public sector organization must be carbon neutral. If a public sector organization can not achieve carbon neutrality then they are required to purchase offsets. Offsets must be purchased from the Pacific Carbon Trust. The cost for public sector organizations is $24 per ton of CO2e. SOURCE: “Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report 2007”, Ministry of Environment, Victoria, British Columbia, July 2009
32. Most campuses have created and begun implementation of climate action plans.SOURCE: 2008 ACUPCC Signatories-605
33. 42% of States Have Existing GHG Reduction Targets SOURCE: Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Climate101-State Actions, January 2009 State GHG Targets2009
34. Federal Climate Legislation in the United States October 2009 The EPA Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (March 2009) in response to Public Law 110-161 (08 Appropriations) “EPA has proposed a rule that requires mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from larges sources in the United States….In general, EPA proposes that supplier of fossil fuels or industrial greenhouse gases, manufactures of vehicles and engines, and facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more per year of GHG emissions submit annual reports to the EPA” Waxman-Markey H.R. 2454 passes the House in July 2009 by a vote of 219 Ayes, 212 Nays, 3 Present Wide ranging energy and sustainability bill but we are most interested in the carbon cap provisions and timeline. If you emit above your “cap” you are required to purchase offsets. Offsets would be about $11-$15 per ton in 2012 and roughly double in price by 2025. Kerry-Boxer Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act More aggressive CO2 reduction targets then Waxman-Markey (20% by 2020 over 2005, 80% by 2050). Clean transportation is emphasized as part of CO2 reduction strategy. Cap and Trade becomes “Pollution Reduction & Investment”. EPA lead agency for regulation of any CO2 emitting entity over 25,000 tons. NYT, 9.30: Best guess is as of September 30 there are about 45 yes votes for the legislation.
59. Smarter Buildings Mean Better MeteringCalit2@UCSD Case Study SOURCE: Smart2020, US Addendum, The Climate Working Group,2008 SOURCE: http://buildingdashboard.com/clients/ucsandiego/
60. Smarter BuildingsWhat Can We Learn About Mixed Use Buildings 500 Occupants, 750 Computers Detailed Instrumentation to Measure Macro and Micro-Scale Power Use 39 Sensor Pods, 156 Radios, 70 Circuits Subsystems: Air Conditioning & Lighting Conclusions: Peak Load is Twice Base Load 70% of Base Load is PCs and Servers 90% of That Could Be Avoided! SOURCE: Rajesh Gupta, CSE, Calit2
61. Travel Substitution @ Calit2Daily Use Daily Telepresence: Flexible Work, Virtualized Assistant, using Skype SOURCE: Smart2020, US Addendum, The Climate Working Group,2008 Weekly Virtual Meetings of Director’s Office Using Polycomm Desktop
74. Travel Substitution: Auditorium to Auditorium (A2A) Collaboration using LifeSize HD September 8, 2009 SOURCE: Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego
75. The Future of TelepresenceUsing Digital Cinema 4k Streams Keio University President Anzai UCSD Chancellor Fox Streaming 4k with JPEG 2000 Compression ½ Gbit/sec 4k = 4000x2000 Pixels = 4xHD 100 Times the Resolution of YouTube! CINEGRID: Lays Technical Basis for Global Digital Cinema Sony NTT SGI Calit2@UCSD Auditorium
76. Using ICT For Smarter TransportationThe Calit2 Traffic System SOURCE: Smart2020, US Addendum, The Climate Working Group,2008 SOURCE: http://traffic.calit2.net
77. How Your Network Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Bits and optical bandwidth are virtually carbon free Optical networks (as opposed to electronic routed networks) have much smaller carbon footprint Significant reduced CO2 impacts are possible through use of cyber-infrastructure tools like virtualization, clouds, SOA, grids, Web 2.0, etc. Research needed in new “zero carbon” computer and network architectures needed to connect remote computers, databases and instruments will be essential New zero carbon applications and “gCommerce” Complete computational Virtualization and migration enabler for “follow the sun” and other green energy sources.
78. Your Carbon Inventory ISO 14062 analysis life cycle operation 5 years coal Optical Switch 4 tons 20 tons Router 16 tons 500 tons Optical Amplifiers 2 tons 40 tons Computer server 12 tons 40 tons Ethernet switch 8 tons 20 tons PC 20 tons 5 tons Travel to install and repair - 100 tons Virtualized network can save 50% of your carbon emissions! You must take action to achieve reductions
79. Enablers and Innovations Zero Carbon ICT Purchasing green power locally is expensive with significant transmission line losses Demand for green power within cities expected to grow dramatically ICT facilities DON’T NEED TO BE LOCATED IN CITIES -Cooling also a major problem in cities But most renewable energy sites are very remote and impractical to connect to electrical grid. Can be easily reached by an optical network Provide independence from electrical utility and high costs in wheeling power Savings in transmission line losses (up to 15%) alone, plus carbon offsets can pay for moving ICT facilities to renewable energy site ICT is only industry ideally suited to relocate to renewable energy sites Also ideal for business continuity in event of climate catastrophe
80. CANARIE Leadership The result of this initiative will provide a significant Green ICT enablement model and data. Results will help quantify and demonstrate workable solutions. Canada’s advanced research network and research organization June 1st Call for million $ Green ICT grant proposals Demonstrate technical feasibility and usability of relocating computers and other cyber infrastructure to zero-carbon data centres that are connected by optical networks, and powered solely by renewable energy sources such as the sun or the wind, and Create business case for providing carbon offsets (and/or equivalent services) to university researchers and IT personnel who reduce their carbon footprint by relocating computers and instrumentation to zero-carbon data centres 23 proposals submitted Final decisions not yet publicly announced
81. Canada California Strategic Innovation Partnership 5 areas of research: Carbon capture; Green It; Infectious Disease; Next Gen Media; sustainable bio-fuels MOU : California, Canada campuses combat greenhouse gas emissions with green IT University of British Columbia is first University signatory to the MOU
82. Green IT MoU Initial Signatories: UCSD, UBC, PROMPT To share best practices in reducing GHG emissions and baseline emission data for cyber-infrastructure and networks as per ISO 14064, To explore carbon reduction strategies by new network and distributed computing architectures such as PROMPT G-NGI, OptiPuter and CineGrid. To work with R&E network to explore relocation of resources to renewable energy sites, virtualization, etc. To explore the potential for a “virtual” carbon trading systems To explore the creation of a multi-sector pilot of a generalized ICT carbon trading system including stakeholders from government, industry, and universities. To collaborate with each other and with government agencies and departments and other organizations
83. Current Data Center Challenges Cooling and electrical costs can represent up to 44% of a data centers total cost of ownership The Uptime Institute estimates , the three-year cost of powering and cooling servers is currently one-and-a-half times the cost of purchasing server hardware With the growing demand for cheaper and ever-more-powerful high-performance computer clusters, the problem is not just paying for the computers, but determining whether institutions have the budget to pay for power and cooling Current Campus power is at a premium if available at all to light new initiatives Some institutions can’t deploy more servers because extra space and electricity isn’t available at any price. Many utilities, especially those in crowded urban areas, are telling customers that power feeds are at capacity and they simply have no more power to sell. BC Hydro currently has to import power to meet its demands source: Dan Gillard BCnet 04/09
84. British Columbia BCnet Leadership The Concept Use cyber infrastructure to combat global warming by reducing computing infrastructure’s carbon footprint Find efficient ways to share computing facilities that are close to sources of green power by utilizing BCNET’s advanced network infrastructure within the Province Make it possible for BC’s Universities to reduce their carbon footprint by relocating their existing ICT infrastructure to “greener facilities” Build a zero carbon data centre and use the BCNET/CANARIE ROADM network to connect users to it
85. ROAM Network as Enabler Bandwidth when required …where required 100GBPS Ready SOURCE: Eric Bernier, CTO CANARIE
96. The SC06 VMT Demonstrator SC|2006 KREOnet Korea Internal/External Sensor Webs DRAC Controlled Lightpaths DataCenter @Tampa Amsterdam Netherlight Nortel’s Sensor Services Platform Computation at the Right Place & Time! We migrate live Virtual Machines, unbeknownst to applications and clients, for data affinity, business continuity / disaster recovery, load balancing, or power management
97. Concluding Thoughts Green ICT needs to Move Beyond “Data Centers” to Showing the Full Range of Challenges and Opportunities. We need to remember that “It’s about the carbon, dummy.” Academic CIOs need to begin to think strategically about how to use ICT to enable carbon minimized computing and education. What does it do to our networking needs? Who skills do we need to have that we don’t currently have?