Category: Sustainability

VCF 9 Power Management Deep Dive: DRS, vSphere DPM, and the Hidden Watt Savings

VCF 9 Power Management Deep Dive: DRS, vSphere DPM, and the Hidden Watt Savings

The Most Powerful Green Button You Have not Clicked I have spent over 25 years in IT, and in that time I have seen a lot of features get shipped, celebrated at a conference keynote, and then quietly forgotten in production. vSphere Distributed Power Management — DPM — is one of the most egregious examples … Continue reading VCF 9 Power Management Deep Dive: DRS, vSphere DPM, and the Hidden Watt Savings

Our Power, Our Planet: Why VCF 9 can be the Economic Engine for Earth Month 2026

Our Power, Our Planet: Why VCF 9 can be the Economic Engine for Earth Month 2026

As we observe Earth Month this April, the global theme "Our Power, Our Planet" carries a heavy weight for those of us in IT operations. In 2026, the conversation in the boardroom has shifted from abstract carbon targets to the immediate reality of Energy TCO. With the explosive growth of AI workloads and the massive … Continue reading Our Power, Our Planet: Why VCF 9 can be the Economic Engine for Earth Month 2026

Net Zero at the Departure Gates: Decoding DXB’s Locally Produced Solar Revolution

Net Zero at the Departure Gates: Decoding DXB’s Locally Produced Solar Revolution

As someone who passes through Dubai International Airport (DXB) at least 60 times a year—zigzagging through Terminals 1, 2, and 3 on my way in and out—I have had plenty of time to observe the massive operational machine that is our airport. In my day job, I am focused on GreenOps and VMware Cloud Foundation … Continue reading Net Zero at the Departure Gates: Decoding DXB’s Locally Produced Solar Revolution