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News Release from: VIA Technologies | Subject: C7-D
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2006
World's First Carbon Free Processor
The Via C7-D processor continues a path of power-efficient processor innovation, ideal for organisations looking to reduce their Carbon Footprint
Via Technologies, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the Via C7-D processor for a new breed of PC desktop solutions The Via C7-D processor with a maximum power consumption of just 20W at 1.8GHz not only sets the benchmark for performance-per-watt operation, but enables further power savings through the use of smaller power supplies and cooling fans, with a side benefit of a quieter computing experience
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The carbon dioxide produced from the operation of the processor over the lifetime of the PC is then offset through regional projects in energy conservation, reforestation, and alternative energy.
"With an optimal blend of power efficient design, productivity driven performance, and advanced security features, it gives us great pride to offer the Via C7-D processor as the world's first Carbon Free computing solution," commented Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, Via Technologies.
"In offsetting of carbon emissions produced through the processors' operation, Via is very excited about contributing to projects around the world that will improve the quality of our environment, and enable us as a company to give back to the community".
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The initial offsets for the Via C7-D processor are being done in cooperation with Carbon Footprint , a leader in carbon footprint management.
"Around the world we are seeing a growing interest from companies and individuals looking to 'do their bit' in reducing their carbon footprint as a way to ensure future generations will inherit a world we can be proud of," commented John Buckley, Managing Director, Carbon Footprint.
"Products such as the Via C7-D processor are certainly a step in the right direction for organisations looking to neutralize the carbon dioxide emissions of their operations, and we are proud to be working with Via in their carbon offsetting projects".
Also with the launch of the Via C7-D processor, Via is introducing a new benchmark system called TreeMark which is intended to be a useful tool for organisations looking to balance environmental impact in their computing purchase decisions.
"Enterprises are increasingly using technology on a global scale," said Roger Kay, founder and president of Endpoint Technologies Associates, "and they want to work with suppliers whose technologies meet ever-more-stringent requirements for efficiency, low cost, and environmental impact while delivering on performance expectations".
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