Saturday, August 17, 2013
Digital Footprints
How much energy do you think that smartphone in your pocket uses? Turns out that when you tally up the charging and data usage, it is about 361 kWh a year on average. That is more than a medium refrigerator. That is definitely something to think about when doing all the application development. The mobile industry is not going anywhere so it is good to realize just how much energy the digital economy uses, not just the individual uses. The iPhone is just one reason why the
information-communications-technologies (ICT) ecosystem, otherwise known
as the digital economy, demands such a large and growing amount of
energy. The global ICT system includes everything from smartphones to
laptops to digital TVs to — especially — the vast and electron-thirsty
computer-server farms that make up the backbone of what we call “the
cloud.” At a gas station, for instance, the immediate cost and the smell of
petrol is a potent reminder that we’re consuming energy. The digital
economy is built on the sensation of seamlessness—but it still comes
with a utility bill.
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I never realized how much energy we use with the digital age with phone services and gaming.
ReplyDeletePhone services take even more energy with all the applications. VoIP does have hidden costs.
ReplyDeleteIn the long run, internet phone services are more cost efficient. They enable businesses to connect with clients around the world for a much better cost than land lines.
ReplyDeleteMobile applications are great for any business. The business professionals should consider having professional web development as well.
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