Leading United Kingdom Law Firm Takes Eco-Action and Reduces PC Energy Use by an Average of 34 Percent
Irwin Mitchell Improves Operational Efficiencies by Deploying Verdiem's SURVEYOR
Seattle and London - November 13, 2007 - Verdiem, the leading developer of power management software for PC networks, today announced that Irwin Mitchell, one of the largest law firms in the United Kingdom and the National Law Firm of the Year (The Lawyer 2007) has reduced PC energy use by an average of 34 percent on all computers using Verdiem's SURVEYOR software. Irwin Mitchell will save an average of 250,440 kWh of electricity and about 107,686 kilograms of CO2 across its PC fleet annually, thanks to SURVEYOR.
"We take our environmental responsibilities as an organization seriously, and we're making certain that Irwin Mitchell operates in a more sustainable and efficient manner," said Gary Thomas, Head of IT Operations at Irwin Mitchell. "SURVEYOR is helping us provide a significant eco-contribution through PC energy efficiency. Garnering energy and financial savings from the desktop provides an opportunity for an immediate impact."
In keeping with its corporate values of responsiveness, innovation, and solution, Irwin Mitchell strives for a strong GREEN track record, in advising clients as well as managing its own operations. As a firm, it began looking at its PC fleet as a place to reap significant energy savings. It moved employees to lower energy output monitors (LCD's) and then channelled its energy-efficiency efforts into the desktop. SURVEYOR was chosen over Vista because of its reporting and customization capabilities its ease of deployment and cross-enterprise installation.
Studies show that PCs and monitors use as much as 14 percent of all power consumed in office environments. By using Verdiem SURVEYOR, organizations like Irwin Mitchell can centrally manage the sleep, shut down and wake cycles to eliminate PC power waste and reduce spending on energy.
Measuring and Managing the IT Industry's Global Carbon Footprint
During 2007, SURVEYOR customers will save over 60,000,000 kWh of electricity, which is equal to:
- A reduction of 37,912 metric tons of CO2 greenhouse gases
- Over 88,000 barrels of oil not used
- More than 8,000 passenger cars not driven for one year
"Our goal is to be the world-wide leader in PC power management by helping measure and manage the global carbon footprint of the IT industry" said Kevin Klustner, Verdiem's CEO. "Expanding our network of customers across the Atlantic with leading customers like top-ranked UK law firm, Irwin Mitchell is an important step."
About Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell was established over 90 years ago and is the 4th largest law firm in the UK and the 5th largest litigation firm, with particular strength in commoditised legal services and products. The practice employs more than 2300 staff - including over 1000 legally trained staff, with offices in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Sheffield as well as the Spanish cities of Marbella and Madrid. For more information visit www.irwinmitchell.com.
About Verdiem
Verdiem is the leading developer of power management software for PC networks. Verdiem's SURVEYOR provides measurable energy and cost savings, simplified and automated management of PC power options, and painless implementation that comes with minimal maintenance and a rapid payback. The development of SURVEYOR was funded in part by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the software is approved as a conservation measure by utilities and power producers throughout North America. Verdiem is a recognized EPA ENERGY STAR® Buildings Program partner and was recently awarded Premier Partner status in the U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America program. For more information on Verdiem, please visit www.verdiem.com.
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