New code may cut data centre energy use by 30%.
The rising energy demands of data centres are putting pressure on the environment. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a 30-line Linux modification that could cut data centre energy use by up to 30%. By improving how network traffic is processed, the code boosts efficiency and helps build a more sustainable internet. Read more.
Almost every single service request that happens on the Internet could be positively affected by this.
Dr. Martin Karsten, professor at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, advances the future of computing through his research in system-level software, networking and performance optimization making modern systems faster, smarter and more reliable. Peter Cai (MMath ’23) recently completed his master’s specializing in systems and network performance to drive greater efficiency and impact.
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