Cisco emphasizes the significance of sustainable operations at Cisco Live U.S. 2023

During the prestigious global event, Cisco Live U.S. 2023, Cisco showcased its commitment to advancing sustainability and unveiled important product announcements, aligning with its vision of creating an Inclusive Future for All.

In anticipation of COP28 in the UAE, Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for the Gulf Region at Cisco, highlighted the company’s unique position at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Cisco is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that foster a sustainable future, particularly focusing on critical areas such as data centers, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and buildings.

Data Centers:

Data centers are major consumers of energy, with estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicating that 1 percent of global electricity is utilized by these centers. Energy consumption can represent up to 30 percent of data center costs, making energy optimization a vital concern for forward-thinking organizations.

To address the challenges of energy consumption and costs, Cisco has introduced groundbreaking solutions, including:

1. Nexus Dashboard: An intuitive interface that provides real-time and historical insights into data center energy consumption, costs, and greenhouse-gas emissions of Cisco Nexus switches and other IT equipment. It also monitors data center temperature to improve cooling efficiency.

2. Webex Control Hub: Cisco’s collaboration platform integrated with Carbon Emission Insights to monitor energy usage from Webex devices and services. Sustainability Insights empower organizations to estimate data-center carbon emissions, track monthly energy consumption trends, and enhance sustainability practices.

3. IoT Operations Dashboard: Enables remote detection and troubleshooting, reducing response time, expenses, and carbon impact associated with on-site visits.

Servers from prior generations can help reduce power consumption by up to 40 to 56 percent (based on various configurations), minimize hardware and raw materials, and lower operating costs.

Buildings:

The buildings and construction sector accounts for a substantial portion of energy demand and CO2 emissions. Cisco is actively supporting energy efficiency in buildings through various means, including:

1. Energy Networking: Cisco’s energy networking technology powers low-voltage systems like lighting and security cameras directly from the network’s DC power systems, eliminating energy loss during power conversion.

2. Energybox Partnership: Cisco collaborates with Energybox to optimize energy usage by remotely monitoring, managing, and controlling systems such as HVAC and lighting.

Overall, Cisco’s new equipment is designed with a strong focus on energy efficiency. Energy management is an integral part of Cisco’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, with a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.