Comments on: 4 Hidden Wins for Tech in the Green Stimulus Bill

By: IBM + Sun = Good, or Bad, for Green?

IBM + Sun = Good, or Bad, for Green? — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:02:47 +0000

[...] launched “Smarter Planet” campaign, which aims to use information technology for improving the efficiency and sustainability of diverse industries, from food and oil to water and electricity. Because Java, a pervasive and powerful development [...]

By: IBM Splashes into Water Management « Earth2Tech

IBM Splashes into Water Management « Earth2Tech — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:01:33 +0000

[...] it’s massive. People around the world depend on utilities to treat and supply fresh water. And IBM certainly has its sights on all corners of the globe. Already the Armonk, N.Y.-based tech behemoth is working on water projects in Amsterdam, Dublin, [...]

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Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:53:18 +0000

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By: Cisco Moves to Control Energy Consumption

Cisco Moves to Control Energy Consumption — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:02:38 +0000

[...] and is maxing out its Internet infrastructure market share. But like everyone else these days (holy green stimulus package), Cisco has decided to get into the energy efficiency game. Earth2Tech is reporting that Cisco has [...]

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Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:06:45 +0000

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By: January 23, 2009 | next media update

January 23, 2009 | next media update — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:26:15 +0000

[...] 4 Hidden Wins for Tech in the Green Stimulus Bill GIGAOM The Obama administration’s $825 billion economic recovery package, nicknamed the “Green New Deal,” is packed with references to doubling renewable energy generation, funding public transportation and energy-efficiency projects, and investing in clean water and environmental restoration. But it’s not just a present for the cleantech crowd – the tech world is getting some goodies, too. Although the $6 billion broadband allocation seems puny to some, the bill pledges funding for computerizing the health care system, modernizing education delivery (including technology), and, yes, the green-hued “smart grid.” And many of the same items that have the cleantech crowd champing at the bit to see the bill passed offer hidden opportunities for tech firms, too. Source> [...]

By: anon in tx

anon in tx — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:23:53 +0000

it should be called green new deal II after Carter’s first green new deal – remember syn-fuels corp? This batch of lard will be even less effective….

By: Don Means

Don Means — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:18:15 +0000

What’s being described here is an emergent common IS layer supporting all infrastructure elements, a kind of meta-infrastructure which we call the telestructure. Potential e-productivity gains from re-engineering trillions of dollars worth of infrastructure components may rival those of the 1990′s as applied to e-commerce. Say 10-20% of total. Serious money.

This massive cross systems integration also creates new interdependencies that increase overall vulnerability to various types of interventions. The situation is compounded by vast systemic complexities that decrease system behavior predictability. search “complex adaptive systems”

Our point about all this is that each local community is a distinct combination of demographics, density, topology, etc. that demands a unique configuration of technologies and business models in conjunction with other local community policy priorities thus necessitating a locally-specific design.

While these complexities and interdependencies are barely understood at any level of government, it is still the primary responsibility of each and every local community to chart its own course. Plan or be planned.

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:58:47 +0000

The Internet money is going to only go to open platforms. Guess that means just Sprint is the qualifier here.

By: Obama’s Green Stimulus Bill Opens Doors For Tech « Earth2Tech

Obama’s Green Stimulus Bill Opens Doors For Tech « Earth2Tech — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:01:41 +0000

[...] Sure, the bill pledges funding for computerizing the health care system, modernizing education delivery (including technology), and, yes, the green-hued smart grid. But many of the same items that have the cleantech crowd champing at the bit to see the bill passed offer hidden opportunities for tech firms, too. Today’s environmental innovations, from greener highway design to safer water delivery, depend heavily on data, data and more data, positioning tech firms to seize a substantial piece of one of the hottest markets in town. Celeste spells out four big opportunities over at GigaOM. [...]