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Powerman
PowerMAN is a computer software program for central system monitoring and PC power management, of computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems. The software extends the basic features present in most operating systems to permit implementing and enforcing organization-wide power management policies. The product is used by private and public sector organisations in Europe, UK, and US. It includes a web-based, multi-location, reporting feature that can collate data from deployments in multiple countries. The product is more common in the academic market, where it has been used by leading institutions to manage staff and student computers. The software is produced by Data Synergy, based in Sheffield, UK. The firm is a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.
Article summary
PowerMAN is a computer software program for central system monitoring and PC power management, of computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems. The software extends the basic features present in most operating systems to permit implementing and enforcing organization-wide power management policies. The product is used by private and public sector organisations in Europe, UK, and US. It includes a web-based, multi-location, reporting feature that can collate data from deployments in multiple countries. The product is more common in the academic market, where it has been used by leading institutions to manage staff and student computers. The software is produced by Data Synergy, based in Sheffield, UK. The firm is a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.
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- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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