The idea Not all energy consumption changes are normal. Sudden spikes or drops in power usage across your IT infrastructure often indicate underlying issues — like failing hardware, misconfigurations, firmware regressions, or even cyber risks. These anomalies are easy to miss when you’re...

The idea Switches, routers, and firewalls may look similar on paper, but under the hood, their energy profiles vary significantly. Some older or lower-efficiency models can consume up to twice as much power as newer equivalents while delivering the same performance. Instead of jumping into...

The idea Many Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices — like IP phones, badge readers, access points and cameras — remain fully powered 24/7, regardless of whether anyone is actually using them. While some are critical, many others serve non-essential functions during nights and weekends. This...