Managed Hosting Provider ServInt Joins Linux Foundation To Provide Green IT Services
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization whose main aim is to increase the number of users of Linux across the globe, today announced that managed hosting provider ServInt has also joined the Linux Foundation.
ServInt has joined The Linux Foundation to use the networking events and online and face-to-face workgroup collaboration on Virtualization and Green Linux.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the implementation of virtualization strategy would help in the reduction of energy consumption in the country. The agency added that nearly 1.5 percent of American energy consumption in 2006 was due to data downloading.
“Linux helps us meet our commitments to innovation and energy savings for our customers, and our Linux Foundation membership will allow us to contribute back to the community,” said Reed Caldwell, founder and chief executive officer of ServInt. “We’re proud to take this important step in reaffirming our commitment to Linux and the open source community,” he added.
ServInt is a well-known firm in the field of web hosting for businesses worldwide. The company has won the the award for Virtual Private Server, which clearly highlights ServInt’s commitment to Green IT services.
