Dell Issues Green Computing Design Competition

By DE Editors

In an effort to focus on environmentally responsible technology, Dell ( Needham ,MA ) issued a global competition, endorsed by the Industrial Design Society of America, to help engineers design the world's most environmentally responsible computing technology.

The challenge is part of " ReGeneration : International Green Computing Technology Design Competition," and goes out to people of all ages who share a goal of protecting the Earth. The professionally juried competition is open to all, with a focus on students of universities and colleges that offer design programs.

Dell's call for ideas was issued during the CONNECTING'07 World Design Congress, held recently inSan Francisco . The competition will invigorate the academic and industry dialogue regarding designs for environmentally responsible computing. Dell seeks ideas that demonstrate fresh approaches and responsible solutions for green computing technology.

Competition details are available for the submission period, which runs from January through April 2008. Jury-selected finalists will be announced in May 2008. Entry details are available at Dell.

Go to Dell's site for more information on the design competition or for details on Dell's environmental programs.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.