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Environment VariablesCloud Infrastructure, Efficiency and SustainabilityHost Anne Currie is Joined by the esteemed Charles Humble, a figure in the world of sustainable technology. Charles Humble is a writer, podcaster, and former CTO with a decade’s experience helping technologists build better systems—both technically and ethically. Together, they discuss how developers and companies can make smarter, greener choices in the cloud, as well as the trade-offs that should be considered. They discuss the road that led to the present state of generative AI, the effect it has had on the planet, as well as their hopes for a more sustainable future.Learn more abou...2025-05-0855 min
Environment VariablesThe Week in Green Software: Data Centers, AI and the Nuclear QuestionHost Anne Currie is joined by the seasoned Chris Liljenstolpe to talk about the latest trends shaping sustainable technology. They dive into the energy demands of AI-driven data centers and ask the big question around nuclear power in green computing. Discussing the trajectory of AI and data center technology, they take a look into the past of another great networking technology, the internet, to gain insights into the future of energy-efficient innovation in the tech industry.Learn more about our people:Anne Currie: LinkedIn | WebsiteChristopher Liljenstolpe: LinkedIn | WebsiteFind out more about the GSF:The Green Software...2025-04-0343 min
Community, Health and Capital @ 19 HillsNHS Hack Day - connecting tech and public service leaders - with Dr Anne Marie CunninghamLet us know what you think of the showIn this episode we speak with Dr Anne Marie Cunningham, GP, former Associate Medical Director at Digital Health and Care Wales and now GP Advisor at the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. Anne Marie talks to us about the NHS Hack Day coming up 1st-2nd March in Cardiff, how such events can build greater common understanding between NHS staff and the tech industry, while meanwhile generating support for new ideas for how #TechForGood can create new opportunities in innovation across the public sector in g...2025-02-2430 min
The InfoQ PodcastBuilding Green Software with Anne Currie and Sara BergmanWhat Does It Mean to Be Green in IT? That's the question that begins chapter one in Building Green Software. In this episode, Thomas Betts is joined by two of the book's authors, Anne Currie and Sara Bergman. The discussion covers general themes and digs into some practical advice for all software practitioners.
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Environment VariablesGreen Networking with Carlos PignataroIn this episode of Environment Variables, Anne Currie welcomes Carlos Pignataro, a leading expert in sustainable network architecture, to explore how networks can balance energy efficiency with performance and resilience. Carlos shares insights from his career at Cisco and beyond, including strategies for reducing emissions through dynamic software principles, energy-aware networking, and leveraging technologies like IoT and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). They discuss practical applications, the alignment of green practices with business interests, and the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in driving innovation. Tune in for actionable advice and forward-thinking perspectives on making networks greener while enhancing their capabilities....2024-12-1239 minEnvironment VariablesThe Quantum Entanglement of Software Sustainability with Wilco BurggraafIn this episode of Environment Variables, host Anne Currie speaks to Wilco Burggraaf, a lead green practitioner and architect at HighTech Innovators, for an engaging discussion on integrating sustainability into software development. Wilco shares his journey into green software, the inspiration behind his innovative workshops, and his efforts to build a vibrant green tech community in the Netherlands. The conversation explores his articles on the Software Carbon Intensity standard, the complexities of balancing micro and macro sustainability goals, and the synergy between FinOps and green software. Tune in for actionable insights and strategies to make greener choices in tech while...2024-12-0552 minEnvironment VariablesThe Week in Green Software: Powering AI on Atomic EnergyTWiGS host Anne Currie is joined by Stefana Sopco, Marketing Manager at PortXchange and a passionate climate activist, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of AI, sustainability, and the maritime industry's decarbonization journey. Stefana shares how PortXchange leverages green technology to help ports achieve net-zero emissions through innovations like just-in-time arrival and emissions tracking. They also dive into the challenges posed by AI's growing energy demand and explore nuclear power as a potential ally in the climate fight. Throughout the conversation, Stefana emphasizes the importance of mindful technology use and the urgency of adopting sustainable solutions.Learn...2024-11-2854 minEnvironment VariablesThe Week in Green Software: The Sustainable Data ParadoxThis Week in Green Software, the affable Anne Currie is joined by Sara Bergman, Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft and co-author of Building Green Software. Together, they dive into the complexities of sustainable data in relation to AI and cloud computing. They explore the environmental impact of managing and storing vast quantities of data, and question the feasibility of making these processes more eco-friendly. The discussion touches on cloud providers' carbon reporting, the importance of using AI responsibly, and how businesses can optimize their cloud use to minimize their environmental footprint. Tune in for an insightful conversation on balancing technological...2024-10-0342 min
The New Stack PodcastWant to Create Software Sustainably? Anne Currie’s Got IdeasAnne Currie, a leading expert in sustainable tech and part of the Green Software Foundation, discusses practical steps for building resilient, sustainable software in an episode of The New Stack Makers. With 30 years of experience, Currie co-authored Building Green Software, emphasizing the tech industry's role in the energy transition. She highlights the complexity of adapting technology to renewable energy, involving extensive research and debunking misinformation. Currie discusses the importance of energy proportionality—the idea that increased utilization improves a computer's energy efficiency—and how this concept aligns with modern DevOps practices that reduce carbon emissions while enhancing speed, cost effi...2024-08-1541 minEnvironment VariablesThe Week in Green Software: FinOps, GreenOps and the CloudOn this episode of TWiGS, host Anne Currie is joined by Navveen Balani of Accenture and fellow GSF member. This conversation navigates the landscapes of, and intersections between GreenOps, DevOps, and FinOps, as well as the vital role of Infrastructure as Code in marrying financial and ecological efficiencies in cloud operations. Lastly, they tackle the intersection of cybersecurity and AI development, emphasizing the need for green software principles to fortify AI systems while minimizing energy use. Learn more about our people:Anne Currie: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteNavveen Balani: LinkedIn | WebsiteFind out more about the GSF:The Green S...2024-06-2044 minEnvironment VariablesThe Week in Green Software: Building Green Software 2In this episode of the TWiGS, host Chris Adams welcomes back Anne Currie, Sara Bergman, and Sarah Hsu, authors of the book Building Green Software. They dive into the latest updates and hot topics at the intersection of sustainability and software engineering. The discussion highlights the importance of making software and hardware more efficient and explores cutting-edge topics like serverless computing on Kubernetes with WebAssembly, the circular economy for electronics, and the potential for dynamic pricing in cloud services based on renewable energy availability. The episode emphasizes the ongoing energy transition and the need for innovative solutions to reduce the...2024-05-3049 min
Getting Better with Jonathan Van NessHow Can We Be More Effective With Language?Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words are SO powerful because of their central role in our identities and communities. Plus, we talk about how to be a more generous speaker, listener, and caretaker of language.
Anne Curzan is the Dean of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Mich...2024-05-2955 min
GOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechBuilding Green Software Part 5: Green Networking • Anne CurrieThis interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Leadership Team at Green Software Foundation & Veteran Software EngineerRESOURCEShttps://amzn.to/3IKopW5https://greensoftware.foundationAnnehttps://www.annecurrie.comhttps://twitter.com/anne_e_currieDESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet...2024-04-1914 minEnvironment VariablesBuilding Green SoftwareIn this episode of Environment Variables, host Chris Adams introduces the co-authors of Building Green Software - Anne, Sara, and Sarah. Through candid discussions, they explore the process of writing about green software development and highlight key insights gained along the way, touching on the interconnectedness between sustainability and existing best practices in software engineering, and emphasizing that embracing sustainability isn't about adding extra tasks but rather integrating it seamlessly into existing protocols such as security, resilience, and monitoring. Join for a thorough conversation on the lessons learnt writing the newest book on green software.Learn more about...2024-04-1136 min
The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold StoriesHidden History, Robert Burns & an Indecent ProposalEDINBURGH: In the third of the 3-part series with Eric Melvin, author & local historian we uncover museums, a couple of Eric's historical muses, Robert Burns, the resurgence of Edinburgh history in schools, and how a desperate aristocrat managed to persuade Lady Stair to marry him. Contact Eric through his websiteOr email him directly here: eric.melvin@btinternet.comPhoto: George Street, in Edinburgh New TownGo here to book Speaking & Tours with EricBooks:‘A Walk Down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile’‘A Walk Through E...2024-03-0325 min