Powerdown software controls the power state of individual computers, reducing costs by up to 30 PC / year. It automatically turns idle computers off or places them in a low power state and can restart them for maintenance and operational purposes.
Powerdown is designed to suit all managed and unmanaged computing environments, from standalone computers and home networks to small businesses, educational establishments, and fully managed corporate computing environments. Unlike competing solutions, Powerdown doesn't require computers to be connected to the network to achieve energy savings, and it provides specific support for laptops while emphasising electrical safety.
The software boasts several features, including centralised enforcement and optimisation of OS power settings, scheduled shutdowns and automatic restarts even when computers are disconnected from the network, simple management and configuration, full Active Directory integration and management via Group Policy, and no-touch automated deployment.
In addition to its efficiency, Powerdown can also encourage greater staff awareness of the environmental impact of computer usage and support corporate social responsibility strategies. It has a positive environmental benefit and can eliminate up to 300kg of carbon emissions per PC per year.
Overall, Powerdown is an excellent energy-saving tool that is easy to use and deploy, making it the perfect solution for any system administrator looking to maximise cost savings and minimise their IT energy consumption.
Version 1.2: Administrative templates for management through Group Policy; centralised enforcement and optimisation of operating system power settings; Policy editing tool
Version 1.1: Administrative templates for management through Group Policy; centralised enforcement and optimisation of operating system power settings; Policy editing tool