SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2007--Verdiem, the leading developer of power management software for PC networks, today announced that it has joined The Green Grid, a global consortium of companies dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and computing ecosystems. As a contributor member, Verdiem will play an active role in technical committees and working groups to define energy efficiency metrics, develop effective energy measurement protocols and create operation, design and architecture best practices that maximizes energy efficiency from the PC to the data center.

"The Green Grid continues to play a key role in raising awareness of the need for increased energy efficiency in IT," said Kevin Klustner, chief executive officer, Verdiem. "By joining The Green Grid, Verdiem is now working directly and collaboratively with a group of leading technology companies to shape the future of IT energy policy and consumption."

Studies show that PCs and monitors use as much as 14 percent of all power consumed in office environments. Based on its existing customer base, annual use of Verdiem technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions at a rate equal to taking more than 9,800 passenger cars off the road for an entire year, or conserving 5,181,586 gallons of gasoline.

"The Green Grid welcomes Verdiem and its added expertise in power management to the consortium," said Colette LaForce, a director of The Green Grid. "As more organizations look to optimize energy efficiency across their IT environments, The Green Grid will continue to look to its members and draw from the broad range of expertise in order to reach our goals of holistic data center efficiency."

About Verdiem

Verdiem is the leading developer of power management software for PC networks. Verdiem's SURVEYOR provides measurable energy and cost savings, simplified and automated management of PC power options, and painless implementation that comes with minimal maintenance and a rapid payback. The development of SURVEYOR was funded in part by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the software is approved as a conservation measure by utilities and power producers throughout North America. Verdiem is a recognized EPA ENERGY STAR (R) Buildings Program partner and was recently awarded Premier Partner status in the U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America program. For more information on Verdiem, please visit www.verdiem.com.

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Verdiem is the leading developer of power management software for PC networks. Verdiem's SURVEYOR software provides measurable energy and cost savings, simplified and automated management of PC power options, and painless implementation that comes with minimal maintenance and a rapid payback. The development of SURVEYOR was funded in part by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the software is approved as a conservation measure by utilities and power producers throughout North America. Verdiem is a recognized partner in the EPA’s EnergyStar program and was recently awarded Premier Partner status in the U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America program.

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