VMware Unveils Carbon Avoidance Meter

VMware has announced the Carbon Avoidance Meter (CAM), to provide data center operators with near-real time “carbon scores” – determined from the level of one’s carbon footprint and energy usage – and recommendations for reducing their footprint.

The CAM bases carbon scores on telemetry data sent to VMware through VMware Skyline, a proactive support technology, in order to encourage energy reduction and inspire sustainable best practices for the industry.

VMware’s R&D organization developed CAM as a proof of concept through its internal product incubator, xLabs. CAM will be available to VMware Skyline customers later this year via VMware Skyline Advisor.