resource-efficient computing
[/rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃənt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/]
noun
🇧🇷 computação eficiente em recursos
1. Computing practices and technologies designed to minimize the consumption of computational resources such as CPU, memory, energy, and storage while maintaining performance
Resource-efficient computing is essential for reducing carbon footprints in data centers.
A computação eficiente em recursos é essencial para reduzir pegadas de carbono em centros de dados.
2. Software and hardware optimization strategies aimed at achieving maximum performance with minimal resource utilization
Mobile devices rely heavily on resource-efficient computing to extend battery life.
Dispositivos móveis dependem muito da computação eficiente em recursos para estender a vida útil da bateria.
💡 This term has gained significant importance in Brazil and Portugal due to increasing environmental awareness and rising energy costs. In the USA, it's commonly associated with corporate sustainability initiatives and climate action goals. The concept is particularly relevant in developing nations where energy infrastructure is strained. Tech companies in São Paulo and Lisbon actively promote resource-efficient computing as part of corporate social responsibility.
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