Electricity costs in South Africa are rising, and businesses are under more pressure than ever to reduce expenses while running efficiently. One often-overlooked area is energy consumption from IT equipment. Traditional desktops consume large amounts of power, while CloudGate offers a modern, energy-efficient alternative that saves money without sacrificing performance.
1. Why Energy Efficiency Matters for Businesses
Running multiple desktops across an office quickly adds up in electricity costs. A single desktop can consume up to 400 watts when under load, and when multiplied across dozens of employees, the cost becomes significant. Choosing energy-efficient hardware can reduce monthly expenses and help businesses stay competitive.
2. CloudGate’s Low Power Consumption
CloudGate is designed to use less power — often running below 40 watts, even during demanding tasks. That’s a fraction of what traditional desktops require, meaning businesses can cut their energy bills drastically simply by switching.
3. Lower Cooling Requirements
Traditional desktops generate more heat, which can increase the need for air conditioning in offices. CloudGate runs cooler by design, reducing not just direct energy consumption but also secondary costs related to cooling.
4. Scaling Energy Savings Across the Business
The more devices you replace with CloudGate, the greater the savings. For a business with 20 employees, switching from desktops to CloudGate can cut energy use by thousands of rand annually. These savings can then be redirected into growth, staff development, or other strategic initiatives.
5. Eco-Friendly Benefits
Beyond cost savings, energy efficiency also supports sustainability goals. CloudGate’s compact design uses fewer materials, consumes less energy, and helps businesses align with eco-conscious practices — a growing consideration for clients, partners, and investors.
CloudGate isn’t just compact and affordable; it’s also a smarter choice for businesses looking to cut electricity costs and reduce their environmental impact. By consuming a fraction of the energy of traditional desktops, CloudGate helps South African businesses future-proof their IT while staying lean, efficient, and sustainable.