JouleX
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| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy Management |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Fate | Acquired by Cisco Systems |
| Headquarters | , United States and Germany |
Key people | Tom Noonan (Founder and CEO) |
| Products | Joulex Energy Manager (JEM) |
Number of employees | 25-50 |
| Parent | Cisco Systems |
| Website | JouleX.net |
JouleX operated as a software enterprise focused on the oversight and regulation of energy usage in network-connected computers and devices. Established in 2009 with its main office located in Atlanta, the firm became part of Cisco through acquisition in 2013.
History
The inception of JouleX occurred in 2009, founded by Tom Noonan and Rene Seeber, both formerly associated with Internet Security Systems, alongside German security expert Josef Brunner. The company attracted funding from investors including Target Partners and TechOperators. While headquartered in Atlanta, USA, JouleX also maintained a presence in Germany, Japan, China, and France. In July 2013, it was acquired by Cisco.
Products
The JouleX Energy Manager platform offers organizations the capability to observe, assess, and control electrical power consumption across various networks such as local and wide area networks, encompassing distributed branches, data centers, and other facilities. Supporting devices including PCs (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux), monitors, servers, printers, wireless access points, switches, routers, IP-enabled HVAC and lighting systems, PDUs, and smart meters, the solution functions without necessitating installation of agent software on the managed hardware.
Target market
JouleX Energy Manager is designed for medium to large-scale enterprises seeking to decrease energy expenses while minimizing their carbon footprint. A study from 2009 revealed that nearly 50% of corporate PCs in the United States remain powered on overnight, resulting in an estimated $2.8 billion annual electricity cost for businesses and producing approximately 20 million tons of carbon emissions—an environmental impact equivalent to that of around four million automobiles.
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