With 25+ years experience in the computer industry, Vic Smith is a Senior Technologist with the Strategic Technology Group at Dell Inc. EMEA headquarters based in the UK. Dell Technologists provide industry & technical knowledge, best practices, guidance and pre-sales support throughout EMEA. With Dell since 1997, Vic is responsible for strategy relating to Datacentre matters including Energy Efficiency & Environmental solutions (Green IT), Virtualization and Management Solutions for EMEA.

Vic is Chairman of The Green Grid Technical Group in EMEA and a member The British Computer Society Datacentre Specialist Group. Vic worked closely with the EU in the creation of the code of Conduct for Data Centres and previously worked as a consultant for a number of technology areas including Silicon Graphics and Apple Computer.