Those who focus on data management have, for decades, driven the industry toward consolidation of databases under a philosophy that tighter coupling means greater efficiency and consistency.

几十年来，那些关注数据管理的人，在紧耦合意味着更好的效率和一致性的哲学下，驱使行业不断合并数据库。

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Much of that impressive profit growth has been driven by the remarkable gains in efficiency and productivity that corporate America has notched since the recession took hold.

这种可观的利润增长，大多来自衰退开始以来，美国企业界非凡的效率与生产率的增长。

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It wasn't until the 1990s that CFLs gained traction, driven by concerns about energy efficiency.

直到1990年，对能源效率的关注拉动了荧光灯的市场。

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And over the coming two decades, where we can expect even more ICT-driven efficiency gains, the EIA still forecasts a 16% aggregate rise in electric demand.

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