Forgive me, but I’m frequently skeptical when managed service providers and IT vendors say they are promoting “green” initiatives. Quite a few companies are merely jumping on the green bandwagon without really practicing what they preach. But a few people — most notably Tech Networks of Boston Founder Susan Labandibar — truly understand how green IT can benefit businesses and the environment.
Here’s some more background on the green initiatives at Tech Networks of Boston. Read More >
Environmental and energy conservation issues are popular topics in the business world — and in the managed services world. Increasing energy costs and their impact on international affairs combined with increased concern about global warming and other environmental issues have shifted the social and economic consciousness of the business community.
Last year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a study that revealed that within the last five years, the total amount of energy utilized by all domestic US Data Centers has doubled. Yet, data centers are only a part of the total business power utilization. A recent EMA survey found that workstations account for over 90% of business power consumption.
So, what is “green computing”? Very simply, it’s the practice of implementing policies and procedures that improve the efficiency of computing resources in order to reduce the environmental impact.
But unless there is an easy way to “be green” it is likely not to be done. IT has a critical role to play in contributing to the “green initiative.” Here’s how managed service providers can assist the effort. Read More >
