In a world where resources are becoming more and more costly, conserving those resources not only helps the environment but has a clear impact on an organization’s bottom line. The greatest energy consumer for any given small to mid-size business is, perhaps, its data center. Yet, for many businesses, the amount of data center electricity usage seems like a necessity… (more…)
An interesting interview caught my attention today concerning the realities of print and online media. Many companies are “going green” with e-commerce, offering products and services every where from eBooks to eBills. But is converting to digital really greener than sticking with paper? The answer might not be as clear-cut as you think.
Last month, we answered two imperative questions concerning virtualization: what is it, and why is it important? Today, we want to address a third question regarding the relatively new technology, that is, what are virtualization’s implications for small business?
As the heralds of global warming and climate change seemingly sound louder every day, it is a wonder not everyone’s made the switch to green, environmentally speaking. Perhaps it could be the sad-but-true fact that not everyone cares about the environment. Thankfully, though, green IT is providing solutions to more than just green house gases; in fact, it poses an answer to something most everyone cares about — the bottom line.
According to an article I read earlier this year, the term “green IT” has gone through a number of changes, including its definition and main objective. At first, green IT was all about being environmentally-friendly — reducing your carbon footprint and such. As energy costs began to rise, however, green IT quickly transitioned into a solution for cutting costs and saving money. Now, it seems as though green IT has morphed yet again into a new concept for many companies.
