Greener IT: Ideas for Saving Money and the Environment

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The idea of greener IT has been around at least since 1992. At its essence, greener IT provides lower energy costs and a reduction in the carbon produced by an organization. Greening is no longer an abstract or fringe topic. Executives are looking into greener IT because energy costs are such a large operating expense for IT. By using more energy-efficient IT and business processes, organizations can reduce operating costs. And they're in good company. Encouraging environment-friendly production and consumption is officially part of major government, commercial, and social initiatives worldwide. Opinions vary on environmental issues, but nearly everyone would agree that individuals and organizations must do something to avoid harming the environment.

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