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Document: The Economics Of Green IT - What Are The Financial Benefits Of Green IT? |
| Excerpt: IT is constantly challenged to reduce cost and do more with less. So within the cost-conscious world of IT, should IT leadership even consider green IT? Yes. In addition to reducing the capital and operating expenses of IT immediately and into the future, green IT can also deliver financial value across the broader business. And while some green IT projects require an upfront capital investment that may cost more than non-green alternatives - for example, purchasing more energy-efficient IT assets, or rolling out video conferencing - other initiatives like PC power management and duplex printing can come at no cost at all aside from your time. Coupled with government or utility-sponsored incentive programs to encourage more eco-friendly behaviors, green IT projects can become even more financially attractive. The following questions and answers will help IT executives understand the financial value that green IT can deliver. |
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