Although the ultimate definition of “the cloud” remains elusive to vendors and end users alike, the cloud represents the next major paradigm shift in the IT industry and business computing. Coinciding with the emergence of cloud computing, green IT and sustainability are becoming integral components of corporate strategies in top-performing organizations. Businesses are looking at green IT solutions to reduce costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. For businesses of all sizes, cloud computing can deliver operational efficiencies.
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Does Your Cloud Have a Green Lining?
Posted by: Bill Lesieur August 27, 2009 04:00 AMAlthough the ultimate definition of “the cloud” remains elusive to vendors and end users alike, the cloud represents the next major paradigm shift in the IT industry and business computing. Coinciding with the emergence of cloud computing, green IT and sustainability are becoming integral components of corporate strategies in top-performing organizations. Businesses are looking at green IT solutions to reduce costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. For businesses of all sizes, cloud computing can deliver operational efficiencies.