Conserving energy, reducing floor space and managing utility costs are becoming major priorities for IT organizations. As the number of servers continues to grow and demand for storage capacity increases, companies are faced with the challenge of powering and cooling these systems while controlling their energy consumption and complying with environmental regulations. Results from a recent Aberdeen survey provide evidence that the best performing IT organizations experience lower operating costs as a result of implementing a green initiative.
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Green IT: Behind the Buzzwords
Posted by: Jeffrey Hill March 6, 2008 04:00 AMConserving energy, reducing floor space and managing utility costs are becoming major priorities for IT organizations. As the number of servers continues to grow and demand for storage capacity increases, companies are faced with the challenge of powering and cooling these systems while controlling their energy consumption and complying with environmental regulations. Results from a recent Aberdeen survey provide evidence that the best performing IT organizations experience lower operating costs as a result of implementing a green initiative.