Friday, April 29, 2011

Green IT: Effects on the Environment, the Economy & Your Business

 
 
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Welcome to issue 88 of the Global Roundup. This week is a special edition on green computing. You'll find an eBook on the environmental impact of IT, a paper on green initiatives and their impact on the economy, and a guide to aligning green IT with your business goals. Environmental group Greenpeace has recently claimed that cloud computing is not as environmentally friendly - you can discuss this and more on the Global Roundup group on LinkedIn. 
 
Environmental Impact of IT: Free eBook
According to a recent study, energy-related CO2 emissions are set to increase by 45% over the next 20 years. Companies and governments all over the world are urging us to think about the environment and to act green to help prevent this. This eBook discusses the role of IT in this initiative, reveals the impact of the telecoms and IT industries on the environment, and looks at what can be done to reduce this. Download now and learn how the IT industry can help contribute to a low-carbon future. 
 
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Green IT and the Economy: Achieving Sustainability
Although the impact of green IT is mainly seen in the environment, it also has the potential to have a positive effect on the global economy. This white paper discusses how green IT initiatives could help to achieve long-term sustainability, both in terms of the environment and the economy. Read it here and learn about solutions that are already working towards the wider benefits of lower carbon emissions.  
 
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Aligning IT & Your Business: A Green Framework
Many businesses are now routinely implementing green IT strategies in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and reduce costs across the organization. This paper explains how your business could see the most benefit from this initiative by aligning both business and IT needs with a green strategy. Discover useful tools (COBIT and balanced scorecard frameworks) for achieving business and IT alignment and realising the true value of Green IT in your business. 
 
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