Conclusion

Green Computing is not only a new trend; it is a technology of itself. The move to become more environmentally friendly is more than just a means to a better corporate image; it is also a means to cost reduction in an ever inflating IT budget. New and improved ways of using this technology seem to appear everyday. The important key to remember is that while all of these technologies are beneficial in some way, the most beneficial to existing corporations are those that directly affect their processes and IT infrastructures. Reducing the number of servers using virtualization is a great way to consolidate but in order to get the maximum benefit the corporation must reorganize its datacenter infrastructure and in addition, rethink processes and procedures that utilize these resources from the user’s stand point.


In order to utilize the new IT technology, an individual needs to be aware of the products they are buying. Paying attention to things like the energy star rating along with the general components of a computer can help to greatly reduce the amount of electricity used on a day to day basis. Replacing old equipment with new and more efficient equipment is only effective if the efficiency difference is high and the old equipment can be recycled or reused instead of simply ending up in a landfill.


Switching over to green technology doesn't have to be a sudden and unnerving step for authorities. ‘Being Green’ should be understood as a long-term commitment that solves the purpose of creating a greener and sustainable infrastructure. Many organizations have already started displaying figures of the amount of money they have saved in a calendar year by adopting practical, greener methods. Organizations which are new to ‘Being Green’ should seek the help of such successful models to establish a list of measures that are most appropriate for their respective.

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