Green IT and its influence on cost considerations
Green IT, also known as green computing, refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. It is the study and practice of using computers and IT resources in a more efficient and environmentally sustainable way. Green IT practices can significantly influence cost considerations in several ways:
- Energy efficiency: Utilizing energy-efficient hardware and practices can reduce the power consumption of data centers and IT infrastructure, leading to substantial savings in electricity costs. For example, using Energy Star-rated equipment or optimizing data center layouts for cooling can lower energy bills.
- Virtualization: Virtualizing servers and storage can lead to a reduction in physical hardware needs. This reduces energy consumption and costs associated with cooling and minimizes the space required for data centers.
- Cloud computing: Moving to cloud services can be more energy-efficient than maintaining on...
