Green IT
Technology in the workplace is used in a very inefficient way and on average use just a small proportion of its capability.
The Carbon Trust estimates that office equipment is the fastest-growing energy user in the business world and uses around 15 percent of total office electricity. It is estimated that this will rise to 30 percent by 2020. In addition, most electronic devices now have a standby setting and steps need to be taken to eliminate the use of such controls.
There are certain areas of IT where potential areas for substantial reductions in energy waste can be identified. For example, servers typically run at 20 percent of capacity, but amazingly when not functioning the server still requires 60-70% of its power.
The use of virtual servers could save money and significantly reduce power usage. Glo Networks has provided significant benefits to clients in this area.
The following issues are seen as essential in the management of energy:
- Rightsizing
- Intelligent use of cooling
- Intelligent management of capacity
- Control of waste processing power
- Control of waste storage space
Business energy costs can be driven down by buying IT capacity we only really need. By taking a greener approach to how we use IT we can achieve the following:
- Reduced energy consumption
- Reduced energy expenditure
- Carbon emission reductions
- Improved corporate image and community focus
- Reduced end of life recycling costs.
- Reduced demand for fuel
- Reduced consumption of chemicals
Contact Glo Networks to learn how we to make your competitors “green” with envy and make your business environmentally friendly.
Based in Bridgend, near Cardiff in South Wales, Glo Networks provide green IT solutions to clients in Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and throughout Wales and the UK.
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