Sure, the green data center is overhyped and its payback oversold. But that shouldn't stop you from planning your green initiatives now. This chapter provides best practices on implementing a green strategy, tips on finding a realistic balance and expert advice on the use (and misuse) of technology.
Green IT overpitched by vendors; CIOs beware
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com | 19 Mar 2008 ARTICLE - Virtualization isn't the only technology with a green marketing pitch, but CIOs can ask the right questions to make sure they get the real deal.
Gartner warns of misguided virtualization strategies
SearchSMB.com | 28 Nov 2007 ARTICLE - Experts say IT managers considering virtualization need to think beyond power and cooling and instead strategize how the technology will transform IT.
Green IT payback a must for midmarket CIOs
Submitted By: SearchCIO-Midmarket.com | 11 Mar 2008 TIP - More and more midmarket CIOs are going green. Not necessarily because sustainable technology is the right thing to do, but because it pays.
The Real Niel: A two-headed approach to green IT
Submitted By: SearchCIO-Midmarket.com | 28 Feb 2008 TIP - The decision to go green isn't a no-brainer for midmarket CIOs -- unless you can compromise with this two-sided approach.
Podcast: Sole Technology CIO leads environmental change
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com | 21 Mar 2008 CIO-MIDMARKET TIP PODCAST - Blade servers, aggressive recycling and ... waterless bathroom fixtures? From the front door to the data center, sports apparel company Sole Technology is intent on going green.
Green IT: Making it work for CIOs (expert podcast)
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com | 18 Mar 2008 CIO-MIDMARKET TIP PODCAST - Implementing green IT can be risky for CIOs who haven't done their homework. Check out this expert podcast to find out how green IT can work in your shop.
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