Sure, the green data center is overhyped and its payback oversold. But that shouldn't stop you from planning your green IT initiatives now. This chapter provides best practices on implementing a green IT 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
SearchCIO-Midmarket.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.
A two-headed approach to green IT for midmarket CIOs
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.
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.
Making green 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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