The Role of IT Management Software in the Greening of IT
The demands on information technology continue to rise at an increasing rate. To keep up with the demand, IT departments are increasing the use of computing and associated resources. The demand on energy is also reaching epic proportions, and power grids are showing signs that they are struggling to meet demand through higher consumer energy costs and power usage caps for corporations. As a major consumer of power, IT departments are being challenged to find innovative ways to reduce power consumption and reduce the company’s overall carbon footprint. IT is now facing overall economic and socioeconomic pressures to reduce costs and go green.