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This white paper moves beyond the hype of green IT and provides substantial support for implementing practical, yet cost effective power management policies and tools to "green" your IT environment and boost your bottom line. We begin by outlining
key drivers for adopting green IT practices: increasing government energy regulation, enhancing corporate image, and achieving considerable cost savings.
A key incentive for adopting green IT policies stems from shifts in government energy policies and regulations. Though strict enforcement and mandatory compliance measures are yet to be implemented, organizations should recognize the impact that many of these energy regulations and incentives could have on their business, and be more proactive about establishing more energy-efficient policies. On top of that, increasing pressure
from investors, shareholders and even internal personnel to "be green" is playing a role, spurring the adoption of green policies to improve public relations, and demonstrate environmental responsibility.
Though government legislation and corporate image are important, by far the most influential aspect in the shift to "go green" is the potential cost savings from cutting back on unnecessary energy consumption.
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