IT goes Green – the next big thing or just a buzzword
Modern digital transformation is gaining pace in Germany and the energy consumption of the IT sector is growing at the same rate. Data centers already consume vast amounts of electricity, meanwhile the production of hardware can be very environmentally harmful (just consider the vast amounts of rare earths needed for modern batteries or chip technology). But there is some good news: Sustainability has arrived in IT!
What is meant with „Green IT“?
Green IT encompasses all measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of IT systems. This includes the usage of energy-efficient hardware, accompanied by the all around optimization of data centers. These steps aggregate in the development and deployment of environmentally friendly software that is designed to save resources and costs.
Examples for Green-IT practices:
Energy-efficient hardware: Investing in servers, laptops and other devices that consume less power is one of the easiest things a company can do to be more environmentally cautious.
Virtualization: Virtualization allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, which reduces energy consumption and also makes work easier.
Cloud computing: Cloud services can help, lower energy consumption as resources are used more efficiently and strategically. In general they offer many advantages (Note to reader: check out our article about cloud solutions.)
Recycling: Old hardware should be professionally recycled to recover valuable raw materials and protect the environment.
Green software development: Developing software that requires fewer resources and is therefore more energy-efficient. In certain use cases this can make a huge impact: for instance in the manufacturing industry, where green solutions can lower waste production and energy usage drastically.
Why do we need Green IT?
Sustainability is not only a moral imperative, but also an economic advantage. Companies that rely on Green IT can reduce their energy costs, improve their image and make a contribution to environmental protection. In addition, sustainable IT solutions are increasingly being demanded by customers and investors alike.
Green IT with B3YOND
Our B3YOND IT-professionals are convinced that sustainability and IT can not only go hand in hand, but must do so in the future. B3YOND supports you in making your IT infrastructure more energy-efficient by implementing environmentally friendly technologies and practices.
Together, we can not only make your IT projects more innovative and sustainable, but also make an important contribution to protecting our environment.
Are you ready for a sustainable IT future? Contact us today to find out more about our IT solutions. You can reach us by email at info@b3-yond-it.com or use our digital contact form.
