Green IT-Addressing the Environment and Sustainability Concerns

Authors

  •   A. K. Ashfan Al-Ameen Institute of Information Sciences, Bengaluru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21095/ajmr/2017/v0/i0/122464

Keywords:

Green IT, Sustainability, Data Centres, Environment, Energy Efficiency, Technology, IT Industry.

Abstract

Green IT (Information Technology) it refers to the study and practices of using computer resources and IT infrastructure in efficient and in a more responsible way. Green IT's primary concern is to maximize the energy efficiency during the span of IT products and creating eco-friendly products thereby promoting the biodegradability of outdated products and minimizing the impact which happens in designing, Manufacturing, and disposing of IT products in environmentally friendly way.

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Published

2017-12-01

How to Cite

Ashfan, A. K. (2017). Green IT-Addressing the Environment and Sustainability Concerns. Adarsh Journal of Management Research, 256–259. https://doi.org/10.21095/ajmr/2017/v0/i0/122464

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National Conference Proceeding 2017

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