Assignment 4(MIS)Green Campus Computing

1.) In University of Alberta

About this initiative

The Vice-Provost (Information Technology) encourages all computer users to apply green computing practices to ensure that our use of information technologies is sustainable. This site and the Green Computing Initiative contribute to the larger energy management programs at the University of Alberta.

Fall 2009 marks the beginning of the Green Computing Initiative at the University of Alberta. During this first year, the Green Computing Initiative will focus on achieving the following:

* Increasing the daily use of green computing practices by faculty and staff.
* Educating administrators about the merits of ENERGY STAR computers.
* Informing administrators about viable ways to extend the life of computers.
* Educating purchasers about appropriate computers for different types of work.
* Pilot testing ways to enhance the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of local area networks and data centres.

All of us can contribute to the environmental sustainability of the University of Alberta. Through partnering as part of the Green Computing Initiative, we can all contribute towards information technology practices that will not exhaust the earth's resources.

visit this site for more information:
http://www.vpit.ualberta.ca/green/index.php?ref=about

2.)Green Computing: Using IT Automation to Achieve Energy Efficiency

Overview: The concern over the environmental impact of the increased usage of computing technology has far reaching ramifications on the sustainability of business IT operations. Already increasing energy costs and expanding power utilization needs are having a direct impact on business profitability. Add to this the social concerns over the global climate crisis and conservation efforts that have led to regulatory compliance initiatives, and businesses are increasingly pressured to find new solutions to ensuring IT business implementations are more eco-friendly. Green Computing, or Green IT, is the practice of implementing policies and procedures that improve the efficiency of computing resources in such a way as to reduce the environmental impact of their utilization.

visit this site for more information:
http://whitepapers.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1022065

3.) Green Computing

The University of Hertfordshire, recognised as a sector leader in environmental management, has been awarded funding from the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) for a project to incorporate green technologies into the refurbishment of the de Havilland Campus Data Centre in 2009.

This pioneering Reduction And Re-use of Energy in Institutional Data Centres (RARE-IDC) aims to provide world-class innovation in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Higher Education.

visit this site for more information:
http://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/facilities/learning-resources/about-lis/rare-idc/home.cfm


.... as an IT student, i must be aware of today's IT operations. To sustain and develop the business IT operations, energy cost is also increasing and the need for power utilization is expanding which leads to direct impact to business success. in order to lessen the energy cost and the usage of power, Green Campus Computing concepts can be applied in different universities, IT experts, business people and etc.. Here are some idea about GREEN COMPUTING according to wikipedia, Green computing is the study and practice of using computing resources efficiently. The primary objective of such a program is to account for the triple bottom line, an expanded spectrum of values and criteria for measuring organizational (and societal) success. The goals are similar to green chemistry; reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promote recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste. Modern IT systems rely upon a complicated mix of people, networks and hardware; as such, a green computing initiative must be systemic in nature, and address increasingly sophisticated problems. Elements of such a solution may comprise items such as end user satisfaction, management restructuring, regulatory compliance, disposal of electronic waste, telecommuting, virtualization of server resources, energy use, thin client solutions, and return on investment (ROI). The imperative for companies to take control of their power consumption, for technology and more generally, therefore remains acute. One of the most effective power management tools available in 2009 may still be simple, plain, common sense.
Here are some of my suggestions on how Universities can apply the concept of GREEN CAMPUS COMPUTING:
*First of all, the role model of the Green Campus Computing in the said Universities are the administration, faculty and staff/teachers. By their guidance and administration, this concept will be easily applied by everyone in the University. All of the members of the University specially the students and staffs who are constantly using computers and other technologies that consumes power and energy should be aware of this program, the goal and concepts of the program should be discussed and understood.
*Next, everyone should participate/cooperate in this program. All of us should understand the concept of it and apply it in our daily lives. All of us should be responsible in conserving energy and help the mother earth! Through this, all of us are the beneficiary.
*Lastly, each one of us are the model in conserving energy. Let spread this program and teach other about this. let us decrease the cost and improve competitiveness.

God bless us all!