In early October, IDC launched a new program called Emerging Technology Advisory Service (ETAS), which will initially cover two core practices: Green IT and Digital Marketplace & media...
In their press release, IDC defines Green IT as "the design, manufacture, deployment and recycling of IT products and related materials in an environmentally responsible manner". And recommend that businesses:
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Look into energy efficiences and IT environmental impacts;
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Adopt appropriate IT Green policies;
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Approach vendors green claims with care; and
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apply monitoring to any internal Green IT technology programs.
In addition to this IDC already have published around hundreds of documents on Green IT - search for Green @ http://www.idc.com/research/search.jsp.
More Information: http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prSG20900607
