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Perceived cost There is a perception that energy-efficient IT equipment is more expensive than 'ordinary' systems, which can impact the procurement decision. This is a short-term view. The total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) is an important factor when purchasing energy-efficient IT hardware. While there is [...] Legislation and regulation Governments across the world are increasingly introducing legislation and financial incentives as tools to accelerate business energy waste and carbon reduction. As of December 2006, 169 countries and governmental entities had ratified the [...]
Environmental responsibility is emerging as an increasingly important consideration for organizations today. As a major contributor to business electricity bills and to the environment in the form of CO2 emissions and toxic substances from e-waste IT has become a particular focus for organizations that take their Corporate Social [...] |
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