Implementing Green IT Practices Can Save Money

Posted by jmcgill on December 10, 2009 under HP | 5 Comments to Read

The word “green” has become a buzz word today, giving rise to many energy saving methods and products. Professionals in today’s world are seeking for ways to cut costs and help the environment. Using computers rather than paper isn’t always cost efficient and isn’t always the best for the environment. Computers, laptops, and the seemingly endless yards of wire space they consume are not cost effective and use a lot of power. Although IT waste may not seem to be as dangerous as dumping trash in a river or leaving piles of trash to rot out in the open, studies show that e-water is one of the fastest growing of all waste systems. In fact, the EPA estimates it to be about 2 percent of the municipal solid waste stream in the country. Chemicals such as mercury and lead are utilized during the electronic usage, and these can potentially cause cancer or other types of diseases. Through positive practices such as extreme consolidation, you can rely on modern, up-to-date storage systems that keep your data together more efficiently. The method to resolve these issues is called Green IT. Green IT seeks to solve these problems using current technology to help the environment and your business.

Hewlett Packard, one of the top-ranking Fortune 500 companies, through En Pointe can help you eliminate some of your consumption by combining some features onto a branch system, which should get rid of some of the management intricacies. It can also help you consolidate some of your backup window, reduce your online costs and offer SAN consolidation.

HP also offers several Energy Star® products, including computers, monitors, printing and imaging products. Taking advantage of Energy Star® can save you money and possibly provide you with an opportunity to receive a tax credit.

You don’t have to understand everything yourself to figure out what is the best product to meet your specific IT consumption needs. You also want to make sure that you make the best investment and receive the top return for your money. Through HP’s products and the help of a professional IT professional, you can find out ways that your company can save money and help reduce e-waste and any other type of drain on the economy.

To learn more about how En Pointe can help you, visit the ProLiant HP page for more information.