What is Green IT and why should we care? aliki_artemis_greenit_ebook | Page 3

Why should we Care?
All businesses are increasingly dependent on technology,
and small business is no exception. We work on our PCs,
notebooks and smart phones all day, connected to servers
running 24/7. Because the technology refresh cycle is fast,
these devices quickly become obsolete, and at some point
— more often sooner than later — we dispose of old
devices and replace them with new ones. We use massive
quantities of paper and ink to print documents, many of
which we promptly send to the circular file.
In the process, most businesses waste resources, in the
form of energy, paper, money and time — resources you
could invest to develop new products or services, or to hire
and train employees. Even if you aren’t a tree hugger, it
makes good business sense to green your IT environment
and culture.