There is a strong push towards green computing. Number of events lined up for 2009 says we will be busy listening to all the experts, pretty much around the world. I will be constantly updating this list.
Got any interesting event lined up for 2009, do let us know. We will list here and make it part of our newsletter blast as well.
February:
MIS Asia IT Nation Forum 2009: “Feeling the pulse of Asia’s IT environment”.
Smarter, Greener Learning: These conferences will provide an informed view of the main issues on the green …

With the rising cost of energy, more IT equipment translates to higher cost of power consumption. So if products continue consuming the power they have been consuming, then it could have serious cost implications. The main goal of Green IT is to reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product’s lifetime, and promote recyclability.
Web-based applications, multiple side printing, reduction in other paper usage, collaboration solutions can contribute towards the “greenness” of an organization. The Information Technology industry is responsible for greater than 2% of global CO² …