Extreme Surveys Green Brits

49% of organisations cited reduced operational costs as the main driver for greening IT operations. Organisations are increasingly looking for network technologies that will reduce energy consumption and empower the business take control of the network through intelligent measures.

43% of businesses cited Green IT as important to their organisations

78% of participants say they recycle their IT equipment

51% of respondents say they are unsure whether their organisations have sustainability goals for Green IT, suggesting that not all organisations are aware of the benefits and return on investment of their Green IT equipment.

“The green issue is important in today’s society, especially for organisations looking to reduce their carbon footprint,” comments Extreme Networks’ Regional Director for UK and Ireland, Paul Phillips. “The fact that 78% of organisations recycle their IT equipment suggests that there is a high level of awareness of the WEEE regulations that were introduced at the beginning of 2007. However, it is essential that businesses measure the amount of electricity required for powering and cooling their IT systems. Currently only a fifth of businesses do this, and it is just important to measure the success of Green IT initiatives rather than going green just for the sake of it.”

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