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The Greening of IT
202 How Companies Can Make a Difference for the Environment

Table 11.1 Positive Impacts on IBM continued
System Impact on IBM
On-demand capacity Cost reductions.
enhancement
Automation Reduction in manpower.
Optimization of computing requirements.
Virtualization Reduced hardware requirements, resulting in cost savings.
Optimized disaster Huge cost savings.
recovery solution
Lesser manpower Energy-saving solution for users.
deployment Additional business realization for IBM.

Table 11.2 Positive Impacts on Client
System Impact on Client
Blue project (overall) Decreased the power requirement by 40%.
Decreased the floor space by 30%. ptg
Server consolidation Reduced DC floor space.
Reduced cooling requirements.
Reduced electricity requirements.
Data center consolidation Considerable savings in energy.
Considerable savings in space.
On-demand capacity Optimization of energy consumption.
enhancement
Virtualization Energy-savings.
DC space savings.
Optimized disaster Huge DC space savings.
recovery solution
Energy savings Energy-saving solution for users.
Increased mobility of workforce.
Greater work efficiency.
Implementation of business continuity.
Reduced energy requirements.
Reduced work area.
Reduced residuals.
Health benefits for employees.