http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html Apps, Strategies, and Best Practices for Web-based work Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:56:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html/comment-page-1#comment-24846 Celine Roque Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:30:17 +0000 http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html#comment-24846 Jenny, I think with the current economy, being green makes sound financial sense to both the enterprise and individuals. Conserving trickles of energy here and there could add up to huge savings in electricity bills the long run. To me, the key to ensuring employee cooperation on any initiative is to make them understand its practical benefits to the company and to themselves. Then, make managers accountable in monitoring implementation, and give recognition to those who show the most serious commitment to the project. My former university had this kind of drive, as well as a company I used to work for, which was quite successful. Of course, it also helps if the top executives are visible in leading the way, and creating strong statements like what Ricoh did in Shiv's example. Jenny, I think with the current economy, being green makes sound financial sense to both the enterprise and individuals. Conserving trickles of energy here and there could add up to huge savings in electricity bills the long run. To me, the key to ensuring employee cooperation on any initiative is to make them understand its practical benefits to the company and to themselves. Then, make managers accountable in monitoring implementation, and give recognition to those who show the most serious commitment to the project. My former university had this kind of drive, as well as a company I used to work for, which was quite successful. Of course, it also helps if the top executives are visible in leading the way, and creating strong statements like what Ricoh did in Shiv’s example.

]]> http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html/comment-page-1#comment-24806 Jenny Ambrozek Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:22:27 +0000 http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html#comment-24806 It occurs to me reading your comment Shiv that TheAppGap readers could start a movement for individual GreenIT responsibility in their organizations. It occurs to me reading your comment Shiv that TheAppGap readers could start a movement for individual GreenIT responsibility in their organizations.

]]> http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html/comment-page-1#comment-24793 Shiv Singh Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:23:06 +0000 http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html#comment-24793 Great comments. I think we still have a way to go in terms of individual energy conservation within most organizations. However, there are positive signs though companies could do more. For example, Ricoh recently created a Times Square billboard that runs on solar panels. They're touting that as a first of its kind in the world and encourage other advertisers to use the same technology for their advertising billboards. Now imagine if at the same time as they were promoting this idea they also said that they've asked all their employees to turn of their computers at night or something like that. It'll give their publicity driven green initiatives more depth and it'll help the Green IT cause at the same time. Great comments. I think we still have a way to go in terms of individual energy conservation within most organizations. However, there are positive signs though companies could do more. For example, Ricoh recently created a Times Square billboard that runs on solar panels. They’re touting that as a first of its kind in the world and encourage other advertisers to use the same technology for their advertising billboards. Now imagine if at the same time as they were promoting this idea they also said that they’ve asked all their employees to turn of their computers at night or something like that. It’ll give their publicity driven green initiatives more depth and it’ll help the Green IT cause at the same time.

]]> http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html/comment-page-1#comment-24704 Jenny Ambrozek Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:29:10 +0000 http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html#comment-24704 Celine, Interesting list and noted your mention of Green IT. An array of IT magazines cross my desk including eWeek and Information Week. Over the past year beyond noticing shrinking pages as the economic crisis hit, I've observed growing mentions of "Green IT" along with advertising from Green IT vendors. What I wonder is how and when notions of "Green IT" will filter down to individuals working in organizations. For example, at what point will people think to turn off their computers at night, or lights when they leave conference rooms, to reduce an organization's energy costs? Or perhaps you are already seing organizations taking action to encourage individual energy conservation? Celine, Interesting list and noted your mention of Green IT. An array of IT magazines cross my desk including eWeek and Information Week. Over the past year beyond noticing shrinking pages as the economic crisis hit, I’ve observed growing mentions of “Green IT” along with advertising from Green IT vendors. What I wonder is how and when notions of “Green IT” will filter down to individuals working in organizations. For example, at what point will people think to turn off their computers at night, or lights when they leave conference rooms, to reduce an organization’s energy costs? Or perhaps you are already seing organizations taking action to encourage individual energy conservation?

]]> http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html/comment-page-1#comment-24636 Posts about Web 2.0 as of December 15, 2008 | The Lessnau Lounge Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:43:02 +0000 http://www.theappgap.com/notable-quotable-the-evolution-of-enterprise-20-green-it-and-beating-the-credit-crunch.html#comment-24636 [...] to Kronos 7. Alcatel-Lucent will cut WiMax investment to reduce costs 8. Web-savvy politicos Notable + Quotable: The evolution of Enterprise 2.0, Green IT, and beating the credit crunch - theappgap.com 12/15/2008 The 7 Evolutionary Phases of Enterprise 2.0 Christopher Musico of [...] [...] to Kronos 7. Alcatel-Lucent will cut WiMax investment to reduce costs 8. Web-savvy politicos Notable + Quotable: The evolution of Enterprise 2.0, Green IT, and beating the credit crunch – theappgap.com 12/15/2008 The 7 Evolutionary Phases of Enterprise 2.0 Christopher Musico of [...]

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