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In collaboration withCloud Computing and Sustainability : The Environmental Benefits of Moving to the Cloud 2Executive Summary 2Introduction: Is the Cloud a Greener Computing Alternative? 3Research Approach 4Summary Findings 5How Does Cloud Computing Reduce Environmental Impacts of IT? 6Dynamic Provisioning 6Multi-Tenancy 7Server Utilization 7Data Center Efficiency 8Other Important Factors 8Case Study Global Consumer Goods Company 10Conclusion & outlook 11Expanding the Cloud 11Further Improvements 11Appendix 122Cloud Computing large-scale, shared IT infrastructure available over the internet is transforming the way corporate IT services are delivered and managed.

Conclusion & Outlook 11 Expanding the Cloud 11 Further Improvements 11 Appendix 12. 2 Cloud computing—large-scale, shared IT infrastructure available over the internet—is transforming the way corporate IT services are delivered and managed. To assess the environmental impact of cloud computing, Microsoft engaged

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