Cloud Computing and Sustainability

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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. To assess the environmental impact of Cloud Computing , Microsoft engaged with Accenture a leading technology, consulting and outsourcing company and WSP Environment & Energy a global consultancy dedicated to environmental and Sustainability issues to compare the energy use and carbon footprint of Microsoft Cloud offerings for businesses with corresponding Microsoft o

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 with Accenture—a leading technology, consulting and outsourcing company— and WSP Environment & Energy—a

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