Market analyst Butler Group has released new research
which suggests that IT management has an opportunity to take the
lead by being proactive in supporting their firms’ sustainability
objectives.
Butler says that over the last few decades IT has transformed the
way that we work, where we are employed, and how we interact with
each other and has become a fundamental part of
delivering business
objectives and achieving competitive advantage. However, Butler
believes that it is now time for IT to change itself, the tools,
and the infrastructure to be more sustainable, and to do so
quickly.
In the report, ‘Sustainable IT Provision’, the research outfit
says that Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility
(CSER) is now a core competence, which IT management must
incorporate into their strategy and operations. CSER has become a
significant issue for every enterprise, and is particularly
pertinent for IT management which must focus on supporting the
requirements of the organization in this area.
Butler adds that in the past, most organisations have paid
little regard to the environmental aspects of the equipment they
use, or the way resources are consumed. Now, sustainability issues
are becoming an important consideration for IT.
The report reveal how to develop a sustainable IT strategy; why IT
must take the lead in being more responsible; why being
environmentally-friendly is beneficial for both IT and the
enterprise; the technologies and strategies that make a more
efficient operation and save costs; how using services can
contribute to a sustainable approach; the business drivers and
issues providing a compelling reason for firms to act now.