Why Green IT?

Green IT has been broadly defined as the environmentally responsible use of computers and related IT resources. Such practices include the implementation of energy-efficient CPUs, servers, data storage and peripherals as well as reduced resource consumption and proper disposal of e-waste, etc. Based on Gartner and IDC forecasts, long-term goals around server and infrastructure virtualisation, data centre outsourcing, thin client computing, tough supplier benchmarking and even building incentive schemes that reward IT for low energy consumption, are expected to appear soon on the top of the CIO agenda.

In Singapore, Green IT has also been identified as another important area under the overall energy efficiency initiatives by National Environment Agency (NEA), the lead government agency for the Energy Efficiency Program Office (E2PO).

Green IT Survey:

This benchmark industry survey, a collaborative effort by business, industry and government agency partners, aims to determine at the national level Singapore companies’ current level of awareness, interests, adoption and implementation plans in Green IT, and help derive critical information to roll out an effective implementation and follow-up plan for a national Green IT/Computing industry development campaign. This survey is targeted at senior management as well as CIO/CFO/IT Director/IT Managers looking after IT system strategy, process design, implementation or operations of their companies.

Along with this letter is an online questionnaire (Click here to access the questionnaire) which will be available for viewing till 15 September. This will take about 10 minutes to complete. Alternatively, if you need a hard copy of the survey or any clarification, please kindly email to industry@sbf.org.sg for further assistance.

In appreciation of your efforts and participation, respondents of each completed survey will be entitled to:

1. A complimentary copy of the survey findings and report worth $50, and
2. A complimentary pass to a post-survey Green Computing & IT Seminar worth $100 (Date to be announced later.)
   

Early Bird Incentive:

Respondents who send in the completed survey by Friday, 29 Aug 08 will also be entered into a Lucky Draw and stand to walk away with one of the following prizes:

1. 1 of 3 units of Samsung Omnia i900 PDA Phone worth $1098 each or PDA of equivalent value; or
2. 1 of 25 packages of Green IT Storage Solution Audit with a Green IT Solution Proposal worth $2K each.
   

Closing Date: 15 September 08