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23 metrics you can use to measure sustainability in the data center

The rise of the automated, digital world has spurred the growth of the data center; but with this growth has come huge increases in energy consumption, and a new focus on sustainability and green business.

But how can you embrace this movement to sustainable technology and measure its impact in your data center and the wider world?

Access this white paper to learn 23 key metrics data center operators can use to report on environmental sustainability in a holistic way and discover how these efforts towards green data centers can improve your company’s ecological footprint.

These are also closely related to: "Five Steps to a Green Data Center"

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    Green computing is no longer just a white-wash expression, as government schemes like the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme, the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) or the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS), are encouraging companies to revaluate their use of IT resources. Finding new ways of improving energy efficiency is no longer a boardroom discussion, but a reality for many UK businesses.

    This guide has been designed to help you improve overall energy efficiency, within the IT department, and implement the right green technology for your business.

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    Since controlling power consumption represents a significant expenditure of time, money, and effort, data center managers need to consider all power reduction solutions at their disposal – from flywheels to eco-mode UPS systems to other efficient alternatives. 

    This expert handbook will help guide you through the decision-making process of “greening the data center”. Readers will learn how these methods—along with others—help to provide a smaller footprint while still allowing for higher power density.

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