Objective
To explore, analyze, deliberate and recommend green solutions for an organization related to Information technology.

ICA Weightage: 20% Case Scenario

Acentus Computer Training Group is a successful IT training centre with 20 branches worldwide, from the Americas to Europe and even Asia. Each centre has between 10 – 15 computer labs and conducts training across a wide range of IT skills.

With the world wide emphasis on environmental issues, there are constant pressure from regulation authorities and customers. The organization wants to find ways to reduce energy consumption in their IT equipment and use technology to lower energy use elsewhere in their operations. “We are expected to integrate impact on the environment into every aspect of our operations”, says the CEO.

The best way to learn how to achieve Green-IT is to tap the experience of those who have done so successfully.

Your expertise in Green Computing Technologies is sought to seek methods to better control their carbon footprints. You are required to explore the literatures of successful organizations and analyze their implementations. Deliberate and recommend relevant solutions for Acentus Computer Training Group.

Instructions
1. This is an individual assignment.

2. Research the internet for the “Top Green-IT organizations” by Computerworld. Study their background, challenges, benefits and key learning points.

3. Recommend solutions in areas where Acentus Computer Training Group can reduce energy consumption and their carbon footprint.

4. Write a report in MS Word document of about 1000 words. The report must provide URLs of web sites where you have taken references. You are expected to organize, elaborate and expand on each recommendation.