Companies have barely scratched the surface when it comes to making
information technology (IT) "greener". Research shows only one in six
Australian organisations has gone beyond the basics, yet the
trailblazers claim substantial savings and reputational benefits await
those who make more than cursory moves, such as switching off
screensavers. Most organisations have no idea how much powering up IT
costs in the first place, and there's a tendency to let the issue rest
with the IT department. Top-down management, integrated effort and,
importantly, measurement can save the planet and the bottom line,