Whether you have a green IT program or you're thinking about implementing one, a baseline of your current IT operations is critical to your success. Yet, many companies are skipping the assessment process.
While 54 percent of IT executives surveyed by CIO.com had goals to green their departments, only 20 percent had metrics to document their progress. It makes as much sense as trying to lose weight without knowing how much you weigh. How do you set reasonable goals? How do you devise a strategy? How do you measure progress?
Whether you create a baseline internally or seek the assistance of a professional, here are five things you need to know about green IT baselines to get the most out of your efforts.
1. The scope should be broad
2. Your first baseline will be a learning experience
3. Online calculators are useful - but only to a point
4. The cost should be relative to the savings
5. Baselines make your life easier
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