Green IT expert offers free seminar at Royal Roads University

Victoria, BC – Information technology (IT) departments are often responsible for one fourth of a company’s energy consumption. Victoria’s own Jessica Vreeswijk, nationally recognized as a leading ‘green IT’ consultant, is taking it to the classroom to educate people about how to reduce the environmental impact of IT operations.

Vreeswijk will be presenting a free seminar for Royal Roads University titled Green IT: Applying Sustainability to Information Technology. The information session will cover the basics of what organizations need to know about implementing green IT initiatives in the work place. 

This information session has already been given high praise, with the Director of IDC (Canada) stating "Brilliant presentation. One of the most practical and actionable presentations I've attended on Green IT."

Vreeswijk is an expert in her field, holds an MBA in sustainable business and has an extensive background in IT operations.

Green IT: Applying Sustainability to Information Technology is Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 from 7 – 9pm at Royal Roads University. To reserve your seat for the free event, contact the University at 250.391.2600 ext. 4801.

Vreeswijk will also be teaching Conducting a Green IT Assessment, a full-day course at Royal Roads University on Feb. 18, 2010.

Jessica Vreeswijk is the founder and director of Terrabytes, a leading green IT firm operating in Canada and the U.S. Terrabytes helps organizations conduct audits and implement successful green IT programs.