With energy costs rising and IT equipment stressing the power and cooling infrastructure, some perceive an economic and operational crisis looming. CIOs today are being challenged to rethink their data centre strategies, adding energy efficiency to a list of critical operating parameters that already includes ser­viceability, reliability and performance. A green initiative can help a company regain power and cooling capacity, recapture resiliency and help meet business needs, while at the same time dramatically reducing energy costs and the total cost of ownership.

This whitepaper discusses the business benefits of creating a green data centre, and suggests solutions and techniques available to support what can be a complex transition.