E2IT The Energy Efficient IT Report: What Works and What Doesn't in IT Energy Reduction

Energy consumption and costs remain a top focus for Information Technology (IT) executives across all industry sectors. E2IT found that while most organizations care about reducing energy consumption - and that significant savings are realistic - success comes only with sharp, persistent focus on energy-efficient opportunities across the IT organization.

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	CDW surveyed 778 IT professionals in U.S. organizations (mid-size and large businesses; Federal, state and local government agencies; and K-12 and higher education institutions) to identify: The importance organizations place on IT energy use/costs The measures organizations take to reduce energy use Why some organizations see better results than others What IT professionals need in order to improve energy efficiency in IT operations

	"E2IT: The Energy Efficient IT Report - What Works and What Doesn't When it Comes to IT Energy Reduction" found that where organizations have defined and enforced programs to manage power demand and energy consumption in IT operations, 90 percent are seeing positive results, and 39 percent have reduced energy costs by 1 percent or more. However, the study also identified a gap between thought and action when it comes to energy efficiency. While 90 percent of IT executives with purchasing responsibility care about energy consumption and costs, only 34 percent think it is a very important consideration when purchasing new equipment. Total cost of ownership, reliability, and ease of use are ranked as more important considerations.

	CDW hired O'Keeffe & Company to survey IT professionals in mid-size and large organizations (100+ employees) in June 2008 on the state of IT energy consumption and costs Data collection: A national online survey through e-Rewards Total sample size: 778 Business: 150 Federal government: 150 State/Local government: 157 Higher education: 169 K-12: 152 Margin of error for total sample: ±3.49% at a 95% confidence level Margin of error for industry samples: +/-8.00% at a 95% confidence level Demographics Organization Size: 27%: 100-499 employees; 52%: 500-10,000 employees; 21%: More than 10,000 employees Title: 6%: CIO/CTO; 3%: Deputy CIO/CTO; 21%: IT Director/Supervisor; 21%: IT Manager; 16%: Network Administrator; 3%: Data Center Manager; 3%: Procurement Specialist; 27%: Other IT Manager

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