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At a critical point in human history, this book presents proven ways to gain the skills needed to develop sustainable IT practices and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leader

Key FeaturesExecute a sustainable IT strategy with proven methods and real-world use casesProgress as a sustainable IT advocate and set yourself apart from other senior IT leadersIncrease your chances of receiving executive buy-in on your sustainable IT strategyBook Description

We are at a critical point in human history. Humanity is under threat, but all is not lost. We can take action! But how?

Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders will show you how. It will walk you through the construction and implementation of a sustainable IT strategy and enable you to do your bit for the future of mankind.

The book is split into three parts. Part I details the “why“ and the clear and present danger that humanity faces today: the climate crisis. How did we get here, what are the immediate threats, what are the planetary boundaries that we need to peel back to safe levels, and what impact does IT have on society at large? Part II will focus on the “what.“ It examines the nitty-gritty details of what we can do to unlock significant returns on sustainable investments toward a more sustainable future. Part III, the final part of the book, focuses on the “how.“ How do you turn your ideas into action? What do you need to do to establish your baseline and your direction of travel towards your objective? This part provides tangible case studies and explains how you can start your journey today to begin delivering global and impactful objectives.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to plan, implement, and communicate a sustainable IT strategy and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leader.

What you will learnDiscover why IT is a major contributor to carbon emissionsExplore the principles and key methods of sustainable IT practicesBuild a robust, sustainable IT strategy based on proven methodsOptimize and rationalize your code to consume fewer resourcesUnderstand your energy consumption patternsApply a circular approach to the IT hardware life cycleEstablish your sustainable IT baselineInspire and engage employees, customers, and stakeholdersWho this book is for

This book is for executive IT leaders such as CIOs, CDOs, and CTOs dedicated to influencing, inspiring, and engaging businesses, organizations, and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable IT practices.

Table of ContentsOur Most Significant Challenge AheadRise of Sustainable ITThe Fundamental Building Blocks of a Sustainable IT PracticeData Center & CloudApplication & DataIT Hardware ManagementPower Energy ManagementLeveraging Your Buying PowerSustainability by ITGet started todayPutting a Sustainable IT Strategy in placeFrom Strategy to Execution – Lead with Purpose and Deliver Progress Quickly

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 14 Oct. 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 418 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1803230347
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1803230344
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 2.41 x 23.5 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 680,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 624 in Management of Financial Risk 647 in Information Technology (Books) 829 in Economical Growth
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