Green IT Solutions

In the world of AI, where innovation races forward, it’s easy to overlook the silent environmental cost of our advancements. That’s why the paper “FrugalGPT (https://lnkd.in/ea2_52EC): How to Use Large Language Models While Reducing Cost and Improving Performance” (https://lnkd.in/edAbW_Uh) grabbed my attention as a green software and AI enthusiast. Authored by experts from current Databricks, and Stanford University (Lingjiao Chen, Matei Zaharia, James Zou), this paper takes a refreshingly pragmatic approach to a pressing issue—how to harness the power of large language models (LLMs) while minimizing their environmental and financial footprint. It’s a deep dive into smarter AI usage that aligns with the sustainability goals many of us strive for. Running LLMs like GPT-4 at scale costs businesses a fortune and leaves a significant carbon footprint. The authors shed light on this problem, presenting stark examples like the operational costs of ChatGPT, which can exceed $700,000 daily. These numbers highlight the importance of considering energy consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions, emphasizing the need for more sustainable approaches to AI usage. What’s truly fascinating is how the paper offers actionable solutions that blend technical ingenuity with cost and energy savings. At the heart of their approach is FrugalGPT, a framework designed to maximize LLM efficiency while keeping costs and environmental impact low. Strategies like prompt adaptation, which shortens and optimizes input queries, and LLM approximation, which uses smaller, fine-tuned models or caching mechanisms for repetitive tasks, show that smarter AI isn’t just about bigger models—it’s about efficient ones. Their concept of an LLM cascade is particularly groundbreaking. By dynamically routing queries through a mix of smaller, cheaper models and only escalating to more powerful models when necessary, FrugalGPT proves that precision doesn’t have to come at the cost of sustainability. As someone focused on running LLMs on Kubernetes clusters, this paper resonates deeply. The ideas it presents, like caching to prevent repetitive energy usage and using lightweight models where possible, align perfectly with a green software ethos. It shows that reducing costs and lowering CO2 emissions go hand in hand when we prioritize smarter infrastructure and adaptive model usage. #greenit #greenertogether #greensoftware #greenai #ai #innovation #softwaredevelopment #sustainability HighTech Innovators

In our push to stay secure, it’s easy to overlook the environmental cost of digital defense. India’s data center capacity is set to reach 2,070 MW by the end of 2025, nearly double from where we are today. It’s a sign of progress, but also a wake-up call. These centers consume massive amounts of energy, and without sustainable practices, the impact can be severe. But there’s hope. Companies are taking proactive steps. For instance, the Adani Group is set to supply clean energy to power Google’s cloud services in India, aligning with Google’s goal to operate entirely on clean energy by 2030. As cybersecurity professionals, we have a role to play: 🔹 Optimizing Data Storage: Implementing smart data retention policies to cut down on unnecessary storage and energy consumption. 🔹 Adopting Energy-Efficient Encryption: Using hardware-accelerated encryption to enhance security while saving energy. 🔹 Enhancing Data Center Efficiency: Targeting lower Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) to ensure more efficient energy use. This #EarthDay, let’s commit to embedding sustainability into our cybersecurity frameworks. By doing so, we not only protect our digital assets but also contribute to the health of our planet. #EarthDay2025 #Cybersecurity #GreenIT #DigitalDefense #CyberSustainability #DataCenters

Just-published research from Amadeus and Accenture shows how IT solutions can drive more sustainable operations, by improving operational efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.   For airline customers, the research analyzed Amadeus Departure Control – Flight Management. This solution calculates the optimal required fuel for a flight and the ideal centre of gravity of the aircraft. Both optimizations result in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions.   In the case study, with calculations provided by Accenture, one of our long-standing airline customers reduced fuel burn across its fleet by approximately 14,540 metric tons in 2023. This would result in a potential avoidance of approximately 46,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.     More detail in the report: https://lnkd.in/etNWqK9c

You don't need to sacrifice performance for sustainability in your storage strategy—green data centers are the answer. Gone are the days when "going green" meant compromising on efficiency. Today’s green data centers prove that sustainability and high performance can go hand-in-hand. Key observations: 1. Energy-efficient cooling systems are transforming data center operations. 2. Renewable energy is powering more facilities than ever before. 3. Cloud-based solutions are maximizing resource use, boosting both performance and sustainability. Real-life example: Google is leading the charge with its green data centers. The company runs its facilities on 100% renewable energy and uses AI to optimize cooling systems, reducing energy consumption by as much as 40%. Despite these sustainable efforts, Google's data centers remain some of the most powerful in the world, showing that eco-friendly choices don’t have to come at the expense of performance. Did you know? Companies that prioritize sustainable storage strategies, like Google, often see long-term cost reductions due to lower energy consumption. It's a win-win for both the planet and your bottom line. Ready to make the switch? Here’s how: 1. Audit your current data storage infrastructure. 2. Research green data center providers. 3. Consider hybrid storage solutions combining on-premises and cloud. 4. Implement data lifecycle management to optimize storage. 5. Educate your team on sustainable IT practices. The future of data storage is green, efficient, and powerful. Are you ready to lead the charge? Share your thoughts! How is your company balancing performance and sustainability in its IT infrastructure? #GreenTech #SustainableIT #DataCenters #Startup #TechInnovation

Schneider Electric CIO Elizabeth Hackenson's new blog focuses on using our own solutions to run IT infrastructure assets more efficiently and accelerate the move to the cloud as part of an integrated sustainable Green IT strategy. It highlights how EcoStruxure IT optimizes IT infrastructure management, leveraging IoT-enabled hardware, software, and services to offer real-time data insights, proactive monitoring, and remote management capabilities for critical IT environments. And it shares some impressive stats about EcoStruxure IT and how we help our customers including: “Since 2018, Schneider Electric’s solutions, including EcoStruxure IT, have helped our customers save and avoid 513 million Tonnes of CO2 emissions. That’s equivalent to the average annual emissions of almost 18K commercial airliners!” “In our Boston, MA, headquarters, the energy emissions from IT operations experienced an 11% reduction last month compared to the 2022-2023 average monthly emissions.” “Our Lexington Smart Factory site located in Kentucky (USA) achieved an impressive reduction of 34% within the same timeframe and scope.” A great read!

🌍Predicts 2025: Sustainable IT Hinges on IT Vendor Sustainability! 🌱As organizations strive to achieve their sustainability goals, reduce waste, and lower costs, the demand for comprehensive sustainability data across product life cycles has never been more critical. IT sourcing and vendor management operate at the nexus of their organizations and their IT vendors, playing a crucial role enabling sustainable IT. 📣 Our latest sustainable IT sourcing predicts research delves into the evolving landscape of sustainable IT sourcing, procurement and vendor management. 📖 Predicts reports identify the critical trends and events that will affect clients within three to five years. Explore our three predictions to guide your sustainable IT sourcing journey: 👉 End-to-end supply chain circularity metrics transparency 👉 Datacentre providers committed to transparency in energy usage and emissions reporting 👉 Adapting consumption management 👉 Plus we look back at the limited progress of environmental standards in cloud contracting Privileged to have the opportunity to lead this research and a big thank you to co-authors Jaideep Thyagarajan and Danny Kreidy. Thanks also to our bank of peer reviewers Zachary Nagle Yoann Bianic Doctor Victoria Rowan Tara Celaya Matt Baldino Harry Collinge Hannah Decker, MBA Autumn Stanish Ang Troy Gartner clients can access the research here https://lnkd.in/g2Sy_dFw or through the Gartner app Google https://lnkd.in/eduBWHsB Apple https://lnkd.in/ekhgavj5 #Sustainability #SustainableIT #GartnerResearch #SustainableICT #SustainableSourcing #GreenOps #ITAM

Everest Group’s Sustainable #IT Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 As organizations navigate a rapidly evolving tech landscape, sustainable IT is no longer optional—it's a business imperative. Key highlights from the report: ✅ IT infrastructure is a significant source of emissions, making sustainable practices critical ✅ Advanced technologies, like generative AI, add energy demands, intensifying the need for innovative IT decarbonization strategies ✅ Hidden Scope 3 emissions from public and hybrid cloud solutions present unique challenges for measurement and management This report evaluates 21 leading IT service providers based on their ability to deliver sustainable IT solutions, including IT decarbonization, circular IT services, sustainable software development, and more. Accenture Atos Capgemini Cognizant Deloitte DXC Technology HCLTech Hitachi Digital Services Infosys Kyndryl LTIMindtree NTT DATA Tata Consultancy Services Tech Mahindra UST wipro Fujitsu T-Systems International Zones, LLC Lenovo IBM Is your IT strategy aligned with sustainability goals? Learn how the right partnerships can help balance environmental responsibility with technological advancement. Read on: https://okt.to/0KuBNj Get in touch: Nitish Mittal Rita N. Soni Arpita Dwivedi Ambika Kini Meenakshi Narayanan Basu