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The why behind going green. Midsize companies speak.

Overview This white paper presents the results of a study conducted by Info-Tech Research Group and sponsored by IBM. More than 1,000 IT professionals in midsize businesses, from 12 countries and eight industries, were consulted through surveys and interviews to understand why Green IT initiatives are undertaken. See how the results translate into cost savings, business value and environmental benefits.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	IBM	File Format	PDF
Date Published	July 2009
Format	White Papers
Topics	Business Intelligence - Data Warehousing, Strategic Planning, Upgrades and Migration, Green IT

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