ADOA Data Center Goes Green

ADOA/ISD has taken the initiative to create a more efficient and environmentally friendly State Data Center.

“As we continue to bring in other governmental entities, we must continue to build a Green Data Center. It follows our CIO’s (Patrick Quain) vision and our ITIL (Best Practices) initiative to become a more efficient and effective State Government.”, said ADOA Data Center Manager Karl Eberhardt.

Green IT “Best Practices” include:

•  Implementation of server and storage virtualization and consolidation to reduce the number of physical devices.
• Procuring both data and facility equipment that meet Energy Star specifications.
• Re-aligning equipment to maximize cooling utilization.
• Replacing light switches with motion sensors to reduce electrical usage.
• Recycling printer/toner cartridges, paper waste and other products when no longer needed.
• Adhering to federal and state Hazardous and Universal Waste Regulations for the disposal of technologies that are hazardous and toxic in nature.

For more information, please visit Governor Promotes Government Openness and Savings Strategy GITA Encourages Cost Saving Measures through Green IT