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Carol Baroudi

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Author - Consultant, Green IT For Dummies

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Green IT and Sustainability analyst and author. Lead author, Green IT For Dummies. Practice advisor in sustainability for Redemtech. Graduate student in Sustainability at UMass Dartmouth.

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June 21, 2011

Sustainable IT: What does it mean and how do you get there?

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June 16, 2011

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June 3, 2011

Sustainable IT: What does it mean and how do you get there? [6/21 @ 11 am]

What are some examples of companies that have employed "sustainable IT" initiatives?

If you think of Sustainable IT as a complete life cycle, some companies have done better with some aspects, some with others. Sun MIcrosystems did a good job of engineering machines for complete take and re-use. There are several points of entry - one is ... more

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April 4, 2011

What's your Linkedin number?

It's fun. OK, It's fun. My number is 69074. I found it amazing because I'm beginning to see the time-line for something to hit critical mass. Kinda like Starbucks being 40 years old. Go figure. more

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March 21, 2011

What key considerations should businesses take into account when looking at carbon accounting tools?

You have to consider who it is that will be doing the calculating. I don't think there's necessarily a big justification in carbon accounting tools for a preliminary audit. If you have EXCEL wizards involved, you may be able to use the EPA's calculator at ... more

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March 15, 2011

What is your favorite social media site?

I swear by LinkedIn for developing professional relationships and for expertise in specific areas. I use Facebook to share content to a different base. I use MySpace to listen to music from an unknown band ;-) more

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March 12, 2011

As a attendee, what is a successful live event (eg trade show, conference etc) for you?

My perfect event, I'd immediately sign up for the next one, covers these components:
Excellent forward thinking presentations, presented by people who "are" the mission they are talking about, please not longer than half an hour each single presentation, followed by a managed Q&A session.
Track sessions ... more

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March 10, 2011

How can the use of social media define a company's future success?

Ignoring social media will be like ignoring the Internet - not a viable strategy for the long run. And social media without a strategy will be a lot like a lot of stuff thrown up on the Web in desperation. Social media is maturing and ... more

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Feb. 16, 2011

Green Technology Best Practices: What are your tips for recycling outdated equipment and technology?

I agree with Richard as well -
1) Extend the usable life. If you can't upgrade the equipment for continued use in your organization or re-deploy it for a function that doesn't need the latest and greatest, ensure that your equipment gets another life to the ... more

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Feb. 10, 2011

Green Technology Best Practices: What are your 3 tips for reducing your carbon footprint?

From a Green IT perspective, three important ways to reduce your carbon footprint are:
1) Extend the usable life of your equipment. The largest energy expenditure is in the actual manufacture of the equipment. If you have equipment that’s usable or refurbish-able that you no longer ... more

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