Making IT Sustainable
Techniques and Applications
- 1st Edition - June 11, 2024
- Author: Mikhail Gloukhovtsev
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 5 9 7 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 5 9 8 - 9
Implementing sustainability solutions in Information Technology (IT) or broader – in Information Communications Technology (ICT) - is a challenge but it is essential. The goal of… Read more
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Request a sales quoteImplementing sustainability solutions in Information Technology (IT) or broader – in Information Communications Technology (ICT) - is a challenge but it is essential. The goal of Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications is to show how it has been done, strategies, various solutions, tool sets, and best practices. Various IT areas are investigated – from data center technologies and operations to cloud computing, to green software, to cryptocurrency, to the transformative AI role in making IT sustainable, to quantum and adiabatic computing. The adoption of sustainable IT practices reduces the environmental footprint of IT by advocating for the utilization of renewable energy sources, electronic waste reduction, the design of energy-efficient IT devices, innovative cooling technologies, and circular economy.
Sustainable IT is a complex and challenging field. As a result, there are many questions and uncertainties about how to implement sustainable practices across various scenarios. Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications asks several insightful questions: How can environmentally sustainable data centers be built? How do we compare the carbon footprint of data centers versus public cloud, and cloud-focused IT sustainability standards? As growth in data traffic such as video streaming requires additional internet infrastructure, leading to higher emissions, how is this challenge being addressed and how can we improve energy efficiency in IT such as Adiabatic Reversible Computing, use of direct current, and dematerialization are discussed?
Readers of Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications will be a very diverse group. First, the readers include IT professionals who are responsible for managing and maintaining IT infrastructure and systems. The book can provide them with knowledge and guidance on how to reduce the environmental impact of their IT operations. Second, business leaders making decisions about the use of IT will find guidance in the book on how to implement sustainable IT practices in their organizations. Academics and researchers interested in the field of sustainable IT will find information and data helping them develop new ideas and innovative approaches to IT sustainability. The goal of IT sustainability is to contribute to making our planet better. Therefore, students who are interested in pursuing careers in IT or sustainability are the most important members of the book audience. The book helps them understand the key role of sustainability in IT and develop skills and knowledge in this field. Overall, everyone who is interested in reducing the environmental impact of IT can benefit from this book on sustainable IT, regardless of their professional background or level of expertise.
Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications is written by an IT practitioner actively working in the field of sustainable IT. The author has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainable practices in IT operations. Readers will find practical solutions with examples of their implementations.
- Presents various initiatives to address IT sustainability, looking at approaches for improving energy efficiency in IT such as Adiabatic Reversible Computing, use of direct current, and dematerialization
- Focuses on the design of sustainable IT systems and aims to be solution oriented
- Reviews innovations in software development that contribute to GHG emission reductions such as Rust programming language
- Investigates innovations in data center technologies, green software, adiabatic reversible computing, and cloud computing
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Endorsements
- Chapter one. Introduction
- Abstract
- Why is sustainability in information technology important?
- Are the economic costs of sustainable information technology prohibitively higher than society is willing to bear?
- Sustainable information technology strategies and practices
- Why is this book on sustainable information technology needed?
- Who can benefit from reading this book?
- What differentiates this book?
- What is not included in the book?
- References
- Chapter two. IT sustainability: definitions, terminology, standards, and metrics
- Abstract
- IT sustainability: definition and terminology
- IT sustainability standards
- IT sustainability metrics
- References
- Chapter three. Technologies and innovative solutions for sustainable data centers
- Abstract
- Sustainable IT operations and IT service management for achieving sustainability
- General solutions for optimizing energy usage effectiveness in data centers
- Environmental water footprint of data centers: cooling and water consumption
- Carbon dioxide removal
- “Data furnace” project
- Sustainable data center design
- References
- Chapter four. Green and sustainable software engineering
- Abstract
- Criteria for green and sustainable software development
- Green Software Foundation principles
- Sustainable application design
- Green coding practices
- Green software certifications
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter five. Cloud: sustainability as a driver of cloud technology innovations
- Abstract
- General environmental benefits and challenges of cloud computing
- Why cloud computing is more environmentally friendly than traditional on-premises computing
- Tools for measuring environmental impact of cloud computing services
- Sustainable software engineering for cloud computing
- Eco-friendly cloud computing architecture
- Cloud providers’ initiatives and solutions for achieving environmental sustainability of cloud computing
- References
- Chapter six. Sustainable high-performance computing
- Abstract
- Green HPC in corporate sustainability initiatives
- Energy-efficient solutions for high-performance computing
- Energy-efficient high-performance processors
- Hybrid and heterogeneous high-performance computing
- Memory technologies
- Composable systems
- Intelligent packaging technologies
- Open hardware platforms
- The use of artificial intelligence for achieving sustainable high-performance computing
- Cooling technologies in green high-performance computing
- The use of renewable energy in high-performance computing
- Cloud-based green high-performance computing
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter seven. Roles of 5G/6G and the Internet of Things in advancing IT sustainability
- Abstract
- Sustainable cloud radio access network
- Ecological effect of moving consumers to 5G phones
- Sustainable telco cloud solutions
- Sustainable solutions for mobile cloud computing
- Sustainable edge computing
- Making multiaccess edge computing sustainable
- Sustainable 5G distributed edge architectures
- Sustainable 5G cloudlets
- Sustainable 5G micro data centers
- 5G-connected smart grids
- Sustainable Internet of Things
- Designing IoT devices for sustainability
- References
- Chapter eight. Circular economy and sustainable IT
- Abstract
- Circular economy concepts in sustainable IT
- Sustainable IT manufacturing
- Sustainable IT hardware
- Extending IT hardware life by using of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Application of circular economy principles to embodied carbon in IT hardware
- The use of sustainable materials in IT
- Sustainable end-of-life strategies for IT equipment
- Cascading components across multiple lifecycles
- Waste electrical and electronic equipment reuse in the circular economy
- The Circular Economy for the Data Center Industry
- Sustainable IT equipment disposal
- IT sustainability solutions in the circular economy
- References
- Chapter nine. Remanufacturing programs in sustainable IT
- Abstract
- Terminology: remanufactured, refurbished, and reuse as-is
- Remanufacturing in circular economy
- EEE reverse remanufacturing and WEEE collection
- Remanufacturing operational processes for IT equipment
- IT OEM’s remanufacturing programs
- Remanufactured data center equipment
- Product design for automated remanufacturing
- Certified remanufactured IT equipment
- References
- Chapter ten. Sustainable IT supply chain management and IT procurement
- Abstract
- Environmental certifications and standards used in sustainable green IT supply chain management
- Sustainable IT procurement practices
- Sustainable IT procurement policies
- Renewable energy procurement in IT
- Green IT labeling schemes in sustainable IT supply chain
- References
- Chapter eleven. The environmental implications of remote working
- Abstract
- The multifaceted role of remote working in business operations
- How remote working enabled by IT services advances environmental sustainability
- How the environmental impact of working from home can be measured
- Sustainable IT solutions used for working from home
- References
- Chapter twelve. Cryptocurrency and its impact on the environment
- Abstract
- Energy cost of cryptocurrency
- References
- Chapter thirteen. Adiabatic reversible computing
- Abstract
- Power consumption in computing: Koomey’s Law and Landauer’s Principle
- Reversible computing
- Adiabatic computing
- Adiabatic reversible computing
- Adiabatic quantum computing
- References
- Chapter fourteen. How quantum computing contributes to achieving sustainable IT
- Abstract
- Quantum computing roles in addressing climate change
- Is quantum computing green computing?
- Thermodynamics of quantum computing
- Achieving sustainable quantum computing
- Sustainable quantum computing initiatives
- Leading quantum computing companies
- References
- Chapter fifteen. Transformative role of AI in making IT sustainable
- Abstract
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning: basic definitions
- The use of artificial intelligence in making IT sustainable
- Artificial intelligence for IT operations and sustainable IT
- How implementing Model Operations makes IT sustainable
- How machine learning operations contribute to sustainable IT
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 312
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 11, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443135972
- eBook ISBN: 9780443135989
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Mikhail Gloukhovtsev
Mikhail Gloukhovtsev is an Enterprise Cloud Architect in Kyndryl Consult US. He is an industry-recognized SME in cloud computing, multi-cloud expert working on IT service strategy, design, and implementation of cloud solutions. As a result of Mikhail’s academic and industry career, he possesses a unique confluence of knowledge and experience in both chemistry and information technology, making him exceptionally qualified to author an insightful book on achieving environmental sustainability in the realm of IT. Mikhail holds a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry (his citation h-index=40 in December 2023) reflecting a strong scientific foundation and commitment to research excellence and an expert level cloud architect certifications: Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, and Google Cloud Certified Architect Professional.
With award-winning publications illustrating industry leadership, Mikhail contributes an informed vision to steer IT practices toward environmental sustainability This expertise, coupled with his experience as an information technology practitioner, positions Mikhail at the intersection of two critical domains that are pivotal for addressing sustainability challenges in IT. His interdisciplinary background and multifaceted capabilities make Mikhail well-equipped to delve into the intricacies of this subject and offer valuable insights.