Go Green in India

Predictions for 2008 inevitably will focus on key issues that are top of mind in the areas of "green" IT, consumerization of IT, and the emergence of new acquisition and delivery models for IT systems and services. This Top Predictions report examines the effect these key issues will have, in addition to highlighting some key technologies for the next few years.

Key Findings
• Environmental, or green, issues will directly affect IT decisions related to the purchase of systems, services and the selection of vendors that support the green IT movement.
• Alternate delivery and acquisition models are affecting how IT organizations and users plan for spending, as well as selection of products and services.
• Consumers are changing the way decisions and technology choices are made by IT — and who the decision makers are.

Recommendations
• Establish a green initiative in IT to evaluate compliance and to promote a consistent approach to environmental issues.
• Make IT budget decisions dependent on service-based spending models, such as subscriptions and annuities.
• Establish communications and collaboration initiatives between end users and IT decision makers when selecting new technologies or services.