Most organizations see IT as a necessary expense. After all, it is a rare month when we aren’t needing a new tool, hardware, or service. Reducing power consumption is one way that IT can generate some serious savings! How much? We reduced power by just 30% and saved $65,000 per year! So if you have been looking for a way to get a raise (or to hire an extra person or two), read on!
What is Your Current Usage?
If you plan on highlighting how much money IT saves the company, you need a rough baseline to start with. To do that, you will need to know three things:
- How much power is being used?
- How much does that power cost?
- How long is the device used for?