EuroCloud is delighted to announce the release of the new Best Practices Guide for an Eco-Responsible Cloud, the product of the work of the Cloud Eco-Responsibility Commission!
This essential guide offers an in-depth analysis of the environmental issues of cloud computing and proposes concrete solutions to reduce its ecological footprint:
- A contextualization, recalling the digital footprint and the need to act, especially with the AI revolution
- Practical advice for properly designing and consuming cloud services, from diagnosis to optimization of underlying IT infrastructures
- Concrete examples of good practices implemented by major players in the sector, such as AWS, HPE and Orange Business
- An exploration of the contributions of the circular economy and eco-design
- Information on the benchmarks and financial aid available to support these projects
This guide is an essential resource for any environmentally conscious cloud professional. It offers concrete actions such as optimizing data center PUE, adopting circular economy practices, and using innovative cooling technologies.
Many thanks to all contributors, and in particular to:
- Xavier Poisson Gouyou Beauchamps and Emmanuelle Olivié-Paul for their management of the work from concept to finishing, and their contribution to the writing!
- Pénélope Guy, Clément Marche, Corinne Meynier for their expertise and their contribution to the writing.
- Contributing companies: Archipelia, AWS, HPE, KABIA, Infoclip, Orange Business, and Thésée DataCenter for their valuable feedback.
Be sure to check out this guide to transforming your cloud services into sustainable solutions!
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