Report: green IT on the rise

Green information technology is a growing concern that is significantly impacting how executives will make decisions about buying technology, both now and in the future, according to a new report.

The report is from IDC, a Framingham-based firm that provides market intelligence and advisory services.

According to an IDC survey, 80 percent of executives say that green IT is growing in importance for their operation, and 43 percent say they consider a vendor's "greenness" when selecting their suppliers.

"From energy efficiency to ease of recyclability, a product's greenness is becoming a more important component in the IT buying equation," IDC said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)