As executives working at the nexus of business and technology, CIOs are uniquely qualified to help their organizations leverage available technology to meet challenges presented by the current economic crisis and to exploit new opportunities that will arise. This paper examines the opportunities to leverage IT for business gain during this crisis, describes how CIOs can help propel business advantage, and appraises the near-future state of IT.

This paper presents the results of a study conducted by Info- Tech Research Group with more than 1,000 IT professionals in midsize businesses, from 12 countries (including Canada) and eight industries. It examines the impact and adoption rates of 11 Green IT initiatives in mid-size organizations around the world. Find out which are the most popular for yielding immediate cost reduction benefits along with a reduced environmental footprint. Discover the success businesses are experiencing in reducing costs and environmental impact through Green IT, and read about featured leading-edge, mid-size organizations that are ahead of the curve.

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