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Understand GreenIT and FinOps

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With the transition to cloud infrastructures and the growing awareness of environmental challenges, new opportunities are emerging to combine financial savings and reduce carbon footprint. One of these opportunities lies in automating the powering on and off of virtual workstations based on actual needs.

GreenIT et FinOps : impact environnemental des technologies de l'information

GreenIT

Ecological transition and cost control are strategic priorities. Companies are seeking innovative solutions to combine economic performance and environmental responsibility. With the rise of cloud infrastructures and virtual technologies, a new opportunity is emerging: optimizing the use of IT resources while reducing their carbon footprint.

Imagine a virtual workstation used only for 6 hours a day and powered off the rest of the time. This simple action can significantly reduce energy consumption, operational costs, and associated CO₂ emissions. This is where the concepts of GreenIT and FinOps come together to provide tangible benefits.

Understand GreenIT and FinOps

GreenIT : An approach aimed at reducing the environmental impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) by optimizing their energy efficiency.
FinOps : A collaborative practice that enables cloud costs to be managed based on actual needs, in order to optimize expenses and maximize value.

These two concepts, although distinct, share a common goal: better utilization of available resources. The automation and flexibility offered by cloud solutions make it possible to reconcile these challenges.

Resource optimization with the cloud

One of the strengths of cloud infrastructures is their ability to dynamically adjust resources based on needs. Here’s how this feature can be applied in practice :

Automated shutdown and startup :
Virtual machines can be scheduled to automatically shut down after working hours and restart before the beginning of the day.
Result : A significant reduction in energy consumption and costs.
Autoscaling :
Based on the workload, resources can be dynamically increased or decreased.
Result : No waste of energy or unnecessary costs.
Time slot management :
An organization can define time slots when its services are available, thus avoiding keeping unused assets powered on permanently.

GreenIT and FinOps : Reduction of environmental impact

By adopting these best practices, companies can achieve tangible results :

Decrease in energy consumption : Turning off machines outside of usage hours directly reduces consumption.
Reduction in CO₂ emissions : Less energy consumed means a lower carbon footprint, especially if the energy comes from non-renewable sources.
Obtaining environmental certifications : These actions can contribute to earning certifications such as GreenIT, enhancing the company’s image.

GreenIT economic benefits

In addition to the environmental impact, these strategies have a significant financial advantage :

Cost optimization : Since resources are billed based on usage (pay-as-you-go model), efficient management can reduce the cloud bill.
Quick ROI : Investments in automation and cloud management tools are quickly amortized through the savings generated.

Tools and solutions

To implement these strategies, several tools and services can be used :

Terraform : To automate the management of cloud infrastructures.
AWS Instance Scheduler : A native Amazon solution to schedule the shutdown and startup of virtual machines.
Google Cloud Autoscaler : To automatically adjust resources based on demand.
Custom scripts : For specific needs, Bash or Python scripts can be created.
Tina Solution : see the website

GreenIT and FinOps : Conclusion

Adopting a GreenIT and FinOps approach is a win-win strategy for companies. By leveraging the benefits of cloud infrastructures, they can not only reduce their energy and IT bills, but also actively contribute to environmental protection.

It’s time to act. Optimize your resources today for a greener and more sustainable future. Need help getting started? Contact us for tailored expertise!