Green Planet: Episode 1

TelecomTV is taking on green IT with a series of online documentary-style shows that explore the role and responsibility of communications technologies in issues of climate change. Juniper Networks is a proud sponsor of this series that discusses both the opportunities and challenges the industry faces while working towards a more sustainable planet.

Green Planet: Sustainable ICT

The network plays an instrumental role in reducing the environmental impact of individuals, businesses, and governments. It can help organizations drive efficiencies in almost every aspect of their operations, from managing facilities to product supply chains, and reduce or even replace physical consumption with.more efficient digital resources.

But to receive the optimal CapEx, OpEx, and environmental benefits from information and communication technologies, the overall efficiency of each proposed solution must be scrutinized. What matters? How can evaluations be made? Where are the standards? Where are the opportunities for improvement?

TelecomTV’s 12-part online documentary will address all of these questions. The series explores the ways in which information and communications technology is helping minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions — from telecommuting to smarter energy grids, to resource management. It also examines some of the biggest issues faced by the industry, such as regulations and the need for standardization.

In Action

Juniper is proud to help foster the dialogue on these important and sometimes tough topics, hoping to further meaningful action that will support sustainable businesses and governments for a sustainable planet.

Green Planet Episode 1: The Green Economy