Data Centre Magazine June 2024 | Page 22

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
HITACHI VANTARA ’ S SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Hitachi Vantara ’ s future-proof data centre solutions seek to drive sustainability and cost efficiency .
The company aims to empower organisations to meet their environmental goals through datadriven solutions . These solutions are designed to improve data centre efficiencies , lower costs , and reduce negative impacts on the climate .
In particular , its Gijima project seeks to provide high-performing sustainable solutions from Hitachi Vantara . It wants to do this by enhancing IT service delivery for clients by increasing storage performance , while improving infrastructure manageability .
range of greater opportunities for organisations , including growing their business , attracting investment , meeting customer expectations and optimising costs – all while aligning with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals .
Q . HOW CAN BUSINESSES BEST PREPARE FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED FUTURE ?

» Businesses can prepare for such a future by setting clear , measurable and achievable sustainability goals which also align with broader environmental objectives . To achieve these goals , steps such as minimising waste and working to enable responsible resource consumption will be key .

Hand in hand with these goals , businesses should invest in green technologies and practices across operations , including energy-efficient infrastructures , renewable energy sources and sustainable supply chain management . There are plenty of viable options available to be explored , such as smart buildings , energy-efficient HVAC systems and solar power , which significantly reduce environmental impact as well as operational costs .
It ’ s essential to remain proactive when integrating sustainability into business operations and embracing technological advancements . These
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