Energy efficiency
Biggest IT Trend Affecting Business Today
More than half (56%) said the biggest trend is the convergence of information and operational technology. Infrastructure modernization came in second place, at 22%.
Benefits of Information, Operational Technology Convergence
Efficiency tops the list, at 61%. Cost reductions came in second place, at 48%.
Risks of Information, Operational Technology Convergence
More complex management topped the list of risks, at 55%. Security came in second, at 54%.
Importance of Infrastructure Upgrades/Modernization
While 93% agreed somewhat or completely on the importance of infrastructure upgrades/modernization, 7% remain neutral.
Enterprise Modernization Projects With Biggest Impacts
Telecommunications came in first at 62%. Data center projects came in a close second, at 59%.
Importance of Sustainability
While 94% either agreed somewhat or completely that sustainability is important, only 1% disagreed.
Path to Improved Profit Margins
Creating new products and sustainability tied for first place, at 47%. Leadership and marketing efforts came in a close second and third.
Path to Staying Competitive
Hiring the best talent topped the list, at 56%. Leadership and sustainability came in second and third.
Energy-Efficiency Investments
Three-fourths said they made energy-efficiency investments in the last 12 months; 16% said they haven’t done so.
Energy Management Practices Adopted in Last 12 Months
Energy audits led the way, at 60%; equipment assessments (53%) and tracking and analyzing data (49%) came in second and third, respectively.
Projected Energy Investments in Next 12 Months
While 56% said energy investments would be more than in the previous year, only 11% said it would be less.
Drivers of Energy Management Decisions
While 78% cited cost savings as drivers of energy management decisions, executive mandate and brand image were cited by 40% and 38%, respectively.
Energy Efficiency Gaining Most Traction in Next Five Years
Data center efficiency came in first, at 55%. More efficient lighting came in a
close second, at 54%.
Biggest Barrier to Energy Efficiency
While 35% cited funding as a barrier to energy efficiency, the lack of dedicated personnel and ROI were cited by 20%.
Best Organizational Approaches to Efficiency
Technological advancements and training led the way, at 71% each. Operational changes came in third, at 52%.