Navstar is introducing its new Green IT program and it’s ambitious as it is serious. Our mission is to partner with the Federal Government to create:

Sustainable Green IT Solutions

This includes supporting sustainable purchasing, responsible e-cycling, and greening IT operations.

As we begin this program its important that we honor the work already being done in our server rooms and board rooms. For years many of our leaders have been looking for ways to cut costs and reduce energy use. Now, as Green IT swings into the public eye we are eager to partner with those same folks to do so much more.

For example, implementing energy programs that purchase renewable US based energy from local companies or using Renewable Energy Certificates. Or, working at the management level to establish green awards, green performance appraisals, or even pushing the financial responsibility of controlling energy costs down to the program level.

These moves are essential for our planet and for our Executive branch since on October 5, 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order asking every Federal Agency to establish, in 90 days, a sustainability plan to reduce carbon emissions. With a particular focus on increasing recycling, sustainability in contracts, and turning every building into net-zero operations. To learn more about this read a recent post, White House Sets a Green Standard.

Our team here at Navstar is excited to be a part of this movement and eager to bring our experience to the mix. We understand the complexities of this business but also never forget our key mantra of…

Efficiently Cutting IT Costs

It’s a simple mantra but the most effective guiding principal come decision time. It easily includes a wide range of solutions that can be catered to fit the needs of any federal agency or IT project. These solutions include:

• Energy Management Strategies
• Cloud Computing
• Virtualization
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainable Contracting (including purchase contracts)
• E-cycling
• Training
• Lessons Learned

These offerings can work for any organization but are customized to fit the unique needs of Federal Government agencies. With over 10 years of service to the Federal government, Navstar brings a high energy and unique set of solutions to fit your needs. Look for more news on this in weeks to come as we talk more about the issues of Green IT, best practices, and more.

Send any queries to Steve at smandzik at navstar-inc.com

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