Case Study 1
Case Study 1: Green Computing Research Project – Part 1
Green Computing Research Project Charter
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to prepare a project charter for the Green Computing Research Project. Assume the project budget is $500,000 and will take six months to complete and that you must select the project team as soon as possible. Use project charter examples from Chapters 3 and 4 as support in your answer.
Green Computing Research Project Charter
Project Title: Green Computing Research Project
Date of Authorization: January 27, 2013
Project Manager Name and Contact Information:
Project Start Date: January 28, 2013
Project Finish Date: July 26, 2013
Summary Milestone Schedule: * Data center energy efficiency research report by February 27 * Electronic waste disposal and recycling research report by March 27 * Telecommuting research report by March 27 * Virtualization of server resources research report by April 26 * Thin client solutions research report by May 27 * Use of open source software research report by June 27 * Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations by July 26
Project Budget Summary: The firm has allocated $500,000 for this project.
Project Objectives: Research possible applications of green computing including: * Data center and overall energy efficiency * The disposal of electronic waste and recycling * Telecommuting * Virtualization of server resources * Thin client solutions * Use of open source software * Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations
Project Success Criteria: The project criterion is help to improve the overall environment while increasing corporate revenues and reducing costs.
Approach:
* This project will be run using a single project manager and a supporting project team of five personnel,
Green Computing Research Project Charter
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to prepare a project charter for the Green Computing Research Project. Assume the project budget is $500,000 and will take six months to complete and that you must select the project team as soon as possible. Use project charter examples from Chapters 3 and 4 as support in your answer.
Green Computing Research Project Charter
Project Title: Green Computing Research Project
Date of Authorization: January 27, 2013
Project Manager Name and Contact Information:
Project Start Date: January 28, 2013
Project Finish Date: July 26, 2013
Summary Milestone Schedule: * Data center energy efficiency research report by February 27 * Electronic waste disposal and recycling research report by March 27 * Telecommuting research report by March 27 * Virtualization of server resources research report by April 26 * Thin client solutions research report by May 27 * Use of open source software research report by June 27 * Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations by July 26
Project Budget Summary: The firm has allocated $500,000 for this project.
Project Objectives: Research possible applications of green computing including: * Data center and overall energy efficiency * The disposal of electronic waste and recycling * Telecommuting * Virtualization of server resources * Thin client solutions * Use of open source software * Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations
Project Success Criteria: The project criterion is help to improve the overall environment while increasing corporate revenues and reducing costs.
Approach:
* This project will be run using a single project manager and a supporting project team of five personnel,
References: Institute, P. M. (2008). A guide to the project management body of knowledge. (4th ed.). Newtown Square: Project Management Inst. Schwalbe, K. (2011). Information technology project management. (6th ed.). Mason: Cengage Learning.