Green Computing
Project Title
Green Computing Research Project
Date of Authorization
July 27, 2014
Project Manager Name
Ben
Summary Schedule
Project start date: August 1, 2014
Project finish date: March 1, 2015
Project budget summary
The firm has allocated $500,000 for this project. The majority of costs for this project will be both internal and external labor. All hardware will be outsourced.
Project objectives
The main purpose of the Green Computing Research Project is to research possible applications of green computing including the following:
• 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, and
• Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations
Project success criteria
Our goal is to complete this project within six months for no more than $500,000. The project sponsor, Ben, has given this project high priority. The goal of this project is to provide an extensive financial analysis and recommendations on what green computing technologies to implement.
Summary of planned approach for managing the project
• Create a group of five people dedicated to working on the project
• Interview both internal and external applicants for the project
• Paying expert consultants for their advice
• Purchase books and related articles as needed
Roles and responsibilities matrix
Name Role Position Contact
Ben Sponsor CIO Ben@wearebig.com
Anthony Project Manager Manager Anthony@wearebig.com
Irene Team Member Senior Consultant Irene@wearebig.com
Michael Team Member IT department Michael@wearebig.com
Jonathan Advisor Consultant expert Jonathan@expert1.com
Dorothy Advisor Consultant expert Dorothy@expert2.com
References
Schwalbe, K. (2011). Information technology project management. (6th revised ed.). Boston:
Green Computing Research Project
Date of Authorization
July 27, 2014
Project Manager Name
Ben
Summary Schedule
Project start date: August 1, 2014
Project finish date: March 1, 2015
Project budget summary
The firm has allocated $500,000 for this project. The majority of costs for this project will be both internal and external labor. All hardware will be outsourced.
Project objectives
The main purpose of the Green Computing Research Project is to research possible applications of green computing including the following:
• 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, and
• Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations
Project success criteria
Our goal is to complete this project within six months for no more than $500,000. The project sponsor, Ben, has given this project high priority. The goal of this project is to provide an extensive financial analysis and recommendations on what green computing technologies to implement.
Summary of planned approach for managing the project
• Create a group of five people dedicated to working on the project
• Interview both internal and external applicants for the project
• Paying expert consultants for their advice
• Purchase books and related articles as needed
Roles and responsibilities matrix
Name Role Position Contact
Ben Sponsor CIO Ben@wearebig.com
Anthony Project Manager Manager Anthony@wearebig.com
Irene Team Member Senior Consultant Irene@wearebig.com
Michael Team Member IT department Michael@wearebig.com
Jonathan Advisor Consultant expert Jonathan@expert1.com
Dorothy Advisor Consultant expert Dorothy@expert2.com
References
Schwalbe, K. (2011). Information technology project management. (6th revised ed.). Boston:
References: Schwalbe, K. (2011). Information technology project management. (6th revised ed.). Boston: Course Technology-Cengage