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October 30, 2008 (San Jose, CA) – Today, MidTech Software Solutions, Inc., becomes
the first IT firm to be certified by Santa Clara County as “Green Business”. This
is part of MidTech’s Green Initiative to conserve resources and maximize efficiency
through its operations on all levels. After an extensive analysis of the company’s
operations and employee habits, MidTech has devised methods to optimize the resources
it uses and find areas where greener solutions can be applied.
“MidTech is 110% committed to greening our entire operation and set an example for
other firms to follow. In an industry where innovation is the foundation, we are
seeking a new way of combining IT and eco-friendly efficiency to establish a new
trend in the tech industry; this is the first step towards that vision,” said Cindy
Zhenghuang, CEO.
Steps MidTech took to achieve greener operation include:
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Apply server virtualization to maximize energy consumption and decommission unnecessary
servers
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Application consolidation to allow more applications to run on the same machine
resulting in even less energy consumption
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Maximizing use of MidTech intranet portal on SharePoint to centralize document repository
and promote a paperless collaboration environment
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Recycling bins at all employee’s cubes and setting up guidelines for what is recyclable
including EPA plastic type identifiers
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Ensuring all equipment owned and purchased are energy star compliant
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Encourage paperless operation and discourage unnecessary printing
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Turning off all lights and electronics if employees are away from their desks
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Using online meetings and other tools to reduce personnel travel
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Adjusting thermostat to use less AC during hotter weather and less heating during
colder weather
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Purchasing office supplies that are made from recycled material such as printer
paper and boxes
MidTech will be unveiling their plans for its Green Initiative in the near future
to showcase not only how further improve its own efficiency but also advise other
firms on how they can introduce greener methods into their operation.
The Green Business Program is a successful partnership of environmental agencies
and utilities that assists, recognizes and promotes businesses and government agencies
that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally responsible way. To be certified
“green,” participants must be in compliance with all regulations and meet program
standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution and minimizing waste. We
offer motivated businesses and agencies an easy-to-use framework for improving environmental
performance. Over 725 businesses and public agencies have been certified since 1996
bay area wide and over 115 of those are in Santa Clara County.
Established in 1997, MidTech Software Solutions, Inc., has been an Information Technology
(IT) service provider for various businesses and organizations in Northern California
and the San Francisco Bay Area. For the past decade, they have provided business
technology assessment, system integration service, network infrastructure service,
portal service, e-commerce solution, custom application development, Microsoft technologies
consultant, or legacy system upgrade. MidTech is committed to complete client satisfaction
and has earned an excellent reputation for their reliable performance and services.
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