Green Computing Research Report Case 1 Part 1 Task 4

Project Charter

Project Title: Greener Computing Research Project

Project Start Date: March 4,2013 Projected Finish Date: September 6,2012

Budget Information: This firm has allocated $500,000 for this project. The majority of costs for this project will be internal labor.

Project Manager: Paul Johnson, (904)555-3782, p_johnson@WeAreBigInc.com

Project Objectives: Research possible applications of green computing including:

* Data center and overall energy efficiency

* The disposal of electronic waste and recycling

* Telecommuting

* Thin client solutions

* Use of open source software, and

* Development on new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sales to other organizations.

Main Project Success Criteria: Provide an extensive report including financial analysis and recommendations on what computing technologies to implement.

Approach: The project will involve five (5) members including the project manager; these five (5) people are going to be dedicated to work full-time during the six (6) months. People from other areas will be required on as-needed basis. The project manager will also do more than just manage the project; he/she will be involved in research, writing, editing, and the like required to produce the desired results. The manager also will be open to hire an expert for their advice and purchase books and related articles as needed. Hold weekly progress report meetings with the core project team and sponsor.

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