IT Service Management Special Interest Group meets IT Architecture Special Interest Group
Solving Climate Change with IT Service Management

About IT Service management SIG:
The ITSM SIG is a collaborative initiative of the IT Service Management Forum (itSMF) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) to encourage local IT professionals to share ideas in an informal environment.

Topic:
Green ICT  is the study and practice of using computers and telecommunications in a way which maximises positive environmental benefit and minimise the negative impact. A common misconception is that Green ICT is for engineers and environmentalists, but this is a management issue where IT Service Management specialists can apply their skills to contribute to the business as well as the environment.

Green ICT seeks to inform accepted management practises to achieve efficient and effective business interaction.  The same skills which IT professionals apply to management of projects can be used to estimate, report and reduce carbon emissions, helping organisation to meet the new requirements imposed by governments.

The  Australian Computer Society has produced the world's first online postgraduate course in Green ICT, specifically designed for IT professionals. The course is modelled on the ACS's IT Service Management course and designed to align with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). The course content is available free online.

Program:
5:30 PM to 6 PM: Networking
6 PM to 7 PM: Presentation and discussion
7 PM – Pizza Time and more networking