cloud sustainability
[klaʊd ˌsʌstəˈnæbɪləti]
noun
sustentabilidade da nuvem
1. The practice of designing, implementing, and managing cloud computing services in an environmentally responsible and economically viable manner, minimizing carbon footprint and resource consumption
Cloud sustainability involves using renewable energy sources to power data centers and optimizing server efficiency.
A sustentabilidade da nuvem envolve o uso de fontes de energia renovável para alimentar data centers e otimizar a eficiência do servidor.
2. The ability of cloud infrastructure to maintain long-term operational viability while reducing environmental impact and supporting social responsibility
Companies are increasingly focused on cloud sustainability as part of their corporate environmental initiatives.
As empresas estão cada vez mais focadas na sustentabilidade da nuvem como parte de suas iniciativas ambientais corporativas.
This term has gained significant prominence in both Brazilian and American corporate environments since 2020, driven by climate change awareness and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) commitments. In Brazil, tech companies like those in São Paulo's growing tech sector increasingly market cloud solutions emphasizing sustainability. In the USA, major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) have made public commitments to sustainability, making this term essential in business and IT discussions.
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