Increased consolidation and outsourcing of IT function. The CCA will encourage the consolidation of computing resource from a “distributed” model (servers in cupboards and box rooms) into larger, purpose built, efficient facilities. This single act can reduce energy demand by two thirds. To some extent it will also encourage outsourcing to third parties as companies reviewing their IT estate consider what to do with their server rooms and distributed computing assets. Levels of outsourcing in the UK are relatively low compared to other markets due to three factors – historic lack of availability, the predominance of the financial services market and a cultural reluctance to move servers out of immediate control - usually described as “server hugging”. While the natural progression of the UK market is towards consolidation and outsourcing, the CCA is likely to accelerate this trend.
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Sources: Climate Change Agreement, Climate Change Agreement (Cca)