Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
Le aziende di tutto il mondo stanno affrontando una crescente pressione per raggiungere obiettivi Net Zero, mentre contemporaneamente cercano di mantenere una posizione competitiva nel panorama tecnologico. Da una parte, c’è l’irrefrenabile avanzata dell’automazione e dell’artificial intelligence (AI), guidata da visionari come Bill Gates. Dall’altra, c’è l’imperativo di conformarsi agli standard ambientali, sociali e di governance (ESG). Questo articolo esplora come le aziende possono navigare in questo territorio complesso.
Automation and Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution in Progress
The need for automation in business operations is no longer a question of “if,” but “when” and “how.” According to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, automation and AI have the power not only to increase productivity and efficiency, but also to fundamentally change the way we live and work. Examples like ChatGPT and the Copilot AI assistant for Microsoft 365 attest to the rapid evolution in this space.
But while automation offers numerous benefits, such as cost reduction and operational efficiency, it also presents challenges. Gartner has predicted that by 2025, the energy consumed by AI will surpass that of the human workforce, raising questions about its sustainability.
ESG and Automation: Finding a Balance
Il crescente interesse per la conformità ESG ha fatto sì che i consigli di amministrazione dedichino tempo e risorse per sviluppare strategie sostenibili. Secondo un report di Deloitte, il tema della sostenibilità è sempre più al centro dell’attenzione dei consigli aziendali. Nel frattempo, l’infrastruttura cloud, che è fondamentale per abilitare strumenti AI, è in crescita esponenziale. Gartner stima che la spesa globale per il cloud raggiungerà circa 600 miliardi di dollari quest’anno, alimentata da tecnologie come l’artificial intelligence generativa.
The cloud, however, is also at the center of a debate about how sustainable it is. Although the industry is making efforts to reduce its environmental impact, the growing demand for cloud services makes it difficult to keep pace with ESG goals.
The Challenge of Sustainability in the Digital Age
A recent Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report indicates that for 85% IT decision makers globally, achieving corporate sustainability goals represents a significant challenge. Although the majority (92%) consider sustainability much more important than a year ago, there is a clear discrepancy between the goals and the realization of these goals.
Companies are also facing the complexity of managing mixed IT infrastructures. This increase in complexity requires a unified approach to manage applications and data across different environments, to not only reduce costs but also measure environmental impact.
Towards a Sustainable Future: Cognitive Actions
Companies need to start looking at infrastructure modernization as a way to meet both automation needs and ESG goals. Using hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can be a step in the right direction, reducing complexity and, consequently, energy consumption.
In conclusione, mentre le aziende cercano di innovare e rimanere competitive, devono anche prendere decisioni responsabili che allineano la crescita tecnologica con la sostenibilità. Con la giusta strategia e i partner giusti, è possibile realizzare un ecosistema in cui l’artificial intelligence e gli obiettivi ESG possano coesistere.
