IBM recognizes the growing concerns about the environmental impact of technology and has taken a proactive approach by founding the Responsible.Computing() movement. Through a membership consortium managed by the Object Management Group in collaboration with Dell, IBM aims to create a cohesive framework for responsible computing.
Responsible computing encompasses six critical domains that organizations can work on to educate themselves, set goals, and measure progress. These domains include:
- Data center: Reducing the environmental impact of data center operations.
- Infrastructure: Adopting sustainable practices in sourcing, energy usage, and recycling of computing units.
- Code: Writing efficient, open, and secure code.
- Data usage: Implementing data privacy and transparency practices.
- Systems: Building ethical and unbiased systems, including explainable AI.
- Impact: Addressing societal issues such as social mobility.
The Responsible.Computing() framework goes beyond sustainability and climate change and incorporates other important aspects such as ethics, security, and openness. It aims to promote responsible practices that align with customer and partner expectations, building loyalty and trust.
IBM Cloud’s Contribution to Responsible Computing
As a major player in the advancement of technology, IBM Cloud is committed to prioritizing data privacy, security, and ethical practices. IBM Cloud collaborates with industry, governments, and regulators to protect the environment, reduce consumption, write efficient code, and develop trustworthy systems.
To learn more about how IBM follows the Responsible.Computing() framework in the Cloud computing space, you can download the white paper “IBM Public Cloud – A Responsible.Computing() Provider.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Responsible.Computing() movement?
The Responsible.Computing() movement is an initiative founded by IBM in collaboration with Dell. It aims to create a cohesive framework for responsible computing across various domains such as data center management, infrastructure, code, data usage, systems, and impact.
What are the six domains of focus in the Responsible.Computing() framework?
The six domains of focus in the Responsible.Computing() framework are data center, infrastructure, code, data usage, systems, and impact. Each domain represents a specific area that organizations can work on to ensure responsible computing practices.
How does IBM Cloud contribute to responsible computing?
IBM Cloud prioritizes data privacy, security, and ethical practices. It collaborates with industry, governments, and regulators to protect the environment, reduce consumption, write efficient code, and develop trustworthy systems.
Where can I learn more about IBM’s commitment to responsible computing?
You can download the white paper “IBM Public Cloud – A Responsible.Computing() Provider” to learn more about how IBM follows the Responsible.Computing() framework in the Cloud computing space.
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