An analysis of interactions among barriers on the implementation of green computing: Using multi-objective decision modelling ISM

Abstract

Green computing is the process of utilizing computer systems and their related resources in an ecological and environment friendly manner. It incorporates designing, building, utilizing and assembling of computing devices in a way that decreases their harmful ecological effect. In the past few years, green-computing concepts had been adopted by the industries due to increase in harmful effects of computing systems. This paper emphasizes on the important computing practices which are influencing on the environment. Significant practices and the essential barriers are recognized and analysed for the adoption of green systems. In this research, significant green barriers have been identified from the literature study and by the judgement of the specialists. The paper focuses on identifying and ranking the barriers for application, developing and studying the interrelationship between the identified barriers using the Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) and preparing a structure for the implementation of green computing.