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Free HOB eBook Highlights Enterprise Advantages of Green IT
[January 20, 2015]

Free HOB eBook Highlights Enterprise Advantages of Green IT


With a new eBook, HOB, the market leader in pure software-based remote access solutions, arms companies and their IT teams with deep understanding of Green IT and how enterprises can harness this knowledge to reap the benefits of this technology. By using HOBLink Mobile and HOB Desktop-on-Demand, businesses can easily implement Green IT policies and optimize business processes.

The eBook addresses the following topics in detail:

Green IT

The concept of Green IT can be broken down into two subcategories: Green in IT and Green via IT. Green in IT refers to the design of Information and Communication Technology and is intended to conserve resources and protect the environment. Green via IT refers to the use of technologies that reduce energy and resource consumption in day-to-day business operations.

Business Advantages

The three main advantages to enterprise implementation of Green IT are cost savings, enhanced performance and innovation, and a higher reputation with customers. To remain competitive, businesses must optimize operations, which includes energy consumption. By implementing energy efficient capital, businesses can reduce overhead costs. Secondly, the implementation of Green IT requires that existing IT undergoes a thorough analysis and evaluation. This process can have the byproduct of identifying inefficiencies. Finally, investing in Green IT projects a positive corporate image, as it demonstrates corporate social responsibility within the community.

The Contribution of HOB Solutions to Green IT Strategies

To help companies succeed in today's competitive business environment, HOB offers a robust suite of remote access technologies that support Green IT, including HOBLink Mobile and HOB Desktop-on-Demand.

By implementing BYOD policies, businesses decrease their carbon footprint, while simultaneously reaping the benefits of a more productive workforce. However, the use of personl devices can also pose a security threat. HOBLink Mobile is an installable mobile application that enables employees to use personal devices to access business related applications without mixing private and corporate data. As no data is downloaded or stored to the device, HOBLink Mobile negates the security risks associated with BYOD policies and loss of device, while simultaneously supporting Green IT initiatives.



Similar to BYOD policies, allowing employees to work remotely helps businesses lower carbon emissions caused by commuting, increases productivity and enhances work-life balance. HOB's Desktop-on-Demand enables remote access to desktop computers in the company network. Using a standard browser and secure authentication methods, employees can securely access desktop PCs remotely. Furthermore, when combined with Wake-on-LAN, the desktop PC is not required to be turned on. Rather, it can be remotely powered on, which decreases the overhead costs of electricity tremendously.

"In order to stay competitive in today's market, companies must identify short and long term strategies to help drive the bottom line," said Klaus Brandstatter, CEO of HOB. "The implementation of technologies that support Green IT initiatives can decrease overhead costs, increase productivity, strengthen brand reputation and care for the environment. With HOB products, we contribute to Green IT by providing companies with secure connectivity solutions."


The eBook "With HOB Solutions Towards More Green IT" is now available for free download on the HOB website.

About HOB, Inc.

HOB, Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of HOB GmbH & Co. KG. It was founded in New Jersey in April 2000 and is currently headquartered in Hawthorne, NY. HOB GmbH & Co. KG is a German medium-sized company, developing innovative and multiply rewarded software solutions that are marketed worldwide. The core competencies of the successful company HOB, founded in 1964, comprise server-based computing, secure remote access, VoIP and virtualization. HOB products are deployed in small, mid-sized and large enterprises. Further, some HOB products are certified according to Common Criteria EAL 4+ by the German Federal Office for Information Security. HOB remote access solutions received the quality mark from TeleTrust "IT Security Made in Germany".


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