Cloud Technology in Sustainable Development of Ecology
Adam Mentsiev
1a
, Timur Aygumov
2b
and Fatima Abdulmukminova
2
1
Kadyrov Chechen State University, 32 Sharipov Street, Grozny, Russia
2
Dagestan State Technical University, 70 I.Shamyl Ave., Makhachkala, Russia
Keywords: Information technology, cloud technology, automation, sustainable energy development.
Abstract: One of the most important social issues of the day is the need for sustainable development. Information and
communication technology (ICT) is a worldwide trend that has important consequences for sustainable
development. This study provides a conceptual framework of the positive and negative links between cloud
computing and sustainability in order to better grasp the idea. Reduced power usage in an organization's
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) department may be achieved via the use of cloud
computing. Cloud computing may be utilized as a tool for sustainable growth and improvement of our
everyday lives. This notion of sustainability will help any firm use ICT in a more effective manner because
they will only have to spend money on services that are needed on an as-needed basis, and the company and
its consumers will save money.
1 INTRODUCTION
According to World Bank research, increasing energy
efficiency benefits the economy as well as the
environment. “Development that fulfils current
demands without jeopardizing future generations'
capacity to satisfy their own needs” is defined as
sustainable development. In the words of the World
Commission on Environment and Development
Ecological, social, and economic advancement are all
possible within the boundaries of our planet's natural
resources, according to sustainable development.
Everything in the world is interconnected in terms of
geography, time, and quality of life when it comes to
sustainable development (Indrawati, 2015). One of
the most significant technological shifts that have
occurred in the IT sector in the last decade has been
cloud computing. It was impossible to imagine 10
years ago that cloud storage and non-native apps
would be commonplace today. Companies and
academic institutions are gradually migrating their
computer requirements to the cloud. As a result of the
use of cloud computing services and technology,
capital investment and carbon footprint will be
reduced, which underscores the necessity of
sustainable corporate responsibility.
a
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4842-3534
b
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8737-0228
2 MATERIALS AND METHODS
Ecological issues, as well as clouds, Cloud
computing, when used with other technologies like
grid computing, digital ecosystems, and green
computing, may be able to help make distributed
computing more sustainable in an ecological
environment. People who use grid computing make a
computer network that looks like a supercomputer out
of many networked computers that can do a lot of
work at the same time (Costanza, 1994). As a
sociotechnical system, a digital ecosystem has to be
able to self-organize and be able to grow and last for
years. It is the goal to make network-based economies
possible by expanding service-oriented architectures
(SOA). Ecologically sound and socially responsible
computer practices are part of “green” computer
practices, too. Three main principles: “Peaceful
coexistence in a healthy environment” is one of them.
Environmental, social and economic
sustainability might be improved if we build a green
infrastructure it’s possible that the installation of this
infrastructure will serve to enhance the health benefits
of landscape components that interact with natural
processes to keep people healthy. Several business
models have been developed to ensure the long-term
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viability of cloud computing. The cloud cube model,
which allows organizations to work together in cloud
formations for particular business requirements, and
the hexagon model, which identifies six essential
criteria for corporate sustainability, are two instances
of this. The usage of public cloud computing may aid
in the creation of new value chains and the
improvement of existing ones.
When there are ongoing problems with the
environment, social, and economic aspects of life,
sustainability is very important. We can use cloud
computing in every part of sustainability (social,
commercial, and environmental). As a result of new
technology, small businesses now have access to a lot
of computer space, giving them an advantage over
their rivals. In order to meet environmental standards,
cloud technology might be made to fit our needs.
Dynamic resource provisioning, multitenancy, server
consumption, and data center power efficiency are all
provided by this software. It also allows many
businesses to use the same infrastructure. Future
efforts to be more environmentally friendly could be
very affected by new technology. The government
wants to do more research on the environment, make
emergency response systems better, and use climate
change prevention measures (Carlsson, 1991).
When it comes to green IT, cloud computing is an
example. As defined by Jenkin et al., the term «green
ITs» refers to IT systems that help companies achieve
environmental sustainability (Jenkin et al., 2011).
When we talk about “sustainability”, we're referring
to the equitable distribution of resources throughout
current and future generations as well as amongst the
individuals who make up the current generation
(Costanza, 1994). Ecological sustainability is the
preservation of a planet's capacity to sustain human
existence. Only by making the right choices will this
be possible. There is a lengthy history of
environmental sustainability. 1972 was the first major
meeting on environmental sustainability, the
Stockholm Meeting for the Human Environment. The
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Rio was
the host city (UNFCC). The Kyoto Protocol, which
legally binds 37 industrialized countries to certain
commitments, was signed in 1997.
Fundamental alterations in manufacturing are
required if environmental sustainability is to be
achieved. The growth of technical systems,
particularly the development of new technological
systems, is the driving force behind these
developments. It is not only new technologies that
determine the pace at which technology changes; it is
also the rivalry among current innovation systems. A
definition of technical systems is needed to
comprehend innovative systems. Interactions
between economic and industrial actors within a
certain institutional framework are what make up
technological systems. These systems facilitate the
invention of new technology (Carlsson, 1991).
Sustainability can only be realized via the deployment
of innovative technological methods. In order to be
long-term sustainable, they may be required to use
technologies like those that manage resources in such
a way that performance and power are maximized.
They also make it possible for research programs to
make better use of the world's energy resources. To
achieve environmental sustainability, IT
development must be evidence-based rather than
management and policy-oriented, according to
Watson (Watson et al., 2010).
3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The use of social networks may also contribute to
social sustainability. Using cloud platforms or cloud
apps, this sort of network may be used in social
networks. For sustainable development communities,
the introduction of social networking sites has made
it simpler and less costly to create new communities
(Rafiq et al., 2022). Examples of social networking
sites that promote social-ecological sustainability
efforts include Taking IT Global, UnLtd, and
Individuals for Earth. People for Earth is a social
network that offers advice on how people may lead
more ecologically responsible lifestyles.
Some Thoughts on the Future of Cloud
Computing Sustainability is critical in light of
ongoing environmental, social, and economic
challenges. It's possible to use cloud computing for all
facets of sustainability (social, commercial,
environmental). Small companies now have greater
access to massive processing capacity because of
features like data sharing that were previously only
available to large corporations. The capabilities of the
cloud may be tailored to suit the needs of a more
environmentally friendly future. It provides dynamic
resource provisioning, multitenancy, server
utilization, and data center power efficiency. In a
variety of domains, the technology offers enormous
potential for defining sustainability. It encourages
environmental research, emergency response system
development, and the adoption of climate change
prevention measures, to name just a few.
Cloud computing's energy efficiency, on the other
hand, is a source of considerable controversy. It will
need a huge amount of energy to send a large amount
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of data through the network. As an added benefit, VM
consolidation may lower the number of active
servers, but at the expense of placing more stress on
a select few, whose heat distribution might become
problematic. It is possible to create a framework that
considers these issues. For example, a middleware
green broker oversees the selection of the greenest
cloud provider to deliver user requests in such a
framework (Wall et al., 2021).
Cloud computing with sustainable development
of ecology allows small businesses to get a lot of
computing power without hurting the environment,
which makes them more competitive with bigger
businesses. This was the focus of this paper's
research. Cloud computing technology can also help
third-country countries because they will be able to
get IT services that they couldn't get before because
they didn't have enough infrastructure (Ioannou et al.,
2017). Cloud computing speeds things up in the
business world because it gives users faster access to
hardware resources without having to spend money
upfront. In this case, no capital costs are paid. Instead,
only operating costs are paid. Cloud computing
makes it possible to make new and innovative
applications, like real-time, location-aware,
environment- and context-aware mobile interactive
apps, parallel batch processing, and business
analytics, possible. These new and innovative
applications are all made possible by the cloud
computing model.
4 CONCLUSIONS
Cloud computing is an essential part in ensuring the
long-term sustainability of ecology. Increasing
competition in the marketplace, academic research,
and the expansion of small businesses are all
encouraged by this policy. Government agencies have
been integrating technology into their existing
infrastructure in recent years, and social media
platforms have gained widespread acceptance.
According to experts, cloud computing has the
potential to have a significant impact on the
environment in the future. In the event of a natural
catastrophe or an environmental crisis, emergency
response systems may be quickly deployed and
maintained using cloud computing. Social
networking platforms may be used for a variety of
purposes, including the creation of environmental
awareness-raising teams and the broadcast of
information that might be useful in the event of an
environmental emergency. In order to fully
comprehend the energy efficiency provided by this
specific technology, further research must be done in
the future.
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