Computerisation is the transformation of physical information media (often paper documents) into computer files.
Virtualisation means grouping several servers into a single server to save energy and reduce maintenance costs.
- Computerisation of interdepartmental forms (no paper printouts, communication via e-mail),
- Computerisation of requests for birth and other certificates via the website,
- Grouping printing together via copiers rather than small printers that consume a great deal of ink and energy,
- Adding meters to copiers to avoid waste, and implementing a print profile that favours double-sided printing and the use of black-and-white rather than colour,
- Discussing the installation of virtualisation servers to reduce the total stock of servers (significant energy savings).
- Paperless faxes.
- Raising awareness of scanning rather than copying.