The Symantec Green Data Center Report, released in November 2007, demonstrated that firms struggle to adopt strategic green data center initiatives, with only one in seven reporting success in this type of projects. Respondents to this survey noted that whilst a green data center is important, it must be balanced against business needs.

Kumar agreed with the findings, stating that while companies invest in green data centers. most do not commit themselves 100 percent financially and therefore do not reap the full benefits.