The increased use of new and emerging digital technologies could potentially boost world oil reserves by 125 barrels over the next five to 10 years, according to a study by Cambridge Energy Research Associates.

The corporate digital divide is upon us. New technological alternatives (IT outsourcing, offshoring and onshoring) and a new era of technology-oriented C-level officers (such as CIOs and CTOs) have become more integral to business processes, as the focus on information technology in Houston and around the world shifts from a necessary business expense to a profitable corporate venture.

As a business grows, so does the necessity for energy and technology - and so do the costs in both arenas. The cost of refueling has many reevaluating energy consumption in search of a more efficient alternative. For motorists, this could include the purchase of hybrid or smaller cars. For businesses, the alternative includes the strategic planning and purchase of energy.