You can view the recording by clicking on the link to the right, under the speaker bios. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation and audio file. Please post questions to the Emerging Technologies Forum.
Slides for the Greening Your Technology session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) 2010 in Atlanta, GA.
Learn how to reduce the environmental impact of your information technology and how to effectively use IT to improve your organizations’ efficiency.
IT's role in enterprise power managementDavid Tebbutt
David Tebbutt discusses the context for, and the central role of, IT in an organisation's power management. He takes the listener from sustainability, through the link between climate change and energy use, all the time stressing the cost benefits of taking action. The presentation includes quick IT-powered wins for the enterprise, quick wins for IT itself and finishes with longer term suggestions which can deliver even bigger savings.
The Advantages and Pitfalls of Data Centre ConsolidationDAYWATCHER.COM
Multiple and redundant data centers are common in many organisations. While a certain amount of data centre redundancy provides for disaster recovery and business continuity, what needs to be considered is the significant cost involved in maintaining this additional infrastructure, which in most cases are
Trends in Data Lifecycle Management and Information GovernanceBryant Bell
The document discusses trends in data lifecycle management and information governance. It covers the traditional data lifecycle model and introduces a new model to address current trends. Some of the key trends discussed include the growth of IoT data, mobile/social/cloud/analytics technologies, and more applications generating data. It is recommended that organizations develop policies to better support access to data, enact orphaned data policies, consolidate data repositories to eliminate silos, and begin decommissioning legacy applications.
The document describes BestPeer++, a system that provides elastic data sharing services for corporate networks using cloud computing, database, and peer-to-peer technologies. It addresses limitations of existing centralized data warehouse solutions in scaling to support thousands of participants and allowing full customization of access controls. BestPeer++ integrates these technologies to efficiently handle typical corporate network workloads and deliver near linear query throughput as the number of peer nodes grows, while reducing costs through a pay-as-you-go business model. The system extends role-based access controls to the distributed corporate network environment and allows data retrieval between business partners using peer-to-peer techniques.
Cloud computing changed the computing landscape by introducing a layer of abstraction between users and dedicated hardware resources. This allowed for increased utilization of resources through automated data storage and on-demand access to applications and files from any device. It lowered barriers to entry for small businesses and entrepreneurs by reducing costs and IT overhead. Individuals also benefit from greater mobility, convenience, and less concern over personal storage limits due to cheaper cloud storage options.
Making a case for DaaS | How DaaS is helping BusinessesdinCloud Inc.
In this article on Insight, the firm states that “...a
BYOD workplace is the new standard,” and that
studies show that a BYOD strategy results in
Hosted virtual desktop solutions (DaaS) are the
“default workspace of choice.” This rather bold
statement is not made without justification
500 IT leaders weigh on on the state of DRaaSClearSky Data
This document summarizes the results of a survey of over 500 IT leaders on their data protection and disaster recovery strategies and challenges. Key findings include:
- Many companies still rely on a hybrid cloud approach for data storage but have no plans to move to cloud-only.
- Over half of respondents maintain physical secondary data centers for disaster recovery.
- Data growth is expected to increase significantly in the coming year, driven by retention policies.
- Few companies test disaster recovery regularly, with most testing only once per year or less.
Slides for the Greening Your Technology session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) 2010 in Atlanta, GA.
Learn how to reduce the environmental impact of your information technology and how to effectively use IT to improve your organizations’ efficiency.
IT's role in enterprise power managementDavid Tebbutt
David Tebbutt discusses the context for, and the central role of, IT in an organisation's power management. He takes the listener from sustainability, through the link between climate change and energy use, all the time stressing the cost benefits of taking action. The presentation includes quick IT-powered wins for the enterprise, quick wins for IT itself and finishes with longer term suggestions which can deliver even bigger savings.
The Advantages and Pitfalls of Data Centre ConsolidationDAYWATCHER.COM
Multiple and redundant data centers are common in many organisations. While a certain amount of data centre redundancy provides for disaster recovery and business continuity, what needs to be considered is the significant cost involved in maintaining this additional infrastructure, which in most cases are
Trends in Data Lifecycle Management and Information GovernanceBryant Bell
The document discusses trends in data lifecycle management and information governance. It covers the traditional data lifecycle model and introduces a new model to address current trends. Some of the key trends discussed include the growth of IoT data, mobile/social/cloud/analytics technologies, and more applications generating data. It is recommended that organizations develop policies to better support access to data, enact orphaned data policies, consolidate data repositories to eliminate silos, and begin decommissioning legacy applications.
The document describes BestPeer++, a system that provides elastic data sharing services for corporate networks using cloud computing, database, and peer-to-peer technologies. It addresses limitations of existing centralized data warehouse solutions in scaling to support thousands of participants and allowing full customization of access controls. BestPeer++ integrates these technologies to efficiently handle typical corporate network workloads and deliver near linear query throughput as the number of peer nodes grows, while reducing costs through a pay-as-you-go business model. The system extends role-based access controls to the distributed corporate network environment and allows data retrieval between business partners using peer-to-peer techniques.
Cloud computing changed the computing landscape by introducing a layer of abstraction between users and dedicated hardware resources. This allowed for increased utilization of resources through automated data storage and on-demand access to applications and files from any device. It lowered barriers to entry for small businesses and entrepreneurs by reducing costs and IT overhead. Individuals also benefit from greater mobility, convenience, and less concern over personal storage limits due to cheaper cloud storage options.
Making a case for DaaS | How DaaS is helping BusinessesdinCloud Inc.
In this article on Insight, the firm states that “...a
BYOD workplace is the new standard,” and that
studies show that a BYOD strategy results in
Hosted virtual desktop solutions (DaaS) are the
“default workspace of choice.” This rather bold
statement is not made without justification
500 IT leaders weigh on on the state of DRaaSClearSky Data
This document summarizes the results of a survey of over 500 IT leaders on their data protection and disaster recovery strategies and challenges. Key findings include:
- Many companies still rely on a hybrid cloud approach for data storage but have no plans to move to cloud-only.
- Over half of respondents maintain physical secondary data centers for disaster recovery.
- Data growth is expected to increase significantly in the coming year, driven by retention policies.
- Few companies test disaster recovery regularly, with most testing only once per year or less.
This document summarizes the services of ProLumen Consulting, an IT solutions provider. It highlights that ProLumen can provide hardware, software, networking support, and other IT services to help integrate technology into businesses effectively. It also notes that IT issues like hacking can cost businesses billions, so partnering with an IT firm can help prepare for problems and save money in the long run. The document promotes ProLumen's services like network assessments and customized solutions to bring light to clients' IT needs and help businesses get more from their technology investments.
Are Your PCs and Laptops Recovery and Discovery Ready?Iron Mountain
The document discusses the importance of having effective backup and discovery strategies for laptop and desktop data. It highlights challenges in protecting PC data and outlines technical hurdles. Key reasons for deploying PC backup include past data loss events, concerns about potential future events, and legal/regulatory mandates. The document also summarizes a case study of a company that implemented an endpoint recovery and discovery solution to improve information governance.
Green IT refers to implementing, managing, optimizing, and retiring IT in an environmentally friendly and energy efficient manner. Israel is facing an electricity crisis as demand is rising 4% annually while reserves are low. Practical green IT solutions include data center assessments, virtualization, power management for PCs, duplex printing, reducing paper usage, and videoconferencing. Future Israeli trends may include more data center consolidation and virtualization, alternative energy sources, and environmental responsibility programs to address the electricity shortage and rising costs while improving sustainability.
Sustainable IT Lifecycle Innovation ManagementMatt Deacon
Sustainable Lifecycle Innovation Management (SLIM) is a simple but effective aprroach to making efficiency central to IT operations and in moving IT from being a cost centre to an centre for Innovation and lean efficiency
081113 It For Energy Conservation And Global WarmingLeedinThailand
This document summarizes green IT initiatives by several major IT companies. It discusses how IBM, British Telecom, Qualcomm, Aplicor, and Fujitsu have implemented programs and technologies to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions through more efficient data centers, virtualization, recycling electronics, and other measures. These companies have seen significant cost savings while also helping address issues of global warming and environmental sustainability.
The document discusses Mitel's approach to becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. It outlines how Mitel solutions can help customers reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through teleworking, virtual meetings, centralized administration of sites, and lower power IP phones and communication systems. The document also discusses Mitel's own sustainability efforts, which include being a founding member of the Climate Registry, having ISO 14001 certification, and programs to reduce corporate travel, waste and emissions.
The document discusses the challenges organizations face as the amount of digital information grows exponentially. It notes that by 2011, 70% of digital information will be created by individuals while 85% of information security and compliance will be the responsibility of organizations. As information increases, organizations must effectively manage, secure, and derive value from their information assets. The document then outlines EMC's information infrastructure solutions that can help organizations address these challenges through capabilities like more efficient storage, improved data protection, information governance, and virtualization.
3 Ways Companies Are Slashing IT Costs with VDICitrix
The need to reduce costs and simplify IT can’t come at the expense of security. By implementing VDI with Citrix XenDesktop, organizations can lower capital and operating expenses while avoiding costly breaches or regulatory fines. This white paper describes the experiences of three companies who reduced costs, simplified IT and met their business objectives.
Why Cloud-Based Asset Management Is Vital for Business Safety and EfficiencyAsset Panda
Managing assets and data in the cloud is the best solution possible when your primary concerns are the efficiency of your business processes and the safety and security of your data. Because of this, and if you’re considering cloud-based asset management for your business, Asset Panda can help you make the transition to the cloud.
Our easy-to-use system can integrate with any previous help desk software you might already use, and utilizes some of the most top-level servers in the world to encrypt and safely store your information. Asset Panda is also fully customizable and flexible; for example, you can set role-based security access and configuration for specific users, and even scan asset barcodes with our mobile app.
You can get started for free with Asset Panda by signing up for a 14-day trial. You can also contact us if you’re still unsure if Asset Panda is right for you, or if you have specific questions about how it will integrate with your current business processes and software.
Forrester interviewed a Citrix customer currently using Citrix XenApp to determine the cost savings and business benefits of XenApp. In the process, they discovered that the company reduced desktop support costs by $1.7 million, by delivering key business applications via XenApp. Read this white paper to examine the use cases and the cost savings and benefits achieved.
Technology Challenges Facing Small Staff AssociationsOSIbeyond
This document discusses the technology challenges facing small non-profit organizations with limited staff. It notes that remote access to data is important as telecommuting has risen 87% since 2005. The CEO of Association of YMCA Professionals discusses how moving to the cloud eliminated server crashes, upgrades, hardware maintenance and capacity issues. Most small non-profits do not have in-house expertise to properly assess their technology needs. Hidden costs of maintaining on-premise systems include power, cooling, internet connectivity and physical security. One non-profit was able to significantly reduce energy bills and technology costs and increase productivity by moving to the cloud.
Desktop Virtualization: Reduce Costs, Improve Efficiencies with Proven VDI So...Citrix
This whitepaper busts myths and describes how VDI has proven to be successful—providing positive outcomes for IT and employees, addressing security vulnerabilities, and delivering favorable economics back to the business.
The document discusses various types of decision support systems and knowledge management systems. It describes management information systems, decision support systems, executive support systems, group decision support systems, and knowledge management systems. It also discusses how intelligent techniques like expert systems, case-based reasoning, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and intelligent agents can enhance decision making.
Sustainable IT solutions for a Green Future - Globe Forum 2010Tieto Corporation
Tieto Corporation is committed to sustainable IT solutions and corporate responsibility. It has taken several steps to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, including making its data centers more energy efficient and reusing heat from servers. Tieto aims to be carbon neutral by 2014 and has environmental certification programs in place. Cloud computing and services can help power sustainable decisions by providing data and insights to support intelligent, environmentally friendly business choices.
The document discusses challenges in managing digital assets and proposes solutions. It notes that digital assets are increasingly valuable but difficult to organize and access across locations. A hybrid approach using both on-premise and cloud-based digital asset management systems can address current needs while allowing flexibility. Such a system would centralize assets locally for security and efficiency but also use cloud platforms for worldwide access and scalability. Metadata is crucial to enable efficient search of assets.
Top 3 Reasons to Deliver Web Apps with Application VirtualizationCitrix
Learn how you can simplify management and secure browser apps by using app virtualization to centrally host a single image of a browser and deliver them on-demand.
The recording link, PowerPoint presentation and audio file can be found in the right column. Please post additional questions to the Web Building Forum.
Introduction To Social Media & FundraisingTechSoup
The document summarizes a webinar on social media and fundraising. It introduces the presenters and discusses different models for fundraising using social media, including perpetual fundraising, event-based fundraising, and grassroots fundraising that leverages fans. It also provides resources for engaging supporters online and mobilizing fanbases for fundraising efforts.
Five Mistakes To Avoid When Acquiring SoftwareTechSoup
This online seminar was recorded and can be accessed by clicking on the link to the right. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation. If you have additional questions about graphic design software, please post them to our Software Forum.
The document summarizes a webinar about multimedia programs for youth presented by Streetside Stories and BAYCAT. Streetside Stories uses storytelling to educate and empower youth, serving over 2,000 annually. BAYCAT teaches youth video production skills through a documentary project timeline. The webinar discusses resources for youth media programs and an Adobe special donation program for nonprofits.
This document summarizes the services of ProLumen Consulting, an IT solutions provider. It highlights that ProLumen can provide hardware, software, networking support, and other IT services to help integrate technology into businesses effectively. It also notes that IT issues like hacking can cost businesses billions, so partnering with an IT firm can help prepare for problems and save money in the long run. The document promotes ProLumen's services like network assessments and customized solutions to bring light to clients' IT needs and help businesses get more from their technology investments.
Are Your PCs and Laptops Recovery and Discovery Ready?Iron Mountain
The document discusses the importance of having effective backup and discovery strategies for laptop and desktop data. It highlights challenges in protecting PC data and outlines technical hurdles. Key reasons for deploying PC backup include past data loss events, concerns about potential future events, and legal/regulatory mandates. The document also summarizes a case study of a company that implemented an endpoint recovery and discovery solution to improve information governance.
Green IT refers to implementing, managing, optimizing, and retiring IT in an environmentally friendly and energy efficient manner. Israel is facing an electricity crisis as demand is rising 4% annually while reserves are low. Practical green IT solutions include data center assessments, virtualization, power management for PCs, duplex printing, reducing paper usage, and videoconferencing. Future Israeli trends may include more data center consolidation and virtualization, alternative energy sources, and environmental responsibility programs to address the electricity shortage and rising costs while improving sustainability.
Sustainable IT Lifecycle Innovation ManagementMatt Deacon
Sustainable Lifecycle Innovation Management (SLIM) is a simple but effective aprroach to making efficiency central to IT operations and in moving IT from being a cost centre to an centre for Innovation and lean efficiency
081113 It For Energy Conservation And Global WarmingLeedinThailand
This document summarizes green IT initiatives by several major IT companies. It discusses how IBM, British Telecom, Qualcomm, Aplicor, and Fujitsu have implemented programs and technologies to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions through more efficient data centers, virtualization, recycling electronics, and other measures. These companies have seen significant cost savings while also helping address issues of global warming and environmental sustainability.
The document discusses Mitel's approach to becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. It outlines how Mitel solutions can help customers reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through teleworking, virtual meetings, centralized administration of sites, and lower power IP phones and communication systems. The document also discusses Mitel's own sustainability efforts, which include being a founding member of the Climate Registry, having ISO 14001 certification, and programs to reduce corporate travel, waste and emissions.
The document discusses the challenges organizations face as the amount of digital information grows exponentially. It notes that by 2011, 70% of digital information will be created by individuals while 85% of information security and compliance will be the responsibility of organizations. As information increases, organizations must effectively manage, secure, and derive value from their information assets. The document then outlines EMC's information infrastructure solutions that can help organizations address these challenges through capabilities like more efficient storage, improved data protection, information governance, and virtualization.
3 Ways Companies Are Slashing IT Costs with VDICitrix
The need to reduce costs and simplify IT can’t come at the expense of security. By implementing VDI with Citrix XenDesktop, organizations can lower capital and operating expenses while avoiding costly breaches or regulatory fines. This white paper describes the experiences of three companies who reduced costs, simplified IT and met their business objectives.
Why Cloud-Based Asset Management Is Vital for Business Safety and EfficiencyAsset Panda
Managing assets and data in the cloud is the best solution possible when your primary concerns are the efficiency of your business processes and the safety and security of your data. Because of this, and if you’re considering cloud-based asset management for your business, Asset Panda can help you make the transition to the cloud.
Our easy-to-use system can integrate with any previous help desk software you might already use, and utilizes some of the most top-level servers in the world to encrypt and safely store your information. Asset Panda is also fully customizable and flexible; for example, you can set role-based security access and configuration for specific users, and even scan asset barcodes with our mobile app.
You can get started for free with Asset Panda by signing up for a 14-day trial. You can also contact us if you’re still unsure if Asset Panda is right for you, or if you have specific questions about how it will integrate with your current business processes and software.
Forrester interviewed a Citrix customer currently using Citrix XenApp to determine the cost savings and business benefits of XenApp. In the process, they discovered that the company reduced desktop support costs by $1.7 million, by delivering key business applications via XenApp. Read this white paper to examine the use cases and the cost savings and benefits achieved.
Technology Challenges Facing Small Staff AssociationsOSIbeyond
This document discusses the technology challenges facing small non-profit organizations with limited staff. It notes that remote access to data is important as telecommuting has risen 87% since 2005. The CEO of Association of YMCA Professionals discusses how moving to the cloud eliminated server crashes, upgrades, hardware maintenance and capacity issues. Most small non-profits do not have in-house expertise to properly assess their technology needs. Hidden costs of maintaining on-premise systems include power, cooling, internet connectivity and physical security. One non-profit was able to significantly reduce energy bills and technology costs and increase productivity by moving to the cloud.
Desktop Virtualization: Reduce Costs, Improve Efficiencies with Proven VDI So...Citrix
This whitepaper busts myths and describes how VDI has proven to be successful—providing positive outcomes for IT and employees, addressing security vulnerabilities, and delivering favorable economics back to the business.
The document discusses various types of decision support systems and knowledge management systems. It describes management information systems, decision support systems, executive support systems, group decision support systems, and knowledge management systems. It also discusses how intelligent techniques like expert systems, case-based reasoning, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and intelligent agents can enhance decision making.
Sustainable IT solutions for a Green Future - Globe Forum 2010Tieto Corporation
Tieto Corporation is committed to sustainable IT solutions and corporate responsibility. It has taken several steps to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, including making its data centers more energy efficient and reusing heat from servers. Tieto aims to be carbon neutral by 2014 and has environmental certification programs in place. Cloud computing and services can help power sustainable decisions by providing data and insights to support intelligent, environmentally friendly business choices.
The document discusses challenges in managing digital assets and proposes solutions. It notes that digital assets are increasingly valuable but difficult to organize and access across locations. A hybrid approach using both on-premise and cloud-based digital asset management systems can address current needs while allowing flexibility. Such a system would centralize assets locally for security and efficiency but also use cloud platforms for worldwide access and scalability. Metadata is crucial to enable efficient search of assets.
Top 3 Reasons to Deliver Web Apps with Application VirtualizationCitrix
Learn how you can simplify management and secure browser apps by using app virtualization to centrally host a single image of a browser and deliver them on-demand.
The recording link, PowerPoint presentation and audio file can be found in the right column. Please post additional questions to the Web Building Forum.
Introduction To Social Media & FundraisingTechSoup
The document summarizes a webinar on social media and fundraising. It introduces the presenters and discusses different models for fundraising using social media, including perpetual fundraising, event-based fundraising, and grassroots fundraising that leverages fans. It also provides resources for engaging supporters online and mobilizing fanbases for fundraising efforts.
Five Mistakes To Avoid When Acquiring SoftwareTechSoup
This online seminar was recorded and can be accessed by clicking on the link to the right. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation. If you have additional questions about graphic design software, please post them to our Software Forum.
The document summarizes a webinar about multimedia programs for youth presented by Streetside Stories and BAYCAT. Streetside Stories uses storytelling to educate and empower youth, serving over 2,000 annually. BAYCAT teaches youth video production skills through a documentary project timeline. The webinar discusses resources for youth media programs and an Adobe special donation program for nonprofits.
Uptime Resources provides technology assessment, strategic IT planning, design and implementation services, and IT management services to non-profits and companies with 5-200 employees. The presentation covered documenting current technology, deciding who will be on the planning team, considerations for developing an IT plan, prioritizing needs, and resources for technology planning. The webinar was sponsored by United Way Bay Area and hosted using ReadyTalk conferencing software.
Webinar: Getting Technology Donations through TechSoup - 2016-01-07TechSoup
Perhaps you've joined TechSoup as an individual member, and maybe your organization is already registered, but if you haven't taken the plunge to get qualified or request technology donations yet, then this is the webinar for you! This webinar reviews the processes for requesting product donations, registering individuals as TechSoup members, and our many product donation programs.
When you have computers connected to the internet or to any external device, you need to take precautions. There are threats present that can not only cause harm to your computers, but could damage files on your network or potentially put sensitive data at risk. This free webinar will help you understand what the threats are and how your computers can get infected.
This document outlines a presentation about an organization's initial efforts using Puppet Enterprise, including implementing roles and profiles and adoption challenges. It describes three parts of the presentation: 1) protecting infrastructure with Puppet, 2) stumbling blocks faced during adoption like complex scripts, and 3) how newer Puppet Enterprise consoles make management easier. The presentation aims to help attendees feel more comfortable allowing the console to manage infrastructure and understand code-based methodologies.
The document discusses how to use Ning to connect with communities. Ning is a social media platform that allows users to create their own social networks. It describes how nonprofits can use Ning to engage constituents through blogs, forums, videos and more. The document provides tips on setting up a Ning network, managing members, and popular features like fundraising apps. Examples of successful nonprofit networks on Ning are also mentioned.
You can view the recording by clicking on the link to the right. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation, speaker notes and audio file. Please post additional questions to the Virtual Community Forum.
This webinar will cover specific open source tools (some of which you may not have heard of before!) that work well for libraries and the benefits and challenges associated with their use. Meadville Public Library uses open source software on 90% of their public access computers.
Cindy Murdock Ames, IT Services Director and Kyle Hall, the library's on-staff developer, will share recommendations for libraries considering open source software and how to get started successfully. Cindy has been using open source software for over 10 years, which has allowed the library to save licensing costs and have more control over its computing environment. The library uses open source tools for their websites, e-mail, Internet firewall, wireless router, proxying, filtering, and productivity software. They use thin clients for Internet access and Koha for the circulation and public catalogs.
"This webinar is part of the TechSoup Online Digital Storytelling Event September 30-October 21. For further details about the event activities and the many ways you can participate, please visit the event homepage. Consider participating in the two other webinars in this series:
Tools for Digital Storytelling: September 30, 9am
How to Create a Digital Story: October 1, 9am
"
Are you still trying to figure out what Twitter is and how your organization or library can utilize it? These slides are from the free webinar presented on Tuesday, March 16, 11:00 a.m. Pacific time by Allen Gunn, Executive Director of Aspiration, who will offer a balanced perspective, assess both the pros and cons of Twitter and help you understand how best to use it.
Using Mobile Technologies For Outreach And EducationTechSoup
Learn from their experiences, ask questions, and leave with some ideas for how your nonprofit or library can utilize mobile technologies for outreach and education. This webinar is for people who are beginning to explore using mobile technology and have questions on how to get started.
Daglig leder for Kari Traa, Sigurd Herrlin Sørensen forteller historien bak Kari Traa sin suksess som endte med tittelen Årets markedsfører 2009.
Gjennom nyskapende tenkning, humørfylt kommunikasjon og modig satsning er Kari Traa et inspirasjonscase for mange markedsførere.
Boardsource Profile of TechSoup's 'Co-CEO' model July 2011TechSoup
This document summarizes key points from an article in the Board Member magazine about generational tensions on nonprofit boards.
The article discusses tensions that can arise between different generations on boards, with a focus on Baby Boomers and Millennials. While technology use and work ethics may differ between generations, the article argues that great leadership can overcome these tensions by articulating a compelling vision and understanding people's diverse aspirations. An example is given of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, who successfully led a group with different goals by focusing on their shared main goal and accommodating their side aspirations. The article concludes by advising focusing on leadership rather than secondary generational issues.
Webinar Cultivating a Library Technoculture We are Tech Workers-2016-07-27TechSoup
Watch this webinar to learn from Markham Public Library Managers Pam Saliba and Andrea Cecchetto. They will help you gain a better understanding of the importance of linking company culture to large-scale service model changes. Learn to better prepare for challenges that might be encountered while cultivating your library's technoculture, based on the actual challenges encountered by Markham Public Library staff. Walk away with best practices and tips from Markham Public Library's experience, which can be applied to your own organizational change initiatives regarding technology.
Storytelling & Social Media: Creating Social Buzz TechSoup
1. The document discusses strategies for creating social buzz around content through social media sites like Digg, Mixx, Reddit, Twitter, and social bookmarking sites. It provides tips for optimizing content, submitting to sites, engaging communities, and tracking results.
2. Key recommendations include streamlining the submission process, using relevant tags and descriptions, engaging with people on sites, and learning from successes and failures through experimentation.
3. The overall message is that participating in social media takes practice but can help content reach new audiences if done strategically and with a focus on building good relationships in the communities.
Maximize your Google Grant of In-Kind Advertising TechSoup
This document summarizes a webinar about maximizing a Google Grant of in-kind advertising. The webinar covered topics like targeting ads geographically and by time of day to find higher-value segments, optimizing ad creative and landing pages, and continuously testing and optimizing campaigns to improve metrics like conversion rates and donations. Speakers were from Google Grants and an advertising agency and encouraged non-profits to apply techniques like direct marketing segmentation to get the best returns on their advertising budgets.
Green Tech Tips From Microsoft For Small OrganizationsTechSoup
You can view the recording by clicking on the link to the right, under the speaker bios. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation and audio file. Please post questions to the Emerging Technologies Forum.
Green Tech Tips From Microsoft For Small OrganizationsTechSoup
You can view the recording by clicking on the link to the right, under the speaker bios. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation and audio file. Please post questions to the Emerging Technologies Forum.
The term cloud computing is being used more and more, but what is it and why should you understand it? In this free webinar we will explain what cloud computing means, define the different types, discuss how it is impacting nonprofits and libraries, and outline some criteria for use. The challenges of using the “cloud” will be discussed, as well as whether cloud computing will simplify your life and reduce software and IT staffing costs.
Hear from Anna Jaeger, Co-Director, GreenTech at TechSoup Global, and Peter Campbell, Nonprofit Technologist at Earthjustice, who will help you understand this topic in order to better communicate with your consultants, staff and board. This webinar is applicable for any size organization and ideal for decision makers who need to communicate about cloud computing with tech consultants, and who are interested in making more informed technology decisions.
Green Tech Tips From Microsoft For Large OrganizationsTechSoup
You can view the recording by clicking on the link to the right, under the speaker bios. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation and audio file. Please post questions to the Emerging Technologies Forum.
IBM and GREEN IT; Green IT – How to Make IT Work and Save MoneyIBMAsean
The document discusses how IBM and GREEN IT can help organizations develop a GREEN agenda through collaboration, data center virtualization, and networks. It emphasizes that energy efficiency is a global issue and data center design must change to reduce costs and environmental impact. Virtualization, consolidation, and innovative cooling solutions can help double capacity while reducing operational costs and energy usage.
Have you really taken into account your IT Department's impact on the environment? Green IT has moved beyond efforts to discourage employees from not printing emails. This panel will discuss:
Creating a Green IT Strategy
Green Software and Hardware Overview
Virtualization
Sustainable Design and Printing
Panelists: David Deal, Community IT Innovators, Com, Anna Jaeger TechSoup Global's GreenTech Initiative, and Ann Yoders, Green IT Consortium
Avoid The Junk How To Get Quality Used ComputersTechSoup
You can view the recording by clicking the link to the right. You'll also see links to the PowerPoint presentation and audio files. Please post additional questions to the Hardware Forum.
The document discusses how organizations can reduce their environmental impact and carbon footprint through green IT initiatives like server virtualization and desktop virtualization. It provides examples of how virtualization can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs for organizations. The document advocates that organizations understand their current IT infrastructure and develop a green IT action plan to realize the operational and financial benefits of virtualization technologies.
Greening Your Nonprofit's IT: How to Save the Environment and Money501 Tech NYC
We all know it's important, but how do you do it! What does Virtualization really mean? How do we enter the Cloud? And what are the affects of your daily work habits on the Environment? Join 501 Tech NYC and Anna Jaeger, Co-Director of the GreenTech Initiative, as we discuss what Green IT really means. Following her presentation, Greening Your Nonprofit's IT: How to Save the Environment and Money, we will unravel the mystery and provide you with simple steps to reducing your nonprofits impact through the effective use of technology.
Foundation center green it presentation apr2010guest1883a7
The document discusses green IT practices that can help reduce the environmental impact of technology use and lower costs. It provides guidance on adopting practices for hardware, software, and technology-enabled green operations. Specific recommendations include using power management for devices, virtualizing servers, hosting software remotely to reduce travel, and utilizing IT solutions to enable paperless operations and remote collaboration. The overall message is that greening IT does not require major changes or resources, and starting with desktop power management and travel reduction can have high impact.
Advantages to Adoption the Microsoft Cloud - Microsoft Customer Executive SummitRichard Harbridge
This document provides an agenda and overview for a Microsoft Executive Summit focused on business transformation in a mobile and cloud-first world. The agenda includes discussions on where organizations are currently spending their technology budgets, the value of Microsoft cloud solutions like Office 365 and Azure, and how to realize the value of the cloud faster through adoption. Specific topics that will be covered are cost savings and efficiencies from using Microsoft cloud services, improved security, compliance and mobility capabilities, and enabling better collaboration, communication and business intelligence through the cloud.
Why Should Nonprofits Care About Cloud ComputingTechSoup Global
What is cloud computing and why should you understand it? This presentation defines the different types of cloud computing, discusses how it is impacting nonprofits, outlines some criteria for use, and mentions some challenges of which you should be aware
Creating a Successful Computer Refurbishing Program provides guidance on starting a computer refurbishing program to address digital equity issues. Key steps include determining the mission and recipients, securing space and volunteers, developing funding sources, understanding data security and e-waste regulations, tracking outcomes, and promoting the program. Refurbishing and reusing computers can have significant environmental and cost benefits compared to recycling. Resources like Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher and existing programs can help with donations, licensing, and support.
This document discusses approaches to green IT, including virtualization, power management, efficient storage, video cards, displays, remote conferencing, product longevity, algorithmic efficiency, resource allocation, terminal servers, and operating system support. It notes that data centers consume a huge amount of power for servers and cooling, costing $4.5 billion annually. Organizations can reduce their "data footprint" and deployment/management resources through technologies like database solutions for massive data analysis and open-source software. This helps save money and resources while making operations more environmentally friendly.
How Green IT Can Save Money and the EnvironmentTechSoup Global
Green Technology can help you reduce waste and therefore save your organization money and make your nonprofit story more robust. We will review some easy changes that can help make your nonprofit more environmentally friendly, without breaking the bank or having to convince everyone to change their personal habits. Presentation at the Montana Nonprofit Association Annual Conference.
Windows Azure provides opportunities for partners across various cloud service models including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). Microsoft's cloud computing strategy focuses on simplifying migrations, appealing to developers, enterprises and ISVs, and establishing a strong partner ecosystem. The presentation outlines Windows Azure capabilities and opportunities for solution providers to develop applications, migrate existing workloads, offer consulting services, and create new recurring revenue streams in areas like support and training.
Recruiting and Engaging an All-Star Board with Governance Technology.pdfTechSoup
In this webinar, experts from OnBoard shared how modern governance software helps nonprofit boards and how technology helps nonprofits recruit, develop, and engage a board that will lead their organization strategically and responsibly.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Advancing Impact Measurement | Public Good App HouseTechSoup
Join us for an important discussion with three distinguished experts who are pioneering new approaches to impact assessment and funding:
💡 Raymond Cheng, Co-Founder of Open Source Observer: This free analytics suite offers a promising model for measuring the impact of contributions to the health of an ecosystem, with potential applications for nonprofit projects.
💡 Ken (bitbeckers) Beckers of Hypercerts: This protocol aims to streamline the process of funding and rewarding positive impact through a shared, decentralized database for impact claims and funding mechanisms.
💡 Laura (LauNaMu) Navarro, Founder of Metrics Garden Labs: By developing tools to measure the "soft" contributions of a community beyond code, Metrics Garden Labs is exploring new dimensions of impact assessment.
This webinar will:
👉 Engage with leading experts and gain valuable insights into new strategies and mechanisms that are advancing impact measurement.
👉 See demonstrations of the latest tools and methods being developed to measure and enhance the impact of public good projects.
👉 Connect with a diverse community of nonprofits, developers, and open source enthusiasts, fostering meaningful collaborations and exchanges of ideas.
As we strive to create a more just and equitable world, it is essential that we work together to find better ways of evaluating and supporting the vital work done by nonprofits and public good technologists.
Video: https://youtu.be/4kLsZK3wK2Q
CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening Remarks and How to Engage
00:21 Introducing TechSoup and Its Mission
00:49 Spotlight on Event Partner: Funding the Commons
03:26 Introduction to Speakers and Their Innovations
04:31 Deep Dive into Open Source Observer with Raymond Cheng
13:59 Exploring Hypercerts with Ken Beckers
22:38 Evaluators in the Ecosystem: The Role and Impact
23:37 Introducing Funders to Validated Claims
24:10 VoiceDeck: A Marketplace for Journalistic Impact in India
26:29 Impact Garden: Standardizing Impact Data
35:05 Q&A Session: Insights on Impact Evaluation and Funding
CONTINUE LEARNING & BUILDING - Accelerating Makers is helping technology builders and nonprofits co-create purpose-built tools for public good: https://AcceleratingMakers.PublicGoodAppHouse.org
BROWSE - DWeb explainer documents and guides for civil society:
https://acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org/resources
ATTEND - Live tech events for makers and nonprofit Leaders: https://events.techsoup.org/public-good-app-house/
This event is supported by an award from the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web.
Hosted by TechSoup on May 23, 2024.
https://events.techsoup.org/e/m4gprj/
Keeping Your Information Safe with Centralized Security ServicesTechSoup
In this webinar, Felipe Mondragon from Tech Impact shared the basic understanding of how cyberattacks happen and how to prevent them. Small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations are specifically susceptible due to their lack of cybersecurity policies and staff training. The good news is that there are lots of things you can do to protect your organization, even if you’re not a security expert.
Telling Your Story_ Simple Steps to Build Your Nonprofit's Brand Webinar.pdfTechSoup
In this webinar, Lisa Quigley and Ryan Tatum of Tapp Network explained how to share your nonprofit's story effectively, and easy ways to create a recognizable brand to amplify your impact.
Securing the Future | Public Good App HouseTechSoup
In an age where the digital privacy and security of activists are under constant siege, the imperative for change-makers to equip themselves with the critical knowledge and tools to protect their missions and communities has never been more urgent.
This event is designed to empower activists with the knowledge of decentralized technologies that serve to bolster privacy and enhance security measures.
The agenda includes a blend of insightful talks and live demonstrations by leading Makers of public good technologies.
APP DEMOS
👉 Snowflake: a free and open-source censorship circumvention tool from The Tor Project.
👉 Signal: why most chat tools are problematic for privacy, how they can be exploited, and how Signal can help. Freedom of the Press Foundation will demo some basic Signal features that will benefit activists.
👉 Quiet: a "Slackier Signal" for teams doing sensitive work.
👉 Surveillance Self-Defense: the EFF's repository of how-to guides and explainers for protecting yourself and your friends online.
CONTINUE LEARNING & BUILDING - Accelerating Makers is helping technology builders and nonprofits co-create purpose-built tools for public good: https://AcceleratingMakers.PublicGoodAppHouse.org
BROWSE - DWeb explainer documents and guides for civil society: https://acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org/downloads
JOIN - Accelerating Makers community: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7572582/Accelerating-Makers-Community-Registration
ATTEND - Live tech events for makers and nonprofit Leaders: https://events.techsoup.org/public-good-app-house/
This event is supported by an award from the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web.: @filecoinfoundationforthede7472
Hosted by TechSoup on May 9, 2024.
https://events.techsoup.org/e/m6wcv9/
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use CasesTechSoup
In this webinar, Tapp Network experts shared how to boost your nonprofit's digital presence, donor engagement, and ideas for nonprofits seeking to enhance their online marketing and fundraising efforts.
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The BasicsTechSoup
In this webinar, members learned the ABCs of keeping books for a nonprofit organization. Some of the key takeaways were:
- What is accounting and how does it work?
- How do you read a financial statement?
- What are the three things that nonprofits are required to track?
-And more
Executive Directors Chat Embracing Diversity and Cultural DifferencesTechSoup
In this webinar, LaCheka Phillips, Director of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Culture (EIDC) at TechSoup offers executive directors and their teams strategies needed to embrace and celebrate diversity within their nonprofits.
Participants shared experiences how their nonprofit fosters an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages cultural differences for a stronger, more connected team.
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingTechSoup
In this webinar, nonprofits learned how to delve into the minds of funders, unveiling what they truly seek in qualified grant applicants, and tools for success.
Learn more about the Grant Readiness Review service by Remy Consulting at TechSoup to help you gather, organize, and assess the strength of documents required for grant applications.
Building the Commons: Community Archiving & Decentralized StorageTechSoup
This event shines a spotlight on the intersection of decentralized storage solutions and community archive projects. For years, digital archiving has been essential for preserving historical documents and community memories. However, traditional storage methods increasingly face issues around costs, data ownership, privacy concerns, and accessibility limitations. This is where decentralized storage offers a fresh approach to safeguarding vast public datasets.
Designed for enthusiasts and professionals in community archiving, research, and library sciences, this event will be a mix of talks and demos by leading Makers of public good technologies.
Hosted by TechSoup on April 25, 2024.
https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-public-good-app-house-presents-building-the-commons-community-archiving-amp-decentralized-storage/
Inclusivity Essentials_ Creating Accessible Websites for Nonprofits .pdfTechSoup
In this webinar, Tapp Network experts shared how to ensure that your website is welcoming to all audiences by using accessibility features and complying with ADA standards.
Welcome to TechSoup - New Member Orientation and Q & A (April 2024)TechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Executive Directors Chat Initiating Equity for Impact.pdfTechSoup
This interactive meeting was designed for leaders eager to lay the groundwork for equity within their nonprofits. LaCheka Phillips, Director of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Culture (EIDC) at TechSoup and nonprofit leaders shared some peer-to-peer insights, their commitment to learn, and initiate more inclusive and equitable practices in the nonprofit sector.
Set the Path Forward with Smart Technology Decisions.pdfTechSoup
In this session, Melanie Meyer and Mark Mason from Tech Impact discussed how to look at your current technologies, how to gauge where you are, and how to plan and budget for the future success of your organization.
In this webinar, QuickBooks expert Gregg Boss discussed the key questions with the changes to QuickBooks Desktop for new subscribers that will begin on August 1, 2024. Some of the topics include:
Will my current version of QuickBooks stop working?
I have a really old version of QuickBooks. What should I do?
Should I remain with QuickBooks Desktop or move to QBO?
And more.
Skybuffer AI: Advanced Conversational and Generative AI Solution on SAP Busin...Tatiana Kojar
Skybuffer AI, built on the robust SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), is the latest and most advanced version of our AI development, reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier AI solutions. Skybuffer AI harnesses all the innovative capabilities of the SAP BTP in the AI domain, from Conversational AI to cutting-edge Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). It also helps SAP customers safeguard their investments into SAP Conversational AI and ensure a seamless, one-click transition to SAP Business AI.
With Skybuffer AI, various AI models can be integrated into a single communication channel such as Microsoft Teams. This integration empowers business users with insights drawn from SAP backend systems, enterprise documents, and the expansive knowledge of Generative AI. And the best part of it is that it is all managed through our intuitive no-code Action Server interface, requiring no extensive coding knowledge and making the advanced AI accessible to more users.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
This presentation provides valuable insights into effective cost-saving techniques on AWS. Learn how to optimize your AWS resources by rightsizing, increasing elasticity, picking the right storage class, and choosing the best pricing model. Additionally, discover essential governance mechanisms to ensure continuous cost efficiency. Whether you are new to AWS or an experienced user, this presentation provides clear and practical tips to help you reduce your cloud costs and get the most out of your budget.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Digital Marketing Trends in 2024 | Guide for Staying AheadWask
https://www.wask.co/ebooks/digital-marketing-trends-in-2024
Feeling lost in the digital marketing whirlwind of 2024? Technology is changing, consumer habits are evolving, and staying ahead of the curve feels like a never-ending pursuit. This e-book is your compass. Dive into actionable insights to handle the complexities of modern marketing. From hyper-personalization to the power of user-generated content, learn how to build long-term relationships with your audience and unlock the secrets to success in the ever-shifting digital landscape.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success Story
Green Tech Tips From Microsoft For Large Organizations
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4. Green Tech Tips from Microsoft for Large Organizations talks! Sponsored by Sponsored by Francois Ajenstat [email_address] Microsoft Corporation Steve Lippman [email_address] Microsoft Corporation
5. Today’s Speakers Answering chat questions: Jim Lynch, Becky Wiegand & Kami Griffiths (TechSoup) Anna Jaeger TechSoup Francois Ajenstat Microsoft Steve Lippman Microsoft Green Tech Tips from Microsoft for Large Organizations Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
7. “ Enterprise PCs are wasting money . Far too many organizations leave economic and environmental value on the table by not reducing PC-related energy costs .” Forrester, December 2008 “ Green IT has reached critical mass. Virtually all the companies we surveyed (97 percent) are discussing their Green strategy .” Symantec, May 2009 “ Transformation in the way people and businesses use technology could reduce annual man-made global emissions by 15 per cent by 2020 and deliver energy efficiency savings to global businesses of over EUR 500 billion [GBP 400 billion/USD 800 billion] .” The Climate Group, June 2008 “ IT's role will increasingly be about applying the technology to create more- energy-efficient, less-carbon-intensive business models , enterprises, value chains, products and services with reduced environmental impact .” Gartner, April 2009
8. MANAGING energy and environmental footprint RETHINKING business practices REDUCING energy demands … while improving the bottom line
28. Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week: Monday 1:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) Wednesday 9:00 am MST Thursday 1:00 pm MST Friday 9:00 am MST Green Tech Tips from Microsoft for Large Organizations Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
29. Thank you! For more information contact: Anna Jaeger, ajaeger@techsoup.org talks!