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5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Cloud Computing

TechImpact

Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and Google Docs are all examples of cloud-based applications, also known as software as a service (SaaS). Cloud computing, simply put, is a way for your computer to access computing power via the internet. But what is cloud computing? Here are a few reasons why according to Anna Jaegar of TechSoup.

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Tools I use: basic workflow

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I’ve used a variety of email clients of one sort or another over time, and I have recently just decided to ditch them, and use gmail exclusively. I use Canned Responses to provide HTML signatures when needed, and also forward all of my mail to gmail, then send out mail as other identities. Evernote rocks my world.

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Why Should Nonprofits Care About Cloud Computing?

Tech Soup

Here is how the CyberOptic Group describes it: Essentially, cloud computing enables computer software and hardware resources to be accessed over the Internet without the need to have any detailed or specific knowledge of the infrastructure used to deliver the resources, much like a utility model. What Is Cloud Computing?

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What is cloud computing?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Quick definition Cloud computing is basically running applications on the web via “Software as a Service (SaaS)&#. That includes applications from Google Documents, to Salesforce.com, to Gliffy.com , (the service I used to create that graphic.) Also, you can access the applications anywhere you go.

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A View of the Cloud from Brazil

Tech Soup

Its mission is to offer products and services that help telecenters become self-sustainable while providing low-cost public access to computers and the Internet. Valter has found that the cloud applications that seem to be most popular in Brazil are the email applications, Hotmail and Gmail.

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Email in the Cloud: A Google Apps Case Study

Tech Soup

Staff could also access their email on the web; however, the interface wasn't great and this feature was rarely used. Since Google Mail is in the cloud, it takes away the need for an on-site backup and makes it easy for staff to access their email no matter where they are. Were there any security concerns with moving to the cloud?

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31 Free And Affordable Software Options For Nonprofits On A Budget

Kindful

What it does: JotForm is an online application that allows you to create custom online forms. Hidden fees or limitations: JotForm’s free online forms plan limits your access with only five forms and 100 submissions per month. Collaborate on grant applications or annual reports using Google Docs.