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5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Cloud Computing

TechImpact

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. This is great if you are planning to use a cloud system for one or two applications in your organization.

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ROI for a donor database

Robert Weiner

My colleague Charlie Hunsaker posted the following question on the FUNDSVCS Advancement Services listserve: I have two clients who are looking for new systems and want a “cost justification” for their acquisition to share with their management. We cannot interface with other desired applications.

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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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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Benefit from the Cloud

Tech Soup

Many nonprofit organizations rely on outdated software and legacy systems, mainly because of low funds and generally restricted access to cutting edge technology. As users keep moving their business-critical applications to the cloud, they realize that there is a reduced need to upgrade their systems. All Day, Anywhere Collaboration.

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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 reports that pricing for broadband Internet for NGOs is at least five times more expensive for equivalent service in the U.S.

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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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July Is Web Conferencing Month

Tech Soup

cents/minute for Adobe Connect and audio conferencing services combined, just for nonprofits. Why Should You Also Use Audio Conferencing Services? Many web conferencing services, including Adobe Connect, have an internal audio tool (using VoIP ) to connect to the meeting, which uses your computer’s microphone and speakers.