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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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TechSoup Global Cloud Survey Results and Cloud Donations for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

Very similar to the NTEN US Nonprofit Cloud Survey findings, we found that 90 percent of our 10,500 respondents worldwide told us they are already using some type of cloud technology and they plan to use more pretty quickly. Find a recent TechSoup webinar on backup and disaster recovery presented by Sam Chenkin of npCloud.

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Cloud Computing Worldwide

Tech Soup

A View of the Cloud from India Most NGOs in India are small and highly dependent on volunteers. How the Cloud Can Make a Difference for Disaster Relief Find out how Second Harvest Japan used cloud-based technologies to serve Japanese communities when disaster struck. Mark your calendar! Week 3: Security in the Cloud.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

monitor election results in Mexico and India. With the recent calamity in Haiti, the NPOs and NGOs that comprise the disaster relief/response sector have jumped into action, mobilizing their staff, volunteers, and equipment to help those affected. Tags: Data Newsletter NPTech NTEN Program.

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Ed Granger-Happ, Nethope; Claire Bonilla, Disaster Response Microsoft; Daniel Ben-Horin, TechSoup Global, Vida Durant, CARE USA. Ed Granger-Happ shows off his office server in a carry on bag that disaster relief workers can use to set up IT support in the field.

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Cloud Computing Worldwide

Tech Soup

A View of the Cloud from India Most NGOs in India are small and highly dependent on volunteers. How the Cloud Can Make a Difference for Disaster Relief Find out how Second Harvest Japan used cloud-based technologies to serve Japanese communities when disaster struck. Week 3: Security in the Cloud.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

monitor election results in Mexico and India. With the recent calamity in Haiti, the NPOs and NGOs that comprise the disaster relief/response sector have jumped into action, mobilizing their staff, volunteers, and equipment to help those affected. Tags: Data Newsletter NPTech NTEN Program.

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