Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

Jonathan H — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:59:59 GMT

Thank you for this nugget of information, it looks like a charity i'm involved with will be able to get legal for not too high a price.

On the CTX site they are only selling Small Business Server in the 2003 version, would you recommend having 2008? And does this Software Assurance thing mean that i could download the SBS2008 demo from the Microsoft website and activate it with the SBS2003 codes bought through CTX?

Cheers

Jonathan

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

Dave Whyte — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:52:47 GMT

Hi David,

Thanks for the SBSC Symposium in Edinburgh, it was actually the best MS event I have been to in a long time. A great mix of not too much tech and more business content.

As I mentioned to you during the day, I have used the CTX scheme for two charities, helping them get to a level of technology far beyond for their means.

I have discounted my rates slightly for the installs and maintenance as I personally see it as a way of giving. Many others I have spoken to have disagreed with this but, oh well!

I would be more than willing to give a "sound bite" type of thing as it would obviously raise my profile but also show the charity sector that MS are doing their bit too.

As I also mentioned in Edinburgh on the 6th, I may actually try to niche in charity support as they normally are a great bunch of easy going types to work with!

Also thanks again for clearing up the Action Pack and XP licenses issue.

Cheers,

Dave Whyte

101 Digital Services

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

Vijay Singh Riyait — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:59:09 GMT

To use this particular programme you need to be a registered charity, as part of the sign up process involves giving the charity number. The problem with Not for Profits, is that they don't have the same legal status as charities so is more difficult to actual verify 'the good works' nature of their organisation.

You can also get Cisco hardware as well under this initiative!

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

David Overton — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:11:04 GMT

Pete,

glad to hear about it. You should contact us about a sound bite quote - we always like writing up these sorts of things.

e-mail at doverton@microsoft.com to start this process off if you are interested.

ttfn

David

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

Pete Gower — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:15:27 GMT

David

I have used this for a youth club in Bolton and the savings were fantastic, allowing a charity to use moden technology just like any other company

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

David Overton — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:24:29 GMT

Neil,

there are detailed FAQs on the site documenting the applicability info.

ttfn

David

re: Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

Neil — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:07:33 GMT

Does this also encapsulate not-for-profir organisations?