Products

Dell PowerConnect 3548 Managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch - Certified Refurbished The Dell PowerConnect 3548 is a certified refurbished managed Layer 2 switch featuring 48 x 10/100Base-T RJ-45 ports, 2 gigabit combo uplink ports (10/100/1000Base-T and SFP), and an internal AC power supply, all housed in a 1U rack-mountable enclosure measuring 44cm (W) x 25.7cm (D) x 4.3cm (H) and weighing approximately 5kg. With a switching capacity of 17.6 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 13.1 Mpps, this switch supports up to 256 VLANs and includes advanced Layer 2 features such as spanning tree protocols, IGMP snooping, and QoS for traffic prioritization. Sold by Reboot IT with a 1-year warranty.

Cisco Meraki MS425-32 Certified Refurbished L3 Cloud-Managed Switch The Cisco Meraki MS425-32 delivers enterprise-grade performance with 32 × 10G SFP+ ports, 2 × 40G QSFP+ uplinks, 800 Gbps switching capacity, and 1RU rack-mountable design, providing comprehensive Layer 3 routing capabilities with OSPF support and cloud-based management for high-performance network aggregation. This certified refurbished unit combines powerful switching performance with the simplicity of Cisco Meraki’s intuitive cloud management platform.

Certified Refurbished iPECS ES-3024GP Managed PoE Switch Upgrade your network infrastructure with the iPECS ES-3024GP, featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet capabilities, 48 Gbps switching fabric capacity, 128MB DRAM, and comprehensive Layer 2 management features in a compact 1U rack-mountable design. This enterprise-grade managed switch delivers exceptional performance for small to medium businesses requiring reliable network connectivity with advanced PoE support for IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. Ideal Applications The ES-3024GP excels in diverse networking environments including:

Cisco ISR4451-X/K9 Integrated Services Router - Certified Refurbished The Cisco ISR4451-X/K9 Integrated Services Router features high-performance multicore processors with emulated Quantum Flow Processor technology, 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM (expandable to 16GB), 8GB flash storage (expandable to 32GB), and 4x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with SFP support, delivering enterprise-grade networking performance from 1Gbps to 2Gbps throughput for demanding business environments. This certified refurbished 2RU rack-mountable router provides advanced routing, unified communications, security features, and extensive expansion capabilities through 2x SM-X slots and 3x NIM slots, making it an exceptional solution for high-capacity branch offices and enterprise deployments.

This power session consists of two presentations and a Q&A session. Presentation 1 Using social media to (re)engage about sexual health and build online communities For its recent social marketing campaign, The Big Picture, ACON Health developed the first large scale social media initiative in the Australian HIV sector to target gay men who account for ¾ of new HIV infections in NSW. This presentation will show how the social media campaign was developed and will explore the benefits of Facebook and Twitter, the challenges faced and the lessons learned, such as:

This session will look objectively at the technology developments that have occurred over the last 2 years which are transforming the not-for-profit landscape. Covering topics such as Cloud computing, workforce mobility, business intelligence and CRM, Tony will present a glimpse into the future with his view of the “modern not-for-profit”, combined with real world examples of how CEOs have already transformed their organisations through the use of technology. Speaker biography: Tony Nissen is the National Solutions Manager for R & G Technologies and has consulted to some of Australia’s largest and most successful not-for-profits. R & G Technologies is one of Australia’s leading IT consultancy and Cloud service firms specialising in the not-for-profit sector.

Not-for-profits are taking advantage of social media’s ability to facilitate and expand their impact by combining an organisational strategy with their professional online networks to connect, build relationships and establish trust and thought leadership. This way of operating goes beyond simply using tools like Facebook or Twitter and requires a networked mindset where openness and being ‘data-informed’ are essential. This interactive presentation will explore how not-for-profit leaders can improve their organisation’s social media use and embrace best practices of a networked not-for-profit, including measurement and learning, and avoiding some of the pitfalls and challenges.

In this webinar, you will learn how to leverage the power of the most popular and successful forms of Facebook Ads, Facebook Offers and Location-Based Marketing on Facebook – and which suits your organisation the best for immediate results!

Those who have succeeded in crowdfunding know that it’s not as easy as “build it and they will come”. Like any form of fundraising, it takes hard work and perseverance. This practical webinar will teach you everything you need to know to succeed at crowdfunding as Tom shares a series of lessons and walk participants through the decisions they will need to make before launching a fundraising campaign.

In today's rapid-fire-aim world of social media, too many organisations apply a scattergun approach to their external relations. But this approach rarely achieves much; all too often it just confuses the audience and puts them 'offside' because of the irrelevant material being hurled at them. In this webinar you will learn why having a communication strategy is so important and how to create one for your own organisation that meets real-world organisational goals.

Video is everywhere. Collectively, we upload 48 hours of video to YouTube every minute. Not-for-profits upload hours of video to their websites, Twitter and Facebook. It seems like every not-for-profit in the world is either using video – or panicking that they don’t know how. Simply putting a video up doesn’t mean anyone will watch it. We’re exposed to so much video today, viewers no longer have the time or patience for the bad stuff. If you’re video’s not good, it’s gone – and so is all the time and money you spent shooting and promoting it.

Moving to the Cloud is a big step for most organisations, especially if you are a small not-for-profit with limited budget, resource and time. How can you be sure that you are moving in the right direction, using the right solutions and taking all the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition? This webinar will give you a 10-step checklist of things to consider and evaluate before moving to a Public Cloud solution to avoid undesirable situations and issues that can be quite costly.   In addition to that, you will also learn about: The advantages and disadvantages of Public Cloud solutions The differences between Google Apps and Office 365 About the presenter - Tony Nissen

The use of an effective Client Relationship Management (CRM) system is widely accepted as an effective tool for growing your organisation. For not-for-profits these systems are used for fundraising, stakeholder management and sometimes case management of the client base. In practice, however, the myriad of choices in today’s market can be confusing and will not all offer the best solution for you. Do you purchase a system on premise or opt for Software as a Service (Saas)? Do the needs of your organisation change regularly and will your system accommodate the change? After making your selection, there is the added challenge of implementing the system and managing the change within your organisation to ensure the technology is adopted swiftly and delivers fast ROI.

Our latest case study focuses on Whakatu Marae in Nelson and how they are using technology to deliver services and training to families. “This software has enabled many whanau to succeed in their ambition to be able to use technology and communicate with Whanau overseas, enrol in higher level courses at a local tertiary institute and be more positive in life.” Says Trevor Wilson Pouwhakahaere (CEO)

Microsoft is donating Windows 7 upgrades to eligible nonprofits through Techsoup New Zealand TechSoup NZ and Microsoft are pleased to announce that Windows 7 Upgrade will be available on TechSoup NZ beginning on October 22, 2009, for a low administrative fee of $16.00 per workstation for Windows 7 Professional Upgrade and $16.00 per workstation for Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade.

The team at TechSoup New Zealand have some great new instructions available to make your Volume Licensing Service Centre experience easier! View the new VLSC instructions here!

Microsoft offers a number of services free of charge to help people live and work a little smarter.  Over the next few weeks we're going to introduce you to a number of these services that can make life a little simpler and more fun. More than a million Kiwis use at least one of these services. There are probably at least a million more who might like to. We hope you'll find something that will surprise and delight you.

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are being shared online it’s important to understand how to protect our information, and take measures to keep safe in this digital world.

Net Squared recently held 2 meet-ups in Auckland and Wellington, bringing together groups of people to share their passion for social causes. Eddy Helm and Jade Tang of Curative, an Auckland design and communications agency that work to enable community communication, spoke to the Net2Akl group on Communication for Social Change.

Auckland University students will be joining students from around the globe for the 2013 Imagine Cup world finals in Russia in July, as announced on Wednesday 24 March. Imagine Cup is a global competition that challenges students to dream up new and innovative apps. With the support of Microsoft, their ideas are transformed into realities and taken from their region, to their country and finally to the world stage.

Plunket is paving the way for other organisations in the mobile app arena with its new PlunketPlus App for Windows 8 tablets.

We are bringing a range of webinars for you in May. From leadership to sustainability, so hurry pick your favourite topic and register today.

Many advertising agencies offer their services to the not-for-profit sector pro bono. Seems attractive, but can it be of real value or can it wind up being a marriage of inconvenience.

Here are a few things you should know about Microsoft’s donations for charitable organisations and how to maximise the impact in your organisation:

What does a trophy, a 3-D printed and global citizenship have in common? Guest blogger and NetSquared Ambassador, Stephen Blyth, shares his thoughts on the NetSquared communities in New Zealand and around the world.

Social Media for Nonprofits will present a webinar offering clear strategies, tactics and resources for using social media to ensure the success of not-for-profit fundraising events. If your not-for-profit is planning an upcoming gala or fundraiser, this webinar is not to be missed! Join industry experts for helpful tools for posting and promoting your upcoming event; learn how to use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to maximise the success of your fundraisers. Morever, find out how free scheduling, analysis and optimisation tools can help you save tons of time and work smarter, not harder. Join us for this webinar and learn:

In October we are bringing you a range of webinars from crowdfunding to storytelling. Spaces are limited so book today.

  Did you know over 17% of Australians and 19% of New Zealanders move each year? What percentage of your database moves on an annual basis? Do even you know what condition the data in your database is in? Cleansing your data can have an immediate impact on your business and will immediately help you to increase retention and response rates, decrease the volume of mail returned from post, and ensure that your mail is reaching your supporters. Join us as we look at a best practice approach to database cleaning and continued maintenance. This webinar has the potential to save you time, resourcing and valuable funds. Key learning outcomes:

In November we are bringing you a range of events from GoDigi project by Infoxchange to free event by Microsoft. Spaces are limited so book today.

We have a wonderful opportunity for one individual/organisation to be awarded Dale Jennings Associates Scholarship to the Communities in the Future Conference 2015.

For many not-for-profit organisations the annual report represents a significant investment which too easily fails to “sell the cause” to potential supporters. This webinar will provide you with specific, practical steps to help you streamline the production of your next annual report and at the same time create an effective sales and marketing tool.  The webinar will include some great case studies and production templates. Importantly, it will provide a framework for you to build a professional document which sells your story and demonstrates the difference your organisation makes to the communities you serve. Key learning outcomes: 

Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365.

This highly interactive webinar will focus on demonstrating features of Office 365

Are you a new board member, or maybe you are considering becoming a board member, or maybe you are in a role required to implement and/or report to a Board in a not-for-profit environment? However, you want to get it right, and not cross any boundaries.  But what are these boundaries? ... You need to know.  Then consider participating in this webinar.  Key learning objectives

Every day it gets harder and harder to get the attention of partners and build deep meaningful relationships that serve the community, the partner and the organisation.   As funding contracts and the number of not-for-profits increases there is a greater demand to be more creative and resourceful when working with partners. Increasingly, partners are becoming more specific about how and when they provide support. Key learning objectives

About: #GivingTuesday is a movement with the mission to create a national day of giving prior to the holiday season where we often are spoilt for choice with offerings of delicious foods and gifts from those we love.

This highly interactive webinar will focus on demonstrating features of Office 365

So you want to develop a strategic plan for the first time, but don’t know where to start - or – you are about to refresh your current plan which is coming to it conclusion, and want a different approach that will energise staff and engage the board?  Well this is the webinar for you.  There have been many approaches offered to strategic planning, each being promoted as the best and most decisive.  Key learning objectives

Citrix XenApp (commonly called “Citrix”) is a product that for years has been recognised as the market leader in terminal server technology for medium sized organisations. But advancements in cloud computing and changes in Microsoft’s strategic roadmap now pose the question – will it be needed in 2016 on beyond? In this webinar, Tony Nissen Virtual CIO from R & G Technologies explores this in more detail and provides practical insights on: Why do we use Citrix/Terminal Services Common problems and ways to improve Citrix/Terminal Server performance Why Citrix will ultimately become irrelevant Microsoft’s new strategic roadmap and how this affects not for profit organisations that use Citrix A step by step plan on how to make an effective transition away from Citrix/Terminal Services Agenda

The new era of reporting for New Zealand charities begins very soon. Get some tips on being well prepared and learn about how you can simplify and automate much of the effort using MYOB and Calxa.

New year, new website! In this webinar we will give you the run-down of what you need to take into consideration when redeveloping your website in 2016. This webinar will cover all the basics of a website development, including:

Start email marketing for your organisation with the popular MailChimp service and learn about all the key basics to make sure you are doing it right. This webinar will cover:

As part of the Office 365 subscription, not-for-profits are able to use Microsoft’s SharePoint Online collaboration platform for free. Often synonymous with Intranets, SharePoint is a powerful and diverse tool that can provide many collaboration, communication and process improvements to your organisation. This webinar is ideal for organisations who would like to learn more about what SharePoint is and does, and provides valuable insights and best-practice tips, crucial to a successful SharePoint implementation.

Become a social media ninja with this webinar that covers all the super secret social media tips and tricks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your social media presence.

Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365.

Does the perfect non-profit CRM or SRM really exist? The answer is not a yes. But, it is also not a no. Selecting a CRM/SRM may well be the biggest decision and the largest investment your organisation makes. Investing in the process and ensuring your organisation makes the right decision is critical.

You've got the support of management, you've started social media accounts for your organisation and you're posting content. Now what? This presentation will help you take your organisation's social media to the next level, whether that means giving your stalled social media communities a kick-start or simply building on your recent social media successes. This presentation will include real examples and case studies, fresh social media content ideas and practical strategy templates. Tap into Kirsty,s extensive social media strategy and content experience to improve your social media performance.

Learn how to best manage your responsibilities as the IT contact for your organisation. Discover IT's function within your organisation and learn how to set appropriate standards, process and policies. Understand the industry benchmarks around service delivery and IT costs. See what free tools are available to help you better manage your organisation's IT.

Information security is typically a daunting and challenging topic for not-for-profit organisations. We all know security is becoming more and more important but in order to manage this well, it requires specialised knowledge and expensive resources which NFP organisations don’t normally have.

TechSoup New Zealand recently attended the Relate Live by Zendesk conference in Sydney, a two-day event designed to help businesses and entrepreneurs explore the complicated nature of relationships.

Do you have a basic working knowledge of MailChimp and are looking to enhance your skills? This webinar will teach you how to get the most from MailChimp and its features, and how your email marketing can become significantly more effective.

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local server infrastructure. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of cloud based systems and determine what local infrastructure may still be required.

Office 365 is a flexible tool that includes a suite of application that can be configured and used very differently for each organisation. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365.

Learn all about social media and it's benefits for your not-for-profit. In this webinar you'll learn all the basics of social media to help implement it for your organisation, or improve your current basic presence. This webinar will include real case studies and examples of effective social media content and tools to get the most out of your social media. In this webinar you will:

The Google for Nonprofits program is now available in New Zealand. In this webinar you will learn how your not-for-profit organisation can benefit from this program, and how to register for the program.

The Social Media Bootcamp is an opportunity for you to delve into the world of social media and to set up the platforms, structures and processes to make it successful in your organisation.

Getting access to the latest technology is one thing - but having the IT support to learn how to implement and use it is another. That doesn't have to be a problem anymore though, thanks to a new TechSoup New Zealand partnership with trusted IT companies who can provide you with the services your NFP organisation needs - at discounted rates. Because it's part of TechSoup New Zealand's mission is to provide access to donated and discounted technology to the not-for-profit sector, we want to help organisations that might not have their own IT department with the support they need to keep making a difference.  So, get in touch to find out how our trusted partners can be your IT team and take care of every aspect of your technology needs. As a trusted partner in the IT Connect Program, each service provider has been vetted for high standards of customer service, understanding of sector needs, and commitment to providing the best price possible.

It’s Annual Report time of year, and whether you know it or not, many not-for-profits have their annual reports prepared in Adobe InDesign. Adobe InDesign CC is a great program for designing any print document, including annual reports, flyers, business cards, and more.

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Download slides here There is a growing need for non-profit organisations to ensure that they are effectively managing their data to demonstrate the impact of their work. Having access to insights and business intelligence using internal and external data sources ensures you can make informed decisions on service provision as well as positioning yourself for funding opportunities. In addition,  as the government and philanthropic funding environment becomes more competitive, PowerBI will help you to provide more evidence on how funds are allocated, and to showcase empirically, how those funds have improved the lives of those who have been recipients.