There is no doubt that the year 2020 put many charities on a steep learning curve with a fast shift to remote working, cloud services and delivery of digital services. The way that organisations adapted was remarkable, and although the challenges are continuing in 2021, now is also a good time to reassess how IT…
The Charity Digital Skills Report 2020 The Charity Digital Skills Report is an annual report on the charity sector’s use of digital technology. Produced by Skills Platform, Zoe Amar Digital and Catalyst, the report tracks the skills of those working and volunteering for the charity and non-profit sector. It is a good yardstick on the…
Windows 7 – end of life – What do Charities and Non-Profit organisations need to know? When is the official ‘End of life’ for Windows 7? The official date is 14th January 2020. From this date Microsoft will no longer support or update Windows 7. Users will be given a notification (reminder) leading up to…
January is often a time for setting new goals, reflecting on past performance and for future planning. In this fast moving, competitive and forever changing digital age, a strategic review of the technology function is fundamental to the success of an organisation. For any sized organisation, in any sector, a comprehensive IT Strategy needs to…
Smartdesc is an IT Service Provider and Microsoft Gold Partner whose sole focus is not-for-profit organisations, which includes charities, social enterprises, and the public sector. We are very proud to be one of only two officially NCVO-approved Trusted Suppliers for charity IT. We provide a range of charity IT services including: Strategy & IT leadership…
Part 3 of 7 Online Resources to Discover and Learn about Office 365 OneDrive for Business OneDrive for Business is an online document and file storage platform used by individuals and teams who need a central location to store, access, share and sync their work files. If you have a small business, it’s ideal…
