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Taking Technology to rural areas
July 10, 2009
NASSCOM Foundation, the social wing of National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), has donated hardware and offered teleconferencing services to the Puducherry Multipurpose Social Service Society (PMSSS), to help technology reach rural areas at minimum cost.
Nasscom to coax techies to do social work
May 2, 2009
In a move that can be seen as killing two birds with one stone,Nasscom—the software industry body—is launching a 'volunteer'programme. Its stated objective is to facilitate IT/BPO employees whoare interested in doing voluntary work find the right fit.
Busy meets Nasscom's inventory SW needs
April 08, 2009
“The Busy software can help NGOs in ensuring better fundsaccountability, efficient management systems and ultimately greateron-the-ground impact. Additionally, NGOs can leverage Busy software fortraining rural youth and creating opportunities for those who cannotafford the expensive accounting courses currently being offered inprivate institutes,” Rufina Fernandes, CEO, Nasscom Foundation.
Free Conferencing services to Indian non–profits
October 14, 2008
Keys to learning
July 14 2008
Recently, Bytes of Learning Incorporated, a technology company that provides teaching tools with NASSCOM Foundation, launched the UltraKey typing instruction software for non-profit groups and community organisations.
Kherwadi Social Welfare Association (KSWA), Bandra, Mumbai being the first recipient organisation.
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Tech2 India(www.tech2.com)August 28,2007Microsoft Corp. will distribute free software to nonprofit groups to boost charity in India, a company official said Monday.
New Nasscom programme to aid NGOs
ZDNetIndia(www.zdnetindia.com)August 28,2007Nasscom body launches online donor scheme
The Hindu Business Line Business Line (www.thehindubusinessline.com)August 27, 2007
Nasscom Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Nasscom, today joined hands with TechSoup, a San Francisco-based non-profit technology capacity building organisation, to launch a technology assistance programme for non-profit and non-governmental organisations in India.
Microsoft seeks to boost philanthropy in India
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia(www.smh.com.au )August 28,2007Microsoft Corp. will distribute free software to nonprofit groups to boost charity in India, a company official said Monday.
Microsoft boosts software supply to Indian charities
Monsters and Critics.com, UK(tech.monstersandcritics.com)August 28,2007So often bracketed as the corporate bad guy, intent on scant little else than cornering tech markets through uncompromising profiteering, Microsoft Corporation has this week announced that it’s to distribute free software to a host of non-profit organisations throughout India.
Microsoft to expand free software distribution for charity
TechWhack, India(stuff.techwhack.com)August 27,2007Software giant Microsoft has announced that they are now going to expand their charity programs in the Indian market.
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