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Where we are now: people VCS organisations: are interested in people, not technology So: technology has become ‘a necessary evil'TRANSCRIPT
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funded ICT advice and support in Herts
www.herts-ic.org.uk
01462 689404Richard Ross-Langley
Herts Infrastructure Consortium
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Herts Infrastructure Consortium
Voluntary and Community Sector• Where the VCS is now with ICT• Where the VCS would like to be
The Project• Consultation• Action• Support
Now and the near future
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Where we are now: people
VCS organisations:• are interested in people, not technology
So:• technology has become ‘a necessary evil'
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HIC ICTWhere we are now:
moneyVCS organisations:• have limited funds for ICT
So:• funds go on emergencies• shortcuts are taken• things get overlooked or forgotten
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HIC ICTWhere we are now:
volunteersVCS organisations:• rely on unpaid help
So:• necessary skills are not always available• quality and reliability is variable
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HIC ICTWhere we want to
be
• Technology to help people help people
• Effective use of time and money
• Appropriate training, a reservoir of skills
• Good quality, reliable
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HIC ICTThe Project
To help selected VCS organisations in Herts:• develop a strategic approach to ICT• become aware of possible uses of ICT• know where to get help and advice
funded by Capacitybuilders for 20+ per year
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HIC ICTConsultation
Accept applications via web or letterVisit each selected organisation• Discuss aims & objectives• Discuss plans, short and long term• Discuss obstacles, resources• ICT health check
Report and Recommendations
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HIC ICTAction
Work through the recommendationseg:• upgrade PCs to 2GB (XP) or 4GB (Win7)• put policies in place, www.ico.gov.uk• sort out domain name ownership• cut phone bills: 18185, Skype, Vonage• funding (FAN) & training advice (HTDC)
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HIC ICTSupport
Voluntary and Community Sector ICT
• When & where to get help• Regional helpdesk 0800 028 0085• Advisory service for Hertfordshire
website: www.herts-ic.org.ukemail: [email protected]: 01462 689404 / 07552 178113
• Co-operation and collaboration
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Now & the near future
• Sustainable funding• Social enterprise• Rent/sell skills and resources• Share and collaborate• Work smarter, achieve more
HIC ICT + i-Trust has a strategy for sustainable funding from 2011 onwards
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funded ICT advice and support in Herts
www.herts-ic.org.uk
01462 689404Richard Ross-Langley
Herts Infrastructure Consortium