...Unlimited audio conferencing for NGOs between India and UK @ a local call cost
Nasscom Foundation (NF), the social development arm of Nasscom, India's pioneer IT-BPO industry body, through its program BiGTech, announces a special offer for NGOs and NPOs to celebrate this Independence Day.
NF's BigTech, in support with its donor partner, Eagle Conferencing, offers for just Rs 1999/-per annum (available at approx. Rs. 25,000 commercially otherwise) national and international audio conferencing facility. What's more audio conferencing between India and UK is charged at a local rate making connecting with sponsors, colleagues and other stakeholder's just-a-local-call away! Besides it will save time, money and reduce carbon footprints. However, this offer is available up to Aug 31, 2010 only.
Through BiGTech and Eagle Audio Conferencing facility, NGOs will get instant access to an audio conference call whenever needed, without making a reservation or involving an Operator. A dedicated virtual conference room is open 24/7, so one can conference at anytime and for however long one desires anywhere in India and UK. Holding a conference is as simple as dialing a permanent number and entering one's pin number.
Many NGOs including Ambuja Cement Foundation, K C Mahindra Foundation and Pondicherry Multipurpose Social Society among others use Audio Conferencing service from Nasscom Foundation & Eagle.
Mr. Prashant Pandit, Manager BiGTech, Nasscom Foundation said, "The best part of this solution from Eagle Conferencing is that there is NO requirement for any kind of special equipment; one can join the conference from either a Land Line or a Mobile connection. This feature makes it appealing to NGO's and can help them communicate better with their teams (in different branches or on site field workers, etc.) wherever they are in India. We hope NGOs take advantage of this and truly gain independence from unnecessary travel and inconvenient co-ordination. Also, there will be a positive impact on the environment since travel will be reduced leading to lower carbon footprints"
Mr.Girish Bajaj from Mahindra Foundation said, "The service has been very good. The sound quality is absolutely clear and we do not face any problem as far as dropping of call is concerned"
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A spokesperson from NGO Naandi Foundation said, "A donation of this kind shows Foundations such as Nasscom, see IT philanthropy as 'enablers' in the social sector. We are glad that Nasscom Foundation is facilitation subsidized and essential IT applications for NGOs across. Thank you for raising the bar and awareness on what 'donation' can mean to NGOs
To avail this offer, NGOS/NPOs can register on BigTech or call 022 25190074
About BigTech
BiGTech.in, in partnership with TechSoup, is the key technology philanthropy program of Nasscom Foundation. Busy Infotech, Bytes of Learning, Eagle conferencing, Microsoft and Quick Heal (anti-virus) are the current donors that are registered with BiGTech. This online marketplace was specifically developed to provide original software and hardware to Indian NGOs and social development organizations free of cost. The BiGTech program was set up with the aim of assisting and enabling such NGOs to leverage ICT in the best way possible - with optimum enablement of technology for their processes at the minimum costs possible. BiGTech encourages NGOs to use legal, genuine software and services in its social work. BiGTech's motto is "Do right while doing good"! For more information, please visit www.bigtech.in
About Nasscom Foundation
Nasscom Foundation (NF) aims to channelize the potential of the IT-BPO industry towards inclusive development of India. Nasscom Foundation is the social development arm of Nasscom, the internationally recognized trade body of the Indian IT-BPO industry.
Nasscom Foundation was established to transform the lives of the underserved by leveraging the resources of the IT-BPO industry. Nasscom Foundation is a charity registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and under Section 12A of Income Tax Act.
For more information, please visit www.nasscomfoundation.org