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Technology Salon: How Are We Making Affordable Broadband Internet Access a Reality?

Technology Salon: How Are We Making Affordable Broadband Internet Access a Reality?

Published on: Apr 04 2014 by Aaron Mason - Comments Off on Technology Salon: How Are We Making Affordable Broadband Internet Access a Reality?
San Francisco Technology Salon: Sign Up to Get Invited We all know that broadband connectivity is an accelerant for social and economic development. The last year...
Tools of the Mobile-Enabled Disaster Responder

Tools of the Mobile-Enabled Disaster Responder

Published on: Nov 27 2013 by Aaron Mason - 1 Comment
Responding after a natural disaster is one of the most challenging environments an ICT professional can find themselves in. Extreme weather, challenging logistics...
Please RSVP for Communication Channels in Crisis Situations

Please RSVP for Communication Channels in Crisis Situations

Published on: Sep 25 2013 by Aaron Mason - 1 Comment
Technology Salon and Internews present: Communication Channels in Crisis Situations Technology Salon West October 1, 2013 San Francisco Bay Area Click here to RSVP On...
Inveneo’s Network Management Software Now Available as Open Source!

Inveneo’s Network Management Software Now Available as Open Source!

Published on: Aug 07 2013 by Aaron Mason - 1 Comment
Setting up a network generally means configuring a router, a UPS, maybe a NAS appliance and a few access points… Just a few pieces of equipment to serve hundreds...
How Can ICTs Shape the Future of Myanmar?

How Can ICTs Shape the Future of Myanmar?

Published on: Jul 24 2013 by Aaron Mason - Comments Off on How Can ICTs Shape the Future of Myanmar?
Technologically speaking, Myanmar has had it rough. With a history of human rights violations and a military-controlled government, access to technology has been...
8 Technology Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy

8 Technology Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy

Published on: May 15 2013 by Aaron Mason - Comments Off on 8 Technology Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy
Interested in joining the conversation? Sign up to get invited to our next event. The aftermath Hurricane Sandy saw massive response efforts including an unprecedented...
How to Launch a Tech Hardware Startup in Africa

How to Launch a Tech Hardware Startup in Africa

Published on: May 14 2013 by Aaron Mason - 2 Comments
On May 28, join a conversation with Verone Mankou, designer of Africa’s first tablet computer. RSVP today. Bringing a new product to market is no easy task. In...
Every Single Presentation from CRS’ 5th ICT4D Conference Now Available Online

Every Single Presentation from CRS’ 5th ICT4D Conference Now Available Online

Published on: May 03 2013 by Aaron Mason - Comments Off on Every Single Presentation from CRS’ 5th ICT4D Conference Now Available Online
In March of this year Catholic Relief Services held it’s fifth ICT4D conference, looking to explore how ICT is being applied in development situations. The event...
Is Turning Down Donations Good for Business?

Is Turning Down Donations Good for Business?

Published on: May 01 2013 by Aaron Mason - 1 Comment
The concept of a social enterprise is nothing new: organizations like Newman’s Own, Kiva and Inveneo have long held that a profitable business model is key...
Technology Challenges in Disaster Response: Learning from Hurricane Sandy’s Spontaneous Volunteers

Technology Challenges in Disaster Response: Learning from Hurricane Sandy’s Spontaneous Volunteers

Published on: Apr 26 2013 by Aaron Mason - 2 Comments
San Francisco Technology Salon – Tuesday, May 7, 2013 – RSVP for this event The days following the landfall of Hurricane Sandy saw an unprecedented...