What the Project Is All About
MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR ORGANISATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE WORLD – this project is dedicated to empowering purpose-driven organisations through technology and telecommunications strategy, procurement, and management. It all started with a bold vision: to let technology drive meaningful change. With an impact report for 2023-24 already making headlines, the project lays bare compelling client stories that highlight significant telco cost savings, innovative tech strategies, and profound pro bono engagements. The goal is simple… make technology work for organisations that truly improve the world.
Main Benefit: Performance and Savings
The project is acclaimed for its pragmatic approach to cost reduction and strategic advisory services. Key facts and figures include:
- $400K telco cost reduction for mecwacare guaranteed over three years
- $4.4M impact achieved through pro bono services, identified savings, and discounts
- Over 20 years of empowering not-for-profit organisations to maximise their technology
- Comprehensive consultancy covering strategy, procurement, and management services
- Robust support through independent CIO as a service (CIOaaS) and TEM solutions (TEMS)
Diverse Range of Capabilities
The diverse expertise of this initiative is evident in the extensive capabilities provided. From strategy to procurement and management – every facet is designed to boost performance and empower organisations. The strategic services include a thorough strategy health check, analysis of current and future state requirements, technology strategy and roadmap planning, and even support with governance frameworks and vendor fit analysis. Meanwhile, procurement services cover everything from service benchmarking to comprehensive vendor assessments, contract negotiations, and telephony system design. There is also a strong management suite featuring telco expense management, mobile fleet and asset management, ongoing strategic technology advice, and even helpdesk support to ensure smooth operations.
Empowering Not-for-Profits with Pro Bono Services
At the heart of the project is an unwavering commitment to driving social good. The Impact Program offers pro bono services that help not-for-profit organisations make the most of their technology investments. By extending consultancy and support through IT Managed Service Provider Assessments, and offering initiatives such as Telco Cost Reduction for NFPs, the program opens digital doors for hundreds of organisations each year. Maintaining a history of awarding selective but impactful grants, the program has built on its original Impact Grants Program, ensuring that more not-for-profits benefit from strategic technology support. It’s all about channeling resources towards community services while minimising unnecessary overheads… and it shows.
Dedicated to Ethical and Strategic Advisory
This project is a testament to ethical practices coupled with robust strategic planning. By aligning its mission with core values of independent advisory and ethical optimisation, the initiative employs a unique mix of strategic planning, procurement, and telco management. The services extend into independent areas such as CIOaaS and TEM solutions, ensuring that client organisations receive both personalised and effective strategic advice. With an approach that is both casual and engaging, the tone is set to foster trusted partnerships – leading to future-ready technology solutions that not only save costs but also make meaningful social impacts.
Project Impact on the SDGs
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – through innovative technology strategies and robust technology planning.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – by supporting underfunded, purpose-driven organisations with cost-effective, high-impact technology solutions.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – with guided improvements in telecommunications and technology services enhancing community outreach.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – by fostering collaborative pro bono initiatives and strategic partnerships between tech experts and not-for-profit sectors.
Looking Ahead: Future State and Continuing Impact in Technology
The project looks to the future with a pioneering spirit, always ready to adapt and respond to technological advances and evolving community needs. Guided by a clear and sustainable roadmap, it continues to drive essential telecom savings and strategic advantages for purpose-driven organisations. The ongoing support under the IMPACT PROGRAM ensures that as new challenges emerge in technology and procurement, the strategies evolve accordingly. This iterative process, blending strategic advisory with real-world impact, remains at the core of its mission: to ensure that every joint effort translates into enhanced efficiency, cost effectiveness, and ultimately, improved community outcomes. Present and future organisations alike can look forward to a landscape filled with possibility, where technology acts as the catalyst for a better world.
