East London ICT Infrastructure
ICT Support Service in the sub region
The East London CVS Network recognises that many voluntary organisations, especially small groups, find it difficult to manage their Information Technology and Communications [ICT] systems, and that ICT infrastructure is integral to the development of a thriving third sector.
Our aims are to:
- Increase ICT infrastructure resources through the provision of information and resources focused on voluntary sector needs
- Improve the knowledge and skills of voluntary sector staff, managers and volunteers on ICT management
- Increase sector influence on local, regional and ICT policies and practices
- Work in partnerships with the regional ICT Hub to Improve voluntary and community sectors [VCS] financial stability through more effective investment in ICT infrastructure and more efficient use of ICT to support service delivery
Sustainability
The Network is exploring new ways of delivering sustainable ICT support in the sub region such as delivery through a social enterprise model. This also includes providing up to date information on ICT resources and support.
We have compiled information on 'ICT East London Directory' showing ICT support and service providers. You can download a copy here.
The East London CVS Network commissioned the production of a factsheet outlining local ICT providers in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham. It has been produced to improve the support to frontline voluntary and community groups in those boroughs.
The factsheet has information about suppliers and highlights a variety of ICT support services each ICT supplier is able to offer which include, consulting, databases, disaster recovery, backup services, technical support, installations, networking, health checks, security, computer recycling, refurbished IT, telecommunications, training and web design. The Factsheet can be downloaded from here.
The knowledgebase is designed to help community and voluntary sector organisations access the benefits of Information Technology. It is a comprehensive source of independent ICT information and advice.
ICT news and information for the voluntary and community sector in London.
News and latest updates
ICT Champions Events Calendar
The ICT Champions website now has a useful list of countrywide ICT events.
London ICT Champion
The London Regional ICT Champion
supports VCOs to better understand ICT to achieve their missions of delivering quality services more effectively.
Funding for ICT
ICT - Lasa publications
The monthly London ICT e-bulletin is published by Lasa in collaboration with Superhighways, provides up to date ICT news, events, funding, tools, tips and resources for staff in small to medium-sized voluntary organisations. Get the London ICT e-bulletin by email.
Some useful links
ICT Hub: http://www.icthub.org.uk/
Discussion Forums: http://forums.icthub.org.uk/index.php?5