Networks

Without a network, you'd have a tough time sharing files and working collaboratively. Before you install or upgrade, it's important to know which technologies will work for your organization and which won't. In this section, TechSoup will provide the information you need to plan, secure, and maintain your organization's network.

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Article List

In part one of this two-part piece from Sage, learn about the technical components to remote access.

In part two of this whitepaper from Sage, learn about the skills required for implementing remote access and what you should look for in your organization.

A white paper from Citrix Online outlines the benefits of letting employees work from home

This article provides a roadmap to networking options for nonprofits and libraries and also offers some questions to help make the best choices while building a network to suit your organizations needs.

Unclear about computer networking? We lay out the basics for nonprofits and libraries.

How can you best communicate with your constituents by using text messages, web pages, and mobile applications? Idealware looks at each method in detail to help you navigate the options to deliver content and engage users in donations and ongoing conversations.

Should you go with a traditional phone system or VoIP? What does VoIP mean, anyway? Do you need to support both onsite and offsite employees? Idealware talked to a number of nonprofit IT specialists about the best choices for reliable phone systems that won’t cost a fortune.

Why - and how - organizations should consider the potential impact of email downtime.

In the final article in our three-part series, we'll outline the places to look when your server behaves badly.

Second in the series on how to troubleshoot for your organization’s network.

First in a three-part series on how to pinpoint your organizations network problems.

Adopting open work through the use of telecom solutions allows an organization to operate with greater efficiency, reduce costs, and create a more flexible and productive work experience for its team.

Protect sensitive data — and comply with regulations — with TLS/SSL.

New solutions can streamline communications and spare the environment.

Protecting your nonprofit organization’s information and network with firewalls.

An administrator's guide to Cisco's VoIP system.

Learn how VPN can let you access your office's network over the Internet while at home or traveling.

Introducing Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series

We'll introduce you to some of the more common server applications and their uses.

We'll show you techniques even non-techies can use to extend the range and coverage of your network.

Signs that it may be time for your growing nonprofit to consider a server.

Use remote administration features in Windows to administer your server from afar.

Use Mac OS X's built-in peer-to-peer file sharing to get more done.

Webinar List

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Phone System?
With the new technologies available, perhaps there is a system out there that is less expensive and more robust. This webinar will help you understand all of the options.
Feb 03, 2011