This document discusses how telecenters can partner with InterConnection, a nonprofit that provides refurbished computers, to gain access to affordable technology. It outlines three phases InterConnection offers: 1) building knowledge, 2) finding solutions and partners, and 3) planning and managing innovation. Specific packages are described that bundle refurbished computers, software, and peripherals for multi-user setups. The document encourages telecenters to become resellers to earn revenue by marketing these packages to other organizations. Contact information is provided to learn more about participating.
4. 2. Finding Solutions and Partners for
Technology, Innovation and Sustainability
• Identify partners to develop distribution channels of ICT
products and services such as e-health, distance education,
telecommunication solutions and many more
• Identify management solutions based on open software
applications
• Identify solutions to lower hardware cost
• Identify partners to develop applications for greater impact
in the communities served by telecentres
Goals:
7. Our Mission:
• InterConnection.org is a non-profit organization
• We help nonprofit organizations and underserved
communities around the world gain access to
technology by providing them with high-quality
refurbished computers.
Our Impact
• Over 30,000 computers to nonprofits in 40 countries.
• At least 250,000 people reached
• 13 years and running - established in 1999
• Partners include TechSoup, Microsoft, Peace Corps
8. Wipe hard drive and
clean
Test and Quality
Control
Label product and
create inventory list
Install licensed
Microsoft Software
INTERCONNECTION REUSE CENTER
9. HOW CAN INTERCONNECTION HELP
TELECENTERS?
• Provide Low Cost Windows Multi-
Computing Packages to Telecenters.
• Provide refurbished computers to
Telecenters for their own use or for
income generating resale.
10. INTERCONNECTION MULTI-COMPUTING PACKAGES
Get the feature rich experience of Microsoft MultiPoint with industry leading desktop
virtualization devices from NComputing.
Microsoft’s MultiPoint Server software virtualizes Windows on each connected monitor and
supports multiple users at the same time, each working independently using their own monitor,
keyboard and mouse.
•All work stations are already
networked and can share Internet
and files. Easily share desktops,
files, videos, etc.
•Save on electricity costs. Power
only one computer rather than
five.
•Save on maintenance costs.
Support only one computer.
•Easily manage user accounts.
Administrator has the ability to
monitor stations, block websites
and share presentations.
11. U-series Package
Windows MultiPoint Premium on
Refurbished Core 2 Duo desktop with
120 GB Hard Drive and 8 GB RAM
4 New
NComputing
U170 Hubs
with 6’ USB
wires
5 New USB keyboards
(English, Spanish or French)
5 New optical mice
5 Refurbished 17” LCD
Monitors
$850 U.S.
Nonprofits, libraries, and technology access programs only. 90 Day Warranty.
To purchase visit http://multipoint.interconnection.org
• Serves five users
• Perfect for near-by workstations.
• Easy to maintain and deploy. Entry
level virtual computing product.
12. L-series Package
4 New
NComputing
L300 Thin
Clients
5 New USB
keyboards
(English,
Spanish or
French)
5 New
optical
mice
5 Refurbished 17” LCD
MonitorsOne New 16-Port
10/100Mbps Desktop
Network Switch
$999 U.S.
Nonprofits, libraries, and technology access programs only. 90 Day Warranty.
To purchase visit http://multipoint.interconnection.org
• The best package for networked offices or
where users are not near the server.
• Thin clients connect via a standard
network cable.
• Includes vSpace server with additional
desktop virtualization features.
Windows MultiPoint Premium on
Refurbished Core 2 Duo desktop with
120 GB Hard Drive and 8 GB RAM
13. TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PACKAGE
$99 U.S.
• Dell, HP or IBM
Desktop
• Pentium 4, 2.8 to 3.2
• 40 GB Hard drive
• 1 GB RAM
• CD ROM
• NEW Keyboard
• NEW Optical Mouse
• Power cords
• 17” LCD Flat Screen
• Windows 7 Pro
• Office 2007 Basic
• Antivirus
14. OTHER DESKTOPS
Dual Core / HT /
Pentium D
• 80 GB Hard drive
• 1 GB RAM
• CD ROM
• NEW Keyboard
• NEW Optical Mouse
• Power cords
Core 2 Duo
• 150 GB Hard drive
• 2 GB RAM
• DVD ROM
• NEW Keyboard
• NEW Optical Mouse
• Power cords
15. TELECENTER LAPTOP SPECIAL
$150 U.S.
Pentium M Processor
• 30 GB hard drive (minimum)
• 1 GB RAM (minimum)
• CD ROM,
• WiFi card.
• Name brand only: Dell, HP,
Toshiba, Sony, or IBM.
• Windows 7 Pro
• Office 2007 Basic
• Antivirus
16. OTHER LAPTOPS
Dual Core Processor
40 GB hard drive (minimum)
1 GB RAM (minimum)
DVD ROM,
WiFi card.
Name brand only: Dell, HP,
Toshiba, Sony, or IBM.
•Windows 7 Pro
•Office 2007 Basic
•Antivirus
Core 2 Duo Processor
80 GB hard drive
(minimum)
2 GB RAM (minimum)
DVD ROM, WiFi card.
Name brand only: Dell,
HP, Toshiba, Sony, or IBM
•Windows 7 Pro
•Office 2007 Basic
•Antivirus
17. INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING
7 Laptops Per Box One desktop, LCD Monitor,
keyboard, and mouse per box
5 SEAT WINDOWS MULTIPOINT SERVER AND
5 LCD MONITORS
18. One Cubic Meter of
Laptops = 84 Laptops
One Pallet (2
Cubic Meters) =
24 Desktop
Packages
One 20’ Ocean
Container = at
least 240
Desktop
Packages
19. InterConnection Reseller Program:
• Sell computers to telecenter users.
• Sell computers to schools and NGOs.
• Sell MultiPoint Packages to other telecenters.
• Provide tech support services.
20. Type and # of
Computers
7 Laptops 24 Desktops 84 Laptops 240 Desktops
Computers Costs $1050 $2,400 $12,600 $24,000
Shipping Type Air Freight One Pallet Ocean
One Pallet
Ocean
20’ Ocean
Container
Average Shipping Cost
to Central and S.
America
$250 $1,000 $800 $4000
Customs clearance,
taxes
$200 $500 $1,000 $5,000.00
Total $1,500 3900 $14,400 $33,000
Cost per unit $214 $163 $171 $138
Sale Price in Country $250 $200 $250 $200
Margin per unit $36 $37 $79 $62
Total Net Revenue $252 $888 $6,636 $14,880
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REVENUE OPTIONS
21. HOW TO PARTICIPATE
• Determine price points for computers
(Market Analysis).
• Research import taxes and logistics.
• Sign InterConnection Reseller agreement.
• Market to telecenter users and receive pre-
payments.
• Order computers from InterConnection.