NFP TECHNO 198 - September 2010

Contents

BT Playing Fast.... and Lo(o)se

Up to the Tusk? Or a White Elephant?

nfp technology Exhibition Opens Next Week

ASI SOA API SDK Available

Every Silver Lining has a Dark Cloud

iTarget to be Launched at nfp technology Exhibition

How Not to Lose Readers

News in Brief

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Our Sponsor: IRIS NFP Solutions

With 1,000+ not-for-profit clients in the UK, 30 years of experience and over 120 staff dedicated to NFP, IRIS NFP Solutions is the number one provider to the UK not-for-profit sector.

This month IRIS launch two new solutions…

IRIS Donor Strategy is an affordable CRM, alumni and fundraising management software solution for smaller to medium-sized charities used by over 300 organisations. The new v4.9 release is available in a hosted environment with Web Connect – a secure online community which enables online donations and allow donors to update their own personal details. Find out more at www.iris.co.uk/connect.

IRIS Member Strategy v4.9 is a great value web integrated CRM, membership and subscription management system for smaller membership organisations. Find out about the latest version at www.iris.co.uk/webconnect.

For all the latest news updates from IRIS visit www.iris.co.uk/nfpregister or visit www.iris.co.uk/nfp to find out more and access exclusive whitepapers and case studies.

IRIS NFP Solutions

BT Playing Fast.... and Lo(o)se

BT has been chastised recently over claims that it can deliver better broadband speeds than its rivals. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints that the claim "BT is rolling out up to 20 meg speeds to give you a consistently faster broadband throughout the day even at peak times" was misleading.

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BT Playing Fast.... and Lo(o)se

Up to the Tusk? Or a White Elephant?

No capital costs, no contracts, for a membership and event management package! I must be overlooking something. EventElephant has gained endorsement from the Irish Rugby Football Union by offering to build a template-based website for every Irish Rugby club - for FREE!

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Up to the Tusk? Or a White Elephant?

nfp technology Exhibition Opens Next Week

The new nfp technology exhibition will be held at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1 next week on Tuesday 7 September. The exhibition involves the leading players in the supply of technology applications to the not-for-profit sector and provides free, objective and educational seminars for visitors.

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nfp technology Exhibition Opens Next Week

ASI SOA API SDK Available

Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based non-profits, has launched iMIS 15.1.3. This new universal, web-based Application Programming Interface (API) allows customers and partners to easily integrate third-party applications into iMIS.

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ASI SOA API SDK Available

Every Silver Lining has a Dark Cloud

Cloud Computing may be flavour of the month but it could leave a bitter aftertaste. An in-depth survey of 100 professional hackers has revealed that an overwhelming 96 per cent believed the cloud would open up more opportunities for them.

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Every Silver Lining has a Dark Cloud

iTarget to be Launched at nfp technology Exhibition

Centrepoint Computer Services are to launch their new iTarget system at the nfp technology Exhibition on 7 September. The product will confirm their leading position in the market, which they believe is driven by technical innovation.

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iTarget to be Launched at nfp technology Exhibition

How Not to Lose Readers

A worldwide survey by Epsilon entitled "Inside the Box: Trends for the Multichannel Marketeer" has identified three key factors behind a successful e-newsletter.

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How Not to Lose Readers

News in Brief

1) Premier IT Sign Cloud Contracts
2) netXtra In Tune with BASCA
3) Society of Dyers and Colourists Choose Protech

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News in Brief

Sponsored Message: Pangaea Consulting

Pangaea Consulting .....shaping our software, not your processes.

We have one of the most complete software offerings that any NFP could want and need. Our suite called Aptify® is industry leading and covers many aspects of your day to day operations. These include Membership, CRM, Event / Training / Conference Management, E-Business, Order Processing, Subscriptions & Publications, Learning Management, Fundraising, Gift Aid and many others.

Aptify® has so much functionality as standard, and has the flexibility and scalability you need as an Organisation to grow unhindered by your software. We pride ourselves in shaping our software to how you work and having a "can do" attitude. That's why we are the choice for you.

Pangaea Consulting

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