Applications no longer accepted

The last donation of IT equipment for Christchurch was delivered to Remarkit on 29/3/2011. As we have had no other donations we cannot fulfil further applications with free IT equipment. We will be allocating out the last equipment over the next week and will be in contact with all current applications.



While we have no further 'free' equipment Remarkit can provide laptops and desktops from our own channels which we can provide at competitive prices for Christchurch organisations and businesses. Please contact our sales team on 04 912 1016 and mention the IT4Christchurch program.

A thanks from carenz.co.nz

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Dear Sirs

We have waited for a letterhead (still waiting all were lost in Cashel Street) to thank you properly for the laptops and to tell you the remarkable difference they make to every day life.

5 Counsellors are able to be mobile and do their clinical notes thanks to you!

In the last week 70 people have been seen and counselled thanks to you.

We are indebted to you and your organisation.

Thank you for making a difference in so many live

Sincerely

Sharmaine Dobson

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Donation & Request update 21.4.2011

Sadly only ONE piece of of equipment (a wireless keyboard) has been donated over the past month, and the applications are plenty! - Remarkit/NZICT/Microsoft is doing it's best to ensure all remaining donated equipment is donated out equally and reported back to donors as part of this program.

Please keep an eye on this blog for updates / sources of replacement IT gear for Chch.

Application Forms / Thanks from Youthline

Application form to complete

Everyone requesting IT equipment as part of the Christchurch recovery needs to complete the request form as per the link above. Completed application forms are circulated to Microsoft/NZTE/Remarkit for individual assessment and approval.

From Microsoft Comms Team:

 "We had a really nice call from Brian Reeves at Youthline in Christchurch. They were very grateful to receive the laptops provided, which has allowed them to get back up and running"

Microsoft requests donations from partners for Chch IT recovery

Email text sent to Microsoft NZ partners 22/3/2011
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PC Donation Requirements – Remarkit
To support the Christchurch City rebuild, we are asking all of our partners and customers to donate computers, printers, mobile phones and networking equipment. Those who will benefit from these donations are NGOs, schools and small businesses who have no way of replacing those units that were broken and damaged during the earthquake. The minimum specifications for donated hardware are outlined below:
• Pentium 4 3Ghz Processor
• 1Gb RAM
• 80Gb Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• DVD ROM

Once donated, the hardware will be re-imaged with free copies of Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system and Microsoft Office 2007 Basic. All licensing fees have been waived by Microsoft. As a Microsoft Approved Refurbisher, Remarkit works to a set of criteria to ensure organisations qualify for the donated IT equipment.

To donate IT equipment including PC’s, notebooks, printers, mobile phones and mobile phone chargers, just contact Remarkit Solutions on +64 (4) 912 1020 or visit Remarkit 21 Jamaica Drive, Grenada North, Wellington. You may also find this shipping advice form useful.

Remarkit IT4 Christchurch donation form



For more information, and to follow Remarkit Solutions’ activity in Christchurch visit the Remarkit blog.

Donation & Request update 18.3.2011

Remarkit have had donations ranging from "a mouse" to a "Macbook air" as well as IBM and HP laptops: Thank you to all who donated :-)

There is also the need for LCD's for organisations whose PC's survived the quake but whose monitors were crushed or fell off and damaged during the quake. If you have even 15" or 17" LCD's (scratches are ok) there are organisations who would be very grateful.

Remarkit Phone number = 04 237 4910 / Chch Eq line = 04 912 1020

Our little blog has now had the big publicity shot from Microsoft NZ, thank you Lucy :-) Note correction in our office phone numbers.

Please help us by donating IT equipment for Christchurch. Click on the image below to submit equipment via our donation form.

Microsoft Press Release: 16 March 2011

http://www.microsoft.com/nz/presscentre/articles/2011/mar16-christchurch-it-donations.mspx

Computers and IT equipment needed for Christchurch
To donate IT equipment please contact Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher, Remarkit Solutions, on +64 (4) 912 1020.

Related Press Release:
23 Feb 2011 - Microsoft Support options available to customers and partners in Christchurch
New Zealand - 16 March 2011
To support the Christchurch City rebuild, donations of computers, printers, mobile phones and networking equipment are needed.
Tim Findlay, Managing Director, at Remarkit Solutions, says New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has already collected 500 personal computers (PCs), printers and networking devices, but many more are required.
"Non-Government organisations (NGOs) are working hard to provide IT equipment to those who need it most – this may be because they lost some of their kit in the earthquake or can’t get access to existing equipment. The need to be connected is greater than usual and we have a fantastic opportunity to lend a hand."
Brett O’Riley, Chief Executive at NZICT Group, says Remarkit Solutions have put together an excellent process for collecting, refurbishing, tracking and distributing the hardware.
"It doesn’t matter what operating system the hardware is using, it can be refurbished. It is fantastic to see Remarkit receiving donations across the full spectrum. It is a mark of the Kiwi spirit that everyone is willing to pitch in and assist during Christchurch’s time of need."
The minimum specifications for donated hardware are outlined below:

• Pentium 4 3Ghz Processor
• 1Gb RAM
• 80Gb Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• DVD ROM

Once donated, the hardware will be re-imaged with free copies of Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system and Microsoft Office 2007 Basic. All licensing fees have been waived by Microsoft. As a Microsoft Approved Refurbisher, Remarkit works to a set of criteria to ensure organisations qualify for the donated IT equipment.
To donate IT equipment, including PC’s, notebooks, printers, mobile phones and mobile phone chargers, please contact Remarkit Solutions on +64 (4) 912 1020 or visit them at 21 Jamaica Drive, Grenada North, Wellington, and make use of the shipping advice form here.
For more information, and to follow Remarkit Solutions’ activity in Christchurch visit the Remarkit blog.

Microsoft & Remarkit: Media request for IT donations for Chch

This media release lists an incorrect physical address for Remarkit
It is: 21 Jamaica Drive, Grenada North, Wellington
Phone: 04 237 4910

http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/news/ngos-need-it-equipment-for-christchurch

The google/google maps locations are details for us are correct
Remarkit Listing on Google

a big publicity shot from Microsoft NZ coming up...

Our little blog is about to get a big publicity shot from Microsoft NZ, thank you Lucy :-)

Please help us by donating IT equipment for Christchurch. Click on the image below to submit equipment via our donation form.

Victory University: Laptop donation

Thank you to Stuart and Jurgen from Vic Uni for laptops donated for the Christchurch recovery :-)

Woman's refuge: donated gear on it's way (thank you Arnotts)

http://www.refuge.org.nz/ Laptops donated by Arnotts.co.nz have had MS Office 2007 software and licenses donated by Microsoft and dispatched to Woman's refuge Christchurch :-) The first of many...

Stickmen studios replacement gear on it's way

http://www.stickmenstudios.co.nz/Stickmen studios have contacted Remarkit and a 60 server blade system is on it way via Ferry/overnight truck to Chch. 3rd Trip to Chch for one of our entrepid staff since the earthquake...

Tui Billboard re: Chch earthquake

Tui billboard

Microsoft New Zealand extends its heartfelt thoughts to the Kiwis affected by the earthquake that devastated Christchurch on 22 February.

http://www.microsoft.com/nz/presscentre/articles/2011/feb23-christchurch-earthquake-support.mspx

Support options available for Microsoft customers and partners in rebuilding IT capability.

New Zealand - 23 February 2011
Microsoft New Zealand extends its heartfelt thoughts to the Kiwis affected by the earthquake that devastated Christchurch on 22 February.
Microsoft New Zealand is making the following support offerings available to affected customers and business partners. We hope this will help our customers as they respond to the disaster and rebuild their IT capability in the coming weeks and months. This offer is available for customers in the Canterbury Region for an initial 90 day period – Microsoft will review the offer and the period as we learn more about the precise assistance most commonly needed.

• For consumers (typically with 1 or 2 standalone PCs) experiencing software issues related to Microsoft products, as they restart their PCs, or have to reload software on new PCs, please call our support line for free telephone based support on tel 0800 800 004.
• For small businesses affected by the earthquake (typically with 1 or more PCs and Servers, and not actively managed by a Microsoft Customer or Partner Account Manager), Microsoft is making available telephone based service incident support calls free of charge by calling 0800 800 004.
• In addition to the above, Microsoft Managed Partners and Enterprise Managed Customers (defined as the Customers and Partners that have a Microsoft Account Manager) should contact their Account Manager to discuss how Microsoft can help or alternatively utilise the available free priority telephone based technical support (on tel 0800 800 004).

Microsoft is also making available to affected Microsoft Managed Partners and Enterprise Managed Customers, on a case-by-case basis, access to assistance and advice from our Consulting and Premier Support personnel, and access to free Microsoft Online Services (Microsoft Cloud based Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Office Communications Online and Office Live Meeting) for situations where their infrastructure is damaged to the point where they require an alternative messaging & collaboration suite on a temporary basis until such time as they can rebuild.

ICT community rallies for Christchurch

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/ict-community-rallies-for-christchurch

Messages and offers of support from interest groups, companies and CIOs

1st IT donation from www.arnotts.co.nz

Thanks to Rachel @ Arnotts NZ for donation of IBM Thinkpads :-)

Blog about

This is a simple blog to publically thank everyone who contributes IT gear to the Christchurch Earthquake IT relief program.

This program has been initiated by NZTE, NZICT, Microsoft NZ and supported by Remarkit

http://www.nzte.govt.nz/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.ict.org.nz/

http://www.microsoft.com/en/nz/default.aspx


http://www.remarkit.co.nz