SAS Institute, new Strategic Partner for Close the Gap
Posted on 30/03/2010
SAS Belux signs a partnership with the international non-profit organization “Close the Gap”. SAS not only donates the proceeds from the internal sales of used equipment, but also developed a solution for computerized business reporting. This application was developed at SAS by an intern from the Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven. Thanks to this solution, Close the Gap will get a clear view on what material is given by the donors and on top of that, the organization can make sure that the right IT equipment can be allocated on advantageous terms to development projects both at home and abroad.
“Close the Gap” collects company computers, erases the hard disk, checks the hardware and provides a reconfiguration of the system. Afterwards these computers leave to a new destination where they are incorporated into a support and maintenance program which ensures good and sustainable use. By making IT infrastructure available at affordable prices to social projects both domestically and in developing countries, the organization seeks to contribute to bridging the digital divide.
SAS supports this project because it covers two parts that are perfectly in line with its philosophy of sustainable business: consciously dealing with the environment – in this case, the promotion of sustainable use and recycling – and taking social responsibility.
About SAS
SAS is the market leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent supplier in the business intelligence market. Using innovative solutions within an integrated framework, SAS helps customers at 45,000 sites in improving their performance and in providing knowledge to make better and faster decisions. Since 1976, SAS has been giving its customers around the world THE POWER TO KNOW ®. More information is available at: http://www.sas.com/belux.