Join business and community leaders today in establishing e-cycling policies for computers to support student learning.
Forte Research Systems, Inc., a Madison-based, developer of clinical and translational research management software joined the Madison CATS in 2009.
"We're so excited to have adopted this new policy. It was a truly rewarding experience to deliver our first donation of four computers knowing that those would go into immediate service for the school district," said Srini Kalluri, Forte Research Systems President & CEO.
Currently, the average age of the equipment replaced by the district is 9 years old. Most businesses will obsolete their inventory of computer equipment at about four years. "This new policy makes it easy for businesses to contribute to the community as part of their normal business processes," said Kalluri.
"In today's tight budgetary environment and with increasing pressure to reduce property taxes, this situation presents an obvious and natural opportunity to repurpose technological hardware for the benefit of the school district. Not only does such a program strengthen ties between the school district and the community, but it also saves tax payer dollars and reduces the burden on landfills," said Kalluri.
In addition to donating used computers to the MMSD, Forte Research Systems is also planning to donate the time and experience of their employees to this program.