Apogee brings managed IT services to UK charities via CBG deal
Apogee Corporation has been selected as the IT and telecoms partner for the Charities Buying Group framework, enabling not-for-profit organisations across the UK to access a suite of managed technology services.
The partnership will allow charities to access enterprise-level IT solutions, with a focus on supporting their operational needs while aiming to maximise the use of limited resources and enabling more funds to be directed towards charitable missions.
Partnership details
The Charities Buying Group (CBG), established in 2002 to address common purchasing issues faced by charities, uses collective buying power to help reduce costs and maximise value for its members. According to CBG, its membership saved over GBP £1 million in its first year. Through the new framework agreement, charities will have access to Apogee's managed IT and telecoms services, specifically designed to address challenges unique to the not-for-profit sector.
"I am pleased to announce our new partnership here at the Charities Buying Group with Apogee. We have both been working on providing the best IT and telecoms solutions for our membership and this is now available. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship for the benefit of our membership," says Michael Hodgetts, CEO of Charities Buying Group.
Apogee's suite of managed IT services for charities includes Device as a Service (DaaS), which enables organisations to access up-to-date IT equipment through regular monthly payments. Additional services include comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to guard against cyber threats, managed telecoms for secure business communications, and Estate Review & Analysis to help optimise and streamline existing technology infrastructure.
Supporting charity IT teams
Apogee notes that many charity IT teams contend with limited resources, which means routine, low-value tasks often take precedence over strategic initiatives. By outsourcing certain functions through managed workplace services, internal teams can focus more on mission-critical projects and less on day-to-day technology management.
Apogee's services aim to provide charities with access to enterprise-grade technology, which is frequently outside the financial reach of not-for-profit organisations. Solutions are designed to support both the management and security aspects of IT infrastructure while allowing for more predictable cash flow and budgeting through collective procurement.
"This partnership represents a fantastic opportunity for charities to transform how they manage, secure, and utilise their technology," says Sam Procter, Apogee's Director of Managed IT Services. "These services are designed to boost value whilst minimising expenditure of resources, which not-for-profits desperately need."
Experience with the sector
Apogee already works with several charities, including Barnardo's, Change Grow Live, Milestones Trust, and Northern Ireland Hospice. The company's experience in the sector is referenced as supporting its capacity to deliver specialist managed services to the unique operating environments of charity organisations.
By providing managed technology services via the CBG framework, Apogee is expected to facilitate significant cost reductions for not-for-profit organisations, aided by the collective purchasing model. Other benefits highlighted include enhanced productivity through access to current devices, an improved approach to IT and communications security, a reduced management burden on charity IT teams, and greater support for strategic technology initiatives.
Apogee, with over 30 years of experience, brings enterprise-level resources to the charity sector, aiming to help not-for-profit organisations strengthen operational efficiency and direct maximum possible funds to their stated missions.
