How Obkio’s NPO Plan Supports Organizations Making a Global Impact With Affordable Network Monitoring

At Obkio, we believe in using our resources to give back to organizations that make the world a better place. That’s why we launched our NPO Plan—a program designed to help non-profits access advanced Network Performance Monitoring at a significantly reduced cost. By offering our services to non-profits at a fraction of the price, we help them to focus on what matters most—supporting their missions, rather than worrying about IT costs.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is one of the many organizations benefiting from this initiative. With the NPO Plan, MCC can now access the tools they need to optimize their network performance across their global operations—without compromising their limited budgets.

This partnership has allowed MCC to continue their vital humanitarian work, providing life-saving aid and resources to communities in need, while Obkio supports their network monitoring needs at a cost that fits their budget.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a 105-year-old non-profit organization that works in some 50 countries. Owned by Anabaptist church denominations in Canada and the U.S., MCC focuses on relief, development, and peacebuilding efforts, often in regions affected by conflict and crisis. They primarily work with local organizations, providing financial aid, emergency supplies, and skilled professionals to support humanitarian initiatives.

In the world of non-profits, particularly those like MCC, budget constraints are a common hurdle. Many of MCC’s offices are in regions where telecom infrastructure is unreliable, making it even harder for their teams to stay connected and efficiently coordinate their efforts.

While the organization had already implemented Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring tool, they were looking for a way to deploy the solution in more locations worldwide to support their global network and improve their connectivity, particularly in conflict zones.

They had already received a discount, but given the limited funds available, they were facing budget constraints. For MCC, like most non-profits, the money they have is directed toward providing critical services, and they try to keep their overhead administrative costs as low as possible.

This is where Obkio stepped in with the NPO Plan. Recognizing that non-profits often face the challenge of balancing mission-critical work with tight budgets, we wanted to give back by providing our advanced network performance monitoring at a low cost. It became our way of giving back, helping MCC and other non-profits improve their services while managing their overhead costs.

Obkio’s NPO Plan was developed with the understanding that many organizations, like MCC, operate in areas with unreliable telecom services and lack on-site IT expertise. With this plan, Obkio has provided organizations like MCC with the visibility and troubleshooting tools needed to monitor their networks globally while ensuring they remain cost-efficient.

Obkio’s NPO Plan was created with one goal in mind: to help non-profit organizations access powerful network performance monitoring tools, empowering them to keep their operations running smoothly while focusing their limited resources on their missions.

Recognizing that non-profits like MCC often have limited budgets but still require high-quality network monitoring, Obkio introduced its NPO Plan. This initiative offers Obkio’s cutting-edge Network Performance Monitoring solution at a significantly reduced cost, allowing non-profit organizations to optimize their networks without straining their resources.

By offering a discounted rate to non-profits, we enable organizations like MCC to:

• Gain full visibility into their network performance worldwide.
• Ensure smooth communication and operations, even in challenging regions with poor telecom infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network issues remotely, saving valuable time and resources.

Through this initiative, Obkio has partnered with numerous non-profits, helping them reduce IT overhead costs and gain the tools they need to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their networks, without compromising on their budget or mission.

The NPO Plan is available to any organization that qualifies, allowing them to inquire and take advantage of this valuable program.

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At MCC, the role of IT is essential to the organization’s success. The IT Department’s primary goal is to ensure that the organization’s staff, from local team members to those in remote areas, have access to the technology they need to carry out their work. This includes providing computers, reliable internet, and other digital resources.

MCC operates in challenging regions where telecom infrastructure can be unreliable, making network visibility a crucial tool for effective operations. By deploying Obkio’s network monitoring solution, MCC gained real-time visibility into their network performance across 33 global locations, planning to continue the deployment to all 50 locations.

This access allowed them to pinpoint and resolve network issues proactively, ensuring that connectivity disruptions didn’t hinder their humanitarian efforts.

Obkio’s solution was easy to deploy across MCC’s international locations, with monitoring agents installed on Windows machines and IoT devices. Obkio’s real-time data allowed MCC’s team to monitor performance in conflict zones where telecom services were often limited, helping them maintain connectivity and provide timely relief to those in need.

Obkio’s NPO Plan has been a game-changer for MCC, enabling them to continue their vital work with minimal disruption.

Some of the key benefits MCC has realized include:

• Complete Visibility: Obkio’s tool provides MCC with the ability to monitor network performance in all their offices worldwide, ensuring no location is left behind.
• Remote Troubleshooting: With limited IT support in many regions, MCC can use Obkio’s data to troubleshoot network issues remotely, making quick decisions to keep their teams connected. This is especially helpful when working with local ISP technicians to diagnose intermittent issues.
• Cost Efficiency: Obkio has helped MCC make data-driven decisions about where to invest in better connectivity, ensuring their budget is spent wisely while maintaining strong network performance.
• Advocating for Better Service: With Obkio’s insights, MCC can track the performance of their telecom services and hold their providers accountable, ensuring they get the connectivity they need.

In many of MCC’s locations, with small teams or limited resources, access to best practices and experienced staff is essential. The support from Obkio's NPO Plan allows these smaller organizations to tap into global resources, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge they need to improve their network operations.

Obkio’s NPO Plan has played a crucial role in supporting MCC’s network performance needs, allowing them to stay connected and deliver their critical services globally. By network monitoring, troubleshooting and visibility at a fraction of the cost, Obkio empowers MCC to optimize their network and focus on their humanitarian mission.

Through this partnership, MCC has not only improved its internal operations but also ensured that their teams in remote, high-need areas are fully supported with the connectivity they need to carry out their life-changing work.

Obkio is proud to continue supporting MCC and many other non-profits through our NPO Plan. We are passionate about helping organizations reduce their IT costs and focus on making the world a better place. As part of this initiative, we are committed to helping non-profits develop and grow their digital capabilities, enabling them to serve their communities more effectively.

Our NPO Plan is available to all qualifying organizations, and we are excited to keep helping those who are making a real difference globally.

Are you an NPO looking for Network Performance Monitoring to improve your IT operations?

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