By Insight Editor / 6 Sep 2024 / Topics: Deployment Devices
Facts at a glance
Client industry:
State and local government
Challenge:
Improve access to technology for millions of citizens.
Solution:
A digital inclusion initiative made to scale with Insight and Apple
Insight provided:
- Multisite deployment expertise
Outcomes:
- Fast deployment of 3,500+ iPad devices and counting
- Strategic allocation of grant funds to close the digital gap
- Improved access to technology for underserved communities
- Supporting and empowering millions of citizens with modern tools
One of the largest counties in the U.S. is on an ambitious mission to bridge the gap in digital inclusion. Working in partnership with Insight, the county provided a grant to the Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA) with one goal: to improve technology access for underserved communities across the state.
From digital literacy to internet safety and at-scale technology deployment, the county is pulling several levers with the help of Insight to make their program vision a reality.
The county’s digital inclusion initiative provides free access to devices, workshops, and support, promoting tech literacy and safe online practices for community members:
Technology hives: Powering access
Insight and IDIA are partnering to build “hives” across the community, comprised of iMac®, iPad, and Apple TV® devices, as well as MacBook Air® laptops. Scott Friedlander, senior vice president of Insight Public Sector, shares the impact of this collaboration: “Insight Public Sector is proud to team up with IDIA to advance digital equity via worldclass devices and technology from Apple, one of our core partners. It is rewarding to see our logistics and capabilities being utilized by IDIA and Apple to provide thousands of devices to underserved communities.”
The future looks bright for the county. The new initiative is building the groundwork for additional technology use cases — from telemedicine devices to support for tribal nations.
Erin Carr-Jordan, president and CEO of IDIA, reflects on the vision and partnership with Insight: “Partnering with Insight is a transformative step towards digital inclusion in our communities. By focusing on technology as a catalyst to address gaps in connectivity, digital skills, and access to healthcare, we meet immediate needs and provide a foundation for continuous growth and adaptation.”
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