A Cost-Effective IT Solution for Schools
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Located in Reading, the New Christ Church Primary School has a long history of providing high quality education for all children in a diverse and multi-faith community.
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Four years ago, New Christ Church Primary School faced a significant challenge: their IT equipment for 6th-year students was over 9 years old and they struggled with balancing their budget but needed to replace laptops in one of their year’s classrooms. This is when they discovered the cost-effective and sustainable solution of an IT subscription model through InnoVent’s 2nd Life IT program.
InnoVent’s subscription model provides a viable alternative for schools, allowing them to stay up-to-date with technology using refurbished, high-quality devices without the financial strain of purchasing new equipment outright.
“Struggling to balance our budget, leasing through InnoVent was a much more affordable option than buying new laptops.”
- David Shepherd | Bursar
New Christ Church Primary School
Substantial Savings. Leading Technology
New Christ Church Primary School’s experience with 2nd Life IT has been extremely positive. After two successful leasing cycles, the school decided to refresh their 4th-year IT suite with 2nd Life IT equipment again.
By choosing 2nd Life IT, the school saved 40% compared to the cost of purchasing brand-new devices. This significant saving was essential in achieving a balanced budget while ensuring the students had access to up-to-date technology.
InnoVent supplied 30 fully refurbished HP Elitebook 840 G6 laptops, featuring 500 GB Solid State Drives, 16 GB Memory, 14” screens and new batteries, all capable of running Windows 11 Pro. Plus, these devices are fully supported by InnoVent’s 2nd Life IT warranty service throughout the subscription period.
“Our experience with 2nd Life IT laptops has been great; they are very robust and reliable. The students use them for various educational programs, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other learning tools like TT Rock Starz. If there's an issue with a laptop, InnoVent replaces it, unlike dealing with manufacturers directly. Additionally, we plan to use leasing in the future to replace teacher laptops”.
- David Shepherd | Bursar
New Christ Church Primary School
Sustainability as a Mantra
New Christ Church Primary School’s mantra, “Love each other, love our world, love ourselves,” is reflected in their choice of 2nd Life IT. Opting for refurbished equipment is a sustainable alternative that reduces the demand for new devices, thereby minimising CO2 emissions and e-waste. By choosing refurbished alternatives, schools like New Christ Church help extend the useful life of existing devices and contribute to environmental conservation.
InnoVent’s 2nd Life IT provides schools with a cost-effective, sustainable solution for their IT needs. New Christ Church Primary School’s positive experience demonstrates the financial and environmental benefits of choosing refurbished equipment.
Embrace the future of IT with 2nd Life IT and make a difference in your school’s budget and your student’s future.
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