Information technology has become so embedded in our lives today to the extent that our “digital divide” is finding it next to impossible to compete with other players in the economy and helping in the growth of the economy.

A new phase of technology has been invented to bridge the gap in the digital divide by Zwahlen from the Broome Community College. The technology simply refurbishes used computers.

The system will have volunteers from Binghamton University and the BBC to educate people on how to restart used and worn out computers and initiate databases and websites for local non-profit making organizations.

The project has been funded and supported by eco International to help the program be on its feet by purchasing enough computers for a start.

Others helping the founder in her initiative is Dr. Allison Alden director at BU Center for civil Engagement. The body works in dealing with particular inadequacies and inequalities in the public.

The main aim of the project is to make computers available to the public and equip the public with the necessary skills to be able to operate them. This at the end of the day will be very good for it serves two purposes at the same time in that it educates people on computers and at the same time is conducive for the environment.

On one hand there are people destroying computers and on the other there are people dying for a computer. Volunteers are encouraged to register with the body as well as people who can donate used computer parts and used computers for less than five years. The hard drives will be cleaned using military-grade software from the U.S. defense Department.

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