We provide technology consulting services to nonprofit progressive, social justice, and community organizations. Because of our tight focus, we are able to specialize in the tools that are specific to the needs of the organizations we serve.
Website Development
Palante Tech specializes in creating dynamic and affordable websites for a wide variety of organizations. We primarily create websites using Drupal, a leading open source content management system (CMS) that allows us to build powerful feature- and content-rich websites that organizations can easily update and administer themselves. We pay careful attention to accessibility, usability, and information architecture to create sites that are highly effective communication tools. Palante Tech collaborates with talented graphic designers who create unique and visually appealing site designs, including Hazan+Company, Micah Bazant, Emily North and Jamie Stafford-Hill. After sites are launched we continue to work with organizations to help with updates, troubleshooting, and adding features and functionality.
Database Development
Databases are an essential tool for organizing, communication, and development. Palante Tech works with organizations to identify the best database solutions to meet their needs. We specialize in planning, developing and implementing databases using CiviCRM, a web-based open source constituent relationship manager (CRM) designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. We also provide expert support for Access and Filemaker databases and provide data cleanup and migration services.
Technology Infrastructure and Networking
Wireless networks, file servers, networked printers, data backups and more: These tools make everyone's work easier, but many small organizations don't have the resources to hire someone to maintain their technology infrastructure. Palante Tech designs and implements systems that provide the crucial tech backbone that organizations need while minimizing the need for in-house specialized tech expertise. We also provide technology purchasing and planning, helping organizations identify and obtain high-quality hardware and software that fits their budgets. We choose free and open source solutions whenever they make sense, including Debian and Ubuntu Linux and Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird.
Desktop Support and Maintenance
If you have questions about how to use your software or need help figuring out why your programs worked yesterday but not today, we can help. At Palante Tech we enjoy working with people more than with their computers. Everyone at all levels of expertise provides desktop support. We also provide regular desktop maintenance services to keep your systems running quickly, securely and smoothly, stopping problems before they start. We support Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
Training and Documentation
Palante Tech provides a wide range of training services, from one-on-one tutoring to large group workshops. Our individualized training and documentation plans for Drupal and CiviCRM projects are designed to address each organization's particular needs and website maintenance strategies, including both basic user and administrator training. We also provide training on general computing, internet usage, and specific software for users at all levels of technical expertise.