Insight, Intel Donate 50 Laptops to Sanibel School Severely Damaged by Hurricane Ian

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Insight Enterprises and Intel partner to donate 50 laptops to Sanibel School in Florida to rebuild a STEM lab damaged by Hurricane Ian. The donation, supported by HP Inc., will help students explore coding, flight simulation, and engineering.

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• Insight Enterprises and Intel's donation of 50 laptops will support the rebuilding of a STEM lab at Sanibel School.
• The laptops will enable students to explore coding, flight simulation, and engineering.
• The donation is supported by HP Inc., who donated Poly Blackwire headsets.
• The STEM lab was damaged by Hurricane Ian, the deadliest and costliest storm in Florida's history.
• Sanibel School had to relocate due to flooding caused by the hurricane, but reopened on Feb. 8.
• Insight and Intel's donation will help the school recover and rebuild its STEM program.

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The donation, also supported by HP Inc., helps rebuild a STEM lab destroyed last fall by Florida’s deadliest storm

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator focused on driving client success through digital transformation, partnered with Intel to donate 50 laptops to Sanibel School in Sanibel Island, Florida, to help rebuild a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) lab damaged by Hurricane Ian.

“Thanks to this generous donation, students are able to connect and construct as they explore the world of coding, flight simulation and engineering,” said Jennifer Lusk, assistant principal, Sanibel School. “Each day our school recovers a little more, and our STEM program would not have been able to recover without this support.”

Hurricane Ian was the deadliest and costliest storm in the state’s history after making landfall in southwestern Florida on Sept. 28, 2022. The Sanibel community was among the hardest hit, as the Sanibel Causeway directly connecting the island to the mainland was extensively damaged, and homes and businesses were destroyed. Sanibel School, a public K-8 school, saw classrooms flooded by over 4 feet of water, leaving all students to relocate miles away.

Staff worked tirelessly to rebuild, with the school reopening Feb. 8. Insight and Intel have helped open the new STEM lab by providing Intel-powered laptops, Poly Blackwire headsets donated by HP Inc., and other tools.

“Using technology to transform lives is at the heart of everything we do, and Insight’s Reach program specifically gives students an educational boost where they need the most help,” said Megan Amdahl, North America chief operating officer and senior vice president of client experience, Insight. “Not even the worst storm can quell a hunger for knowledge. The strength of the Sanibel community and their educators inspires us, and we hope the role we’ve played not only helps rebuild a STEM lab but rekindles an enthusiasm for learning and exploration.”

Jason Kimrey, vice president and general manager, U.S. channel and partner programs at Intel, added: “Thanks to Insight’s generosity, Intel has been able to step in and help the Sanibel School emerge stronger from the devastation of Hurricane Ian. This donation enabled the school to quickly recover and gives these incredibly resilient students even greater opportunity to do amazing things in the future through new Intel technology.”

Mike DeVente, vice president of AMS channel sales, HP Poly Hybrid Work Systems, said: “We are proud to support Sanibel K-8 by equipping its new STEM lab with Poly Blackwire headsets. It is an honor to be a partner alongside Insight and Intel helping communities impacted by Hurricane Ian and getting these children back into their regular routines as fast as possible.”

To learn more about how Insight gives back to its communities, read the 2023 Insight Corporate Citizenship Report at insight.com/corporatecitizenship. For more information on Insight, visit insight.com or call 800-INSIGHT.

About Insight

Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with 13,000 teammates worldwide helping organizations accelerate their digital journey to modernize their business and maximize the value of technology. We enable secure, end-to-end transformation and meet the needs of our clients through a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, far-reaching partnerships and 35 years of broad IT expertise. Rated as a Forbes World’s Top Female-Friendly Company and a Great Place to Work, we amplify our solutions and services with global scale, local expertise and a world-class e-commerce experience, realizing the digital ambitions of our clients at every opportunity. Discover more at insight.com. NSIT-M

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Insight Enterprises

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Insight Enterprises and Intel's donation to Sanibel School?

The donation aims to rebuild a STEM lab that was damaged by Hurricane Ian.

How many laptops were donated?

Insight Enterprises and Intel donated 50 laptops.

What will the laptops be used for?

The laptops will be used by students to explore coding, flight simulation, and engineering.

Who supported the donation?

The donation was supported by HP Inc., who donated Poly Blackwire headsets.

What happened to Sanibel School during Hurricane Ian?

Sanibel School had to relocate due to flooding caused by the hurricane.

When did Sanibel School reopen?

Sanibel School reopened on Feb. 8.