The Inveneo Communications System

Officially launched in March 2006, the Inveneo Communications System is an integrated set of information and communication technology (ICT) products and software developed to foster information sharing and interaction within communities around the world who have little or no access to electricity or communications.

The Inveneo Communications System is a low-maintenance, solar-powered personal computer (PC) and communications system that integrates what designers describe as reliable hardware and secure, easy-to-use, open-source software.

The system is designed to resist dust, moisture and heat. It is powered on a high-capacity battery (12V DC) to ensure consistent operation, even when power sources such as solar, hydro, wind, or a bicycle generator are unreliable.

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