Cybersecurity company Egress has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, a non-profit organisation granting lifechanging wishes to critically ill children in the UK.
The year-long collaboration aims to leverage technology to enhance the charity’s capabilities and further their impact. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Egress becomes the first-ever tech partner for the charity.
As part of the initiative, Egress has donated 23 computers to the Make-A-Wish UK team to help them process and organise more wishes. Egress is also providing essential tech skills to empower Make-A-Wish UK in scaling their technological infrastructure.
An additional feature of the tech partnership involves providing technical guidance and consultation for Make-A-Wish UK’s team to ensure they are utilising the best technology for their requirements. This education-centric approach underscores Egress’ commitment to fostering a sustainable, long-term impact through knowledge transfer.
Make-A-Wish UK is known for its dedication to creating life-changing experiences for children battling critical illnesses, empowering them to fight their conditions with renewed strength. With Egress joining as a tech partner, the charity will gain access to cutting-edge technological solutions and expertise to streamline their processes and amplify their impact.
Tony Pepper, CEO at Egress, said: “Every child deserves the chance to experience joy and hope and fulfil their dreams and Make-A-Wish UK embodies this completely. By partnering with Make-A-Wish UK, Egress has the opportunity to combine our world-class technical capabilities with their remarkable vision, making a lasting difference in the lives of these courageous children.
“We’ll be announcing details of further tech initiatives throughout the year and we’re looking forward to using skills from across our company to help the incomparably dedicated Make-A-Wish UK team.”
Sarah Watson, Director of Finance and Technology at Make-A-Wish UK, said: “We are truly excited about this collaboration with Egress and Make-A-Wish UK. Their commitment to our cause and their team’s technical capabilities will undoubtedly propel us forward, enabling us to grant even more wishes and bring happiness to the lives of children who need it most.
“If we can make the process of applying for a wish as simple as possible for families with critically ill children by improving our tech capabilities, the tech partnership will be a great success and I have no doubt that Egress will deliver.”
