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September 6, 2025 · Peter Bernscherer · Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter
Statistics Austria is donating 200 PCs and 240 thin clients.
Special thanks go to Statistics Austria, which recently supported us with a generous donation of 200 PCs and 240 thin clients. After refurbishment, these devices will enable many people to access the digital world.
What exactly is a thin client?
A thin client is a compact, usually fanless computer specifically designed for accessing servers and cloud applications. Unlike a traditional PC, it has less local processing power and storage space, as the actual programs and data run on a central server.
Advantages of thin clients:
Energy efficient (often only 10-20 watts power consumption)
Very quiet or silent (no fan)
Long-lasting and low-maintenance
Compact design (often no larger than a paperback book)
Ideal for office applications, internet and email.
After processing by PCs für alle Thin clients can be used as fully functional computers for everyday tasks – perfect for people who need an energy-efficient and reliable computer.
Thanks to the people behind it.
Such large donations are only possible when people in companies take action and advocate for meaningful charitable giving. Our special thanks go to:
Daniel Ledinger from the IT department of Statistics Austria, who initiated and coordinated the donation.
Benjamin Halpern from the Huemer Group, who supported the logistics.
Walter Huemer , head of ICT Austria and the Huemer Group, whose commitment demonstrates what corporate responsibility looks like in practice.
Beate Loinger from the club PCs für alle, who collected the equipment and ensured smooth transport.
More than just computers:
440 devices mean:
440 people gain access to the digital world
Approximately half a ton of electronic waste was avoided.
Tons of CO₂ saved through avoided new production
Digital inclusion for families, students, job seekers
This donation is a perfect example of how cooperation between public institutions, businesses, and non-profit organizations can work. Discarded IT equipment gets a second life instead of ending up as e-waste – and people are given the opportunity for digital participation.
Many thanks to Statistics Austria, Daniel Ledinger, Benjamin Halpern, Walter Huemer and Beate Loinger!
Do you also have IT equipment that is no longer needed? Contact us – we'll gladly pick up your devices and give them a second life.
Beate Loinger and Daniel Ledinger
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