WiderNet
IT Services and IT ConsultingNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
WiderNet is an IT services and consulting nonprofit organization based in Durham, North Carolina. It focuses on improving digital education and communications for diverse communities worldwide, providing resources, coaching, training, computers, and educational materials to schools, clinics, libraries, and homes in underserved areas. The organization operates as a U.S. 501(c)(3) affiliated entity connected to WiderNet@UNC at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, highlighting its educational mission and partnerships with academic institutions. A key initiative includes the eGranary Digital Library, a plug-and-play server designed to deliver millions of digital documents without requiring an Internet connection, addressing access limitations in low-connectivity environments.