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Digital divide stories

Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide

Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Telstra

Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia

Eutelsat Group joins forces with Sat One utilising OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit to deliver first-time land and maritime services in remote Australasia; improving enterprise-grade connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Data Privacy

EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector

The EU inaugurates the global first AI Act aiming to mitigate potential risks of AI technologies and establish a human-centric regulatory framework, prompting other regions to catch up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Digital divide

'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide

'Accessing Connection' report by ILGA World unveils the extensive digital divide faced by the global LGBTI community, as they grapple with issues impacting digital inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

Support

New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Gaming

ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout

ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Unified Communications

Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network

Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Connectivity

Marking the start of Yarrabah's digital overhaul by Indara

Indara, the digital infrastructure provider, begins the much-welcome digital overhaul in Yarrabah, aiming to significantly enhance internet and mobile connection for residents.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Connectivity

Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide

The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Smart Cities

Singapore's digital divide: Wealth impact on tech use

Study reveals 84% of Singaporeans heavily utilise mobile apps and digital services, but disparities exist among demographics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

EduTech

Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools

RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Juniper Networks & B4RN partner to boost rural connectivity in Northern England

Juniper Networks partners with B4RN to bridge the digital divide in rural Northern England, enabling high-speed internet access for over 13,000 households, schools and businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network

Chorus unveils plans to expand New Zealand's fibre network, bringing high-speed internet to an additional 10,000 businesses and homes across 59 communities nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024