Digital divide stories - Page 3
Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.
EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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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.
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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.
'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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'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.
Juniper Networks & B4RN partner to boost rural connectivity in Northern England
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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schools
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.
Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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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.
UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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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.
GigaComm secures more funding to extend ultra-fast network
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Australian firm GigaComm to extend its ultra-fast internet service to more east coast businesses and residential blocks.
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.
Virgin Media O2's 4G & 5G upgrades to boost rural connectivity
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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commerce systems
Virgin Media O2 improves 4G and 5G coverage in rural Britain, aiming to boost local economy this festive season.
Tū Ātea fully acquires Broadtech in strategic telecoms industry move
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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it training
Tū Ātea completes the full acquisition of Broadtech Group in a strategic move to strengthen its telecoms and broadcasting services.
SES spearheads high-speed satellite internet test for Philippines' DICT
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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SES trials high-speed satellite internet for the Philippines' DICT, achieving breakthrough speeds.
UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.
Render Networks appoints Rob Laudati as VP of Product & Partnerships
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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product management
Render Networks has named Rob Laudati as Vice President of Product and Partnerships, aiming to enhance product strategy and expand its global partner ecosystem.
Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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research
New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.
TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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TDCX Foundation celebrates first anniversary with projects enhancing digital literacy for Southeast Asian youth. #socialimpact.
Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.
Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Salesforce partners with Ayala Foundation to empower 185 Filipino women in the digital economy, promoting gender inclusivity and closing the digital divide.
Philippines' gov gets high-speed internet to Northern Luzon via satellite
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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DICT partners with Stellarsat Solutions and Kacific for high-speed internet across Northern Luzon, Philippines.
Digital divide could mean early retirement for Kiwi businesses
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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employment
A changing of the guard is gaining pace with the rise of 'younger' decision makers who rely on digital media to network, job hunt and inform decisions.