Digital divide stories - Page 3

UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.

Heights Telecom partners with BeFibre to enhance UK broadband
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Heights Telecom and BeFibre partner to introduce Wi-Fi 6 routers for UK customers, targeting a shift to Wi-Fi 7 by mid-2025, enhancing broadband services.

Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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cleantech
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Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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ai
Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.

RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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video
Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.

Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Capgemini partners with SAP to launch the Capgemini-SAP Digital Academy, offering digital skills training to marginalised youth in six Indian cities, focusing on young women.

Industrial Metaverse set to revolutionise global industries
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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iot
The Industrial Metaverse is poised to transform global industries, merging virtual and physical realms to enhance collaboration and boost operational efficiency.

SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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digital divide
SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.

Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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digital literacy
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digital divide
A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.

DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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personal computing devices
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DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

Kacific wins Gold Stevie for tech innovation at Asia-Pacific awards
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Kacific Broadband clinched the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Tech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, solidifying its leadership in sustainable satellite solutions.

AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP
Thu, 30th May 2024
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public cloud
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supply chain
AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.

NSW launches first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy
Thu, 30th May 2024
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government
NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.

Super Sistem enhances Indonesia's digital infrastructure with Infinera
Tue, 21st May 2024
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network infrastructure
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infinera
Indonesian network operator Super Sistem Group partners with Infinera to launch a high-capacity subsea cable, enhancing digital connectivity between Batam and Singapore.

New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies
Mon, 20th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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support
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digital divide
A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout
Fri, 17th May 2024
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digital entertainment
ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.

Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital divide
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investment
Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.

Marking the start of Yarrabah's digital overhaul by Indara
Tue, 14th May 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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internet solutions
Indara, the digital infrastructure provider, begins the much-welcome digital overhaul in Yarrabah, aiming to significantly enhance internet and mobile connection for residents.

Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.