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The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility
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Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.
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MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.
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IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025
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A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
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Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch
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Cubic Transportation Systems has unveiled FEnX, an advanced fare gate system enhancing revenue protection and accessibility across transit networks.
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Webex partners with Applause to boost product accessibility
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video conferencing
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Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.
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Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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e-learning
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As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.
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Radicle Science wins best industry service provider award
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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healthtech
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it industry
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branding
Radicle Science has won the Nutritional Outlook Best of the Industry 2024 Award, recognising its significant advancements in clinical validation for the nutraceutical sector.
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DIAC & Opus 2 partner to enhance digital arbitration
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cloud services
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unified computing
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transparency
Dubai International Arbitration Centre has teamed up with Opus 2 to launch an innovative arbitration platform, enhancing dispute resolution across the region.
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McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
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eCommerce merchants sway towards ESG-focused providers
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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ecommerce
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cleantech
A recent Ecommpay survey reveals 61% of eCommerce merchants prioritise payment providers' ESG commitments in their partnership decisions, highlighting a growing demand for sustainability.
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LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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streaming
LG Electronics has unveiled two innovative projectors at CES 2025, the multifunctional PF600U and the compact CineBeam S, enhancing viewer experiences.
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India’s first AI-powered voicebot platform is launched by Agrim
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Misfits Communications has launched Agrim, India's first AI-powered voicebot platform, enhancing customer service with 24/7 support in 41 languages.
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Transreport: 2025 a key year for accessibility tech
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Transreport's CEO Jay Shen heralds 2024 as a crucial year for accessibility tech, reflecting on its evolution from a UK startup to a global leader.
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Blackmagic lowers Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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film production
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accessibility
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camera
Blackmagic Design has slashed the price of its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995, aiming to enhance accessibility for digital filmmakers and live producers.
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Forrester report identifies key mobile banking features by 2027
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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fintech
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Forrester's new report highlights essential mobile banking features by 2027, emphasising fraud management and security as top priorities for customer trust.
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EY study shows Microsoft 365 Copilot boosts inclusivity
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.
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Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.
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FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ai
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digital divide
The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.
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Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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accessibility
Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
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Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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edutech
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.