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Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
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Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
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Kacific & PAKSAT partner to enhance Pakistan's connectivity
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and PAKSAT have teamed up to enhance high-speed internet access across Pakistan, aiming to tackle the country's digital divide.
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Noel Leeming St Lukes becomes a hub for laptop donations
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Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
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A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.
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Hewlett Packard unveils networking solutions in APAC
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled new networking solutions targeting telcos in the Asia Pacific, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and bridge the digital divide.
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IWD 2025: The silent bias: how male-dominated AI is shaping our future
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As AI shapes our future, a concerning gender gap reveals that only 29% of AI-skilled workers are women, amplifying biases in technology.
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Indosat & ZTE launch microwave network across Indonesia
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ZTE have unveiled a vast microwave network across Indonesia, enhancing digital access for 80% of major and remote areas.
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Australians urged to donate phones to close digital divide
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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Research reveals that three in five Australians hoard unused phones, totaling 23 million devices, prompting calls for donations to The Reconnect Project.
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APDI consortium launched to tackle Asia-Pacific identity issues
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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The Asia Pacific Digital Identity Consortium launched in Hakone, Japan, aiming to enhance digital identity solutions for 4.78 billion people across 36 nations.
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FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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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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Australian councils urged to enhance digital services
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.
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UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.
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UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.
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Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.
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Gigaclear appoints Hugo Eales as new Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Gigaclear has appointed Hugo Eales as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from the ISP and technology sectors to the role.
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Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.
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Orange Business partners with Sat.One for LEO connectivity
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Orange Business has partnered with Perth's Sat.One to improve connectivity for industries in remote Australia and New Zealand using advanced satellite technology.
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AI agents to redefine corporate roles by 2025, says Glass
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning, predicts 2025 will see a major shift towards autonomous AI agents, while addressing workers' concerns over job security.
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DeadlyScience & Kinetic IT partner to support STEM education
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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A new partnership between DeadlyScience and Kinetic IT aims to enhance STEM education for First Nations students while addressing Australia's tech skills shortage.