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Digital divide stories

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Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
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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
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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
2 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
Last week
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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
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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.
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Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap
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The Rural Connectivity Symposium in Rotorua gathered over 200 attendees to address New Zealand's rural digital divide, highlighting urgent connectivity needs.
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Bridging the digital divide: The future of Australian healthcare
Last month
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Australia's healthcare system faces unprecedented demands, with a SOTI report emphasising urgent tech upgrades to enhance patient care and efficiency.
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Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education
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Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.
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Poka Lambro enhances Texas network with Infinera's tech
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Poka Lambro Telecommunications has upgraded its broadband network throughout rural West Texas using Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for underserved communities.
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Cloudbrink launches mobile hotspot optimisation service
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Cloudbrink has unveiled a software-only mobile hotspot optimisation service, promising to enhance remote access performance by over double for roaming users.
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Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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A global survey by NTT reveals 95% of enterprises are lagging in their net-zero carbon targets, with only 9% on track or ahead. Deeper issues and solutions detailed.
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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.
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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.
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Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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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.
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Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.
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RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
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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.
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Industrial Metaverse set to revolutionise global industries
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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The Industrial Metaverse merges virtual and physical worlds, set to transform global industries with innovative operational optimisation, enhanced collaboration, and sustainability advancements.
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SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.