Digital Inclusion stories
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Last week
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digital transformation
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fintech
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digital entertainment
Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access
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digital divide
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mobile world congress
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digital inclusion
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
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api
Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
Walgo Infra powers Vodafone Idea’s 5G rollout across Karnataka
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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Walgo Infra has supported Vodafone Idea’s 5G rollout across Karnataka, extending high-speed connectivity to urban and rural areas throughout the state.
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
New Zealand rises to third in Adobe’s 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.
The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses
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online services
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digital inclusion
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From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.
Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
This month
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data protection
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data privacy
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digital divide
Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.
NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.
AI Experience Center opens in Jayapura to boost education, health
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches an AI Experience Center in Jayapura to boost education and healthcare access in Eastern Indonesia's Papua Province.
Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches SheHacks 2025, expanding its programme to empower Indonesian women in technology and digital entrepreneurship nationwide.
AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias
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ai
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digital media
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censorship
A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.
She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women
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it training
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digital transformation
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isaca
She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.
Indosat & Wadhwani launch AI training for Indonesian youth
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digital transformation
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Indosat and Wadhwani Foundation launch AI training on myIM3 and bima+ apps to boost digital skills of Indonesian youth amid rising job market competition.
New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps
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digital transformation
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genai
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The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.
Kacific wins SIG award for Asia-Pacific satellite internet push
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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uc
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connectivity
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digital divide
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group 2025 Awards for expanding internet in Asia-Pacific.
DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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government
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productivity
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development
DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.
Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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edutech
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uc
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healthtech
A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.
Kacific & PAKSAT partner to enhance Pakistan's connectivity
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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connectivity
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.