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Roscommon Systems adds video narration to LIMA screen reader
Artificial Intelligence

Roscommon Systems adds video narration to LIMA screen reader

Roscommon Systems rolls out AI video narration for LIMA, helping blind and vision-impaired users follow YouTube visuals without leaving the page.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities
Digital Transformation

Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities

Australian digital inclusion groups to co-design training for charities as AI and online services reshape community sector needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week

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ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026
Digital Transformation

ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026

ICANN launches 2026 application round for custom internet endings, widening access to multilingual domains and tighter brand control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Accessiway rolls out live accessibility dashboard for businesses as European Accessibility Act increases pressure on retailers and digital service providers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK
Not for profit

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK

NSSLGlobal equips two tall ships on veterans' UK sailing voyage with satellite links as 70 ex-forces crew carry the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 flag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sumillion wins King's Award for sustainable IT procurement
Supply Chain

Sumillion wins King's Award for sustainable IT procurement

Basingstoke IT provider Sumillion is recognised for cutting waste and emissions through carbon-tracked procurement, reuse and lifecycle management.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Data Protection

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties
Crypto

Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties

Bybit's Global Policy Head Mykolas will join a Bengaluru fintech summit panel on India's digital finance push and blockchain policy dialogue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada
Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada

QueerTech report says Canadian AI firms back inclusion in principle, but most lack formal bias checks and support for 2SLGBTQI+ users.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
BT urges analogue landline users to switch to digital
Customer Experience

BT urges analogue landline users to switch to digital

BT, with broadcaster Clare Balding, launches a campaign urging analogue landline users to switch before the UK's January 2027 digital switchover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala
EduTech

Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala

Lionel Richie to headline TELUS youth gala in Toronto as the Friendly Future Foundation seeks funds for bursaries and community programmes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
Data Protection

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights

Katsina to host Africa's first distributed AI compute network as Conflow Power Group signs deal for 50,000 solar iLamp streetlights.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Junkermann launches Human Code for India's AI investment
Space Technologies

Junkermann launches Human Code for India's AI investment

Nicole Junkermann unveils The Human Code, urging AI investors in India to back trust, dignity and long-term value over speed alone.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
Customer Experience

Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access

Disabled adults in UK call for direct role in AI design and testing, as polling finds accessibility depends on inclusion from the start.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Customer Experience

Granicus names UK digital government awards winners

Granicus awards spotlight councils and public bodies cutting wait times, boosting engagement and improving trust through digital services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

Microsoft to train another 200,000 New Zealanders in AI and digital skills by 2028 as demand surges and businesses chase productivity gains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
UK broadband switching jumps 24% as April bills rise
IT Industry

UK broadband switching jumps 24% as April bills rise

Uswitch says record March switching and stronger regional rivals are forcing UK broadband firms to sharpen deals as households seek to cut bills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month