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INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity
EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion
Encryption

auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion

auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion
Artificial Intelligence

Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion

Almost a quarter of Australians struggle to engage digitally, prompting calls for a unified national strategy to boost inclusion and digital literacy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy
Digital Literacy

TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy

TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Digital Transformation

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Customer Experience

Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC
Digital divide

$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC

Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility
Digital Inclusion

UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility

Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband
Unified Communications

TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills
Malware

Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills

Indosat and Mastercard have launched free cybersecurity training in Indonesia to build digital skills and prepare one million talents by 2029 via the DTS platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills
Digital Transformation

Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills

Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband
Unified Communications

Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband

The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students
EduTech

CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion
Digital divide

Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion

Carnival Internet UK partners with Community TechAid to fight digital exclusion and reduce e-waste by refurbishing devices for those without internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive
Digital Inclusion

Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's SheHacks 2025 has attracted a record 17,000 Indonesian women eager to boost digital skills and entrepreneurship.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access
Digital divide

Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025