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auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects
Unified Communications

auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects

The auDA Foundation issues 15 grants, each worth $40,000, for projects enhancing digital inclusion and innovation targeting various demographics, including rural communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report
Risk & Compliance

auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report

auDA details its dedication to securing a reliable .au domain amid an increased demand from Australians in its 2022-23 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Global Stories

Digital Inclusion stories

'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide
Digital divide

'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide

'Accessing Connection' report by ILGA World unveils the extensive digital divide faced by the global LGBTI community, as they grapple with issues impacting digital inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Cisco reaches goal of impacting one billion lives early
EduTech

Cisco reaches goal of impacting one billion lives early

Cisco surpasses its goal of positively affecting one billion lives globally through its technology, a year ahead of schedule.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Mastercard brings Fijians into digital payment ecosystem
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard brings Fijians into digital payment ecosystem

Mastercard has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to provide a new way of paying in-store and online, both at home and abroad, with the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Can AI really learn? And can we learn to work with it?
Generative AI

Can AI really learn? And can we learn to work with it?

The biggest controversy around AI is whether it can actually learn or if it only does what it is programmed to do. So far, the answer is 'yes and no.'.

By Fred Caranese • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women
Leadership

IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women

There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.

By Jean Aw • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion

Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.

By Margot Balch • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace

Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.

By Dr Cecelia Herbert • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Inclusion stories

Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets
Mobility

Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets

Telehouse's significant donation of 40 laptops to Tower Hamlets' voluntary organisations adds to local digital inclusion, aiding improved online learning experiences and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Bupa teams with Nexer for digital inclusivity boost
Health Technologies

Bupa teams with Nexer for digital inclusivity boost

Bupa UK seeks to enhance digital inclusivity for its 45 million customers, using Nexer Digital's expertise for full compliance with the upcoming European Accessibility Act in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
JULO hits $120 million annual recurring revenue, boosts financial inclusion
Digital Inclusion

JULO hits $120 million annual recurring revenue, boosts financial inclusion

Indonesian digital finance platform JULO achieves over USD $120 million in annual recurring revenue, adds a 50% rise in loan disbursement and records breakeven point, underpinning its mission of financial inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
EduTech

Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute

Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge
EduTech

Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge

Baby Rajaram Bokale's bedtime readings make a wider social impact in India, training AI in overlooked languages and gaining key financial knowledge through a Karya initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month
Customer Experience

Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month

National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry
Digital Transformation

IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry

While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.

By Houda Lahrichi • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023