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DEWR wins award for redesigning accessible employment platform
Unified Communications

DEWR wins award for redesigning accessible employment platform

DEWR has won the 2025 Qlik ANZ award for redesigning its Employment Services Reporting platform, improving accessibility and digital inclusion for Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution
Digital Transformation

Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution

Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.

By Peter McGauran • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags
Digital Transformation

Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW
Physical Security

Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW

The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

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Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities
Unified Communications

Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet
International Telecommunication Union

Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet

Cloudflare partners with UNICEF's Giga to monitor and improve internet access in schools globally, aiming to bridge the digital divide for millions of children.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups
Fintech

Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups

Feijoa app, praised in Retirement Commission's 2025 review, boosts KiwiSaver access by rounding up spare change to increase savings for more Kiwis.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends
Fintech

AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends

India's fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits

Zyxel Networks has donated over 1,100 networking devices and software licences to 120 Taiwanese non-profits, boosting digital transformation and services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Mihup champions human-centred voice AI for broader inclusion
Unified Communications

Mihup champions human-centred voice AI for broader inclusion

Mihup champions human-centred voice AI that supports multiple Indian languages and accents, aiming to boost accessibility beyond urban areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform
Digital Inclusion

Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform

Ecommpay has secured DAC certification for its payments platform, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth
Chorus

RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth

RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future
DevOps

Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future

Paul Littlefair has been named Chair of TUANZ, steering its new strategy focused on inclusion, AI, data privacy and digital skills across New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation
Risk & Compliance

Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Indonesia, China & ITA launch AI centre to boost key sectors
Agricultural Technology

Indonesia, China & ITA launch AI centre to boost key sectors

Indonesia partners with China's Tsinghua University and ITA to launch an AI centre, boosting education, healthcare, and agriculture to support digital growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access
Gaming

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink's satellite tech to boost high-speed internet in remote areas, supporting India's Digital India goals and bridging connectivity gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025