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Digital divide stories

RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ

Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Connectivity

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ

The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Digital divide stories

Unified Communications

Industrial Metaverse set to revolutionise global industries

The Industrial Metaverse is poised to transform global industries, merging virtual and physical realms to enhance collaboration and boost operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series

SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Kacific wins Gold Stevie for tech innovation at Asia-Pacific awards

Kacific Broadband clinched the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Tech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, solidifying its leadership in sustainable satellite solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Hyperscale

AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP

AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

EduTech

Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide

Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Telstra

Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia

Eutelsat Group joins forces with Sat One utilising OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit to deliver first-time land and maritime services in remote Australasia; improving enterprise-grade connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

Unified Communications

Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India

Capgemini partners with SAP to launch the Capgemini-SAP Digital Academy, offering digital skills training to marginalised youth in six Indian cities, focusing on young women.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Support

Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum

A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

EduTech

DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools

DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

NSW launches first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy

NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Unified Communications

Super Sistem enhances Indonesia's digital infrastructure with Infinera

Indonesian network operator Super Sistem Group partners with Infinera to launch a high-capacity subsea cable, enhancing digital connectivity between Batam and Singapore.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Support

New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Gaming

ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout

ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Unified Communications

Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network

Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Connectivity

Marking the start of Yarrabah's digital overhaul by Indara

Indara, the digital infrastructure provider, begins the much-welcome digital overhaul in Yarrabah, aiming to significantly enhance internet and mobile connection for residents.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Connectivity

Connectivity Innovation Network publishes whitepaper on Australia's digital divide

The Connectivity Innovation Network's inaugural whitepaper explores challenges and innovative solutions to achieving ubiquitous connectivity across Australia, particularly in rural regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024