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Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap
REANNZ

Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap

The Rural Connectivity Symposium in Rotorua gathered over 200 attendees to address New Zealand's rural digital divide, highlighting urgent connectivity needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Digital Entertainment

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

Global Stories

Digital divide stories

AI agents to redefine corporate roles by 2025, says Glass
eLearning

AI agents to redefine corporate roles by 2025, says Glass

Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning, predicts 2025 will see a major shift towards autonomous AI agents, while addressing workers' concerns over job security.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education
Marketing Technologies

Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education

Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Poka Lambro enhances Texas network with Infinera's tech
Unified Communications

Poka Lambro enhances Texas network with Infinera's tech

Poka Lambro Telecommunications has upgraded its broadband network throughout rural West Texas using Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for underserved communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Cloudbrink launches mobile hotspot optimisation service
Wireless Networks

Cloudbrink launches mobile hotspot optimisation service

Cloudbrink has unveiled a software-only mobile hotspot optimisation service, promising to enhance remote access performance by over double for roaming users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals
Internet of Things

Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals

A global survey by NTT reveals 95% of enterprises are lagging in their net-zero carbon targets, with only 9% on track or ahead. Deeper issues and solutions detailed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Industrial Metaverse set to revolutionise global industries
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
SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
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

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

Gigaclear appoints Hugo Eales as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Gigaclear appoints Hugo Eales as new Chief Financial Officer

Gigaclear has appointed Hugo Eales as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from the ISP and technology sectors to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
DeadlyScience & Kinetic IT partner to support STEM education
Quantum Computing

DeadlyScience & Kinetic IT partner to support STEM education

A new partnership between DeadlyScience and Kinetic IT aims to enhance STEM education for First Nations students while addressing Australia's tech skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Bridging the digital divide: The future of Australian healthcare
Digital Transformation

Bridging the digital divide: The future of Australian healthcare

Australia's healthcare system faces unprecedented demands, with a SOTI report emphasising urgent tech upgrades to enhance patient care and efficiency.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide
EduTech

UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide

UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Heights Telecom partners with BeFibre to enhance UK broadband
Gaming

Heights Telecom partners with BeFibre to enhance UK broadband

Heights Telecom and BeFibre partner to introduce Wi-Fi 6 routers for UK customers, targeting a shift to Wi-Fi 7 by mid-2025, enhancing broadband services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
Crypto

Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump

Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India
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