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Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network
Unified Communications

Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network

Chorus unveils plans to expand New Zealand's fibre network, bringing high-speed internet to an additional 10,000 businesses and homes across 59 communities nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Tū Ātea fully acquires Broadtech in strategic telecoms industry move
EduTech

Tū Ātea fully acquires Broadtech in strategic telecoms industry move

Tū Ātea completes the full acquisition of Broadtech Group in a strategic move to strengthen its telecoms and broadcasting services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023
Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
EduTech

Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid

New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
Digital divide could mean early retirement for Kiwi businesses
LinkedIn

Digital divide could mean early retirement for Kiwi businesses

A changing of the guard is gaining pace with the rise of 'younger' decision makers who rely on digital media to network, job hunt and inform decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Digital divide 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
Render Networks appoints Rob Laudati as VP of Product & Partnerships
Transparency

Render Networks appoints Rob Laudati as VP of Product & Partnerships

Render Networks has named Rob Laudati as Vice President of Product and Partnerships, aiming to enhance product strategy and expand its global partner ecosystem.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Render doubles headcount in less than a year as it appoints two key executives
Digital divide

Render doubles headcount in less than a year as it appoints two key executives

Render Networks expands team in preparation for growth with the appointment of two key executives and doubling its headcount globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
GigaComm secures more funding to extend ultra-fast network
Unified Communications

GigaComm secures more funding to extend ultra-fast network

Australian firm GigaComm to extend its ultra-fast internet service to more east coast businesses and residential blocks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Virgin Media O2's 4G & 5G upgrades to boost rural connectivity
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2's 4G & 5G upgrades to boost rural connectivity

Virgin Media O2 improves 4G and 5G coverage in rural Britain, aiming to boost local economy this festive season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
SES spearheads high-speed satellite internet test for Philippines' DICT
Unified Communications

SES spearheads high-speed satellite internet test for Philippines' DICT

SES trials high-speed satellite internet for the Philippines' DICT, achieving breakthrough speeds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Unified Communications

UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity

UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary
Customer Experience

TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary

TDCX Foundation celebrates first anniversary with projects enhancing digital literacy for Southeast Asian youth. #socialimpact.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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
Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills
Data Analytics

Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills

Salesforce partners with Ayala Foundation to empower 185 Filipino women in the digital economy, promoting gender inclusivity and closing the digital divide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Philippines' gov gets high-speed internet to Northern Luzon via satellite
Space Technologies

Philippines' gov gets high-speed internet to Northern Luzon via satellite

DICT partners with Stellarsat Solutions and Kacific for high-speed internet across Northern Luzon, Philippines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023