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New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 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
Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Digital divide stories

Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Data Analytics

Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Australia's AI & data centre plan sparks calls for energy reform
Hyperscale

Australia's AI & data centre plan sparks calls for energy reform

Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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
Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045
Hyperscale

Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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National AI Plan welcomed for advancing digital skills inclusion
Unified Communications

National AI Plan welcomed for advancing digital skills inclusion

The Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance has praised the National AI Plan for focusing on AI skills and digital literacy to reduce digital exclusion in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
The Aboriginal community and continuing a legacy in a digital age
Artificial Intelligence

The Aboriginal community and continuing a legacy in a digital age

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth lead cultural preservation in a digital age, with Universal Acceptance key to bridging the digital divide.

By Ram Mohan • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
TELUS expands Buy One, Give One to support care leavers
Customer Experience

TELUS expands Buy One, Give One to support care leavers

TELUS expands its Buy One, Give One scheme, donating phones and plans to Canadian youth leaving care during Black Friday purchases.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Sustainability within the tech industry
Supply Chain

Sustainability within the tech industry

Over 60% of UK tech firms plan to boost sustainability budgets by 10.5% in 2025, embedding environmental responsibility into everyday business.

By Callum Lydon • 5 min read • Tue, 18th 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
Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Nelson launches AI literacy tools for Canadian educators & students
Artificial Intelligence

Nelson launches AI literacy tools for Canadian educators & students

Nelson launches AI literacy tools in November to boost knowledge and responsible use among Canadian educators and students amidst low national AI awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 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
The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide

BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025