Digital Inclusion stories
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.
F&W Networks and Fusion Fibre Group join forces to expand full-fibre broadband, boosting high-speed connectivity across Southern England's towns and rural areas.
Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.
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.
TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.
Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
Wikimedia Deutschland's project supports software development to preserve endangered languages across Indonesia, Africa, and Brazil, boosting access to knowledge.
Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.
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.
Indonesia partners with China's Tsinghua University and ITA to launch an AI centre, boosting education, healthcare, and agriculture to support digital growth.
The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.
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.
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to train 5,000 Malaysian youths in AI, 5G and digital skills, supporting the nation's drive towards a digital economy and innovation.
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies raised AUD $6,340 and packed essential hampers and backpacks to aid Victorian families facing hardship in 2025.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT launches Bushlink, a digital portal enabling outback South Australians to book and manage healthcare appointments online.
Indosat unveils AI-powered Anti-Spam and Anti-Scam solution to protect Indonesians from rising digital fraud, filtering threats via 5G in real time.
NBN Co and Amazon partner to bring Project Kuiper's LEO satellites, improving broadband for over 300,000 rural and remote Australian premises from 2026.
Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.
Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.
TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.