Digital divide stories

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.

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

A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.

Orange Business has partnered with Perth's Sat.One to improve connectivity for industries in remote Australia and New Zealand using advanced satellite technology.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

The Industrial Metaverse merges virtual and physical worlds, set to transform global industries with innovative operational optimisation, enhanced collaboration, and sustainability advancements.