Digital Inclusion stories
Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband
Yesterday
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The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.
CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students
2 days ago
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edutech
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higher education
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CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.
Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion
3 days ago
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Carnival Internet UK partners with Community TechAid to fight digital exclusion and reduce e-waste by refurbishing devices for those without internet access.
Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion
4 days ago
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Almost a quarter of Australians struggle to engage digitally, prompting calls for a unified national strategy to boost inclusion and digital literacy.
Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
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māori
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technology in schools
Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s SheHacks 2025 has attracted a record 17,000 Indonesian women eager to boost digital skills and entrepreneurship.
TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy
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digital literacy
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digital inclusion
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digital skills
TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Last month
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digital transformation
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
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Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
Walgo Infra powers Vodafone Idea’s 5G rollout across Karnataka
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Walgo Infra has supported Vodafone Idea’s 5G rollout across Karnataka, extending high-speed connectivity to urban and rural areas throughout the state.
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
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New Zealand rises to third in Adobe’s 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.
The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses
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online services
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From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.
Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
Last month
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data protection
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Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
Last month
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data privacy
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digital divide
Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.
NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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cloud services
NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
Tue, 27th May 2025
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Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.
AI Experience Center opens in Jayapura to boost education, health
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches an AI Experience Center in Jayapura to boost education and healthcare access in Eastern Indonesia's Papua Province.
Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion
Wed, 21st May 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches SheHacks 2025, expanding its programme to empower Indonesian women in technology and digital entrepreneurship nationwide.
AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias
Mon, 19th May 2025
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digital media
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censorship
A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.