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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Unified Communications

Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility
eLearning

The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility

Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.

By Dr Amy Lomellini • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives
Data Analytics

DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives

DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Kantar report reveals key marketing trends for 2025
Marketing Technologies

Kantar report reveals key marketing trends for 2025

Kantar's Marketing Trends 2025 report reveals consumer distrust in AI ads, urging brands to prioritise transparency and inclusivity as key strategies for the future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
Unified Communications

Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Neat's Graham Walsh on AI-powered collaboration in tech
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Neat's Graham Walsh on AI-powered collaboration in tech

Graham Walsh from Neat has shared insights on how the company's AI-powered video tech is revolutionising global collaboration.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Equinix unveils 2023 sustainability report, focus on ESG
Hyperscale

Equinix unveils 2023 sustainability report, focus on ESG

Equinix reveals its 2023 sustainability report, detailing ESG achievements and reiterating its goal for 100% renewable energy by 2030 amid heightened global data needs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

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auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia
Digital Literacy

auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia

Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Australians urged to donate phones to close digital divide
Digital divide

Australians urged to donate phones to close digital divide

Research reveals that three in five Australians hoard unused phones, totaling 23 million devices, prompting calls for donations to The Reconnect Project.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
Artificial Intelligence

FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills

The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Indosat partners with Nokia to boost Indonesia's 4G, 5G
Unified Communications

Indosat partners with Nokia to boost Indonesia's 4G, 5G

Indosat has teamed up with Nokia to enhance 4G and 5G networks across Indonesia, aiming to improve connectivity and drive digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age
Fintech

UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age

A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
EduTech

Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
Data Analytics

Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035

A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
BDx Indonesia & NeutraDC launch IX ecosystem in Indonesia
DataCentre infrastructure

BDx Indonesia & NeutraDC launch IX ecosystem in Indonesia

BDx Indonesia and NeutraDC launch phase one of an interconnected IX ecosystem, boosting internet resilience and digital transformation across Indonesia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
WA tech leaders honoured at INCITE Awards in Perth
Artificial Intelligence

WA tech leaders honoured at INCITE Awards in Perth

Dr Parwinder Kaur was named Achiever of the Year at the 33rd INCITE Awards, celebrating Western Australia's foremost tech innovations and leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies
Support

New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024