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Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion
Digital divide

Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion

Carnival Internet UK partners with Community TechAid to fight digital exclusion and reduce e-waste by refurbishing devices for those without internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses
Online services

The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses

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.

By Amit Borsok • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
Data Protection

Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations

Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Global Stories

Digital Inclusion stories

Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Customer Experience

Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Inclusion stories

auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion
Encryption

auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion

auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills
Malware

Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills

Indosat and Mastercard have launched free cybersecurity training in Indonesia to build digital skills and prepare one million talents by 2029 via the DTS platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband
Unified Communications

Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband

The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students
EduTech

CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion
Artificial Intelligence

Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion

Almost a quarter of Australians struggle to engage digitally, prompting calls for a unified national strategy to boost inclusion and digital literacy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive
Digital Inclusion

Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's SheHacks 2025 has attracted a record 17,000 Indonesian women eager to boost digital skills and entrepreneurship.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy
Digital Literacy

TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy

TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access
Digital divide

Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Walgo Infra powers Vodafone Idea's 5G rollout across Karnataka
Network Infrastructure

Walgo Infra powers Vodafone Idea's 5G rollout across Karnataka

Walgo Infra has supported Vodafone Idea's 5G rollout across Karnataka, extending high-speed connectivity to urban and rural areas throughout the state.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
EduTech

New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
Unified Communications

Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
Power / Energy

NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025