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NBN & Amazon to boost Aussie regions with Project Kuiper LEO

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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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.
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Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.
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Wikimedia project boosts software for endangered languages worldwide

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Wikimedia Deutschland’s project supports software development to preserve endangered languages across Indonesia, Africa, and Brazil, boosting access to knowledge.
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$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.
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UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.
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TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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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.
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INCITE Awards celebrate WA’s leaders in innovation & diversity

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.
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auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.
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Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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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.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.
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Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband

Sat, 5th Jul 2025
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The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.
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CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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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.
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Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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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.
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Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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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.
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Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
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Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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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.
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TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.
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Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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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.
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Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.
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Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.