Digital divide stories - Page 3

The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.

CelcomDigi rolls out nationwide flood relief, powering WiFi, charging and targeted alerts to support over 50,000 displaced Malaysians.

Indosat to spin off fibre network into FibreCo joint venture with Arsari and Northstar, valuing assets at IDR Rp14.6 trillion.

K-Towers and PowerX deploy AI-powered monitoring at ultra-remote Papua New Guinea mobile towers, cutting field visits and boosting uptime.

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.

Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.

Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.

Cloudflare partners with UNICEF's Giga to monitor and improve internet access in schools globally, aiming to bridge the digital divide for millions of children.

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

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

EDGNEX is investing USD $2.3 billion to build a 144 MW AI data centre in Jakarta, aiming for operation by December 2026 to boost Indonesia's digital growth.

Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group 2025 Awards for expanding internet in Asia-Pacific.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and PAKSAT have teamed up to enhance high-speed internet access across Pakistan, aiming to tackle the country's 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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled new networking solutions targeting telcos in the Asia Pacific, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and bridge the digital divide.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ZTE have unveiled a vast microwave network across Indonesia, enhancing digital access for 80% of major and remote areas.

The Asia Pacific Digital Identity Consortium launched in Hakone, Japan, aiming to enhance digital identity solutions for 4.78 billion people across 36 nations.

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