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CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills

CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to train 5,000 Malaysian youths in AI, 5G and digital skills, supporting the nation's drive towards a digital economy and innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Digital Inclusion stories

Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet
International Telecommunication Union

Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day
Artificial Intelligence

Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Inclusion stories

Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform
Digital Inclusion

Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform

Ecommpay has secured DAC certification for its payments platform, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
DEWR wins award for redesigning accessible employment platform
Unified Communications

DEWR wins award for redesigning accessible employment platform

DEWR has won the 2025 Qlik ANZ award for redesigning its Employment Services Reporting platform, improving accessibility and digital inclusion for Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth
Chorus

RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth

RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future
DevOps

Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future

Paul Littlefair has been named Chair of TUANZ, steering its new strategy focused on inclusion, AI, data privacy and digital skills across New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution
Digital Transformation

Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution

Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.

By Peter McGauran • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags
Digital Transformation

Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation
Risk & Compliance

Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW
Physical Security

Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW

The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access
Gaming

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink's satellite tech to boost high-speed internet in remote areas, supporting India's Digital India goals and bridging connectivity gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Giving Day delivers essential aid & raises AUD $6,340 for Victorians
Network Infrastructure

Giving Day delivers essential aid & raises AUD $6,340 for Victorians

Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies raised AUD $6,340 and packed essential hampers and backpacks to aid Victorian families facing hardship in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Bushlink portal brings e-healthcare to outback South Australia
Health Technologies

Bushlink portal brings e-healthcare to outback South Australia

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT launches Bushlink, a digital portal enabling outback South Australians to book and manage healthcare appointments online.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
F&W Networks, Fusion Fibre team up on Southern England rollout
Unified Communications

F&W Networks, Fusion Fibre team up on Southern England rollout

F&W Networks and Fusion Fibre Group join forces to expand full-fibre broadband, boosting high-speed connectivity across Southern England's towns and rural areas.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025