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Digital Inclusion stories

Year13 launches Anyway AI career coach in Australia

Year13 expands into Australia with Anyway, an AI career coach for 14 to 24-year-olds backed by the University of New England and industry partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Digital Inclusion stories

Data Protection

Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform

Aurora Journal rolls out encrypted on-device journaling tool as founder and Chief Executive Officer David Krieger touts privacy, sustainability and aid plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds

Shopping sites top accessibility failure list as WebAIM finds 71 errors per page and disabled users struggle to complete purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training

Kyndryl Foundation extends Canadian grant to JEDI, supporting IT and cybersecurity training for Indigenous students amid a growing cyber skills gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Inclusion stories

Data Protection

ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children

ICO launches its biggest child privacy drive, with Nexer Digital building an accessible hub to help parents guide primary school children online.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Waterstons backs CyberNorth strategic partnership in North East

Waterstons joins CyberNorth as strategic backer in North East push to expand cyber skills, SME support and regional growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Wilson brings shipboard mobile coverage to Mercy Ships

Wilson Connectivity expands beyond superyachts as Mercy Ships equips Africa Mercy II with mobile coverage for crews, volunteers and patient care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Scotland Women in Technology backs charity board pilot

Scotland Women in Technology and Third Sector Lab launch a pilot to train up to 30 women for charity board roles, tackling digital gaps and gender imbalance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter

Japan urged to turn digital strengths into broader economic gains as GSMA report calls for faster 5G, stronger trust and more inclusive services.

By Lara Dewar • 5 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

eLearning

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI

Microsoft to invest USD $5.5 billion in Singapore as it expands AI infrastructure and free training for students, teachers and nonprofit leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds

Survey finds many Britons would sacrifice heating, hot water and even the fridge before going without internet access for a week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels

New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month