Digital divide stories - Page 4
Poka Lambro enhances Texas network with Infinera's tech
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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Poka Lambro Telecommunications has upgraded its broadband network throughout rural West Texas using Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for underserved communities.
Cloudbrink launches mobile hotspot optimisation service
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Cloudbrink has unveiled a software-only mobile hotspot optimisation service, promising to enhance remote access performance by over double for roaming users.
Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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iot
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financial systems
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supply chain
A global survey by NTT reveals 95% of enterprises are lagging in their net-zero carbon targets, with only 9% on track or ahead. Deeper issues and solutions detailed.
RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
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digital divide
Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
Industrial Metaverse set to revolutionise global industries
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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iot
The Industrial Metaverse is poised to transform global industries, merging virtual and physical realms to enhance collaboration and boost operational efficiency.
SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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infinera
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digital divide
SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.
Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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2degrees
The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.
Kacific wins Gold Stevie for tech innovation at Asia-Pacific awards
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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spacetech
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healthtech
Kacific Broadband clinched the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Tech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, solidifying its leadership in sustainable satellite solutions.
AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP
Thu, 30th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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supply chain
AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.
Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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edutech
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spacetech
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healthtech
Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.
Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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telstra
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digital divide
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partners
Eutelsat Group joins forces with Sat One utilising OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit to deliver first-time land and maritime services in remote Australasia; improving enterprise-grade connectivity.
EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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digital divide
The EU inaugurates the global first AI Act aiming to mitigate potential risks of AI technologies and establish a human-centric regulatory framework, prompting other regions to catch up.
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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edutech
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clean technologies
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education, learning & training
Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.
'Accessing Connection' report sheds light on LGBTI digital divide
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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digital divide
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digital revolution
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digital inclusion
'Accessing Connection' report by ILGA World unveils the extensive digital divide faced by the global LGBTI community, as they grapple with issues impacting digital inclusion.
Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus unveils plans to expand New Zealand's fibre network, bringing high-speed internet to an additional 10,000 businesses and homes across 59 communities nationwide.
Tū Ātea fully acquires Broadtech in strategic telecoms industry move
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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edutech
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network infrastructure
Tū Ātea completes the full acquisition of Broadtech Group in a strategic move to strengthen its telecoms and broadcasting services.
Render Networks appoints Rob Laudati as VP of Product & Partnerships
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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transparency
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digital divide
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product management
Render Networks has named Rob Laudati as Vice President of Product and Partnerships, aiming to enhance product strategy and expand its global partner ecosystem.
Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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edutech
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digital transformation
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digital divide
New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.
Digital divide could mean early retirement for Kiwi businesses
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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linkedin
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digital divide
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employment
A changing of the guard is gaining pace with the rise of 'younger' decision makers who rely on digital media to network, job hunt and inform decisions.
Render doubles headcount in less than a year as it appoints two key executives
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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digital divide
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investment
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job moves
Render Networks expands team in preparation for growth with the appointment of two key executives and doubling its headcount globally.