Digital Inclusion stories - Page 5
TUANZ to address rural connectivity at 2022 symposium
Fri, 27th May 2022
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cloud services
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connectivity
TUANZ is hosting the Rural Connectivity Symposium for the first time in person since 2019, providing a forum to discuss the state of rural connectivity.
Microsoft unveils adaptive accessories for disability access
Fri, 13th May 2022
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Microsoft launches Inclusive Tech Lab to improve access to technology for people with disabilities, and introduces adaptive accessories.
Hootsuite 2021 Impact Report shows workforce more diverse
Wed, 4th May 2022
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uc
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clean technologies
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voip
Hootsuite's 2021 Impact Report reveals its efforts in social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility.
Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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telstra
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digital divide
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1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.
How safe is New Zealand's disabled community online?
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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netsafe
New Zealand invests over $75m in cybersecurity for health system amid growing cyber threats and questions arise over online safety for disabled individuals.
Spark NZ launches Beyond Binary Code for gender inclusion
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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public sector
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dei
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digital inclusion
Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.
Honeywell receives Rainbow Tick for diversity & inclusion in NZ
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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hcm
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honeywell
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payroll systems
Honeywell awarded New Zealand Rainbow Tick for LGBTTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace, joining 81 other local organisations.
Huge disconnect between leadership perception of diversity and inclusion and reality - report
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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workforce technology
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capgemini
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dei
Capgemini Research Institute has found only 10% of global businesses are front-runners in inclusion and diversity practices within their technology teams.
The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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dei
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tablets
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digital inclusion
CIOs have a great opportunity to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organizations, says Gartner.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?
Wed, 5th May 2021
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edutech
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uc
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smart home
Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.
Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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supply chain
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opinion
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dei
Workplaces that fail to reflect Australia's diverse population risk losing talent, business, and reputation, says a report.
Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
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nfp
Microsoft launches pilot program to help people with disabilities excel in technology careers, promoting a more diverse workforce.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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uc
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broadband
In this interview, we speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of corporate affairs, Janet Granger-Wilcox about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I).
Okta forms inclusion council to reflect employee diversity
Thu, 28th May 2020
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recruitment
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okta
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dei
Okta has launched an inclusion council to enhance its diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming to integrate these values deeper into its corporate culture.
The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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careers
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diligent
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dei
Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.
IWD 2020 interview: Boomi's Tania Mushtaq
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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iwd
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dei
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boomi
Boomi's Tania Mushtaq discusses the tech industry's need to foster inclusivity and create a deliberate framework to attract and encourage women leaders.
ANZ backs #LoveSpeech campaign to support LGBTIQ+ community
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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dei
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digital inclusion
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gender diversity
Majority of Australian LGBTIQ+ community subjected to hurtful language, says survey by ANZ. #LoveSpeech campaign launched.
Allen & Overy appoints five regional D&I partners
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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dei
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digital inclusion
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esg
Allen and Overy has appointed five regional diversity and inclusion partners to bolster its global efforts, including Fiona Cumming for Asia Pacific.
Have your say in the Annual NZ Workplace Diversity Survey
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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dei
The annual New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey will help to shape research on diversity issues and ways to support a more inclusive New Zealand.