Digital Inclusion stories

Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data centre operators
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Establishes the Equinix Foundation, an employee-driven charitable organisation, to advance digital inclusion through grants and strategic partnerships.

LexisNexis shines light on need for financial inclusion
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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finance, leasing & rental
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transparency
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digital inclusion
The survey of banks, insurers and non-bank financial institutions aims to better understand financial institutions' commitment to financial transparency.

How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?
Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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online safety
Recent research has found that more than 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly, so do migrants and refugees have equitable access to tools that will help protect them online?

TUANZ to address rural connectivity at 2022 symposium
Fri, 27th May 2022
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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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software
Microsoft is introducing an expansive Inclusive Tech Lab to give people with disabilities greater access to technology through new software features and adaptive accessories.

Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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digital divide
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telstra
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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netsafe
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digital inclusion
According to the Office for Disability Issues (ODI), those with disabilities account for 25% of Aotearoa's population, so what are we doing to ensure the safety of this community 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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digital inclusion
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accessibility
Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

Breaking down barriers: Inclusion the next step on Australia’s digital journey
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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The global health crisis has fast-tracked reliance on digital technology, making it abundantly clear that people of all abilities and backgrounds must be included in all digital journeys.

The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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diversity
“CIOs have an enormous opportunity to use their position as a digital business leader to support marginalised groups and meet executive commitments with action.”

Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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diversity
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inclusion
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digital inclusion
Many organisations still struggle to solidify workplace cultures that are inclusive and embrace diversity. Here are four fundamental principles that guide the company’s approach to diversity.

Analytics firm TrustSphere launches diversity & inclusion analytics product
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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“Ensuring network inclusiveness is not just an essential goal of D&I initiatives, but also correlates with business growth, innovation and social impact,” says TrustSphere CEO Manish Goel.

Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?
Mon, 6th May 2019
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"Barriers to digital inclusion are multi-faceted and are felt unevenly across New Zealand."

Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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digital divide
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digital inclusion
The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.

Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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computers in homes
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digital divide
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digital inclusion
The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.

Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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“Fibre provides the broadband equivalent of an autobahn right to the door of homes and businesses, and it will future-proof Hokitika."

Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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e-learning
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online learning
We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.

Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey
Wed, 10th May 2017
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digital divide
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spark jump
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digital inclusion
"We’re excited to see Spark Jump turn more homes in Massey into digital learning environments & enable more students to thrive in the digital world."

Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls
Thu, 4th May 2017
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e-learning
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online learning
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digital inclusion
“I’m delighted we’re able to provide prisoners with more opportunities to further their education and develop positive study habits and confidence.”

Could New Zealand be lagging behind in Digital Inclusion?
Mon, 1st May 2017
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digital divide
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partnerships
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digital initiatives
“As more and more services go online there’s an assumption that we can all get onto our devices and complete these activities.”