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Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access

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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
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Mozark raises USD $40m to scale AI-era digital testing

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Mozark secures USD $40m Series B to expand its AI-era digital testing platform and deepen global reach across enterprises and governments.
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Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion

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Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.
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Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations

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Enterprise AI agents are shifting from handy copilots to semi-autonomous operators, forcing firms to redesign core systems and human roles.
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The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait

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Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.
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Denmark tops 2026 FM Resilience Index as Europe leads

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Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the top 10 and all three United States zones miss out.
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Denmark tops 2026 FM resilience ranking, India climbs

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Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the rankings and India makes broad-based gains across all zones.
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FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
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AND Global raises USD $21.4m to boost fintech for Asia-Pacific

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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AND Global has raised USD $21.4m in Series B funding to enhance fintech access for the unbanked across Asia-Pacific, backed by IFC and AEON Financial Service.
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GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.
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IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.
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Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Salesforce partners with Ayala Foundation to empower 185 Filipino women in the digital economy, promoting gender inclusivity and closing the digital divide.
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NetLinkz helps Beijing government to get people back to work

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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NetLinkz's Virtual Invisible Network aids Beijing in COVID-19 recovery, supporting remote work and new contracts, poised for nationwide rollout.
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New data center to improve statistics on forced refugee displacement

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Almost 90% of refugees live in the developing world and more than half of those are displaced for more than four years.
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World Bank lends Bangladesh $10m for new data center

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Bangladesh will be gaining a new, modern, data center after the World Bank provided the country with an additional $10m in financing for the facility.