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Global Stories

Digital divide stories

COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide

The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020

EduTech

UPDATED: Election 2020 - Which parties care about tech's role in New Zealand

Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Asia home to half of the world's internet users

Asia now hosts nearly half of the world's 2.3 billion internet users, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns and rising mobile phone access in China and India.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Unified Communications

High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan

InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future

Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

eLearning

More studying online, with education flexibility acknowledged

Access to devices and flexible learning is becoming a bigger issue as more Kiwi pupils study part-time online over summer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021

Robotics

Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet

Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020

Digital Transformation

New Zealand establishes Digital Council

Government advice on emerging technologies is set to speed up decisions on digital identity, AI and other services for Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Department of Internal Affairs

Digital divide most impacts Kiwis in social housing & the disabled

A Motu report shows the digital divide in New Zealand disproportionately affects those in social housing and the disabled, with major wellbeing implications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019

Auckland University of Technology

NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide

Aged care facilities are slow to provide WiFi access for residents, and interviewees said they would like to see aged care operators provide more support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

EduTech

Digital divide anxiety as school year looms

As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018

Digital divide

Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion

People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018