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The huge digital divide: 68% of Asia-Pacific residents still not connected to net
Unified Communications

The huge digital divide: 68% of Asia-Pacific residents still not connected to net

The huge extent of the global digital divide has been uncovered, showing that 57% of the world's urban population are unconnected to the internet.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
UN Report: Technology can be a hindrance on right to education
EduTech

UN Report: Technology can be a hindrance on right to education

United Nations Special Rapporteur warns that digital technology in education can be dangerous and widen inequality gaps, furthering digital divide.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
State of Connectivity 2015: A report on global internet access
Artificial Intelligence

State of Connectivity 2015: A report on global internet access

At the end of 2015, estimates showed that 3.2 billion people were online. This means that globally, 4.1 billion people were still not internet users.

By Facebook • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market
Cartech

Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
How I teach my Mother... Computers
Google

How I teach my Mother... Computers

Witnessing the setup of this machine and watching her switch from a ten-year-old PC to a Macbook Pro has been the highlight of my week.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
Two billion people online by 2011
Unified Communications

Two billion people online by 2011

Global internet users set to hit 2 billion by 2011 as ITU reports a surge in online access, particularly in developing countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
EduTech

Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students

A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open
Cloud Services

Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open

Entries for the 2010 ANZ Internet Best Practice Awards are now open, recognising security, openness, diversity, and accessibility contributions online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2010
CA helps bridge the digital divide
Unified Communications

CA helps bridge the digital divide

CA boosts digital access, donating USD $25,000 and resources to Huntly's Computers in Homes scheme, empowering 18 disadvantaged families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2007