Digital divide stories - Page 6
UN Report: Technology can be a hindrance on right to education
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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United Nations Special Rapporteur warns that digital technology in education can be dangerous and widen inequality gaps, furthering digital divide.
State of Connectivity 2015: A report on global internet access
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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ai
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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.
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.
Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
How I teach my Mother... Computers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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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.
Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open
Fri, 11th Jun 2010
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Entries for the 2010 ANZ Internet Best Practice Awards are now open, recognising security, openness, diversity, and accessibility contributions online.
CA helps bridge the digital divide
Tue, 1st May 2007
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CA boosts digital access, donating USD $25,000 and resources to Huntly's Computers in Homes scheme, empowering 18 disadvantaged families.