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Roscommon Systems adds video narration to LIMA screen reader
Artificial Intelligence

Roscommon Systems adds video narration to LIMA screen reader

Low-vision users can now get on-screen text and gestures described in YouTube clips without leaving Roscommon Systems' LIMA screen reader.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada
Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada

Most firms lack formal bias controls, leaving 2SLGBTQI+ users less well served by AI systems than the wider public.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities
Digital Transformation

Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities

Charities could get training better suited to limited budgets and low digital confidence as AI reshapes service delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
BT urges analogue landline users to switch to digital
Customer Experience

BT urges analogue landline users to switch to digital

Thousands of households could lose familiar phone service if they ignore BT’s notices before the UK’s analogue landline switch-off in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala
EduTech

Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala

The Toronto fundraiser will channel proceeds into bursaries and community grants for young Canadians facing financial and mental health pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
Data Protection

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights

The deal could bring free public internet and a new revenue stream to Katsina, while shifting AI processing onto solar-powered street lamps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
Customer Experience

Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access

AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Customer Experience

Granicus names UK digital government awards winners

Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
UK broadband switching jumps 24% as April bills rise
IT Industry

UK broadband switching jumps 24% as April bills rise

Households hit by April rises are switching in record numbers, with three million already moving providers to avoid higher broadband charges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children
Data Protection

ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children

Parents of primary school children are being urged to rethink online privacy habits as the regulator responds to rising safety concerns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Waterstons backs CyberNorth strategic partnership in North East
EduTech

Waterstons backs CyberNorth strategic partnership in North East

The tie-up is set to bolster cyber skills, SME resilience and sector growth as CyberNorth widens its North East network of backers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Year13 launches Anyway AI career coach in Australia
EduTech

Year13 launches Anyway AI career coach in Australia

The rollout aims to fill a gap in career advice for 14- to 24-year-olds, as schools face ratios of about 560 students per adviser.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Wilson brings shipboard mobile coverage to Mercy Ships
Unified Communications

Wilson brings shipboard mobile coverage to Mercy Ships

The hospital ship will gain reliable cellular service for crew and volunteers, easing care coordination and family contact across African ports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Scotland Women in Technology backs charity board pilot
Digital Transformation

Scotland Women in Technology backs charity board pilot

More charities could gain digital expertise as up to 30 women are trained for trustee roles under a new board-matching pilot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
Robotics

Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter

A new GSMA report says legacy systems and skills gaps are still slowing Japan’s digital economy, despite strengths in 5G, AI and 6G.

By Lara Dewar • 5 min read • Last month
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

Stronger safeguards and faster rollout could help Japan turn advanced connectivity into wider economic gains as scams and exclusion persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month