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Inland Revenue Department

Tokoroa's new $2 million hub reflects changing face of public libraries

Residents can now pay rates, borrow books and book free meeting rooms in Tokoroa's revamped $2 million community hub.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last week

Small Business

Train passenger numbers jump 38% on first weekday of Auckland's City Rail Link

Auckland commuters are already seeing faster trips and more footfall for nearby shops, though some businesses are holding off on extra staffing.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Last week

Data Protection

How safe are digital driver's licences?

The rollout could spare non-smartphone users from being left behind, while privacy safeguards and encrypted storage aim to keep hackers out.

By RNZ • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly

New Zealand users are saving hours a week with ChatGPT, as the tool is used for work, budgets, health checks and trip planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month

Global Stories

Digital divide stories

Semiconductors

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

Eltex starts XGS-PON terminal production for operators

Rising broadband demand is pushing carriers towards 10 Gbps upgrades, as Eltex's new terminals let them reuse existing fibre instead of rebuilding networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

DXC recovers 2,055kg of e-waste in UK recycling drive

More than 1,000 discarded devices were diverted from landfill as the company expanded donations to community groups and digital inclusion projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Siro urges Budget 2027 funding for fibre blackspots

Up to 200,000 Irish premises could still miss full-fibre access unless ministers back targeted funding in Budget 2027, SIRO warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Data centers

Equinix doubles foundation funding with USD $50m pledge

The extra cash will widen internet access, digital skills training and job pathways for underserved communities across Equinix's global footprint.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

Digital Transformation

SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout

Businesses in Irish parks could gain faster, more reliable links as SIRO says poor connectivity is slowing productivity and cloud use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Higher education

RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school

More than 1,000 disadvantaged girls in Thailand will gain free access to university prep tools as the school cuts teacher workload.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday

IT Industry

Virgin Media O2 launches GBP £3m device reuse fund

Millions of unused phones and laptops could be redirected to people without kit as the telecoms group backs local reuse schemes until 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

5G & Beyond

Tarana & Scot-Tel-Gould launch 6 GHz trial in Aberdeen

Rural broadband could get a boost as the Aberdeen-area test examines whether shared 6 GHz spectrum can lift capacity without disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Generative AI

Head of computer science wins the AI education award

Teachers' lack of AI confidence is fuelling a push for wider digital training, after Stephen Norbury won a national education award for whole-school use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

Telkominfra & Transcelestial deploy laser links in Indonesia

Pressure is mounting on operators to add 5G sites faster, and the tie-up offers a fibre-like route around delays in Indonesia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

COSBOA urges support to boost small business AI use

Australia could miss the productivity gains from artificial intelligence unless small firms get more practical support to use it across their operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month