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Robotic device aims to cut CAD $20bn in healthcare costs
3 days ago
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Toronto-based Able Innovations is rolling out its ALTA robotic patient transfer platform across five major Canadian hospitals to ease worker strain and boost care.
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Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access
Last month
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edutech
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Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.
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EY study shows Microsoft 365 Copilot boosts inclusivity
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.
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Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital divide
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A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.
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Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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fleet management
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telematics
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.
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How AI’s impact will shape cybersecurity strategies in 2024
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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breach prevention
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By understanding the security implications of AI, security teams will be well-placed to avoid the negative side effects that the technology could deliver.
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Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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digital divide
National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.
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Exclusive: Knowby has the know-how for its customers
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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google
At its core, Knowby believes that knowledge should be a universal resource, accessible to all, regardless of background or location.
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How voice recognition software assistance technology is improving efficiency and safety
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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biometrics
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iot
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google
Voice recognition technology's popularity has grown in many industries, including those operating in rugged environments.
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Macquarie Telecom supports disability services provider Rocky Bay
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Macquarie Telecom partners with Rocky Bay to enhance disability services in Western Australia through technology solutions.
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Microsoft pledges to bridge 'disability divide' with renewed commitment to accessibility
Tue, 4th May 2021
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Microsoft says it’s doubling down on accessibility in order to bridge what the World Bank has dubbed the ‘disability divide’.
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Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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accessibility
Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.
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Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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A new report reveals that 64% of not-for-profits are dissatisfied with their tech use, citing a significant gap in digital skills and resources.
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Mindtree wins Mother Teresa Award for Corporate Citizen
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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csr
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mindtree
Mindtree has clinched the prestigious Mother Teresa Award for Corporate Citizen, lauded for its philanthropic feats and commitment to social welfare.
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Federal Government inks cloud deal with Microsoft
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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cloud services
The deal accelerates transformation opportunity, invests in public sector skills, drives inclusion and leverages local investment.
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Auckland's Promapp wins business process management contract
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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rpa
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cloud services
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promapp
Allied Medical adopts Promapp's cloud-based process management software to drive efficiency and improve customer experience.
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National government hindering progress in television captioning, says Green Party
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
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tv
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green party
Green Party calls for mandatory captioning of television in New Zealand, saying government isn't doing enough for disabled people.