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Accessibility stories

The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility

Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.

By Dr Amy Lomellini • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Customer Experience

IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025

A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Webex partners with Applause to boost product accessibility

Webex has joined forces with Applause to enhance accessibility features, recruiting testers with disabilities to improve user experience across its products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

EduTech

Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.

By Tony Maguire • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Cloud Services

DIAC & Opus 2 partner to enhance digital arbitration

Dubai International Arbitration Centre has teamed up with Opus 2 to launch an innovative arbitration platform, enhancing dispute resolution across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Data Protection

McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Customer Experience

Transreport: 2025 a key year for accessibility tech

Transreport's CEO Jay Shen heralds 2024 as a crucial year for accessibility tech, reflecting on its evolution from a UK startup to a global leader.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025

Film production

Blackmagic lowers Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995

Blackmagic Design has slashed the price of its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to USD $995, aiming to enhance accessibility for digital filmmakers and live producers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Fintech

Forrester report identifies key mobile banking features by 2027

Forrester's new report highlights essential mobile banking features by 2027, emphasising fraud management and security as top priorities for customer trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Generative AI

EY study shows Microsoft 365 Copilot boosts inclusivity

A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Accessibility stories

EduTech

Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access

Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

Digital Transformation

MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market

Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Network Infrastructure

Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch

Cubic Transportation Systems has unveiled FEnX, an advanced fare gate system enhancing revenue protection and accessibility across transit networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Health Technologies

Radicle Science wins best industry service provider award

Radicle Science has won the Nutritional Outlook Best of the Industry 2024 Award, recognising its significant advancements in clinical validation for the nutraceutical sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025

eCommerce

eCommerce merchants sway towards ESG-focused providers

A recent survey by Ecommpay reveals that 61% of eCommerce merchants prefer payment providers prioritising Environmental, Social, and Governance principles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Digital Entertainment

LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors

LG Electronics has unveiled two innovative projectors at CES 2025, the multifunctional PF600U and the compact CineBeam S, enhancing viewer experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025

Robotics

India's first AI-powered voicebot platform is launched by Agrim

Misfits Communications has launched Agrim, India's first AI-powered voicebot platform, enhancing customer service with 24/7 support in 41 languages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025

Document Management

Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management

Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills

The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

AR, VR & Metaverse

Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app

Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024