Supply Chain Organizations Investing Heavily in AI and New Technology, but Skills Shortages Remain Obstacle to Digital Maturity
Survey findings from Fluke Corporation reveal a significant acceleration in digital maturity across manufacturing, propelled by a YoY increase in predictive maintenance adoption. Rising investment in Generative AI (36%) and
Millions left behind as digital inclusion funding fails to reach those who need it most
Millions across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania remain locked out of meaningful digital participation and from the digital services that increasingly shape everyday life, despite two decades of investment. A new study from the University of Surrey warns the real barrier is the failure of major actors to work together.
Edo Commissioner rallies youths for 230m digital jobs – The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY — Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Digital Economy, Ohimai Ehijimetor, has urged youths in the state to equip themselves with digital and technological skills needed to compete
Digital transformation in companies: challenges
Digital transformation in companies has become an unavoidable strategic priority. According to the Spanish-language technology publication IT User, by 2025 more than 80% of Spanish companies had already started their
NIHR invests £5.4m in digital technology research to transform social care
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded more than £5.4 million to nine research projects aimed at transforming social care through digital technology. The funding, totalling
Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project with Huawei and Local Partners to Advance Inclusive Digital Transformation
[Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026] The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi.
African Professionals Rush to AI Training as Global Digital Skills Race Accelerates
By Adonis Byemelwa As its future workforce faces the increasing pressure of preparing for a rapidly changing digital economy, thousands of African professionals are flocking to artificial intelligence training programmes.
When Government Goes Digital, Who Gets Left Behind?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have bet big on digital government: online portals, mobile apps, one-stop platforms. The region’s public services are increasingly just a click away. On paper,
Supporting student development through digital credentials
In an always-on digital world, students may find it challenging to stay engaged with their learning and translate their academic experience into demonstrable skills. A session, held in partnership with
Six digital hubs to be modernised in Donegal
A €4.9m cross-border project is set to deliver an upgraded network of digital business and community hubs across Derry-Strabane and Donegal. The Smart Village Network Project (SVNP) will establish and