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
Microsoft invests $10B in Japan AI infrastructure and workforce skills
Microsoft is committing $10 billion to Japan’s AI infrastructure and workforce development between 2026 and 2029, expanding its role in a market where adoption is rising but capacity, control, and
Seattle Invests in Tech Access
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
Amey invests in Skills for Life with new AI training for apprentices
Amey marked National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 by delivering a new AI workshop experience for apprentices, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of talent. This year’s theme, Skills for
Zain invests in youth cyber capabilities to safeguard and enhance digital future
KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait has supported the Kuwait Technical College (ktech) Cyberthon challenge, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education. The effort comes as part of a pioneering national initiative
Zain invests in youth cyber capabilities to safeguard and enhance digital future
KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait has supported the Kuwait Technical College (ktech) Cyberthon challenge, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education. The effort comes as part of a pioneering national initiative
SA Invests $100 Million to Expand Digital Access and Innovation
South Africa has launched a $100 million Digital Inclusion Fund aimed at expanding digital access, supporting tech-driven entrepreneurship, and reducing long-standing barriers that prevent millions from participating in the digital
Google invests $9B in SC
On Oct. 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s $9 billion investment in South Carolina will expand the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence
Google to build 4 new subsea cable hubs in Africa, invests $9 million in AI research
US-based tech company, Google, has unveiled plans to build four new subsea cable hubs across the African corridors to boost Internet connectivity. The Managing Director for Google in Africa, Alex
Google invests more toward AI skills, subsea cables
Google today announced a new set of investments in Africa including free access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools for students, increased funding of education initiatives and expanded connectivity projects.