Digital Divide

T-Mobile Expands Project 10Million to Close Digital Divide

September 29, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

As internet access becomes increasingly essential to everyday life, affordability continues to prevent some families from getting reliably connected. T-Mobile says its community connectivity efforts are focused on making internet …

Rural Utilities and the AI Fiber Opportunity

September 9, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Expanding access to artificial intelligence (AI) in rural communities is among the issues I look forward to exploring at DISTRIBUTECH International 2026 in San Diego. As AI adoption accelerates, an …

Nokia’s Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero 2040 Goals

September 7, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Sustainability has long been one of Nokia’s core strengths. The company’s commitment to using connectivity to create positive outcomes for people and the environment has been central to its approach …

U.S. Libraries Battle Misinformation and Funding Cuts

September 7, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Over the last 20 years, the United States has lost more than 270,000 journalism jobs, while nearly 3,500 newspapers have ceased publication. As independent news organizations struggle to survive, another …

Nokia’s Sustainability Strategy for a Sustainable Future

September 4, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Sustainability has long been a core strength of Nokia. Through our work in connectivity, we seek to create positive outcomes for both society and the environment. Nokia has voluntarily disclosed …

America’s Libraries Face a Growing Information Crisis

September 1, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Over the past 20 years, the United States has lost more than 270,000 journalism jobs, while nearly 3,500 newspapers have ceased publication. As independent news organizations struggle to survive, another …

Connectivity: America’s Next Growth Engine

August 19, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

I grew up in the oil fields of West Texas, in a region that often seemed to be overlooked by the rest of the country. Coming from a place that …

Free Geek Receives $300K KeyBank Grant to Bridge Digital Divide in Oregon

October 6, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Free Geek, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the digital divide, has received a $300,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation. This funding will support the organization’s initiatives to deliver digital literacy …

TCS Named to Civic 50 for 9th Year for Leadership in Community Impact and CSR

June 12, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has once again been recognized as one of the most community-focused companies in the United States …

Empowering Global Education with AI and Lenovo’s Digital Solutions

May 26, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Lenovo’s Commitment to Global Education and Digital Equity Lenovo is committed to equipping educators and students across the globe with the tools they need to thrive, especially as many communities …

Key Insights on Inclusive Growth and Digital Trust from the Global Summit

May 12, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

These are undeniably turbulent times, but a central message from the recent Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington, D.C., was clear: this is not a moment for passivity. Instead of …

Bridging Canada’s Digital Skills Gap in the Age of AI

March 20, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global provider of IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has released a new report focused on bridging the digital skills gap in Canada. The report, …

How Cisco is Driving Global Impact Through AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Inclusion

February 27, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

As Cisco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Officer for People, Policy, and Purpose, Francine Katsoudas plays a key role in directing some of the company’s most significant initiatives—benefiting employees, partners, …

Duke Energy and E2D Provide Laptops to JCSU Freshmen, Bridging the Digital Divide

October 4, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

As the new academic year begins, incoming freshmen at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) are receiving more than just a warm reception – they’re being provided with a key resource …

Claflin University and Cisco Partner to Bridge Digital Divide with 5G and Broadband Solutions

September 17, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

For most college students, a dependable internet connection is something they can easily rely on. However, for students at Claflin University, a small Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in …

Closing the Digital Divide: How Project 10Million Connects Students to Essential Internet Access

September 4, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

John Sousa, the Chief Information Officer for the East Orange School District in New Jersey, observed a critical issue during the Covid pandemic that he had long recognized: the digital …

Lift Zones Impact: Comcast’s Free Internet Spaces Benefit Communities Nationwide

February 13, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Key Points to Remember: Comcast collaborates with local nonprofits and community groups to establish Lift Zones, providing free WiFi for families to access the internet and develop digital skills. Through …

Cisco’s Empowering Partnership with LCOOU: Bridging the Digital Divide for Native/Indigenous Communities

December 21, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Standing on the grounds of Lac Court Oreille Ojibwe University (LCOOU), I was overwhelmed with a sense of honor. I was there not only as a representative of Cisco but …

Lenovo’s smarter technology is transforming millet farming in India’s Kanthalloor

August 8, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In the scenic Kanthalloor village in Kerala, surrounded by the foggy Western Ghats, a remarkable change is happening in its agricultural landscape. This change is driven by technology, with the …

Empowering women by bridging digital divide: TCS

December 8, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Women are disproportionately affected by the digital divide because they are underrepresented in technology and digital industries, which account for a large portion of the high-growth, lucrative jobs available today. …

Towards A ‘Decarbonized Future’

January 15, 2021 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The temporary “emission reduction due to the COVID-19 lockdown” is not a significant one.

Dallas Bridges Digital Divide In Education System

August 30, 2020 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Dallas based families receive computer giveaways for middle school students.

Dell Technologies Join Comcast To Bridge Digital Literacy Gap

August 25, 2019 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Addressing “three major barriers to broadband adoption”: “a lack of digital literacy skills”; “the lack of a computer; and cost of Internet service”.

Comcast and DHA Strives To Bridge The ‘Digital Divide’

July 30, 2017 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Making ‘access’ to internet the solution to “improve” people’s lives.