Digital

‘Digital Navigators’ in East Carroll Parish take control of internet access. Here is the way.

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'Digital Navigators' in East Carroll Parish take control of internet access. Here is the way.

Wanda Manning is a 33-year former teacher in East Carroll Parish. Now retired for five years, Manning is a Digital Specialist at Delta Interfaith. In February 2021, the organization partnered with satellite network firm Starlink to provide emergency connectivity for low-income families with school-age children. This partnership secured 120 satellite dishes for East Carroll residents. … Read more

Russia’s Digital Ministry Declares War on VPNs – The Moscow Times

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Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev said On Monday the government will begin banning the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, a common tool that Russians have been turning to in recent years for online surveillance and monitoring. “We have the responsibility to fulfill the tasks set before us. In this case, the … Read more

Women at the forefront of West Africa’s Digital Payments Growth

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Women at the forefront of West Africa's Digital Payments Growth

Most days, their work takes place in silence. In strategic meetings, collaboration discussions, product development sessions and discussions with banks, fintech founders and vendors. However, behind the scenes, these women help organize how millions of people across West Africa send, receive and manage money. Across the region, the shift from cash-heavy systems to digital payments … Read more