FOREWORD

“WE CHAMPION DIGITAL ADVANCEMENTS AND THE PROSPERITY THEY BRING ”

With much of the world yet to enjoy the benefits of modern technology , considerable work is needed if we are to bridge the digital divide

There ’ s no denying the digital divide remains a critical challenge . Both the data centre industry and the wider technology sector continue working towards the goal of digital equity .

Around a decade ago the Center for Data Innovation – a US-based think tank – drew attention to the impact of data poverty on communities that lacked high-quality data . It highlighted how such communities face falling behind in an increasingly data-driven world . Sadly , the problem , and its symptoms , persist .

In this month ’ s Data Centre Magazine , we champion digital advancement and the prosperity it brings . We also explore how technology remains essentially undemocratic , it being denied to swathes of the world .

Innovation , education and inclusivity are the watchwords that will steer us towards a tech-driven future that is available to all . Digital literacy and affordable access – with no compromise on quality – is the ultimate goal .

MAYA DERRICK maya . derrick @ bizclikmedia . com

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