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Progress cuts ShareFile accessibility issues by 60%
Enterprise Resource Planning

Progress cuts ShareFile accessibility issues by 60%

Earlier testing and user feedback have cut accessibility defects in ShareFile by more than 60%, easing procurement for enterprise customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Nexer & Deque forge global accessibility partnership
Digital Transformation

Nexer & Deque forge global accessibility partnership

Organisations face rising pressure to make websites and apps accessible as the European Accessibility Act and customer expectations tighten scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
GitHub expands accessibility push with new open-source tools
Open source

GitHub expands accessibility push with new open-source tools

Disabled developers should gain easier access to coding tools as GitHub opens up its accessibility kit and support to the wider community.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
AI accessibility tools miss major app barriers, study finds
Customer Experience

AI accessibility tools miss major app barriers, study finds

More than half of assistive technology users have hit inaccessible apps this year, despite widespread AI adoption to fix digital barriers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Businesses selling into the EU face tighter accessibility scrutiny, with Accessiway targeting retailers and other firms using a new monitoring platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
iProov tech earns top rating for injection attack defence
Surveillance

iProov tech earns top rating for injection attack defence

iProov's Dynamic Liveness becomes first facial biometric to achieve Ingenium Level 4 and CEN/TS 18099 High rating for injection attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp
Software-as-a-Service

Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp

Brightcove maps 2026 AI push and major UX overhaul, promising faster innovation, richer accessibility tools and smoother video operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Atlassian embeds accessibility in design system work
Robotic Process Automation

Atlassian embeds accessibility in design system work

Atlassian weaves accessibility into its design system foundations, tooling and culture, fixing over 6,000 issues in a year-long overhaul.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action
DevOps

How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.

By Corbb O'Connor • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fintech

Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Customer Experience

Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

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Half of UK IT websites 'fail' basic accessibility tests
Digital Transformation

Half of UK IT websites 'fail' basic accessibility tests

Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform
Digital Inclusion

Ecommpay gains DAC certification for accessible payments platform

Ecommpay has secured DAC certification for its payments platform, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
DEWR wins award for redesigning accessible employment platform
Unified Communications

DEWR wins award for redesigning accessible employment platform

DEWR has won the 2025 Qlik ANZ award for redesigning its Employment Services Reporting platform, improving accessibility and digital inclusion for Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ecommpay wins award for diversity & inclusion excellence
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ecommpay wins award for diversity & inclusion excellence

Ecommpay has won the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative award, recognising its commitment to workplace inclusivity and financial accessibility.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution
Digital Transformation

Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution

Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.

By Peter McGauran • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content
EduTech

Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content

A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline
DevOps

Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline

A new survey reveals 84% of organisations prioritise digital accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act deadline in June, despite ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025