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Rethinking technology to bridge the digital divide

Accenture Development Partnerships and technology company Arm have developed an ultra-durable tablet prototype that could improve the lives of millions.

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Call for change

Rethinking technology to bridge the digital divide

When tech meets human ingenuity

"Currently, there’s no off-the-shelf device that exists to meet the needs of health workers in rural and disadvantaged communities."

— Mary Woodgate, Managing Director – Accenture Development Partnerships

A valuable difference

"Challenging entrenched design biases isn’t easy, but by taking a human-centred approach and testing our assumptions, we can change the market and bring benefits to many, many lives."

— Fiona Riggall, Senior Sustainability Manager – Arm