International Girls in Information & Communication Technologies Day Statement by Education Cannot Wait Director Yasmine Sherif
NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a global digital divide, threatening to leave entire generations of women and girls behind. Today, we place them at the centre of our shared massive action as we commemorate International Girls in ICT Day. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to harness the transformative power of education and provide these girls with the training, skills and resources they need to be part of the digital revolution that is shaping our planet. Today, we must recommit to financing their education.
The digital divide is nowhere more pronounced than on the frontlines of armed conflict, climate change and forced displacement. "Globally, there are 244 million fewer women than men using the internet, limiting access to education, job opportunities and innovation," according to UNESCO. In Africa, for instance, "cultural barriers, cost and mobility restrictions prevent many girls from accessing technology and digital learning."
In fact, in sub-Saharan Africa, for every 100 men that know how to use a spreadsheet, there are only 40 women with the same skills. Some recent analysis from UNICEF indicates that 90% of adolescent girls and young women are offline. That's 9 out of 10 denied access to the limitless information and opportunities that the internet provides.
Despite these challenges, we know that access to education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can have a profound impact.
I think of the brave girls and teachers of the Afghan Girls' Robotics Team. These real-life Rule Breakers – led by Education Cannot Wait's Global Champion Somaya Faruqi – competed in robotics competitions worldwide. Through their brave acts, they learned to build and program robots, they acquired new skills in engineering and technology, and they served as ambassadors for girls in science and technology everywhere. These are the pioneers that will break through the glass ceiling and pave the way for millions of girls worldwide to access the internet and find careers in technology.
There is a strong economic case to support girls' access to information and communication technology. According to UNESCO, we could boost global GDP by €600 billion by 2027 if we doubled the share of women in the tech workforce.
To get there, we are going to need to break some rules. That means using our wealth in the North to share with the girls of Afghanistan – and across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America – and empower them to embrace technology for girls of all ages.
We must accelerate funding to ensure children caught in humanitarian emergencies, just like Somaya Faruqi, can triumph again and again, thanks to their access to education and technology. Despite the seemingly impossible odds, they have proven that girls can stand up, learn technology and win the sprint – not just nationally or regionally, but also globally.
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Girls' Education Bridges the Digital Divide
TAIPEI, May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As COMPUTEX 2025, one of the most anticipated global tech events, prepares to open its doors in Taipei, AI applications are set to reach new heights. GIGAIPC, the industrial computing and edge AI subsidiary of GIGABYTE Technology, will unveil three innovative AI edge computing solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, showcasing its expertise in industrial-grade system design. Powered by NVIDIA® Jetson Orinâ„¢ modules, the flagship QN-ORAX32-A1, QN-ORNX16GH-A1, and QN-ORNX16 deliver exceptional AI performance for smart manufacturing, intelligent surveillance, smart healthcare, smart retail, and AIoT applications, setting new benchmarks for edge computing.
The QN-ORAX32-A1, built on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orinâ„¢ 32GB module, features an 8-core ARM v8.2 64-bit CPU and an NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 1792 CUDA® cores and 56 Tensor cores, delivering up to 200 TOPS of AI performance—six times faster than its predecessor. This enhanced computing power makes it well-suited for high-load data processing and complex AI models. Beyond its computing performance, the QN-ORAX32-A1 is also built for real-world deployment. To ensure long-term durability in harsh industrial environments, the system incorporates a fanless thermal design and wide-range DC power input.
In addition, it supports NVIDIA® JetPackâ„¢, NVIDIA Isaacâ„¢ ROS, and other Jetson platform services, enabling rapid AI integration and robotic perception, while reducing development costs. These capabilities make it an ideal choice for automated optical inspection (AOI), smart manufacturing, edge servers, and robotics.
The QN-ORNX16GH-A1 and QN-ORNX16, powered by the Jetson Orinâ„¢ NX module, offer up to 100 TOPS for real-time visual analysis, object recognition, and data inference. The QN-ORNX16GH-A1 is optimized for smart city infrastructure, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and industrial automation, featuring 10 LAN ports, including 8 with Power over Ethernet (PoE), enabling simultaneous data transfer and power delivery to streamline multi-device setups. The combination of edge AI inference and multi-channel PoE helps simplify front-end data acquisition and analysis, reducing wiring complexity and deployment costs. In contrast, the QN-ORNX16 is tailored for medical imaging applications, leveraging advanced AI image recognition technology. It enables real-time image processing and precise inference via trained AI models, supporting rapid diagnostics and advancing precision medicine.
COMPUTEX 2025 will be held from May 20 to 23, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 1F. GIGAIPC will showcase its latest AI edge computing solutions at the GIGABYTE Group booth (Booth No. K0802), presenting its latest edge AI solutions for industrial applications.
For more information about GIGAIPC's products and solutions, please visit
https://www.gigaipc.com/en/contact/
About GIGAIPC
GIGAIPC Co., Ltd., established in 2018, is a subsidiary of the GIGABYTE Group focused on embedded solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in computing, the company offers board-level and system-level products for applications including 5G, IoT, machine vision, industrial automation, smart retail, and healthcare.
Backed by GIGABYTE's award-winning manufacturing, GIGAIPC is committed to exceeding expectations by delivering high-quality computing platforms along with world-class service and support. With service centers in major cities worldwide, GIGAIPC continues to expand its global presence and provide outstanding customer support.
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GIGAIPC Unveils Jetson Orin Series at COMPUTEX 2025, Advancing Industrial-Grade AI Solutions
