x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

ICT Pulse Podcast

ICT Pulse - tech blog and podcast

A deep dive into topical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) issues from a Caribbean perspective, through interviews and group discussions with specialists, experts and people trying to make a difference in the tech space. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Show notes are available at www.ict-pulse.com

technology tech news

All Episodes

58:51

ICTP 244: The state of innovation/R&D and payment...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/03/22

In our March 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, IT Specialist, Larissa Martin and eCaribbean Limited’s Managing Director, Rodney Browne, the panel discusses: The state of Innovation/R&D in the Caribbean; Why is payment technology still limited in the Caribbean? And where are the Female Tech Leaders in the Caribbean? The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast

en

01:02:08

ICTP 243: 2023 Expert Insight update on cyber threats...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/03/15

In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2023, and one again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things: the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2022; the impact and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security space; how the emerging cyber insurance space has affected how organisations approach security; and three things organisations should be doing in 2023 to improve their network/IT

en

54:20

ICTP 242: Breaking the glass ceiling in Data Science

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/03/08

In recognition of International Women’s Day, and with Dr Letetia Addison, Shannon-Rae Hackett and Riana Kandhai of the University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus and Women in Data Science (WiDS), the Trinidad and Tobago chapter, they discuss, among other things: the difference between data analytics and data science; their own journeys to pursue careers in the STEM and ICT fields, and how their perspective on their career has evolved; and why organisations have been dragging their feet to

en

55:06

ICTP 241: AI in the workplace and in society and some...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/03/01

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been shaping our lives for years, such as by influencing our likes and preferences, in addition to trying to provide us with very personalised support. However, it has only been in recent months that the mass consumer has been gaining an appreciation of the power and potential of AI. Data and Advanced Analytics leader at PwC Caribbean, Kevan Rajaram, is introducing new and different angles to our conversation on AI, and discusses among other things: some of the

en

01:06:56

ICTP 240: An update on data protection and privacy...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Privacy and data protection have been gaining visibility globally. Even here in the Caribbean region, more countries that had not addressed the issue, are developing the requisite policies and legislation. Digital law and policy lawyer, Bartlett Morgan, joins us again to give us an update on privacy and data protection since our last conversation in 2018, and discusses among other things: some of the emerging issues around AI and privacy; the balance between hyper-personalisation and privacy; and

en

01:07:20

ICTP 239: Digitising the building approval process,...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/02/15

In our February 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, IT Systems Administrator, Halle Johnson and Business Coach and former Advisory Council Member of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), Kerrie-Ann Vassall-Richards, the panel discusses: Digitisation of the building applications process; Is the Caribbean ready for work-from-home / remote worker culture? And the security of our critical resources/sectors. The episode, show notes and links to some of

en

01:15:10

ICTP 238: Fintech in the Caribbean region, from an...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/02/08

To a considerable degree, Caribbean countries are eager to position themselves as leading financial technology (fintech) locations to drive investment and their continued economic growth. However, will the current efforts yield the results envisaged? With Developmental Economist, Dr Justin Ram, we discuss the impact fintech could have on the Caribbean region and economy, and among other things, Justin offers insights into: How we might foster more tech entrepreneurship; Whether the FTX collapse is

en

01:18:54

ICTP 237: Revisiting tech innovation in the Caribbean...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/02/01

Circling back to earlier conversations we had on innovation in 2019, we caught up with Professor Patrick Hosein of The University of the West Indies and of TTLAB (www.lab.tt), the research laboratory he created in Trinidad and Tobago. Accompanied by two members of the TTLAB research team, Inzamam Rahaman and Nicholas Chamansingh, we discussed, among other things: TTLAB and some of its current projects; what might be the Caribbean region’s value proposition when compared to Silicon Valley; ChatGPT;

en

01:10:30

ICTP 236: AI and machine learning, the IT profession,...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/01/25

In our January 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Chartered Accountant and a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Allison James, and Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, the panel discusses: The transformation of the IT profession; Is the world going sour on big tech? Where do we see Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning going? The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast

en

01:02:57

ICTP 235: Leveraging fintech for the social good,...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Continuing with our series on fintech in the Caribbean region, we talk with Miguel Adwin of Fimi Market Inc., which is championing an important social good: inclusion. In our conversation Miguel shares, among other things, his entrepreneurship journey that resulted in Fimi Market; how the Caribbean can better leverage emerging technologies; what opportunities we should be focussing on; and some of his longer-term plans and goals for Fimi Market. The episode, show notes and links to some of the

en

01:29:45

ICTP 234: 2022 end of year Caribbean ICT/tech trends...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/12/14

In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2022, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Carlton Samuels and Telojo (Telly) Valerie Onu, the panel discussed the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2022, and what might be in store in 2023. The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the

en

01:07:21

ICTP 233: 2022 Expert Insight update on cyber threats...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/12/07

In the final instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2022, and with Obika Gellineau of KPMG in Trinidad and Tobago, he discusses, among other things: what may have happened in the Massy Stores hacking incident; whether organisations are focusing on risk, reputation, and business continuity in how they approach cybersecurity; and three key things organisations should be doing in 2023 to improve their network/IT security posture. The episode, show notes and links

en

01:19:12

ICTP 232: FTX, Bitcoin, stablecoin, the Caribbean...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Cryptocurrencies and the wider crypto space have been receiving considerable attention due to the recent downturn in the market and the collapse of many crypto businesses. In this episode, we go back to basics with George Connolly, of OneLedger Technology Inc., Bitcoin enthusiast and serial Internet entrepreneur, Rohan Smith and guest cohost, Matthew Cowen, and discussed, among other things: Is the value of crypto (somehow) hinged on fiat? What happened with FTX, and what might the implications

en

01:09:35

ICTP 231: Automation software, and the threats and...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/11/23

In our November 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Amit Uttamchandani, of CaribbeanSignal.com, and Internet Service Provider and Network Infrastructure Professional, Brent Mc Intosh, the panel discusses: Automation software and the threats and opportunities for the region; and Building and developing the Caribbean's Critical Internet Infrastructure: one IXP at a time. The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be

en

44:54

ICTP 230: Fintech the WiPay way, with Aldwyn Wayne of...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/11/16

Although just five years old, Caribbean payment service provider, WiPay, has expanded its operations considerably across the Caribbean region, and into the US and Africa. In our third conversation with WiPay CEO, Aldwyn Wayne, he discusses some of the recent developments in the WiPay ecosystem, along with: how the newly launched Volt network works; why is WiPay establishing its own bank; what he sees as the opportunity for Caribbean businesses in Africa; and his thoughts on how the region’s fintech

en

01:09:27

ICTP 229: Moving from data to insights, with Liselle...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/11/09

Although data is considered a valuable resource for organisations, its value comes from the insights and intelligence that can be produced once it is collated, processed and analysed. Information Management professional, Liselle Ramcharan-Briscoe, discusses among other things: the types of data that could benefit from a data warehousing solution; when an organisation should consider moving to a data warehouse configuration; privacy and data protection issues that still must be considered; and why

en

01:05:09

ICTP 228: Should Caribbean countries follow the trend...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/11/02

The concept of an open and equal internet for everyone, known as network (or net) neutrality, has been a topic of longstanding debate. But recently, it has been reported that South Korea and the European Union, in particular, are on the verge of striking down net neutrality, which is likely to cause other countries to revisit their stance on the issue. Former telecoms/ICT regulator, Embert Charles, and tech expert, Trevor Forrest, discuss whether Caribbean countries should adopt a similar stance

en

01:01:56

ICTP 227: Are we there yet? Understanding the...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/10/26

Without a doubt, Caribbean countries are going digital. But it is unclear how much progress has been made and where there are still gaps that need to be filled. USAID recently published the results of a digital ecosystem study it conducted across 11 Caribbean countries. We speak with researchers, Chelceé Brathwaite and Matthew Cowen, and USAID regional head, Mansfield Blackwood, on the study’s findings and recommendations, and what should be the next step for Caribbean countries. The episode, show

en

01:17:42

ICTP 226: Caribbean tech leveraging the AfriCaribbean...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/10/19

In our October 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Miguel Adwin, of Fimi Markets Inc. in the United States, and IT expert, Garfield Gordon, the panel discusses: how Caribbean tech can leverage the AfriCaribbean link; and a quick recap of the “forced” (digital) transformation of the past 30 months. The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)

en

50:05

ICTP 225: Exploring Crypto Isle and the fintech and...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2022/10/12

Continuing our exploration of fintech in the Caribbean region, we speak with Davinia Bain, of Crypto Isle in The Bahamas. In our conversation, Davinia shares: what has been happening in the fintech and digital assets space in The Bahamas; her thoughts on the prospect of The Bahamas being blacklisted by the European Union; Crypto Isle’s expansion plans in the region; and details on the Crypto Isle accelerator that will soon be launched in partnership with Kanoo Pays and Draper University. The

en

386 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs