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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

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52:57

ICTP 067: Why Barbados is one of the top-ranked...

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2019/08/07

Over the past several years, Barbados consistently ranks among the top Caribbean countries with respect to telecom and ICT. David Smith, President, of the Barbados Chapter of the Internet Society, helps us to understand the factors that made Barbados a telecoms and ICT powerhouse in the region; some of the challenges country is currently experiencing; along with trends and opportunities that are being leveraged to transform the Barbadian economy. Show notes and links to some of the things

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38:51

ICTP 066: Tech innovation and disruption at the...

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2019/07/31

By no stretch of the imagination is the banking and financial services industry considered a hotbed of ICT/tech innovation and disruption; however, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica has been recognised as one of the most innovative banks in Latin America and the Caribbean. Nadeen Matthews Blair, the Bank’s Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, discusses ways in which NCB Jamaica fosters innovation, and an innovation culture, in such a conservative and regulated space. Show notes and links to

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ICTP 065: Community Chat on the tension between...

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2019/07/24

To a considerable degree, and across almost every aspect of our lives, technology has been a driver of change. In this our July 2019 Community Chat and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Liselle Yorke and Shannon Clarke, the panel discusses on the uneasy tension between technology and preserving the local cultural heritage of Caribbean countries, and implementing Tech4Good projects to drive digital transformation in the region. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during

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29:19

ICTP 064: The keys to successful digital...

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2019/07/17

Although the term “digital transformation” has become quite popular, many of us really don’t know what it truly means. To help us get a better sense of what digital transformation by organisations entails, Julio Lima and Carlyle Assue of the Caribbean Development Bank discuss the digital transformation process that is currently being implemented by the Bank, and share some important takeaways that organisations, and even countries, can consider. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned

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35:46

ICTP 063: ICT in the Caribbean – from a donor...

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2019/07/10

For many countries in the Americas, and particularly those in the Caribbean region, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a crucial resource for loans, grant funding and technical assistance. Therese Turner-Jones, the General Manager of the Country Department Caribbean Group of the IDB, helps us to better understand, among other things, scope of the IDB’s work, the Bank’s posture on ICT in the Caribbean, and ICT-related opportunities that we in the region are not leveraging as we should.

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39:43

ICTP 062: Know your neighbours – Suriname, with...

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2019/07/03

The Dutch-speaking country of Suriname is a full member of many regional organisations in the Caribbean, but generally, very little is known about it. In this the second instalment of our Know your neighbours series, Vincentius Kenswil and Anuskha Sonai, of the Digital Talents Academy In Suriname, help us to have a better understanding of Suriname generally, and of course, from an ICT perspective. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found

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ICTP 061: Community Chat on ICT for job creation and...

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2019/06/26

Developing the human capital is a crucial element for countries to better leverage ICT. In this our June 2019 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Claire Craig and Clifford Browne, the panel discusses ICT for job creation and economic development in the Caribbean region, and helping girls navigate the digital landscape and fostering greater ICT participation. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found

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ICTP 060: Samsung in the Caribbean, with Gianmarco...

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2019/06/19

When you say the word ‘Samsung’, we tend to think of smartphones. Samsung is a global leader in the smartphone market, and is the most popular brand in the Caribbean. In speaking with Gianmarco Leri, Product Manager for Samsung Electronics, who focuses in the Caribbean region, we learn about consumer and tech trends that are influencing how Samsung smartphones are evolving, and what Samsung has in store for the Caribbean in the coming months. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned

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35:42

ICTP 059: Improving ICT product testing to foster...

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2019/06/12

Being able to develop software applications can be considered only half of the ICT innovation formula. Being able to design and/or properly configure the hardware to suit the requirements is equally, or even perhaps more, important. In our conversation with Dr Cathy-Ann Radix, of the University of the West Indies, we discuss the need for the Caribbean region to focus of ICT product testing, the missing half of the ICT innovation equation. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during

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38:28

ICTP 058: Exploring Guadeloupe’s ICT/tech space,...

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2019/06/05

The French territory of Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean region, is one that many of us know very little about generally, and even more so with respect to telecommunications and ICT. In the spirit of fostering greater awareness of our Caribbean neighbours, which could lead to opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships, Betty Fausta, of Guadeloupetech, provides some preliminary insight into Guadeloupe and its ICT/tech space. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during

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ICTP 057: Consolidation of the Internet economy –...

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2019/05/29

As businesses and countries worldwide position themselves to leverage the Internet economy, that economy is changing. In its latest Global Internet Report, the Internet Society examines the extent to which consolidation of the Internet economy has been occurring. In our discussion with Carl Gahnberg, of the Internet Society, we discuss the key findings of the report, and possible implications for developing countries, and for entrepreneurship and innovation. Show notes and links to some of the

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ICTP 056: Building Caribbean-relevant software...

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2019/05/22

Building software solutions that truly work is a challenge at the best of times. We talk with Dennison Daley and Manish Valechha of software development firm, Rovika, which is in Montserrat, where the population is less than 5,500. The duo seem to be punching above their weight, as they have been developing software applications that are being used by the Montserrat and British Virgin Islands Governments, but potentially could have wider take-up across the Caribbean region and in other developing

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ICTP 055: Ensuring the meaningful inclusion of girls...

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2019/05/15

In recognition of efforts worldwide and across the Caribbean to promote Girls in ICT, and in particular, the Caribbean.Girls.Hack suite of activities, which started since April, we discuss the meaningful inclusion of girls and women in ICT with; Nicole Pitter Patterson of Caribbean.Girls.Hack; Loly Gaitán of the EQUALS Global Partnership; and Naomi Falkenburg, of the International Telecommunication Union. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found

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ICTP 054: Community Chat on ride-hailing services....

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2019/05/08

In this our May 2019 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Claire Craig and Matthew Cowan, the panel discusses the ride-sharing/ride-hailing business model, popularised by companies, such as Uber. Can it complement the public transport system in the Caribbean, and what might be its social impact? Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/ Do subscribe and leave us a review!

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42:35

ICTP 053: Helping a society to better leverage...

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2019/05/01

The ultimate goal of telecoms/ICT regulation is to foster the economic and social development of a country. However, focussing on competition, infrastructure and prices might not be in enough. In our interview with Apollo Knights, of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, he discusses the activities the Commission has implemented, to help foster ICT development across that territory. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the

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54:43

ICTP 052: Integrating innovation into organisations...

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2019/04/24

Perhaps thanks to people such as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, we tend to think of innovation in terms of big, revolutionary ideas that come about maybe one or twice in a lifetime. Lorenzo Hodges of innovation strategy firm, Plain White Table, begs to differ. In this episode, Lorenzo discusses how innovation can be systematised in organisations, plus critical elements that must be in place in order for innovation to truly become part of an organisation’s culture. Show notes and links to some of

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ICTP 051: Community Chat on electronic health...

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2019/04/17

In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Shoshannah Richards and Rishi Maharaj, the panel discusses: electronic health records and disaster resilience; and individuals’ right to digital privacy and data protection. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/ Do subscribe and leave us a review!

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ICTP 050: Mining the data within using business...

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2019/04/10

Business intelligence, like data analytics, have become buzz words in today’s workplace. But very few truly understand how to leverage business intelligence as a strategic tool. Raquel Seville of BI Brainz is of the view that every organisation should be applying business intelligence. She gives us a primer on the topic, and shares some advice to help small, through to large enterprises, to better integrate and leverage business intelligence in their organisations. Show notes and links to some of

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ICTP 049: 2019 Expert Insight update on cyber threats...

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2019/04/03

As much as we might be tired of hearing about it, online threats and cybersecurity have become essential considerations in the digital space. Continuing with our longstanding Expert insight series, we discuss with Sean Slattery, of Caribbean Solutions Lab, some of the latest developments in the threat landscape, along with what Caribbean end-users and organisations can do to better manage those dangers. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found

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ICTP 048: Providing an e-commerce solution for a...

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2019/03/27

Although the Caribbean region has made considerable strides in ensuring access to ICTs, e-commerce has remained woefully underdeveloped, which in turn has hindered tech entrepreneurship and innovation. The payment gateway, WiPay, is being seen as offering a much-welcomed e-commerce solution. In this episode, we chat with Aldwyn Wayne, WiPay Founder and CEO, on how WiPay has been able to achieve what the formal banking system in the region has not been able to do. Show notes and links to some of the

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