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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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55:04

ICTP 047: Community Chat on going digital and...

ICT Pulse Podcast ·

2019/03/20

In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Liselle Yorke and Ian Mitchell, the panel discusses: what will it take to go digital in the Caribbean; and the limited access to ICT tenders and projects by regional independent consultants, contractors, and service providers. 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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38:56

ICTP 046: Thriving whilst maturing as a young...

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2019/03/13

At the best of times, and even for experienced entrepreneurs, starting a business is a gamble and fraught with challenges. At just 28 years old, and having started the online testing platform, EduFocal, seven years ago, Gordon Swaby is one of the few Caribbean tech entrepreneurs who has experienced considerable success in a relatively short space of time. In this podcast episode, we discuss his road to success; the irony of offering education-related services without having a degree; and why

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45:47

ICTP 045: Digital addiction, possible signs and...

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2019/03/06

Although we might deny it, many of us are intensely attached to our smartphone, and spend way too much time online or on social media. Although not formally recognised as a disease, digital addiction is a growing area of concern – even in the Caribbean. Clinical neuropsychologist, Dr Rodney Stewart, sheds some light on digital addition: key signs and symptoms of which we should be aware; its connection to other illnesses; and his advice if we are concerned that someone is addicted. Show notes and

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20:16

ICTP 044: Stepping outside your comfort zone, with...

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2019/02/27

At one time or another, we all get brilliant ideas for a business, or a solution to a problem; but very few of us actually have the interest, or the passion, to pursue it. The situation can be even more daunting if you would have to work in a field in which you have little or no expertise. Linda Dias, the Chief Architect for the Government of Montserrat, recently launched a booking entertainment software application, Bodio. She shares her story, and why, as someone who is not a software developer

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28:12

ICTP 043: Has Open Data died in the Caribbean, with...

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2019/02/20

A few years ago, Open Data was one of the concepts that appeared to be driving innovation across the Caribbean region, but it seems to have disappeared off our radar. Dr Maurice McNaughton, of the University of West Indies, who has been actively involved in Open Data initiatives across the region, helps us to get to the bottom of what happened to Open Data in the Caribbean, and whether it can be revived. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found

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51:06

ICTP 042: Community Chat on opportunities and threats...

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2019/02/13

In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Nerissa Golden and Steven Williams, the panel discusses: leveraging technology to increase job opportunities; and the opportunities and threats to the Caribbean ICT skills market, given the dynamics of a Big Data-driven world. 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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26:35

ICTP 041: Intellectual property protection and its...

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2019/02/06

Intellectual property and Intellectual Property Protection (IPP) are considered important inputs into the ICT/tech innovation space, which is still underdeveloped in the Caribbean. Attorney at law, Grace Lindo, gives us a quick primer on IPP, and using some examples from Jamaica, she highlights some of the challenges of the current framework, which can hinder ICT/tech innovation. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found

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37:41

ICTP 040: Regulating net neutrality and over the top...

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2019/01/30

Net neutrality continues to be a regulatory issue that has not been decisively resolved globally, or in the Caribbean. However, last year, the Bahamas sought to establish a policy position on the matter. We discuss that process and the final outcome with Stephen Bereaux, CEO of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) in the Bahamas, plus the country’s regulatory environment, and the role URCA is likely to play in the Smart Bahamas/Smart Island initiative that is being implemented

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37:32

ICTP 039: Creating a more enabling environment for...

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2019/01/23

Innovation has become one of the big buzzwords in the digital age, with organisations, and even countries, aspiring to be ‘more innovative’. But what does that mean and what can we do to better nurture and, ultimately leverage innovation? Based on his illustrious career in Engineering and in Education, Professor Patrick Hosein will be sharing his thoughts on education, innovation, and how innovation can be better fostered in the Caribbean. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during

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42:43

ICTP 038: Community Chat on Single Window Platforms,...

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2019/01/16

In this first Community Chat for the year, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Allison James and Steve Spence, the panel discusses: the risks and rewards of the Single Window Platform; and internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and whether or not they can Improve the business case for more data centres in the Caribbean. 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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34:58

ICTP 037: Driving fintech development from the...

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2019/01/09

It should perhaps come as no surprise that blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital currency, along with other fintech products and services, are still looming large across the Caribbean region. To continue the conversation we started towards the end of 2018, but from a different perspective, and in our first interview for 2019, we discuss the fintech initiative in Barbados that is being spearheaded by the Central Bank of Barbados, with its Acting Deputy Governor, Michelle Doyle-Lowe. Show notes and

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41:47

ICTP 036: The importance of passion, positivity and...

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2018/12/19

Although the word ‘entrepreneur’ might sound sexy, in fact, it is anything but that. Entrepreneurs tend to face several challenges that can bring them to their knees, and even to give up. Barbadian entrepreneur, Khalil Bryan, shares is own journey – the blood sweat and tears, along with the passion, positivity and persistence – which has in resulted Caribbean Transit Solutions, and which may soon be able to offer more cost-effective inter-island travel options across the Caribbean region. Show notes

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38:06

ICTP 035: Caribbean ICT/tech trend Community Chat

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2018/12/12

With 2018 coming to a close, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Ingrid Riley and Yacine Khelladi, the Community Chat panel discusses the ICT/tech trends and developments that have emerged, and those it had hoped would have gained more traction, over the past year. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Do subscribe and leave us a review!

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43:31

ICTP 034: Realising 21st Century Government in the...

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2018/12/05

Although Caribbean countries have been implementing e-government projects for well over a decade, generally, citizens still complain about how difficult and time-consuming it is to interact with Government. Bernadette Lewis, the Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, tells us why that is the case, and instead of e-government, why the region should be focussing on migrating towards 21st century government. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode

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40:16

ICTP 033: Emerging opportunities in cryptocurrencies,...

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2018/11/28

Cryptocurrencies, digital currencies and blockchain technology have gained considerable prominence in the last two to three years, and many countries across the Caribbean region have been actively exploring how they can capitalise on the opportunities such technologies afford. Gabriel Abed, one of the co-Founders of fintech firm, Bitt, and a leading voice in the digital currency evolution in the Caribbean, helps us to understand how those technologies can help the Caribbean leapfrog to become

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34:42

ICTP 032: Balancing national security concerns and an...

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2018/11/21

In our increasingly digital world, there has been a growing vigilance by countries worldwide, including those in the Caribbean, with respect to national security. In many jurisdictions, it has resulted in the creation of agencies that have broad and deep powers to collect and retain personal data – not only on their citizens, but on anyone who gets caught their net. Attorney at law, Grace Lindo, discusses the uneasy tension that exists between a State’s concern about national security and an

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30:47

ICTP 031 - Internet affordability and the road to...

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2018/11/14

In order to achieve Internet access for all, the Internet must be affordable for all. It is a monumental challenge that requires the support and will of many actors in a country in order to achieve that goal. The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has been tracking the progress of countries worldwide towards improved Internet affordability. In this podcast episode, we talk with Dr Dhanaraj Thakur on the latest A4AI Affordability Report, and measures countries can implement to make Internet

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47:11

ICTP 030: Community Chat on emerging innovations and...

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2018/11/07

In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Bianca Welds and Angus Steele, join Michele Marius to discuss: emerging innovations, the industries being disrupted and the reaction of the incumbent players; and the state of electronic (e-)waste in the Caribbean. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Do subscribe and leave us a review!

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43:48

ICTP 029: Telecoms and ICT in the Caribbean, from the...

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2018/10/31

Caribbean telecoms and ICT carriers and service providers are crucial players in individual countries, and the region as a whole, realising the benefits of being Information Societies and d digital economies. However, over the years, there have been some contentious issues, which have not been fully resolved, but neither might we be clear on basis of the positions taken by regional telecoms and ICT operators. Teresa Wankin, Secretary General of CANTO, provides some insight into the views and

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39:07

ICTP 028: Why organisation should focus on...

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2018/10/24

“Information Security is not an IT issue, and it can never be owned by IT. It is a management issue…” but it requires everyone across an organisation to be knowledgeable and do their part. These are just a few of the insights shared by David Gittens, President of the Barbados Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association, in this interview to commemorate cybersecurity month. Learn about: the current threat landscape; emerging threats and trends; things were are (still) doing that sabotage

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