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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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27:06

ICTP 027: Nurturing the ecosystem to support your...

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2018/10/17

A common cry among global software development firms looking to establish an operation in the Caribbean, is the limited availability of suitable talent in the region. However, home-grown firms also face the same challenge. Kevin Khelawan, the Chief Operating Officer of Teleios Systems, a software development firm in Trinidad and Tobago, shares some insights on the firm, but more importantly, how it has managed to retain the talent it needs. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during

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40:57

ICTP 026: Community Chat on content creation and the...

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2018/10/10

In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Nerissa Golden and Alvin Augustin, along with podcast host, Michele Marius, discuss: why content creation is key to unlocking the Caribbean digital economy; and the regulatory challenges that the Internet of Things poses 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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35:19

ICTP 025: Nurturing tech innovation in schools, with...

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2018/10/03

As it relates to tech innovation, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago tend to get much of the attention, but Saint Kitts and Nevis seems to be gearing up to be an innovation powerhouse in the Caribbean region. Dr Ricardo Neil, of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, who is leading the charge in Saint Kitts, discusses the College’s robotics programme, along with the other cutting-edge work that is being done, plus what other countries can take away from the Saint Kitts experience. Show notes and links to

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42:02

ICTP 024: Picking up the pieces and rebuilding after...

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2018/09/26

In September 2017, Hurricane Maria decimated several Caribbean countries, but one of the worst hit was Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. A year on, the country is still recovering. Craig Nesty, head of the Dominica telecoms regulator talks to us about the devastation experienced at the hands of Maria, especially with respect to the telecoms and ICT infrastructure; the state of the rebuilding efforts; and possible learnings and considerations we can all take away. Show notes and links to some of

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42:09

ICTP 023: Expert insights on cybersecurity with...

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2018/09/19

As our world becomes more digital, security – cybersecurity, network security, information security, to name a few – are becoming increasingly crucial, especially since inevitably we tend to be several steps behind the cybercriminals. Garfield Gordon, a security expert at Cisco, updates us on some of the trends that are being observed, along with tips and recommendations that organisations can implement to improve their network/IT security. Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned

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49:17

ICTP 022: Community Chat on the digital switchover...

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2018/09/12

In this our latest Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Carolyn Ferguson and Kevon Swift, the panel discusses: the plans for the switchover from analogue (free-to-air) broadcasting to digital broadcasting in Jamaica, and the state of Internet Governance initiatives across Latin America and 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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42:55

ICTP 021: Navigating ICANN and its relevance to the...

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2018/09/05

It is perhaps no surprise that many of us underestimate the importance of domain names and IP addresses, although they are both crucial for us to access to the various websites and online platforms we like to frequent. Albert Daniels, the Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager for the Caribbean region, of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which manages domain names and IP addresses globally, discusses ICANN, some of the hot topics that are currently being discussed, and

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34:22

ICTP 020: Establishing the Caribbean Single ICT...

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2018/08/29

The Caribbean Single ICT Space is an ambitious undertaking that will transform the region’s ICT space as we know it. However, as important as that project is, most people have no idea what it is about, or what to expect. To help us get in the know, Jennifer Britton, of the CARICOM Secretariat, explains what the Single ICT Space is all about, shares with us a few of the upcoming milestones, and why it is crucial for the countries of the region to also transition to a digital economy. Show notes and

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47:01

ICTP 019: Demystifying the ITU, with Cleveland...

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2018/08/22

The development of global telecoms and ICT policy and standards is the remit of several organisations, but the most important – the one that tends to have the greatest impact – is the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). However, it is somewhat surprising that even among those who pride themselves on being versed in the tech field, many are not familiar with the ITU, nor the work it has done in the Caribbean region. In speaking with Cleveland Thomas, the ITU Area Representative for the

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ICTP 018: Community Chat on gender equity in STEM...

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2018/08/15

In this our latest Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Ayanna Samuels, and Gerard Best, the panel discusses: gender equity in STEM and in the ICT sector in the Caribbean; community networks, and whether they can benefit the region; and whether the Caribbean is as ready as it says it is for innovation. Useful links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at http://bit.ly/2MgGrED Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

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ICTP 017: The importance of grit when building a...

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2018/08/08

Starting a business, regardless of the field, is not for the faint of heart. It requires grit, stick-to-itiveness – to not give up when the going gets tough. Jamaican tech entrepreneur, Larren Peart, of Blue Dot Data Intelligence, has been able to build a cutting edge business – bringing first-world technologies and solutions to Caribbean businesses. In our conversation with Larren, he pulls back the veil on what it takes not only to start, but also to grow, a business. Useful links to things

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ICTP 016: Pioneering the use of country-level domain...

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2018/08/01

Outside of Government, the use of country code top level domains (ccTLDs), such as .ag; .lc, .jm and .tt, are not popular in the Caribbean. Further many Caribbean countries do not directly manage their own ccTLDs, and so may not fully appreciate the value of that resource. One of the exceptions is Trinidad and Tobago. In this episode, we talk to Professor Patrick Hosein, of the Trinidad and Tobago Network Information Centre (TTNIC), on managing the .tt domain extension, and how TTNIC has been

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47:01

ICTP 015: The art of the hustle and giving back,...

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2018/07/25

For many people, the career path they envisaged whilst still in high school or even university, no way resembles the journey they actually experienced. Such is the case with Peter Harrison, Chairman and President of the Palisadoes Foundation, who shares his own journey from Jamaica, to living and working in Silicon Valley at some of the biggest tech companies in the world; and how he is trying to help those coming up to have extraordinary career adventures of their own. Useful links and show notes

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34:43

ICTP 014: Amplifying the Caribbean voice in Internet...

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2018/07/18

With over 20 countries in the Caribbean region, it is crucial as developing countries and Small Island Developing States, which inherently are disadvantaged, that we ensure that our needs and concerns are considered in the global Internet conversations, and the decisions that ultimately are made. In our conversation with Kerrie-Ann Vassall-Richards, an Advisory Council Member of ARIN, we discuss that organisation, its role with respect to the Internet, and how the Caribbean region can participate

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41:15

ICTP 013: Creating a safe space for tech...

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2018/07/11

A dozen years ago, the tech entrepreneurship space in the Caribbean is not like it is now. At that time, techies were considered outliers – an exotic and raggedly bunch who were trying to make their pipe dreams come true. In Jamaica, the long-sunning event Kingston BETA, organised by Ingrid Riley, created a safe space for techies to share ideas, learn and network. Fast forward to today, technology and innovation are being actively encouraged in schools and by policymakers, and may even be considered

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31:49

ICTP 012: Small Island Developing States and ICT,...

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2018/07/04

The classification, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which includes most Caribbean countries, has far-reaching implications with respect to not only the broad range of vulnerabilities such countries face, but also the extent to which they can be competitive. Tracy Hackshaw, a longstanding advocate for greater SIDS recognition, helps us better understand why it is so important to focus on SIDS, the impact on ICT, and what we can do to improve the situation SIDS face. Show notes and useful links

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ICTP 011: E-commerce and Online Payments in the...

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2018/06/27

E-commerce has become a crucial payment channel for both online and brick-and-mortar businesses, and its use is beginning to grow across the Caribbean region. More importantly, a critical element of the ecosystem that underpins an e-commerce facility is available in the Caribbean, in the form of CX Pay, an payment gateway provider located in Curaçao. In our conversation with Luis Santine, of CX Pay, we discuss, among other things: what might be limiting the roll-out and use of e-commerce by

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ICTP 010: Leveraging ingenuity and passion to...

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2018/06/20

Although many an entrepreneur can have a wonderful and exciting business idea that they swear will be the next Facebook or Google, few are prepared to plunge their lifesavings to make the idea come to life. Melarka Williams of Ingenuity Technologies in Jamaica did just that – and not only lives to tell the tale, but has also created recognised tech innovation company. In our interview with Melarka, he shares some insight into why he and Ingenuity Technologies have thrived when others have failed;

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46:28

ICTP 009: Leading from behind to effect change in...

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2018/06/13

Change can be achieved when you lead from in front, but also when you lead from behind, as is the case with CIVIC, the Caribbean ICT Stakeholders Virtual Community. Here, Michele Marius chats with the group’s moderator, Yacine Khelladi, to learn how CIVIC has become such an integral part of the region’s ICT/tech scene, along with his thoughts on the affordability of Internet service in the Caribbean, and why Open Data in the region is not as developed as it should be. Also, let's hear from you on

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57:25

ICTP 008: Community Chat on the future of work,...

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2018/06/06

In this our second Community Chat, Michele Marius, with members of the Caribbean ICT/tech community, Carolyn Ferguson, and Dr Kieron Swift, discuss: the future of work in the Caribbean – how technology is changing the workplace; the introduction of 10 digit dialling in Jamaica; and why does it appear that in many Caribbean countries, provisions are being included in recently proposed ICT-related legislation that seek to criminalise, or otherwise impinge upon, some of our basic or constitutional

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