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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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01:10:43

ICTP 320: Strengthening the digital backbone of the...

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2024/09/18

Whether we realise it or not, data centres are the backbone of our online experience. All the digital services we enjoy use data centres to store, manage and process all of the data, interactions and transactions generated. Giovanni King, the CEO of Blue NAP Americas and the Chairman of the Caribbean Datacenter Association discusses, among other things: * the kind of services or facilities typically offered at a data centre; * the current demand for data centres in the Caribbean region;

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54:26

ICTP 319: 2024 Expert Insights update on cyber...

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2024/09/11

In the fourth instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, cybersecurity expert, David Gittens, discusses, among other things: * the latest developments in the security space; * why there ought to be a greater emphasis on cybersecurity guidelines in the Caribbean; * why ransomware is the most pressing threat; and * why organisations need to invest more in risk assessment. The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the

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01:04:27

ICTP 318: Stepping out of your comfort zone and...

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2024/09/04

Do you have what it takes to be a digital nomad? We revisit a 2022 conversation we had with the following intrepid travellers: Juleen Gentles, who is from Jamaica, but spoke with us from Ghana; Marsiya Issah who is from Ghana, but had been living in Barbados; and Andres Phillips, who is from Barbados, but had recently ended a 10-month stint in Colombia and Mexico. During the episode, Andres, Juleen and Marsiya share: * their journey to becoming digital nomads and some of their experiences on the

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01:15:52

ICTP 317: Education, technology in education, and...

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2024/08/28

In our rapidly changing world, the classroom is critical in preparing upcoming generations for the life and work environment they are and will face in the future. Academic, former Minister for Education and international Consultant, Dr Gale Rigobert, shares her thoughts on, among other things: * the education system in the English-speaking Caribbean and how it has evolved; * whether the brain drain the region experiences is a problem with our education system; and * how technology can be

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55:49

ICTP 316: Community internet networks, ECAST and...

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2024/08/21

In our August 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Nima Anvar, Hotelier and Chief Executive Officer of conversational AI platform GuestChat in Grenada, and Max Larson Henry, Network Engineer and Founder of the tech company, Transversal, which is based in the United States and Haiti, the panel discusses: * Community internet networks; * the recently launched Eastern Caribbean Association of Science and Technology; and * can Caribbean online shoppers get more

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ICTP 315: Reflections and priorities for internet and...

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2024/08/14

Starting on 21 August 2024, we are just days away from the 20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, the longest-running Internet Governance Forum in the world! With Nigel Cassimire, the Deputy Secretary General and Coordinator of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF), we get an update on the Internet Governance space and the CIGF. During our conversation with Nigel, he shared: * how Internet Governance and the conversations on IG have been evolving; * the most prominent or topical

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01:02:01

ICTP 314: Simplifying the complexity of precision...

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2024/08/07

Agriculture is the bedrock of our societies and our ability to feed ourselves. However, with difficult terrain, climate change and more resilient pests to name just a few of the challenges that plague that sector, having ready access to accurate and relevant crop-related information could be a game changer for farmers everywhere. In this episode, Dr Haimwant Persaud of Latitude Geospatial Consulting discusses his mobile application, Latitude Sat2Farm, including: * how it works and the

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01:05:53

ICTP 313: Digital identity, and the issue of trust...

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2024/07/31

Across the Caribbean region, most countries are embarking on projects to implement a digital ID system. Although there are considerable national benefits to doing so, improving and increasing citizens’ access such as a broad range of services, digital IDs is a complex exercise. We revisit a 2022 interview with Trevor Forrest, of 876 Solutions on the subject, where we discuss: * Why is it becoming increasingly important to have a digital ID? * What are the benefits of having a digital ID?

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01:02:53

ICTP 312: Technology-related risk management, the...

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2024/07/24

In our July 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tessa Drayton, a Brand Communication and Reputation Management Specialist based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Rodney Browne, the Founder of eCaribbean Limited in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the panel discusses: * With increasing tech-related regulation, how can organisations better manage risk? * In an age of technology and AI is the Admin Assistant role becoming obsolete? * And, the role of technology in

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ICTP 311: Regtech, its broadening scope and potential...

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2024/07/17

Regulatory technology (or regtech) is expected to be worth over USD 87 billion by 2028, but it is an underdeveloped fintech segment in the Caribbean region. However, as regulatory oversight increases in areas such as cybersecurity and data protection, increasingly, regtech will not be limited to the banking and fintech sectors. Circling back to a 2022 episode, regtech expert, Jennifer Potter, gives us a primer on regtech, and discusses, among other things: * the other industries, besides

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01:05:24

ICTP 310: The internet we should want in 2024 and...

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2024/07/10

In our third instalment of the series, The internet we should want in 2024 and beyond, Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, shares his thoughts on the subject. Though the topic is broad, our conversation touches on, among other things: * social media; * the state of advertising on the Internet; * major trends or technological advancements that are shaping the internet today; and * current and emerging challenges regarding the internet of which we should be more aware. The episode, show notes

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54:26

ICTP 309: 2024 Expert Insight update on cyber threats...

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2024/07/03

In the third instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and with Edward Millington of CariSec Global, he discusses, among other things: * the latest developments in the security space; * the relationship between the data protection and cybercrime frameworks; * some of the reasons why the Barbados House of Assembly sent the country's Cybercrime Bill 2024 back to the Joint Select Committee for review and amendment; * the use of AI to facilitate

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01:00:03

ICTP 308: Unpacking the PwC Caribbean Digital...

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2024/06/26

The readiness of businesses to operate with a ‘digital-first’ posture has become critical as we all strive to compete and remain relevant in an increasingly global marketplace. With Nadeen Matthews Blair, of Crescent Advisory Group, we discuss the results of the latest Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey conducted by PwC, including: * what it means to be a ‘digital champion’; * Nadeen’s observations on AI’s use in business; * why organisations might have an improving digital IQ but still

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53:53

ICTP 307: Navigating the twists and turns of...

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2024/06/19

In the Caribbean region, small-scale farming is the backbone of our agriculture sector, but often, it is difficult for farmers to access funding that would be open to ventures in other sectors. FarmCredibly has been working on addressing such challenges by providing simplified financial services to underbanked farmers in Jamaica. In a follow-up conversation with one of its Co-Founders, Danelia Doyle, we discuss, among other things: * how FarmCredibly has evolved since our first conversation in

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01:05:57

ICTP 306: Readying the workforce for AI, matching...

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2024/06/12

In our June 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aldin Crosdale, an IT Internal Auditor in Jamaica and the Community Manager for the Jamaican Developers Community/Caribbean Tech Connect, and Halle Johnson (Mr.), a Systems Administrator at the University of The West Indies Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, the panel discusses: * How do we ready our workforce for the coming changes that AI will bring? * Challenges in selling and producing local ICT

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ICTP 305: Caribbean C-suite leaders and how they are...

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2024/06/05

Whether we realise it or not, the decisions C-suite executives are making are shaping our digital experiences: the way we live, work, and interact online and with technology. With Lisa-Maria Alexander, a Certified Chartered Director, and the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategist of The Leadership Xperience, and focusing on Caribbean organisations, Lisa-Maria gives a perspective from the boardroom. Among other things, she shares with us: * how C-suite executives are approaching issues such

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01:17:12

ICTP 304: Innovation in 2024 and how to foster the...

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2024/05/29

Thanks to technology, especially generative artificial intelligence (AI), getting into the hands of consumers, the business landscape and our societies have been evolving faster than ever. Lorenzo Hodges of Plain White Table is back again to continue the conversation we started in 2019 on innovation in organisations. Now five years later, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on, among other things: * the impact of the pandemic on innovation; * the importance of asking the right questions; * the

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ICTP 303: Delivering Caribbean-made products to the...

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2024/05/22

Being part of the global marketplace has many benefits. Though we, in the Caribbean region, are innovative and culturally rich, doing business successfully with international customers is still challenging – especially for micro, small and medium enterprises. Kadion Preston, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caribshopper, an e-commerce platform that allows Caribbean merchants to sell their products to consumers globally, shares the Caribshopper story. In this episode, Kadion discusses,

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01:15:09

ICTP 302: Data and digital illiteracy, the digital...

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2024/05/15

In our May 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Allison James, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Information Privacy Professional based at KPMG in Barbados, and Rojane Rose, a Product Owner at MC Systems in Jamaica, the panel discusses: * data and digital illiteracy in a world of data privacy and cybersecurity; * the digital challenge of national data collection; and * technology, the future of finance and empowering young people for

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01:04:36

ICTP 301: Addressing digital public infrastructure to...

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2024/05/08

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a critical enabler of the digital transformation of countries by helping them to improve the delivery of public service at scale. Our guests, David Soutar and Matthew McNaughton of the SlashRoots Foundation, discuss, among other things: * what is DPI and why it is important; * how DPI can be designed to be inclusive and ensure equitable access for all citizens; * what Caribbean countries can learn from India’s experience in implementing its digital ID

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