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Trini TechCast

Two Trinis talking about tech. Hosted by Andre Charles @makeITsimpleTT and co-hosted by Akeem Deare @redbit_tech Tune in each week as we take you on a journey through the world of technology, from the heart of Trinidad and Tobago to the rest of the globe. Our podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things tech, providing insightful and thought-provoking discussions on both local and international topics. Join us as we explore the latest trends in the tech industry, from groundbreaking innovations to

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01:14:19

E86 Digital Transformation highlights

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/16

We look at the highlights of the ministry of digital transformation on their instagram page. Some things we are proud of, some things not so much.Articles: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTransformationTT/ https://tatt.org.tt/universal-service/persons-with-disabilities-initiative/ https://8222662.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8222662/Web%20version%20E-Government%202022.pdf There is a regulatory body for the implementation of cashless payments. Will they make sure things go

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01:22:03

E85 eBudget breakdown! (Re-release)

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/13

(There was a slight error with the first upload so this is the correct version)The guys look into the promises in the budget that have the letter “e” in front of them. Article: https://www.whoswhotnt.com/press-releases/highlights-of-2024-25-national-budget-presentation/ So what is really a smart city? Free WIFI? A digital form? An internet cafe? Articles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtPSc-RXio/?img_index=1 https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1115 The guys discuss if the port strike is valid and

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01:22:03

E85 eBudget breakdown!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/09

The guys look into the promises in the budget that have the letter "e" in front of them. Article: https://www.whoswhotnt.com/press-releases/highlights-of-2024-25-national-budget-presentation/ So what is really a smart city? Free WiFi? A digital form? A internet cafe? Articles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtPSc-RXio/?img_index=1 https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1115 The guys discuss if the port strike is valid and what is the future of port

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01:10:40

E84 Digital payment promised again

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/02

What is the payment platform going to do, where will it be applied? We take a dive in to to how other countries use it.Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/digital-transformation-ministry-signs-agreement-for-real-time-payment-platform/?#5iz5pbbzegp https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/upi/product-overview We don't know 1 Trini that uses a dating app. Do you know any? Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/grindr-meet-up-in-laventille-ends-in-robbery/ Well we found out that its not ready yet. Are people

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01:13:02

E83 Wider digital inclusion...we hope

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/26

How do we get wider digital inclusion in the country? Is it just a matter of giving them smart phones?Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP9R4bB92s https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T4243 Using the cloud has been a problem for a while, but we should really decentralize. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/trinis-reluctant-to-use-the-cloud-6.2.2111908.13f927ad88 If Amazon requires everyone 5 days a week what are we leaving for the other companies? Article:

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01:12:23

E82 Why can't you pay property tax online?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/19

It seems like the property tax system hasn't been coded yet. We don't know but everything else can be paid online .... right?Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/12/homeowners-can-we-pay-property-tax-online-not-in-line/ We are getting EV more charging stations Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/15/queens-hall-gets-ev-charge-stations-solar-lights/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2cs_enbvTTtrmzLUc2WtYKYmNyoDuKr5XDq-c5Sz6ix_dqUALxlfQ_jRQ_aem_I_LkNlfK9T1sQ4yBZUq0Qg Why a camera button

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01:14:58

E81 Is free Wi-Fi bad for business?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/11

The article seems to say things are growing but they aren't. One of the major issues with free wifi is that people just don't get it for their home.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/expert-fears-declining-internet-revenues-6.2.2099429.aa05b28a92 Would you rather use data? Article:https://tatt.org.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Market-Report-AMR-2023.pdf There is a marketing company that said they actually do listen to use for ad targeting. How an why are they allowed to

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01:04:42

E80 Free online courses!.... for Public Servants

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/04

The government is offering these free online courses, we discuss who will actually use it and how it can be best utilized.https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/free-uwi-courses-for-3000-public-servants-6.2.2089733.3ee81ec69c If you have a crashed car you can have it picked up. There's an app for it too! https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/crash-nation-tt-offers-alternative-for-salvaged-vehicles/article_2a9a2810-64ee-11ef-b4a5-6f456ee2ba29.html What would happen if your boss emails you

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01:19:44

E79 Robots in the hospital!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/28

We got robots in the hospital now?Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/moh-gets-8-health-service-robots-from-indian-govt-6.2.2084931.4fe985420b https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrJ8Atk0H8U Cashless Trinidad? Is it possible? Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/08/20/updated-imbert-time-for-trinidad-and-tobago-to-go-cashless/ https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Final-FI-Report_June-2024.pdf Telegram CEO Arrested..... The guys discuss what this could mean Article:

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01:30:03

E78 EVs in Trinidad, the hard questions!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/21

We spend a lot of time talking with an actual owner of an EV in Trinidad making sure we ask all the questions that everyone should know. In the end will Andre be convinced that he should buy one? Will Akeem sell his car to buy one also?

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01:21:19

E77 WiPay has a strange relationship with Grenada

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/14

On the heels of not signing a contract with Grenada, WiPay signs a contract with Grenada. Digital disbursements seem to be the ticket in.Articles: https://www.wipaycaribbean.com/blog/the-government-of-grenada-partners-with-wipay-caribbean-for-digital-student-grant-assistance-program https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-signs-govpay-contract-with-grenada-6.2.2070779.d4176f7c66 The folks at mini are trying to see if they can convert the population to EV's. The big question is the

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01:09:59

E76 Stock market game

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/01

The stock market game is getting a lot of supportArticle: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wizdom-looks-to-change-stock-market-game-6.2.2062750.ed5a8e328e WiPay seems to have had a lot of issues with Grenada but who is at fault? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-disputes-revocation-of-licence-in-grenada-6.2.2055517.cb791e1bc4 HP probably realized that it won't make sense to try to sell printer subscriptions. Article:

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01:38:21

EP75: Interview with Cyan Sylvester

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/25

We find out the journey that got her where she is now. Its quite interesting.We hear about the apps and tools she uses to get her work done. She does quite a lot but she love to do it.

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01:27:02

EP 74: Interview with Johnny Tiu

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/17

We find out that Johnny didn't even choose computer science. He was guided to it.We're not actually sure if he likes tech, but he is passionate about something. With his laid back attitude, how did he win a challenge? Johnny gets to ask us a question and put us on the spot

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01:10:40

E73 Police feedback on a google form!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/12

Feedback boxes are so first century! But there is a google form!Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/erla-police-want-feedback-from-public/article_ed9ed204-3d46-11ef-8dda-e30d3b9cdbc4.html Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tcFuQpjkDLX3X22QuEZgBZsX6AsE-ypVRwcCupPPCe0/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VbbBiqwrn7r1uPnPiOAuhO69FLmCmNq_iMchARd6SSpqcY_66eiHlW74_aem_d_sqPw_mtR-LNlfNabObWQ Who's fault is it really that courtpay takes long. Article:

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01:15:38

E72 Work from home is coming!!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/04

The local government minister seems to be working hard to get reforms in place. One of them may be a bit hopeful but at least Mr. Charles has hope!Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/local-govt-ministry-moving-to-implement-workfromhome-6.2.2035846.859f987529 The guys check out the online immigration forms that the other countries have. Why not Trinidad though? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cal-shares-list-destinations-online-arrival-forms Why, really why do we want robots

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01:09:54

E71 WiPay solving forex issues?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/26

Has WiPay found a way to deal with the forex issues and just testing out with Aeropost? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-allows-skybox-shopping-with-tt-6.2.2034619.9bee8220f3 In order for us to progress technologically we have to think about getting internet access to the people who don't even think they need it. Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/reliable-affordable-broadband-coming-communities-tobago Facebook wrongly flagging AI photos Article:

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01:18:15

E70 Will we report local issues with an App?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/20

How would people be motivated to use an app to report local government issues?Article: https://www.ttt.live/go-local-app-launched/ What would you need to have in place to get a tax break for cyber security. Article: https://www.igovtt.tt/?page_id=296 How does one warn you when you are using a social media app that is dangerous. Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180005/surgeon-general-warning-labels-social-media-mental-health How do you get caught faking remote work? Article:

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01:22:17

E69 Tobago internet should be better now

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/12

Digicel has activated its tobago undersea fiber cable. How will it work and how will it help Tobago have some internet resiliency?Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/06/digicel-launches-new-subsea-fibre-cable-system/https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicels-deep-blue-one-subsea-fibre-cable-goes-live What would cause a company to do this? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wellness-apps-can-improve-employee-behaviour-6.2.2022947.ce60cd0799 The guys discuss how the process of keeping all

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01:20:13

E68 We have a cyber security operations centre!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/05

The SOC seems like it is a good thing but is it really just a well crafted ad?Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-commends-launch-first-cyber-security-operations-centre-soc If they track who pays tax, who has to make the decision to act on the data? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttra-chairman-data-analytics-centre-to-track-tax-evaders-6.2.2014207.f35c5917b7 The guys seem to agree with the EU, but are they going overboard? Article:

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