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  • 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;

    * key challenges and opportunities for Caribbean data centres; and

    * the potential impact of technologies such as AI, IoT, or blockchain on the future of Caribbean data centres.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 ground;

    * their experience and the challenges regarding internet access and language barriers; and

    * some advice to those who might be thinking of becoming digital nomads.

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  • In our rapidly changing world, the classroom is critical in preparing upcoming generations for the life and work environment they 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 effectively integrated into the Caribbean classroom to enhance learning outcomes.

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  • 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 protection?

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  • 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 of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union 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 issues in the IG space currently;

    * the likely focus areas of the upcoming CIGF; and

    * whether there are any specific issues the Caribbean region ought to be focusing on.

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  • 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 technologies it uses;

    * the types of insights it can provide farmers;

    * the benefit Latitude Sat2Farm could offer Caribbean farmers, as the region is prone to natural disasters; and

    * other tools or technologies the region should be leveraging to help us become more resilient.

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  • 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?

    * What can countries do to develop trust in digital ID?

    * And what are the potential benefits and implications of heightened surveillance via digital IDs?

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  • 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 disaster preparedness, mitigation and response.

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  • 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 banking and financial services, in which regtech can be applied;

    * how regtech can improve the customer experience regarding the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance obligation; and

    * key things organisations should consider before they decide to integrate regtech into their operations.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 threats and security; and

    * the priority areas in which organisations should be making their cybersecurity investments in 2024.

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  • 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 limited innovation; and

    * what businesses facing survival-level threats from digital disruption can do to improve their situation.

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  • 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 2021;

    * the new WhatsApp-based accounting service FarmCredibly has developed;

    * why most start-ups fail; and

    * important lessons she has learned since launching FarmCredibly.

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  • 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 products and services; and

    * CXC’s intention to discontinue certain STEM subjects, is it a good or bad thing?

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  • 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 as technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and data protection;

    * some of the unique challenges they face when implementing digital strategies; and

    * the tension that can sometimes exist between the Board and Management.

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  • 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 mindset business leaders ought to possess to encourage innovation among their teams;

    * the connection between digital transformation and innovation; and

    * the impact of AI on innovation.

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  • 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, among other things:

    * how Caribshopper has been able to navigate the challenges many Caribbean MSMEs face regarding electronic payments;

    * how Caribshopper has been able to manage cross-border logistics and fulfilment;

    * the requirements that would need to be satisfied for other Caribbean countries to be added to Caribshopper;

    * and where Kadion would like to see Caribshopper in the next 3 to 5 years.

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  • 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 the digital economy.

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  • 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 system and unified payments interface; and

    * how Caribbean nations can collaborate to create regional DPI initiatives that benefit all.

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