ICT Pulse Podcast

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 episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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?

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors!

Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Also, Sponsorship Opportunities!

The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors!

Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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?

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Also, Sponsorship Opportunities!

The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors!

Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Also, Sponsorship Opportunities!

The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors!

Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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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.

The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:

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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

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Also, Sponsorship Opportunities!

The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors!

Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at [email protected] with "Podcast Sponsorship" as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.

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