Roundup: for the week ending 13 July 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 7 July to Sunday 13 July 2025.
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Author: Michele Marius
4 takeaways from Digicel’s strategic shift from media to enterprise solutions
This week, Digicel announced it was closing Loop News and SportsMax, which had been a presence in the region for well over a decade. We examine this development and highlight some useful learnings for other businesses.
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ICTP 359: The value of pivoting whilst staying true to the mission, with Alex Straun of JAD
In the start-up space, “fail fast” is a deeply embedded mantra, which is used to encourage an iterative mindset that moves past the perceived failure to quickly learn and adapt. In our conversation with Alex Straun, the creator of the digital wallet platform, JAD Cash, in Saint Kitts and Nevis, he shares the highs and lows of that journey to date, along with: whether JAD Cash has become fully sustainable; what it is like being an entrepreneur in Saint Kitts and Nevis; where he would like to see JAD Cash in the next three to five years; and the best piece of advice you would give to a young tech entrepreneur.
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Roundup: for the week ending 6 July 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025.
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The tipping point: Why critical mass is the key to meaningful technological advancement
For any country aspiring to significant technological development, the concept of “critical mass” is not a mere buzzword, but a fundamental prerequisite. In this article, we discuss the importance of achieving critical mass for Caribbean and other developing countries to achieve the technological development envisaged.
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