8 key ways AI will shape the Caribbean business landscape
Similar to other parts of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the Caribbean region by storm, though some organisations may still be hesitant about it or may not know how to prudently integrate it into their operations. Notwithstanding, AI is here to stay and its impact on the Caribbean business landscape will become increasingly evident.
ICTP 344: Digital sovereignty versus digital agency in the Caribbean region, with Matthew Cowen
Digital sovereignty has been a hot topic over the past several weeks, with data sovereignty and AI...
Roundup: for the week ending 23 March 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 17 March to Sunday 23 March 2025.
Internet fragmentation 101 and how it is reshaping the digital world
Day by day, the internet is becoming a less unified and cohesive space. “Splinterisation” has been occurring and is likely to continue, which could result in many “internets”. We outline some of the drivers of this fragmentation, likely consequences and some of the forums that are trying to make a difference.
ICTP 343: Leveraging tech in the global economy, youth development and inclusion and e-money problems
In our March 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tariq Mohammed, a PhD candidate and the Chair of the Caribbean ICT Youth Network who is based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Chad Fraser, the Founder and CEO of Sonover, headquartered in Grenada, the panel discusses the following three topics: how Caribbean businesses can leverage technology to compete in a global economy; fostering youth development and inclusion in ICTs in the Caribbean; and is e-money a solution in search of a problem?
Roundup: for the week ending 16 March 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 10 March to Sunday 16 March 2025.
Beyond big tech: How and why Caribbean countries should be embracing sovereign AI
Although Caribbean countries have embraced AI, it appears that little thought has been given to the security and data risks and vulnerabilities that exist when we outsource our AI needs to the global tech giants or platforms that do not have a presence in the region. Sovereign AI will help the region create a more secure digital future and move us from dependence to dominance.
ICTP 342: 2025 Expert Insight update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab
In the first instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, and one again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things: the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2024; the changing threat and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation in the security space; the security-related challenges as organisations adopt a cloud-first posture; key challenges being experienced by security professionals; and three things organisations should be doing in 2025 to improve their network/IT security.
Roundup: for the week ending 9 March 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 3 March to Sunday 9 March 2025.
Do Caribbean internet users need to secure backup internet service?
In recent weeks, Caribbean telecommunications and internet services have experienced some setbacks, which, to varying degrees, have affected the delivery of services to their customers. However, should we, as consumers, be actively exploring supplementing our existing internet service plans to better help us withstand some of the challenges experienced with our existing service?
