The internet has become an undeniable cornerstone of modern life. Yet, with increasing frequency, governments worldwide are resorting to a blunt instrument: internet shutdowns. We discuss this development and why we must be vigilant in ensuring that our digital and human rights are not unduly eroded.
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Being able to leverage technology effectively is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. This capability is often encapsulated in the concept of Digital IQ. In this article, we discuss what Digital IQ is, how it can be measured, and how you can improve your Digital ID.
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The concept of the Internet of Everything (IoE) stands at the forefront of innovation and has overtaken the Internet of Things (IoT) as a long-term vision. In this article, we discuss what IoE is, how it is different from IoT, and how we can prepare to capitalise on IoE.
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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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We celebrate our 300th episode of the Podcast with a long-time friend of the show, Trevor Forrest, experienced IT expert and Founder of 876 Technology Solutions, in which we continue the discussion we started in January 2024 on the internet we should want in 2024 and beyond. In this conversation, Trevor shares his thoughts on: how the internet has evolved over the past 30 years; Artificial intelligence and its potential to level the playing field in favour of developing countries; what policymakers don’t get about the Internet of Everything; the digital economy and what we ought to be doing to grow it; whether we should be taking quantum computing more seriously at this time; and much more!
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