Caribbean countries and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are especially vulnerable to digital colonialism. In this article, to commemorate Emancipation Day, we briefly explain what digital colonialism is and how Caribbean countries can limit its impact.
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Although cloud computing and the use of cloud services have become increasingly popular, all too often, organisations can end up juggling multiple vendors and layers of complexity, resulting in a fragmented environment. In this article, we discuss federated clouds, the pros and cons, and whether they could be a viable option for SMEs.
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Although data is considered the new oil, across the Caribbean region, it is becoming increasingly evident that we do not fully appreciate the value of data, as it is not comprehensively reflected in the policies and structures established in Caribbean countries. As a result, we are grappling with several issues, including data protection, privacy, data sovereignty, data ethics and management, to name just a few. With Dr Alexis Santos, a Demographer and Associate Professor at Penn State University in the United States, we discuss the state of data and statistics in the Caribbean, along with the role data should be playing in our lives and societies; what makes data authoritative, trustworthy and appropriate for us to rely on; and why Caribbean countries need to become more self-sufficient in collecting and controlling their data.
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In our continuing effort to increase our awareness of the tech scene in Africa, we chat with Caribbean Data Scientist, Kevan Rajaram, who did a short stint working as the Head of Business Intelligence for a company in West Africa, specifically Côte d’Ivoire (the Ivory Coast). During our conversation, Kevan shared with us, among other things: how he ended in Côte d’Ivoire; his first impressions of the tech ecosystem and daily life; what stood out for him regarding how data regulation and digital sovereignty are handled; and lessons he learnt and has brought back with him to the Caribbean
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The digital money race is on, but who is really winning? Although Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) promise a new financial dawn, the reality might be very different. This article delves into why internet banking is poised to continue its dominance.
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