{"id":158559,"date":"2021-05-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=158559"},"modified":"2021-05-23T19:58:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T00:58:22","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-23-may-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2021\/05\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-23-may-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 23 May 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 17 May  to Sunday 23 May 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, 17 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BUSINESS MONDAY: FIRSTCARIBBEAN SEES RISE IN ONLINE BANKING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013  LESS clients are using the over-the-counter services of FirstCaribbean International Bank (FCIB)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRC launches annual video competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The BVI Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) launches its annual video competition today, May 17, for residents to participate and vie for cash prizes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated Processing System To Streamline Customs Declarations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Customs Department will be transitioning to a modernised and improved version of the Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS) beginning May 25\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Facebook most popular social media used in Cayman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Facebook was the most popular social media site used in the Cayman Islands in the past year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing Weaknesses, DR Pursues Vast Internet Upgrades<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Digital infrastructure has been pushed into the limelight by the pandemic and is the undisputed priority of businesses and governments today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber connects to 8 more countries with vehicle telematics solution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Amber Connect, the vehicle telematics and security solution developed by Jamaican technology conglomerate Amber Group, has expanded its reach to a total of 30 countries around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica on right path to digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 KEY players in the local telecoms and e-commerce industries believe Jamaica is on the right path to digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica set for 700MHz player following successful tender<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has reportedly received multiple offers in its recent 700MHz spectrum tender, and is in the process of deciding a winner\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecomms Authority warns against illegal streaming devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Authority of TT (TATT) is warning importers, retailers, and the public against the manufacture, importation, sale, distribution, and advertising of illegal streaming devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning on streaming devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 PEOPLE who import and sell illegal streaming devices, such as media boxes and USB sticks, can face a fine of $250,000 and ten years imprisonment under the Copyright Act of Trinidad and Tobago… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, 18 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

BTC fiber customers get complimentary major speed increase<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC\u2019s fiber to the home (FTTH) customers are benefitting from a major speed increase to their existing fiber services at no additional cost with faster-than-ever broadband speeds, the company said in a statement yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MacKenzie: Pipeline hack highlights need to safeguard against cyber attacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The recent hack of the Colonial Pipeline along the United States\u2019 East Coast highlights the need for The Bahamas and companies domiciled locally to safeguard themselves from rising cyber security threats, Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Carib Scott MacKenzie said yesterday… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecoms standards to be addressed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology (MIST) have joined forces as the latter seeks to implement a quality of service framework to address the \u201cless than desirable\u201d quality of service provision in the telecommunications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universal Service Fund supports ICT access in the Kalinago territory  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) continues in its pursuit to improve access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Dominica with focus on the rural areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Many of us sit at our desks all day drumming away on computer keyboards, busy going through the menus and clicking at selections…. more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cable & Wireless Communications Stages Competition to Encourage More Girls in ICT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W), parent company of Flow and BTC, in the Caribbean, has launched a video essay competition for female students, aged 12 – 15 years old, across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIGICEL hosts global customer day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In an industry-first, all 7,000 employees worldwide worked in pairs to serve customers directly… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computer-generated birth certificates to be distributed from today<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The General Register Office (GRO) yesterday said that from today, it will begin the distribution of computer-generated certified copies of Birth, Deaths and Marriages which are registered in Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICT Upgrading At Abilities Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Abilities Foundation has benefited from information and communications technology (ICT) upgrading through support from the Universal Service Fund (USF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Confusion Ensues as Trinidad & Tobago Threatens Users of \u2018Illegal\u2019 Streaming Devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has sent a stark warning to those who sell and use illegal streaming devices. Importing and marketing these piracy tools can lead to a $250,000 fine and a ten-year prison sentence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Trinidad and Tobago is committed to helping to bridge the technological divide and creating a more connected future for all… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 19 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

APUA\u2019s bid to strike out ex-workers\u2019 pensions case to come before court next month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The first court hearing emanating from legal action launched by dozens of former APUA employees who could collectively be owed millions in unpaid pensions will take place in a fortnight\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech Beach Retreat wants to help businesses adapt to digital world<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 For many small businesses and large companies, the covid19 pandemic has been a technological and financial nightmare, with some regional organisations finding themselves unprepared for the digital world and having to scramble to adjust operations to stay relevant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brokers spending big on technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With the novel coronavirus pandemic accelerating the need for customers to remain socially distant while getting the most done for transactions, many financial institutions and brokers have increased their technology spend for the growing volume of customers going online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrimes Act revisited: The balancing act<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica’s Cybercrimes Act of 2010, 2015, and now 2021 is undergoing review and amendment as the need increases for integrating laws concerning cybercrimes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Early Warning Cybersecurity System Implemented<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Organization of American States (OAS) has partnered with the Government to implement an early warning system that will assist in safeguarding Jamaica\u2019s cyber infrastructure, through the use of security information and event management to ensure timely intrusion detection\u2026 mor<\/a>e<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire a social media manager <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Managing social media platforms, staying abreast of the latest changes and trends is a full-time job… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iCreate reports profit amid pandemic <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Creative training institute iCreate Limited is reporting an unaudited net profit of $1.9 million for the six-month period ending March 31, 2021, a 53.6 per cent increase over the previous corresponding period… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICT facilities at Abilities Foundation upgraded<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Abilities Foundation has benefited from information and communications technology (ICT) upgrade through support from the Universal Service Fund (USF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica to benefit from NIDS, digital currency \u2013 Price<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) and a digital currency for Jamaica offers many benefits to improving the current business and credit climates, Flow Jamaica\u2019s Country Manager Stephen Price has suggested\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USF To Fund Build Out Of GovNet Infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Universal Service Fund (USF) will be providing funding support for the expansion of the GovNet infrastructure that will link government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to facilitate shared services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaz reveals third telecoms provider<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Daryl Vaz yesterday announced that a Jamaican-owned company, Rock Mobile, will be the country’s third telecoms provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIRTUAL DATING <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The novel coronavirus pandemic has upended dating and relationships, like many other aspects of our lives. Social distancing guidelines and lockdowns have notably disrupted an already tricky dating scene… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel calls for collaboration to increase nationwide coverage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u201cA great sense of gratitude and accomplishment,\u201d that was the sentiment of Digicel CEO, Abraham Smith, as he thanked employees and industry stakeholders on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology to protect the Buccoo Reef<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Within the recent year, the covid19 pandemic causing government-imposed restrictions, has led to the third closure of the Buccoo Reef Marine Park in Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 20 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BAMSI and Cyber Tech Partner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Almost 20 staff members of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) in New Providence and Andros, recently received certificates of completion from CyberTech Community College, an initiative that was promoted and sponsored by BAMSI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC on pace to hit half-year revenue goals despite slow economy <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013  Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andre Foster said yesterday that the company had a good first quarter this year, but was \u201cslightly behind\u201d revenue objectives, which he owed to the slow return of economic activity in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

PwC helps Bahamas govt position itself as digital leader in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013  Digital transformation continues to be PwC\u2019s core focus to help organizations adopt the technology needed to work smarter and more efficiently to better serve customers\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tablets Give the Gift of Voice to Stella Maris Students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Several more children from Stella Maris School were given the gift of language \u2013 or the ability to communicate that language \u2013 when they received electronic devices with a special app. News Five was at today\u2019s happy handing over\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fraudulent online lenders are active on Bonaire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bonaire<\/em> \u2013 Recently, there have been several signs of fraudulent practices by online lenders operating under the names \u201cPacific Finance\u201d and \u201cGlobal Investors\u201d… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Outages and Spotty Internet Raise New Questions About WFH Model<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 When the pandemic arrived to the region\u2019s shores, the overnight adaption that BPOs forced to make underlined the reality of power and internet infrastructure for millions in Latin America: it is badly lacking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadband Initiative To Be Designated National Development Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is seeking to have the National Broadband Initiative designated as a national development project to be funded by the Government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica now has early warning cybersecurity system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Organization of American States (OAS) has partnered with the Government to implement an early warning system that will assist in safeguarding Jamaica’s cyber infrastructure, through the use of security information and event management to ensure timely intrusion detection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Jamaicans Benefiting From Internet At CAPs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 More Jamaicans are benefiting from Internet access this year, following the Government\u2019s establishment of five new Community Access Points (CAPs) across the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock Mobile to be Jamaica’s third telco provider<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Local firm Rock Mobile will be Jamaica\u2019s third telecoms provider, according to science, energy and technology minister Daryl Vaz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thousands yet to cash $20,000 laptop-tablet vouchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Just over half of the vouchers the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information had issued to help with the purchase of tablets and laptops have been redeemed… more <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiPay brings 1200 shops online, awaits Guinness confirmation\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Aldwyn Wayne confirmed this morning that WiPay Jamaica, which hosted a Project 1000 competition to get a thousand ecommerce websites online in an hour last Sunday, had surpassed its goal with a successful tally of 1,200 websites… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No internet in Brasso Seco, students being left behind<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is making learning more challenging for children\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RHAs: Cellphone prohibition at COVID facilities false<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 A rumour that hospitalised COVID-19 patients were prohibited from using their cellphones has been rubbished by four of the country\u2019s Regional Health Authorities (RHAs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT chases IP phantoms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Telecommunications Authority (TATT) decided to start this week with some excitement, issuing a press release last Friday at 4 pm that threatened legal action, to the tune of fines of $250,000 and ten years\u2019 imprisonment for anyone found selling Android boxes set up to stream illegally obtained content\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 21 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC Targets 60% Internet \u2018Migration\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to switch 60 percent of Internet customers to its new network technology by 2023 as it seeks to \u201creclaim the market leader mantle\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultant urges a greater emphasis on leaving paper trail behind<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A financial consultant believes that Barbados\u2019 approach to doing business is about 20 years behind where it should be\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME TO HELP THE ELDERLY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013  The Digital Literacy Programme of the National Library Service touched down on Wednesday in Six Roads, St Philip as three eager participants started their classes in Digital Literacy at the Six Roads Library Branch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional Radio Operators Get Ready For 2021 Hurricane Season<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Forty (40) Ham Radio Operators from the East Caribbean were involved in a readiness drill for the 2021 hurricane season which is projected to produce at least twenty (20) named storms, five (5) of which are expected to achieve Category 5 status… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urgent need to strengthen internet infrastructure in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Caribbean, a regional group of computer experts is calling for more to be done to keep critical systems secure, resilient and accessible in the face of mounting threats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Minister responsible for telecommunications highlights role of telecommunications and ICTs in socioeconomic development <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Senator Oscar George, said the impact of Covid-19 has highlighted the critical role that telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICTs)  continue to play in the socioeconomic development of nations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

196 schools to get Internet in September term<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The connection of 196 public schools to the existing islandwide broadband network to enable access to high-speed Internet is expected to be completed in the new school term, which starts in September\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

150,000 Students To Have Devices By End Of School Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that almost 150,000 technology devices will be in the hands of needy students islandwide, through various programmes and initiatives, by the end of the 2021\/22 school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamalco hands out 100 tablets in Manchester, Clarendon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMALCO has spent $2 million to procure 100 Samsung computer tablets for students attending schools in its operating areas in Clarendon and Manchester\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jose Marti claims Digicel BiP2Win $1-million prize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 TECHNOLOGY has changed the way students interact, learn and compete but that was no problem for the students of Jose Marti Technical High who harnessed the power of the Internet to claim the top spot and a $1-million grand prize in Digicel’s BiP2Win For Your School competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmers to receive donation from crypto currency NFT art auction sale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 O\u2019Shea Collis was volunteering at the Barouallie Government School shelter when the volcano erupted for the 2nd time on April 9, shooting an ash column into the sky… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free SIM card with credit for first 100 at vaccine pop-up Saturday<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 TelEm Group is continuing its COVID-19 vaccine public awareness efforts by teaming up with a vaccine pop-up clinic at the Orange Grove Shopping Center in Cole Bay, this Saturday, May 22… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 22 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Experts say time to strengthen regional internet infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 One impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rush to accelerate digitization of government systems and moving essential services online, according to Bevil Wooding, Director of Caribbean Affairs at ARIN, a nonprofit corporation that manages the distribution of Internet number resources in many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands, Canada, and the United States\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENDS Pilot Expands Island-Wide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The E-commerce National Delivery Solution (ENDS) Pilot Programme will this weekend be given its sternest test as operations are heightened in all fourteen (14) Parishes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 500,000 students to receive devices \u2013 PM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is looking to provide technology devices to more than 500,000 students in the education system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 23 May 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scotia helping seniors make transition to digital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 ALMOST 14 months since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic, Scotiabank is reaffirming its commitment to assist its customers to get onboard with its remote banking options that provide enhanced safety and convenience for routine banking transaction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image credits: Wikipedia<\/a>; The Eleutheran<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Facebook<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 17 May to Sunday 23 May 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[77],"tags":[71,36,78,23],"class_list":["post-158559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-businesses","tag-devices","tag-news-roundup","tag-ua-us","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/News-word-cloud-2.jpeg?fit=597%2C535&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2iE1G-Ffp","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158559"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":158571,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158559\/revisions\/158571"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=158559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=158559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}