{"id":171050,"date":"2024-07-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171050"},"modified":"2024-07-14T12:50:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T17:50:53","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-14-july-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/07\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-14-july-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 14 July 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 8 July and 14 July \u00a02024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 8 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Foundation continues to invest in panyard technology centres<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Digicel Foundation launched the third year of its Technology in Education (TIE) programme on July 04. This year\u2019s initiative returns in partnership with PanTrinbago, focusing on integrating technology into traditional steelpan yards to foster community engagement, preserve cultural traditions, and provide development opportunities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Foundation launches Technology in Education programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Digicel Foundation launched the third year of its Technology in Education (TIE) programme on July 4. This year\u2019s initiative returns in partnership with PanTrinbago, focusing on integrating technology into traditional steelpan yards to foster community engagement, preserve cultural traditions, and provide development opportunities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting data to work to improve perception<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 At Thursday\u2019s seminar hosted by Media Insite, the local media monitoring company, the underpinnings of data analytics were explored as a key tool in building brand perception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 9 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On cusp of AI conference, CXC CEO says reducing physical exam papers may lessen security breaches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr Wayne Wesley said that the regional body has been looking into ways to reduce security breaches experienced over the years with its CSEC and CAPE subjects as he gears up for the multi-day conference in Antigua on artificial intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robots at Work: The New Frontier of Productivity in T&T<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IT is likely that images and videos of humanoid robots, robots that resemble and mimic human form and movement, may have made their way onto your social media feed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 10 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

City Council to develop app for payment of municipal taxes and fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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ACCA and CISI join forces to enhance accountants\u2019 ethical AI skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) are working together to help the accountancy profession enhance its understanding of ethical issues when deploying AI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are digital marketing careers viable?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 In today’s digital landscape, marketing professionals are faced with a complex and demanding environment that requires them to master an array of skills across multiple disciplines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business skills in high demand for 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 AS the global job market continues to evolve, professionals in the Caribbean are increasingly looking for skills that not only make them attractive to international employers but also open doors to a wealth of opportunities beyond their local markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W Communications committed to rebuilding after storms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 As the region continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, leading telecoms provider C&W Communications has reaffirmed its commitment to work alongside impacted communities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data breaches could trigger lawsuits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Barbadian cybersecurity expert Edward Millington is happy that financial sector regulators and financial institutions are focused on boosting their security in the face of increased cyberattacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Not just about cards anymore\u2019\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 More than half a century in the global market offering payments on plastic, Mastercard remains bullish on plans to stay ahead of the industry as it connects customers to newer and more immersive technologically driven products and solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smartphone distraction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Every year there are new inventions. Some disappear as soon as they are patented since there isn\u2019t a need for them, or they are too expensive to produce at the time, some take time to seep into everyday life, while others permanently change our lifestyles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecoms, climate change take centre stage at CANTO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of Hurricane Beryl\u2019s devastating impact on the Caribbean, the critical importance of robust telecommunications infrastructure and reliable data access was highlighted at the opening of CANTO\u2019s 39th Annual Trade Exhibition and Conference in Miami\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media data not being maximized<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Many local brands are misusing data to promote products, brands and services to target audiences on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TT Chamber: Innovation, technology key to energy efficiency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Energy efficiency is the practice of using less energy to provide the same amount of useful output from a service, such as heating water, lighting a room or cooling a fridge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 11 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Over a dozen crypto firms waiting to be regulated under DARE Act, says AG<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas continues to attract cryptocurrency firms, with more than a dozen waiting to be regulated under the country\u2019s Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act (DARE), Attorney General Ryan Pinder told Financial News London (FN) recently, the news service reported on its website\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM urges \u2018robust\u2019 regulation for AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister says the inability to \u201cfully leverage\u201d technology is \u201cthe biggest missed opportunity\u201d that The Bahamas and wider region face as he called for \u201crobust\u201d artificial intelligence (AI) regulation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be proactive on the cyber security threat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 AS BUSINESSES continue to deepen their digital footprints, cyber security remains a critical concern. The evolution of cyber threats has made it that no business, regardless of size or industry, is \u00a0evident immune to attacks. The landscape of cyber security is constantly shifting, prompting businesses to adopt advanced security measures to protect their data and maintain consumer trust\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor Investments unveils upgraded e-Invest platform ahead of RA Williams IPO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Sagicor Investments officially re-launched an enhanced version of its online investment platform, Sagicor eInvest\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 12 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas praised for strength of regulations on crypto staking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas is being recognized for its thorough regulation of the cryptocurrency technology tool known as staking, in its newly revised Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bahamians using Prospuh app to invest in AI companies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamians are using the Prospuh app to invest in the stocks of companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI), and are also using AI to create their investment portfolios, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Prospuh N\u2019Nhyn O\u2019Cof told Guardian Business yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mastercard champions digital remittance push across LAC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em> \u2013 \u00a0In what is shaping up to become a digital remittance revolution, payments technology company Mastercard said it continues to build out more solutions that aim to accelerate the flow of funds to unbanked and underbanked populations across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply Secure acquires 49.1% stake in tTech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0Managed security services provider Simply Secure Limited is looking to take over local Junior Market information technology services provider, tTech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tTech takeover?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 There appears to be a change of guard to be announced at tTech Limited following Thursday\u2019s stock market trade in which 49.07 per cent of the company\u2019s shares changed hands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 13 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 14 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What Constitutes Cybercrime?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 There has been a cybercrime legislation in place since October seventh, 2020. It covers a broad spectrum of offences and deals with any kind of electronic data that one transmits through a computer or electronic device, including cell phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triangulation\u2019 fraud on the rise, online shoppers beware, says expert<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Having investigated electronic banking fraud in all its forms for years, Dane Nicholson is predicting another type of fraud by cyberscammers, referred to as \u201ctriangulation\u201d, saying it will grow in significance in Jamaica as more persons are shopping online\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: CartridgeSave Images<\/a> (flickr); CXC<\/a>; Marketing Magazine<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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