ICT Pulse

05/08/2026

We were promised that digital tools would shrink work weeks and boost efficiency—so why do our days feel busier and longer and our organisation’s overheads higher?

We are joined, once again, by longtime friend of the Podcast, IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst Matthew Cowen to try to cut through the tech hype. In this conversation, we discuss:

* the efficacy and usefulness of LLMs;

* the link between technology, productivity and business, and whether technology has truly increased productivity;

* the growing pushback against all things digital and the rise of the desire for physical things; and

* whether data centres are the Achilles’ heel of tech.

05/08/2026

NEW RELEASE!

We were promised that digital tools would shrink work weeks and boost efficiency—so why do our days feel busier and longer and our organisation's overheads higher?

We are joined, once again, by longtime friend of the Podcast, IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst Matthew Cowen to try to cut through the tech hype. In this conversation, we discuss:

* the efficacy and usefulness of LLMs;

* the link between technology, productivity and business, and whether technology has truly increased productivity;

* the growing pushback against all things digital and the rise of the desire for physical things; and

* whether data centres are the Achilles' heel of tech.

ICTP 411: Navigating LLM efficacy, digital fatigue, and infrastructure realities, with Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures Posted by Michele Marius | 5 Aug 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 We were promised that digital tools would shrink work weeks and boost efficiency—so why do our days feel busier and longe...

03/08/2026

NEW POST!

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 27 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Here are just a few of the headlines:

* ‘AI not the problem’ - Artificial intelligence expert warns CXC preparing students for ‘a world that no longer exists’
* Tech developer denies new security causes LPIA delays
* BIMPay transactions pass one million mark
* Three digital businesses the Caribbean should be building now
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 2 August 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 3 Aug 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 27 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026.   Monday, 27 July 2026 Rodland Real Estate spins off proprietary AI platf...

31/07/2026

NEW POST!

Having participated in the July 2026 Community Chat, Information Technology and Project Manager, Andrew Olton, has more thoughts to share on AI and the future of Caribbean competitiveness.

In this article, he explores how AI is changing the business landscape and how organisations can better navigate a world that is increasingly becoming AI-driven.

Competitive advantage after AI: What changes, what endures and what comes next Posted by Andrew Olton | 31 Jul 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 Having participated in the July 2026 Community Chat, Information Technology and Project Manager, Andrew Olton, has more thoughts to share on AI and the future of Caribbe...

29/07/2026

In our July 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Electrical Engineer and University Lecturer Carolyn Ferguson Arnold, who is based in Jamaica, and Andrew Olton, an Information Technology and Project Manager based in Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses:

* The launch of 5G in Jamaica and opportunities for Caribbean cooperation;

* Beyond Automation: AI and the Future of Caribbean Competitiveness; and

* AI/technology and trends in violence in the Caribbean.

29/07/2026

NEW RELEASE!

In our July 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Electrical Engineer and University Lecturer Carolyn Ferguson Arnold, who is based in Jamaica, and Andrew Olton, an Information Technology and Project Manager based in Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses:

* The launch of 5G in Jamaica and opportunities for Caribbean cooperation;

* Beyond Automation: AI and the Future of Caribbean Competitiveness; and

* AI/technology and trends in violence in the Caribbean.

ICTP 410: 5G opportunities, AI and competitiveness, and technology and violence trends in the Caribbean Posted by Michele Marius | 29 Jul 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 In our July 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Electrical Engineer and University Lecturer Carolyn...

27/07/2026

NEW POST!

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 20 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026.

Below are just a few of the headlines:

* The data centre dilemma
* ECCB Says 90% Money Laundering Cases Linked to Cyber Fraud
* Social Media Lawsuit Collides with Push for Digital Media Regulation
* Cross-Border Payments become a battleground for loyalty in Latin America and the Caribbean, Mastercard and FXC Intelligence research shows
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 26 July 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 27 Jul 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 20 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026.   Monday, 20 July 2026 Digital booking guide launch for Bahamas fly-fishin...

24/07/2026

NEW POST!

CXC’s decision to replace take-home School-Based Assessments with invigilated exams in response to AI has sparked massive debate across the Caribbean. Is locking out technology the right move, or a missed learning opportunity?

We discuss.

Does CXC’s SBA reform truly fix the AI problem? Posted by Michele Marius | 24 Jul 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 CXC’s decision to replace take-home School-Based Assessments with invigilated exams in response to AI has sparked massive debate across the Caribbean. Is locking out technology the right move, o...

22/07/2026

AI is reshaping economies, industries and societies. However, the pivotal question the Caribbean region must answer is whether we are truly prepared to harness AI’s potential while managing the challenges it brings.

In this podcast episode, we are joined by Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, and Dr Craig Ramlal, Executive Director of the AI Innovation Centre, to discuss the 1st Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Forum and what AI readiness means for the region. Some of the topics covered include:

* the biggest barriers preventing wider AI adoption across the Caribbean;

* how the region can avoid increasing digital inequalities as AI adoption accelerates; and

* what investments are most urgently needed to support the Caribbean’s AI transition.

22/07/2026

NEW RELEASE!

AI is reshaping economies, industries and societies. However, the pivotal question the Caribbean region must answer is whether we are truly prepared to harness AI’s potential while managing the challenges it brings.

In this podcast episode, we are joined by Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, and Dr Craig Ramlal, Executive Director of the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre, to discuss the 1st Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Forum and what AI readiness means for the region. Some of the topics covered include:

* the biggest barriers preventing wider AI adoption across the Caribbean;

* how the region can avoid increasing digital inequalities as AI adoption accelerates; and

* what investments are most urgently needed to support the Caribbean's AI transition.

ICTP 409: Beyond the hype and beyond adoption for an AI-ready Caribbean, with Rodney Taylor and Dr Craig Ramlal Posted by Michele Marius | 22 Jul 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 AI is reshaping economies, industries and societies. However, the pivotal question the Caribbean region must answer is whether...