Roundup: for the week ending 3 November 2013
A roundup of ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November 2013. Monday, 28 October 2013 BTC reaches new tech ‘milestone’ Bahamas – BTC’s...
View ArticleIs it a good idea to offer free Wi-Fi to customers?
Many organisations are wary of offering free Wi-Fi on their premises. In this post aim to help businesses assess whether it a good idea to offer free Wi-Fi to customers. For those of us who are still...
View ArticleHow is mobile technology redefining our lives?
A summary of some of the observations and projections from a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) study on the impact of mobile/cellular services worldwide. Within the Caribbean much has been made about...
View ArticleDigital media in times of disaster
An overview of the importance and impact of digital and social media in facilitating response efforts during times of crisis and disaster. Sunday, 12 January, marked the fourth anniversary of the...
View ArticleThe right to privacy in the digital age
A review of the recently published report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the right to privacy in the digital age Two days ago, 16 July, the United Nations (UN) High...
View ArticleThe Caribbean dilemma of fancy wireless gadgets that do not work
A brief explanation of the challenges many Caribbean countries experience when wireless devices are imported and cause harmful interference. The proliferation of nifty home and security gadgets has...
View ArticleDigital switchover: why is the Caribbean so behind?
The Caribbean lags behind in switching from analogue to digital TV. Some reasons for the delay are discussed. For those who regularly read our ICT/tech news roundup published on Mondays, you may have...
View ArticleFree or paid airport Wi-Fi: 4 considerations
Many Caribbean airports have paid Wi-Fi access for travellers, which might allow them to win a battle, but lose the war. Increasingly, Caribbean countries have been expressing intentions to offer free...
View ArticleSatellite communication: pros and cons
Guyana plans to roll out satellite communication to serve some areas of the country. Here briefly examine the medium and highlight key advantages and disadvantages. In today’s world, we continue to...
View ArticleTo ham or not to ham: the continued relevance of amateur radio
A brief look at amateur radio and its importance in the Caribbean. With all of the strides that have been made in telecoms and personal communications, the term ‘amateur radio’ (or ‘ham radio’) is...
View ArticleDrones: are they on their way to becoming ubiquitous in the Caribbean?
Globally, use of drones has been and will continue to increase into the foreseeable future. However, will that be the...
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