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Friends with Faith is all about progress not perfection. We are a circle of friends that desire to grow in our walk with Jesus. Here, we get together to think a little more about faith & love. Whether you’re a newcomer, or a lifelong Christian, you’ll hear thought provoking & stimulating conversation about all things faith: from growing your personal relationships, to your own spiritual growth and connection with God. We are walking out and working out our faith together in community. We sha ...
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ICT Pulse Podcast

ICT Pulse - tech blog and podcast

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A deep dive into topical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) issues from a Caribbean perspective, through interviews and group discussions with specialists, experts and people trying to make a difference in the tech space. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Show notes are available at www.ict-pulse.com
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In this episode of the "Faith with Friends" podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo delves into the theme of finding solace and strength in God during challenging times. Through powerful scriptures and reflections, she emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith, drawing near to God, and trusting in His unfailing promises. Listeners are encouraged to se…
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In this episode of Back in America, host Stan Berteloot interviews acclaimed journalist Brendan Koerner about his undercover investigation into the world of OnlyFans through his Wired cover story. Koerner reveals the hidden workings of the platform and the surprising reality of its chat services. From his initial encounters to becoming an undercove…
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In our third instalment of the series, The internet we should want in 2024 and beyond, Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, shares his thoughts on the subject. Though the topic is broad, our conversation touches on, among other things: * social media; * the state of advertising on the Internet; * major trends or technological advancements that are shaping…
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In the third instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and with Edward Millington of CariSec Global, he discusses, among other things: * the latest developments in the security space; * the relationship between the data protection and cybercrime frameworks; * some of the reasons why the Barbados House of Assem…
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The readiness of businesses to operate with a ‘digital-first’ posture has become critical as we all strive to compete and remain relevant in an increasingly global marketplace. With Nadeen Matthews Blair, of Crescent Advisory Group, we discuss the results of the latest Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey conducted by PwC, including: * what it means …
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In the Caribbean region, small-scale farming is the backbone of our agriculture sector, but often, it is difficult for farmers to access funding that would be open to ventures in other sectors. FarmCredibly has been working on addressing such challenges by providing simplified financial services to underbanked farmers in Jamaica. In a follow-up con…
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Hey everyone, Stan Berteloot here, your host of the Back in America podcast. After a long two-year break, we’re back with fresh, insightful episodes exploring American culture, values, and identity through the eyes of an expatriate. I’ve been busy working with amazing companies like NeuTigers, Pontosense, and Nytro Marketing, and staying active wit…
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In our June 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aldin Crosdale, an IT Internal Auditor in Jamaica and the Community Manager for the Jamaican Developers Community/Caribbean Tech Connect, and Halle Johnson (Mr.), a Systems Administrator at the University of The West Indies Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda,…
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Whether we realise it or not, the decisions C-suite executives are making are shaping our digital experiences: the way we live, work, and interact online and with technology. With Lisa-Maria Alexander, a Certified Chartered Director, and the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategist of The Leadership Xperience, and focusing on Caribbean organisa…
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About the Guest(s): Flor Elena, a journalist, wife, and mother originally from Miami and currently residing in Dallas, is a dedicated follower of Christ since her teenage years. With a passion for the Old Testament and a heart for sharing the Word of God, Flor is deeply connected to her faith and shares her experiences and wisdom with others throug…
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Thanks to technology, especially generative artificial intelligence (AI), getting into the hands of consumers, the business landscape and our societies have been evolving faster than ever. Lorenzo Hodges of Plain White Table is back again to continue the conversation we started in 2019 on innovation in organisations. Now five years later, Lorenzo s…
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Being part of the global marketplace has many benefits. Though we, in the Caribbean region, are innovative and culturally rich, doing business successfully with international customers is still challenging – especially for micro, small and medium enterprises. Kadion Preston, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caribshopper, an e-commerce …
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Lisa Lorenzo: Host of the "Faith with Friends" podcast and a dedicated follower of Jesus. She started the podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a community of believers who can support and encourage each other in their faith journeys. Lisa has a heart for helping others and sharing the love of God through her podcast. Tatiana: A close fri…
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In our May 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Allison James, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Information Privacy Professional based at KPMG in Barbados, and Rojane Rose, a Product Owner at MC Systems in Jamaica, the panel discusses: * data and digital illiteracy in a world of data privacy an…
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Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a critical enabler of the digital transformation of countries by helping them to improve the delivery of public service at scale. Our guests, David Soutar and Matthew McNaughton of the SlashRoots Foundation, discuss, among other things: * what is DPI and why it is important; * how DPI can be designed to be inc…
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We celebrate our 300th episode of the Podcast with a long-time friend of the show, Trevor Forrest, experienced IT expert and Founder of 876 Technology Solutions, in which we continue the discussion we started in January 2024 on the internet we should want in 2024 and beyond. In this conversation, Trevor shares his thoughts on: * how the internet ha…
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In our April 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Jordanne Elliott, a Project Manager in Jamaica, and Friend of the Show, Liselle Yorke, a Communications Strategist, originally from Tobago but based in the United States, the panel discusses: • Tech career insights, and the future of work in the Caribbean; • Content…
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For the past few years, most Caribbean countries have been sitting on the sidelines of conversations on 5G, as there were no immediate plans for it to be deployed. However, within the past year, Paradise Mobile has launched operations in Bermuda, with the Cayman Islands next in line, and more Caribbean countries to come. Zlatko Zahirovic, the Chief…
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Natural disasters and other emergencies are not situations that can be completely avoided, but like insurance, it is good to have access to the requisite support in times of need. As we approach the 2024 North Atlantic hurricane season, we thought it opportune to reshare a conversation we had with Sylvester Cadette, of the International Telecommuni…
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Dr. Lydia Martinez is a mental health counselor and Christian therapist. She has extensive experience in helping individuals overcome anxiety and find spiritual growth. Dr. Martinez combines her expertise in mental health counseling with biblical principles to provide holistic guidance to her clients. She is passionate about helping people find hea…
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In the second instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and with Obika Gellineau, the Cyber Services Manager of KPMG in Trinidad and Tobago, he discusses, among other things: * the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) data leak; * AI-related security risks of which we should be aware; * th…
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Welcome to the Faith with Friends podcast, where host Lisa explores faith, relationships, and spiritual growth. In this episode, Lisa discusses how to navigate life's ups and downs with faith, hope, and love. Drawing from the Word of God, she reminds listeners of the promises found in Isaiah 40:10 and Isaiah 41:10, which assure us that God is with …
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In this our March 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Telecommunications/ICT Consultant, Lendon Telesford and Perro Perry Holloway, of the Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.), the panel discusses: * the digital inclusion of persons with disabilities (generally) and the inclusion of persons…
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About the Guest(s): No guest information provided in the transcript. Episode Summary: Welcome to the "Faith with Friends" podcast, where faith, relationships, and spiritual growth are discussed. In this episode, host Lisa Lorenzo explores the topic of walking in purpose. She delves into the journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of progress, …
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Finding Peace Through Gratitude: Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Lydia Martinez Dr. Lydia Martinez is a mental health counselor and Christian therapist. She has extensive experience in helping individuals overcome anxiety and find spiritual growth. Dr. Martinez is known for her compassionate and insightful approach to counseling. She is dedicated to he…
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About the Guest(s): No guest information provided in the transcript. Episode Summary: Welcome to the Faith with Friends podcast, where we explor topics related to faith, relationships, and spiritual growth. In this episode, Lisa discusses the power and help that believers receive from the Holy Spirit. She highlights various ways in which the Holy S…
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Ultra-personalisation was identified as a trend to watch in the early 2010s and it has become increasingly evident and integral in the delivery of a broad range of services, including online education. In our follow-up conversation with Ricardo Allen, the Founder and CEO of One on One Educational Services, he shares with us, among other things: * w…
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Innovation. Virtually everyone hopes they are considered innovative, and organisations and our societies at large also want to be seen as being innovative, but there are several myths surrounding innovation that ought to be debunked. We revisit our 2019 interview with Lorenzo Hodges, of innovation strategy firm, Plain White Table, in which he discu…
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A few years ago, blockchain technology was considered transformative – the best thing since sliced bread – but today, we have not been hearing much about it at all. With Cleve Mesidor of the Blockchain Foundation, we discuss: * the current state of blockchain technology, * how it can be leveraged in the Caribbean region, especially to improve the l…
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In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and once again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things: * the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2023; * the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security space; * ethical considerations surrou…
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### About the Guest(s): ​ **Dr. Lidia Martinez** is a renowned expert in communication and relationships. With years of experience in counseling and coaching, she has helped countless individuals improve their communication skills and strengthen their connections with others. Dr. Martinez is known for her compassionate and empathetic approach, guid…
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In our February 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Media and Business Strategist, Nerissa Golden, of Goldenmedia LLC, and ICT Consultant and head of PromoTIC in Haiti, Gregory Domond, the panel discusses: * Governments and their use of influencers and content marketing as part of their communications strategy; * …
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How long could our countries feed themselves if they were cut off from the rest of the world and could only depend on the resources currently within their domain? It is a question more countries are grappling with when addressing matters related to food security and sustainable agriculture. In this podcast episode, we circle back to Bevon Chadel Ch…
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Without a doubt, many conversations are being had globally on artificial intelligence (AI), and one of the most important occurred during the recently held Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Software Architect and Tech Entrepreneur, Joel Dean, who attended the meeting, joins us on this episode and shares with…
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The robotics programme in Saint Kitts and Nevis has been growing from strength to strength since we last spoke to Dr. Ricardo Neil in late 2018 and even has expanded to other Caribbean countries. Now the Chairman and Founder of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association, Professor Neil discusses, among other things: * how the Saint Kitts and Ne…
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In our January 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Esmeralda Levens of BearingPoint Caribbean in Curaçao, and Technology Architect and Digital Transformation Consultant, Garfield Gordon, of Jamaica, the panel discusses: * e-commerce in the Caribbean; * the resilience of our internet infrastructure; and * the Carib…
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Is the internet we should want in 2024 different from the internet we wanted in 2014? The internet of 2014 has evolved considerably, but have our expectations of the internet and the ways we could be using it, kept up with the developments that have occurred? With Telecommunications/Internet Operations and Policy Strategist, Shernon Osepa, we discu…
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Deep tech and impact innovation are not terms that are readily discussed in the Caribbean tech start-up space but are considered crucial and strategic if the region wants to level up and truly punch above its weight in tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Telly Valerie Onu, of Quintessence Consulting Inc., shares with us key insights on how Caribb…
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2023, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Yacine Khelladi of the Caribbean ICT Stakeholders Virtual Community (CIVIC), and Matthew Cowen, of dgtlfutures, the panel discusses the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2023, and what …
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We are continuing our series on Fintech in the Caribbean region with Kanoo Pays, a “Non-Bank Electronic Retail Payment Institution” headquartered in The Bahamas. With Nicholas Rees, Chairman of Kanoo Pays, we discuss: * How Kanoo Pays has been able to distinguish itself from other digital wallets; * The current state of the fintech industry in The …
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We continue our Tech in Africa series with a conversation with Pinaman Owusu-Banahane, the Founder and CEO of ADJOAA, a curated multi-brand online marketplace specialising in premium and sustainable fashion and lifestyle products made by African designers and Black-owned businesses. Pinaman shares her journey to establish a tech business in Ghana a…
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Jamaica’s Data Protection Act will be coming into effect on 1 December 2023, but myths and misconceptions have persisted. With Grace Lindo, an attorney at law at Carter Lindo in Jamaica, we tackle some of the misconceptions along with exploring compliance in a variety of different scenarios. Among other things, Grace also discusses the potential im…
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In our October 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Dr Claire Craig, of Trinidad and Tobago and Director of Research of CaribNOG, and Jean Marie Altema of Haïti and profIT Development Consulting, the panel discusses: * ransomware attacks and the role of stakeholders; * the intersection of music and technology; and …
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Although artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the workplace, it has the potential to have an even greater impact on our societies by helping us address many of the development challenges that countries, such as those in the Caribbean region, need to address. Eldon Marks, of V75 Inc. and TrueSelph Inc. in Guyana, is back with us again…
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In this episode of the "Faith with Friends" podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo explores Psalm 61. She sets the scene of David standing alone on a high rock, seeking refuge and peace in the wilderness. David's song in this psalm is a testament to his unshakable faith and his belief in God's unwavering presence. Lisa encourages listeners to take refuge in Go…
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In this episode of the Faith with Friends podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo delves into Psalm 6 and explores David's journey from suffering to strength. She sets the scene of a small, dimly lit room where David, burdened and weary, kneels in prayer and pours out his heart before the Lord. David's pleas reveal his deep understanding of God's nature and his…
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Thanks to the growing prominence of Artificial intelligence (AI), .ai, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla has experienced an exponential increase in the take-up of .ai domains. However, Caribbean countries have not been aggressive in increasing the take-up and use of their ccTLDs, though there are numerous opportunities to be ha…
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Lisa is the host of the "Faith with Friends" podcast. She is passionate about faith, relationships, and spiritual growth. Through her podcast, she aims to help listeners know God and make Him known. Summary: In this episode, Lisa reads and discusses Psalm 5, which is a prayer of David seeking God's attention and help. The psalm serves as a reminder…
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In this episode of the Faith with Friends podcast, host Lisa reads and reflects on Psalm 4. The theme of the psalm is rejoicing in God's protection and peace, even in the midst of adversity. David, the author of the psalm, was surrounded by enemies seeking to destroy him, yet he found confidence in God's ability to listen and respond to his prayers…
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**About The Guest(s):** ​ Lisa Lorenzo is the host of the Faith With Friends podcast. She is passionate about faith, relationships, and spiritual growth. Through her podcast, she aims to help listeners connect with God and deepen their understanding of faith. ​ **Summary:** ​ In this episode of the Faith With Friends podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo disc…
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