OpEd

OPED posts are works of reasoned opinion usually written by guest authors or occasional contributors who offer valuable perspectives on technology use in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region.

The power of market-driven solutions in developing AI for good

AI solutions are most effective when they are built by individuals who understand the opportunities, needs, and challenges on the ground.

Using visitor monitoring systems to improve office building operations

Using data analytics, companies can determine peak visiting times, understand visitor flow, and allocate resources accordingly.

TATT and digitial video broadcast: Putting the cart before the horse, while thinking it’s a Ford…

The Telecommunications Act does not give TATT the necessary powers to be the competition regulator of the broadcasting sector.

Ransomware’s Ripple Effect

It is important to understand that your bank's obligation to you is centered on them using reasonable skills and care in processing your transactions.

What the blockchain tells us about the big business of ransomware

Payment is demanded in crypto currency because it is easily transferable across the Internet and avoids cross-border currency challenges.

50 Things I learned about the RansomEXX group

Shiva Parasram's list of factoids about the RansomEXX group.

What does the TSTT breach mean for customers?

The sheer number of affected customers and the types of data involved make this breach significant.

Making CBDCs interoperable, for everyone, everywhere

Before retail CBDCs can be widely accepted for everyone everywhere in the region a cross-chain interoperability mechanism is necessary to help connect networks with existing financial payment systems and Real Time Payments network.

Answers about internet speeds and what you really need

To make your internet faster at home, you could boost your Wi-Fi signal to lower your latency. Resetting or moving your router can boost and stabilize your signal.

Ten US VPN services for Android

Today's VPNs offer an array of options that are quite alien for new users.

For uncharted fintech waters, look no further than the Caribbean

Redefining the future of payments requires a collective effort, which is why we value and foster collaboration. We support fintech partners of all shapes and sizes.

Mobile Optimization: How Responsive Web Design Elevates Businesses

Mobile is the future and responsive web design is the way to go. It's not just about making your website look good on mobile devices, it's about creating an experience that engages your customers.
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How should a newsroom of the (very near) future work?

When generic content becomes easier to produce, the advantage that we have shifts to what is harder to replicate and that is original journalism.

FNP’s halting stumble to dubious relevance

There are 282,000 fixed line subscribers in Trinidad and Tobago. That number has been dropping incrementally year over year declining 16.1 percent between 2024 and 2025.

Samsung: AI will help make life easier

"As AI becomes more personal, protecting personal data becomes even more important." - Jay Kim

The Global Lense – The one about data centers

Digital Transformation is not just about meeting a funding checklist, it’s about producing value for cost.

TSTT records $214m profit, highest in 17 years

The years ahead will shift toward investing for transformation and sustainable value creation.