ICT Communications

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, as well as the various services and applications associated with them and are usually spoken of in a particular context. It is generally thought …

Cloud Characteristics Cloud computing is the next big step in the evolution of computing; It is not just hype.  Although it sounds complex, the cloud environment has but five essential characteristics, four full deployment models, and three service models as …

“Three years ago I moved my global headquarters from Madison Avenue, New York, to Barbados….. This is the best decision I ever made.”

By Michael Armstrong – Chief Executive Officer of Illuminat East Caribbean Barbados’ attractiveness as a centre for foreign investment is reflected in the many and varied organisations that have opted to locate their operations on its 166 square miles. One …

The network has a major role to play in improving future information communications and technology systems (ICT) and then society. Let’s take for example Cloud Computing, which is a major trend today in the ICT world. Cloud computing is based …

Information and communication technologies (ICT) continue to be a key enabler of socio-economic progress and development for developing countries, including small-island, developing states such as Barbados. Over the years ICT has enhanced Barbados’ productivity and therefore its economic growth, as …

The Global Context It was management guru Peter Drucker who said, “If you want to succeed in business, be bold, be different, and be daring.” These qualities are particularly applicable to the Internet’s vast potential – which we are only …

Each year since 2000 the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published an annual e-readiness ranking of the world’s largest or fastest growing economies, with the 2007 edition encompassing 69 countries.