Professional Services, Surging Ahead in Jamaica’s Tech Manufacturing Industry

Recently I have been on a quest for locally made products. Generally I look forward to the day when we can build components as well as Read More

5 Methods to Improve Your Online Brand Image

Blogging - Blogging is a surefire way to get your business noticed and probably the easiest way to establish your business/brand as an authority Read More

#TeamJamaica and How It Can Help Your Business

The #TeamJamaica hashtag has taken oven Twitter these past few days and even Facebook is getting in on it.

We’ve always been a nation of proud people but rarely has it ever been on showcase in this fashion. Even more, a quick search of this hashtag will show you that Jamaicans aren’t the only persons using it. The support of our Jamaican athletes at the London 2012 Olympics is a sight to behold.

No time has the phrase ‘likkle but wi tallawah’ been more evident. Read More

Hybrid Technologies Takes the Win at Digital Jam 2

Digital Jam 2.0 Code Sprint Starts Today! [Photos]

Over 100 young developers are now gearing up to do battle in the island’s, and in fact the region’s, first ever 24-hour Sports Hackathon – a coding competition being held as part of the Government of Jamaica/World Bank IT initiative Digital Jam 2.0, Today, Thursday June 28 at the Jamaica Conference Centre beginning 9:00 a.m. Read More

The Impact of 4G Mobile Technology on Business

On Saturday, we mentioned that both Digicel and LIME have been testing out their 4G mobile network service among select customers. At midnight last night, Digicel officially launched 4G to the public on their Facebook page. They state that their 4G will bring speeds of up to five times faster than the standard legacy 3G technology and this will mean ‘faster access to files, the internet and social media; more engagement and more excitement through faster communication, entertainment and information; and more choice with an even wider range of handsets’. Let’s examine what the changes and what they mean for businesses adapting their operational and marketing activities to this technology. Read More

Innovation Needs Collaboration to Create Real Success

Last week I was invited to join a radio talk show program called “Real Man Things” hosted by Kevin Wallen. Myself, the host and two other guests, spoke about the economy and what the average man can do to help … Read More

Jamaican Bloggers Are Positioned To Make Serious Money Online – Do You Have A Voice?

I am happy to have lived to see such great development in Jamaica with more individuals appreciating the power of the internet and are making significant steps to start profiting. We see developers building useful apps such as Marc Gayle’s … Read More

Digicel 4G Mobile is Ready! Rumours or Facts? – 4G Mobile for Jamaica in July

As the clash of the telecom titans ensue Jamaican consumers continue to benefit from rates slashed down by as much as 70% resulting from the pressure the two telecom giants, LIME and Digicel, are applying to each other. Digicel Jamaica, … Read More

Creative Engine Ltd Launches New Cloud Backup Service in Jamaica

Creative Engine Limited, TechDasher’s parent company, has launched a suite of cloud backup services and products designed to provide data protection and security as well as disaster and recovery planning for small, medium and enterprise level businesses.

The new cloud … Read More

Are Jamaican Businesses Taking Advantage of e-Commerce & Local US Debit Cards?

Jamaican businesses /retailers should now have no excuse now for not pushing and selling their services online. The once true statement that the average Jamaican does not have access to facilities for making online purchases is now invalid since CIBC … Read More

Companies Using Social Media Saw Positive Results in 2010

Inc. 500 companies who have been using social media as part of their marketing strategy experienced positive results in business and the results continue to improve for 2011 in the U.S. More Jamaican companies have begun to benefit from social … Read More

New Technology Can Help You Create a Bridge to the Past

Many emerging technologies are making it much easier for genealogists and family historians to discover more about their ancestors.  These resources are changing the way people conduct family history and fall into the following categories:

- A vast number of … Read More

What Every Jamaican Should Know About 4G Wireless Technology [FAQ]

Many Jamaicans have been very excited about the introduction of Digicel Jamaica’s 4G mobile broadband service, as they have been dissatisfied and disappointed with Digicel’s competitors, Claro and LIME who both currently offer 3G wireless service. Customers have been quick … Read More

Are Jamaican Internet Service Providers Ready For IPv6?

There are currently less than 9 Million allocatable IPv4 addresses remaining in the global IP pool managed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). A week ago, there were 27 Million and with the current rate of issuance, we should … Read More