The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahamian-based cloud service provider Cloud Carib for cyber security and other information and communication technology (ICT) services.
Specifically, the MoU provides for the creation of a single ICT space by delivering sovereign cloud, data residency, data sovereignty, mission critical services and cyber security in support of member states, in support of the digital transformation of regional governments.
The signing took place at a press conference during the CTU/ICT Conference held at Margaritaville Beach Resort.
Officials said the issue of cyber security has become even more important as governments move their services online.
“We, all members of the CTU, should be driven to protect future generations. And how we build protection for future generations is by driving a hyper competitive market and envisioning not the services of today, but those that will protect the future generations yet born,” Cloud Carib Chief Executive Officer Scott MacKenzie said during yesterday’s press conference.
“This MoU is simply one member’s commitment to the member states, that there is a company dedicated to the region’s vision of a single ICT space and our business is focused on realizing that vision with each member state before 2030. The CTU is our vehicle of collaboration and if this event has proven anything to me, it is the commitment of member states to realize the vision and not only discuss and debate change, but act and prove to the citizens and peoples of the region that we can make it happen before 2030.”
In addition to cyber security, other matters being addressed during this week’s conference include fintech and how to digitize money in the region.
“Tomorrow we will hold a ministerial seminar, where members will be brought up to date on some of the trends in ICT including 5G and the forecast for the region over the next three to five years. We will also discussion new satellite technology that will help to bridge that digital connectivity gap,” CTU Secretary General Rodney Taylor said.
Source: https://thenassauguardian.com/cloud-carib-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-ctu/