Information security is a number one priority for all companies; however, the process of keeping financial, employee and other data safe is not without its challenges. There are three things every business should know to reduce its chances of becoming another network security statistic. 1. Our employees are your biggest asset, but also your biggest […]
Time and money. Two things entrepreneurs never have enough of, but a virtual assistant can provide. No matter how experienced the entrepreneur, most new business ventures bring a new set of challenges and a lot of responsibilities across the board. In the early stages, the entrepreneur will be the one developing the products and services, […]
Multinational IT company, Inspur, which is headquartered in China, is considering the establishment of establishing a business in Curaçao to serve the region. The idea emerged when Minister Nelson Navarro, along with acting police chief Rudsel Martina and Sector Director Gerold Daantje of the Ministry of Justice recently visited the company in China. The delegation […]
The concept “paperless office” was coined as early as 1975 in a Business Week article that predicted the future office environment, taking into consideration the advances that were being made in computer technology. We have come a long way since that article was published, amazingly so, but a paperless office has still not been realized […]
Ten to fifteen years ago, the notion of “self service IT” was a concept feared by IT managers. Considering the challenges related to supporting a growing group of users, IT teams ensured control and standardization in their respective environments. In the ideal scenario for IT teams, only a small group of influential users could deviate […]
The rapid dissemination of tablets and smartphones has created a new dimension in the health risks related to working with screens. This has compelled professionals in the Health and Safety Inspection (HSI) government organization in the Netherlands to include this in their scope of research. On the other hand, these devices are not only causing […]
Curaçao has a rich history in the service sector. However, it may be surprising that IT services only make up a very minor portion of GDP1 – despite a rapidly growing global market and Curaçao’s potential to be the Caribbean leader in this area. TEXT KATY BRANUM Solid GrowthAccording to the International Data Corporation (IDC), […]
The possibilities, features and capabilities of mobile applications, known as apps, are improving at an extraordinary rate. In a few years, most of what is now done through web applications will be available on your smartphone or tablet through an innovative, often user- friendly, app. With a drastic move from desktops to mobile devices, the […]
The Ministry of Economic Development, (MEO), and Curaçao Innovation & Technology Institute, (CITI), recently announced a program entitled, Start Up Launchpad during an informative press meeting at MEO’s headquarters. The Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Steven Martina, kicked off the start of the program by pressing a virtual button to officially open registration. The Launchpad […]
Smart technologies …smart cities … smart nations …these seem to be the top buzz words on everyone’s mind. And indeed, they promise to be part of the next global trend. But what exactly do these terms mean? To be frank, a common defnition has yet to emerge, and that’s probably fueling its momentum even further. […]
