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Jamaica, the third largest of the Caribbean islands, is entering a new era of development, riding on the tailwinds of a digital transformation movement. This thrust comes directly from the government's policy direction. So much so that Jacky Wright, Chief Digital Officer and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft US Global Technology Leader, recently lauded the country for its progress towards becoming a digital society. In line with its national development goals,  Jamaica has witnessed concerted efforts…

Original image: Gabe Bienczycki, USAID (Public Domain Image) Inadequate access to healthcare, rural versus urban settings and low health awareness are major challenges faced by Low and Middle-Income Communities in developing countries (LMICs). A major reason behind this challenge is the presence of gaps in the healthcare system. These gaps coupled with the lower health awareness, break the continuum of care and deteriorate care quality.  The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened these gaps and exposed…

2022 is upon us. Will it be a year that shall see the world collectively come out of the shadow of the pandemic? And step into a post-pandemic future that looks distinctly different? Or, will 2022 also witness the same old confusing dance between attempts to unlock the economy and humble retreats forced by ever-evolving virus variants? A repeat of the last two years, to be brief? In these unprecedented times, the answers rarely come…

An increased thrust on digital adoption is one of the most important and enduring legacies of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Cutting across industries — from Healthcare to Financial Services to Manufacturing — companies revisited their operations, customer interactions, and employee collaborations, with a special focus on digital.  With their nimble responses, companies — cutting across sectors and regions — advanced their digital adoption by several years. A global survey1 of 800+ C-level executives & senior…