Category: technology
Space Region Has ‘Bermuda Triangle’ Moniker
The Bermuda Triangle has lent its name to a “vast region above Earth has been known to wreak havoc on spacecraft that happen to enter the area.” A Space.com story said, “Ships, airplanes and people have been known to disappear without explanation in an area of the North Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. “Could it be extraterrestrials,... Read more of this article
Police Urge People To Call Correct Lines
“In recent times there has been an increase in the number of calls to the main police line from individuals making reports and seeking information resulting in that line becoming congested as officers deal with matters for which that line was not intended,” the police said. “We wish to remind the public of the other means of contacting... Read more of this article
Appleby Launch Offshore Data Protection Guide
Appleby has launched an Offshore Data Protection Guide to “provide a detailed overview of the privacy and cybersecurity regimes in eight of the world’s leading offshore jurisdictions.” A spokesperson said, “The guide offers businesses quick answers to some of the most critical issues related to data protection. “In addition... Read more of this article
Quarantine Monitoring Bracelet If Test Positive
If a visitor to the island tests positive for Covid-19 they will be fitted with a quarantine bracelet and required to isolate in their room, and if they attempt to leave their room the monitoring device will alert the authorities. This is one of the safety measures the Government has put in place as the island’s airport re-opens to commercial... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer Smith Joins Afiniti Board
Afiniti announced that Dame Jennifer Smith, the former Premier of Bermuda, has been appointed to their Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Afiniti, the world’s leading applied artificial intelligence provider of enterprise behavioral pairing solutions, today announced that Dame Jennifer Smith, 7th Premier of Bermuda, and Peter Riepenhausen,... Read more of this article
BCB Partnership With OnTrack Sports App
The Bermuda Cricket Board announced an official 2020 partnership with local sports app, OnTrack — founded by young Bermudian tech entrepreneurs, footballers and sport enthusiasts, Shannon Burchall and Roger Lee. “OnTrack will be the Domestic League’s official resource for the full schedule of matches through the app, as well as their social... Read more of this article
BIAS Joins ‘Stop Hate For Profit’ Movement
BIAS has joined the #StopHateforProfit movement, with the company “stopping all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram throughout the months of July and August,” with the funds saved to be “given as tuition support to Chinzea Smith, a promising Bermudian studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography at AdventHealth University in Orlando,... Read more of this article
Police Warn Public About Phishing Email Scam
The police are warning the public about a scam email promoting a purported investment opportunity supposedly endorsed by Premier David Burt, A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public of a scam email promoting an investment opportunity supposedly endorsed by Premier David Burt. Screenshot of the scam website... Read more of this article
Digicel Bermuda: ‘Nothing Less Than 100mbps’
Digicel announced that it will be launching a new range of home internet products, with “all residential fibre customers receiving nothing less than 100mbps.” A spokesperson said, “Digicel is launching a new range of home internet products to change how people connect in Bermuda. All Digicel residential fibre customers will now receive... Read more of this article
Sign Up: Online Course, Video Pro In 30 Days
Video marketing is a key component to building an online business that most entrepreneurs bypass because they don’t know where to start or aren’t confident on camera, Marketing and Video Coach Mikaela Ian Pearman said. She will be teaching an online course, Video Pro in 30 Days, designed for business owners who want to master video marketing in... Read more of this article
One: ’50% Increase In Their Internet Speeds’
One Communications announced it will be “launching the Island’s fastest FibreWire Internet speeds on July 1st, boasting up to 500Mbps, another first for Bermuda.” The company said they “will automatically boost the vast majority of FibreWire Standard Internet and all Smart Internet Plans. Customers can expect to receive a more than... Read more of this article
Column: Attracting Tech Giants To Bermuda
[Opinion column written by Gilbert Darrell] There are conversations working around the business and tech circles in Bermuda on how the country could attract a tech giant like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook to our shores, particularly for a data center. Data centers are key storage locations where everything from company records, your Facebook and... Read more of this article
Digital Survey Technology Public Consultation
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] is issuing the proposed Digital Asset Issuance Statement of Principles & Digital Asset Issuance Rules 2020 for public consultation. The BMA said, “Following the enactment of the Digital Asset Issuance Act 2020 [Act], the Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] is issuing the proposed Digital Asset Issuance Statement... Read more of this article
