Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

Year: 2011

  • Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

    Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

    Adobe has updated its Adobe Reader software (primarily used to view PDF files) and Acrobat software to address a vulnerability in versions 9 and 10 of such software for Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

    You can read the Adobe Security bulletin at http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-08.html

    Adobe recommends users of:

    • Adobe Reader X (v10.x) for Macintosh to update to v10.0.3
    • Adobe Reader 9.x for Windows and Macintosh to update to v9.4.4.

    See the Adobe Security bulletin at http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-08.html for download links.

  • TATT issues statement on issue of a third mobile operator in #Trinidad & #Tobago

    The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has issued a statement on the issue of a third mobile operator in Trinidad and Tobago, in response to an editorial by the Trinidad Guardian newspaper on 

    recent remarks by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago on this issue. 

    The Honorable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago said in her speech at the Public Sector Leaders Forum, Latin America and the Caribbean in Washington DC on April 6 2011: 

    "…..Government is currently exploring the possibility of going beyond this and increasing the level of competition in these fields, particularly the introduction of a third mobile operator to the market. We believe that a truly competitive telecommunications environment will stimulate innovation while benefiting the consumer as service providers will have to maintain their competitive edge, constantly improving on their services….."

    The Trinidad Guardian newspaper published an editorial "Third mobile operator too much?" on April 8 2011 asking
    "….does the local mobile telephony market need the increased level of competition that will come with the arrival of a third mobile operator?" and giving an opinion that Government should not look to introduce a third mobile operator in Trinidad and Tobago.

    The TATT's statement in response to the Trinidad Guardian's editorial, clarifies the likely impact of introducing a third mobile operator in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Security update for Adobe Flash Player (APSB11-07)

    Security update for Adobe Flash Player (APSB11-07)

    Adobe has updated its Adobe Flash Player to address a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 10.2.153.1 and earlier versions (Adobe Flash Player 10.2.154.25 and earlier for Chrome users) for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris and Adobe Flash Player 10.2.156.12 and earlier versions for Android.

    You can read the Adobe Security bulletin at
    http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-07.html

    To determine what version of the Flash player you have, visit
    http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
    and to install the latest Flash player go to http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

    Windows users should note that the Flash Player in their Microsoft Internet Explorer browser and the one in web browsers like Opera, Mozilla Firefox and Safari are separate installs
    You should install and update both versions, by visiting
    http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash in Internet Explorer and then with your other web browsers.

    Google Chrome browser users has Adobe Flash Player built-in and users should update the Google Chrome browser to the latest version. See
    http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?answer=95414 on how to do so.

  • #Trinidad #Tobago PayPal users can receive money from other PayPal users & withdraw to a credit,debit or prepaid card

    Via the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) email discussion list, comes news that PayPal, a popular online payment provider has expanded its offerings to Trinidad and Tobago PayPal users.

    Previously, PayPal users in Trinidad and Tobago could only send money to other Paypal users.

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    Now, PayPal users in Trinidad and Tobago can receive payments from anyone with an email address via PayPal and credit cards like Visa, MasterCard and American Express. 

    Futhermore, PayPal users in Trinidad and Tobago can withdraw funds from their PayPal account to a U.S Bank Account or to a local credit, debit or prepaid card issued by Visa in Trinidad and Tobago.

    Here’s a screenshot from https://www.paypal.com/worldwide/ : 

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    Questions on the TTCS discussion list continue as to how money on your credit card can be transferred to your local bank account (short answer: doesn’t appear to be a way)

    Regardless, this is an opportunity to allow persons in Trinidad and Tobago with a PayPal account to easier attempt to run a e-commerce site as they can receive payments online to their PayPal account. At least, Trinidad and Tobago PayPal users can keep any funds received to buy items online.

  • TTCS Pizza Lime on Thursday April 14 2011 at Pizza Hut, Roxy Roundabout from 6-9pm

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having its pizza lime on Thursday April 14 2011 at Pizza Hut, Roxy Roundabout from 6 to 9pm.

    Come join us as we discuss various computing and ICT topics including :
    Anyone interested in computing and ICT are welcome to attend. A contribution of $40 is expected towards the food bill.

    See you there!

  • TATT ICT Open Forum “The use of ICTs in combating the effects of climate change” on April 20 2011

    The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) will be having its 7th ICT Open Forum 

    at its office at #5 Eighth Avenue Extension, off Twelfth Street, Barataria on Wednesday 20 April 2011 from 3 to 6 pm.

    The topic of the ICT Open Forum is "The use of ICTs in combating the effects of climate change" 

    According to TATT's press release :

    "The United Nations Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions had risen by more than 70 per cent since 1970, having an effect on global warming, changing weather patterns, rising sea-levels, desertification, shrinking ice cover and other long-term effects.
      
    Information and Communication Technologies  (ICTs) are now embedded in almost all sectors of global society and economy and have proven to play a key role in assisting society in mitigating effects of and adapting to the climate change.  

    This ICT Open Forum will provide a platform  for these and other related issues to be raised. 

    The keynote presenter,  Mr. Richard Labelle, is an independent consultant based in Canada and is President of The Aylmer Group which is based in Ottawa. Mr. Labelle has 29 years experience on issues related to the use of ICTs."

    Persons wishing to attend this TATT forum should register on or before 4pm on Friday 15th April 2011 by contacting Mr. Rawle Harvey or Ms Ingrid Gittens at 675-8288 or 221-8288 extensions 349 or 332 respectively or via email at openforum a@.t tatt.org.tt 

  • TATT releases “Draft Implementation Plan for Number Portability in #Trinidad and #Tobago” for comments until May 13 2011

    The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has released the "Draft Implementation Plan for Number Portability in Trinidad and Tobago" for a second round of comments. 

    The document has been revised following recommendations and comments received during the first round of consultation around May 2010.

    The closing date for comments from stakeholders and interested parties on this revised document is Friday 13th May 2011 at 4pm. 

    View / Download the Draft Implementation Plan for Number Portability in Trinidad and Tobago from TATT or from TTCS's mirror copy.

  • Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth of Learning & Microsoft #Trinidad #Tobago sign letter of understanding to improve ICT in Caribbean primary, secondary schools

    Via the Commonwealth Secretariat's March 28 2011 press release:

    "The Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Microsoft Trinidad and Tobago signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) on 28 March, agreeing to work together to harness the potential of  technology and the internet to improve education in schools in the Caribbean region.

    Over the next two years, the three organisations will collaborate to improve access to, and use of, information and communication technology (ICT) in primary and secondary schools in 18 Commonwealth Caribbean countries and territories: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and Turks and Caicos Islands.

    The programme will provide students and teachers with training and expertise in using ICT to learn and teach, through the implementation of the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers, an internationally recognised framework to promote ICT education……

    ….With a focus on teacher development in ICT, the programme will be implemented through information and knowledge delivery, in-country and institutional policy review and support, collaborative materials development and capacity building and competency measurement and certification.

    Schools will also have digital access to low-cost software through future Microsoft School Agreements and students will be able to access free e-mail addresses through Microsoft’s Live@edu, a suite of online hosted services designed for and offered to educational institutions at no cost to the institution."

  • TTCS meeting on Sunday March 27 2011 from 1-3pm – open leadership positions in #ICANN

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; http://www.ttcsweb.org/ ) will be having a meeting on Sunday 27 March 2011 from 1 to 3 pm at Engineering Consultants at 112A Edward Street, Port of Spain (corner of Oxford and Edward Street).

    At this meeting we will be discussing the various leadership positions available at ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (See http://www.icann.org/en/about/ for background information about ICANN)

    ICANN's Nominating Committee (NomCom) Associate Chair, Jacqueline Morris will  be available to answer any questions you  may have about ICANN, the process, the positions, etc.
     

    The NomCom is an independent committee that, over a three-year cycle, 

    is responsible for the selection and appointment of half of the voting members of  ICANN's Board of Directors as well as members of ICANN's policy making Supporting Organizations and Advisory Councils.

    For more details about ICANN, the Nomination Committee and the various leadership positions available at ICANN, 
    including the qualifications and experience required for these positions is available at

    This meeting is open to anyone interested in attending. If you are attending, please let us know by emailing admin at ttcsweb d.ot org

  • Microsoft IT Pro Tech Week 22-25 March 2011 #Trinidad

    Received this only yesterday from Microsoft regarding several IT related sessions beginning 22nd March 2011 to 25th March 2011. Contact Microsoft Trinidad and Tobago at 1-868-632-8488.

    (update Sep 16 2018 – removed the MS HTML table formatting and external image references which no longer exist)

    Microsoft Trinidad and Tobago’s IT Pro Tech Week Theme: Our Journey to the Cloud
    We invite you to come explore with us this week as we spend some time highlighting the insides of our cloud offerings that you should know. We will then allocate a significant time to discussing these offerings with you and answering your questions/concerns. This is your time to get up close and personal with our local specialists on these offerings. It is an opportunity you can’t miss and a means for us to serve you better.
    Trinidad and Tobago Software Architect Community – Designing for Mobile


    All attendees get a free Microsoft Press ‘eBook’ and a chance in final grand raffle prize for a Kindle