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  • 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

     

  • TTCS at #ICANN 40 meeting in San Francisco begins March 13-18 2011

    Dear All,

    Quick message that the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) is
    at #ICANN 40 San Francisco which for ICANN At-Large has formally begun
    on Sunday March 13 2011 with the ALAC & Regional Leadership Working
    Session 1 – see http://svsf40.icann.org/node/21987 for remote
    participation links and agenda items.

    The ICANN 40th San Francisco meeting runs from March 13 2011 to March
    18 2011 and many of the meeting sessions allow for remote
    participation, see http://svsf40.icann.org/full-schedule

    The time zone for San Francisco is GMT/UTC -7 hours so this means for
    the time in San Francisco is 3 hours before the time in Trinidad and
    Tobago time. So 9am local time in San Francisco is 12 noon in Trinidad
    and Tobago.
    So when you look at the schedule at
    http://svsf40.icann.org/full-schedule, just add 3 hours to get the
    time of the session in Trinidad and Tobago.

    Kind Regards,

    Dev Anand Teelucksingh

  • ICANN’s “Begineer’s Guide to IP Addresses” published. #IPv4 #IPv6

    Dear All,

    ICANN, at the request of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) has
    published a “Begineer’s Guide to IP Addresses” at
    http://www.icann.org/en/learning/ip-addresses-beginners-guide-04mar11-en.pdf
    (PDF ; 1.36 MB)

    From the summary of the “Beginner’s Guide to IP Addresses”:

    “Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are the unique identifying numbers
    that all computers and devices connected to the Internet depend on to
    communicate
    with each other. When the pool of available unallocated addresses for
    IPv4, the original IP addressing system, completely depleted this
    year, the
    Internet began a transition to IPv6, a newer Internet Protocol system.
    This highly readable guide, created in cooperation with ICANN’s
    At-Large
    community, helps the individual user understand IP addresses and the
    transition from IPv4 to IPv6.”

    Feedback on this guide is welcome.

    Kind Regards,

    Dev Anand Teelucksingh

  • TTCS pizzalime on Wednesday 2 March 2011 at Pizza Hut, Roxy Roundabout

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; http://www.ttcsweb.org/ ) will be having a pizzalime on Wednesday 2 March 2011 from 6 to 9 pm at Pizza Hut, Roxy Roundabout.

    Come join us as we eat and chat about various computing related topics, including:

    Contribution of $35 towards the food bill is expected. Anyone interested in computing are welcome to attend.
    If you are attending, please let us know by emailing admin -at- ttcsweb.org

  • MPA consultation to review National Electronic Transactions Policy of #Trinidad #Tobago Feb 21-24 2011

    The Ministry of Public Administration of Trinidad and Tobago (MPA) will be conducting several Stakeholder Consultation Sessions from February 21 2011 to February 24 2011 to review and update of the National Electronic Transactions Policy in the context of the drafting of the Regulations to give effect to the Electronic Transactions legislation in Trinidad and Tobago.

    As mentioned in the MPA announcement on its website:

    The Ministry of Public Administration and EU/ITU has adopted a collaborative approach on Phase II of the Enhancing Competitiveness in the Caribbean through the Harmonization of ICT Policies, Legislation and Regulatory Procedures” (HIPCAR) Project. The primary objectives of this Project are to create an enabling environment for Electronic Transactions within the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago through the creation of a sound policy framework, as well as to establish a technically sound and operationally efficient Regulatory Framework that will give full force and effect to the substantive provisions of the Electronic Transactions Bill, 2011, currently before Parliamentary.

    The Stakeholder Consultation will be held at the The Hart Street Conference Room at the Old Fire Station Building, Ministry of Public Administration, Corner Hart & Abercromby Streets, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad from 9am to 3pm at the following dates for various stakeholders: 
    • February 21, 2011: Governmental Ministries
    • February 22, 2011: Government Agencies
    • February 23, 2011: External Stakeholders
    • February 24, 2011: Private Sector Companies
    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; http://www.ttcsweb.org/ ) was invited to send representatives to the Thursday February 24 2011 session.

    The MPA’s website also provided a useful summary of related documents:

  • “Education for the Future” Consultation on draft National Research & Education Network (NREN) for #Trinidad #Tobago 14-15 Feb 2011

    The Ministry of Science, Technology and Teritary Education (MSTTE) will be holding a stakeholder consultation entited "Education for the Future" where a draft  document for the implementation of a National Research and Education Network (NREN) for Trinidad and Tobago will be presented.

    This stakeholder consultation will be held on
    • Monday 14 February 2011 from 9am to 5pm
    • Tuesday 15 February 2011 from 9am to 5pm
    at the UTT Campus at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Theatre 1. 
    Registration begins at 8am.

    View/download:

    Here are some background details about the NREN from the MSTTE annoucement:

    Tertiary institutions in Trinidad and Tobago will soon be able to connect online through a National Research and Education Network [NREN). Students and faculty will gain access to a vast range of research as they communicate and share information with colleagues around the region, and eventually the world.

    What are NRENs?

    NRENs facilitate and support students' research and education needs. The Trinidad and Tobago NREN will provide greater and more cost effective access to an indigenous and global pool of knowledge, in a bid to meet Science and Technology objectives.

    What are the advantages of NRENs?

    • Secure, affordable applications and network services
    • Bandwidth on demand
    • Cost sharing for schools to provide affordable access to international research and communications networks
    • Seamless navigation across worldwide intellectual resources through Single Sign On
    • Communication through instant messaging, e-mail alerts, VolP etc.
    • Up-to-date statistical information on the tertiary education sector.

    Who are some of the other countries that have them?

    • Canada (CANARIE)
    • Sweden (SUNET)
    • Singapore (SingAREN)
    • Venezuela (REACCIUN)
    • United Kingdom (JANET)
    • Netherlands (SurfNET)

    What is the Vision for the Trinidad and Tobago NREN?

    The NREN will be the primary channel for enabling excellence in research and education, enhancing the quality of innovation and strategic collaboration within the tertiary sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

  • TTCS OSSWIN CD v2.0, CD of Free & Open Source Software for Windows available for download

    The latest version of the TTCS OSSWIN CD, a CD of Free and Open Source Software for Windows 7, Vista and XP is available for download. 

    Download links and details can be found at https://www.ttcs.tt/osswin-cd/

    TTCS OSSWIN CD v2.00 changelog:
    • Date created : February 6 2011
    • File name : ttcs_osswin_cd_v2.00.iso
    • File size : 697 MB (731,525,120 bytes)
    • MD5 checksum : 45c18a46919bc7fa766f8c8cac8d4c0d / 45c18a46 919bc7fa 766f8c8c ac8d4c0d
    • SHA-1 : 6e7be75e03412db20ead2683e972d8d84a1aa53e / 6e7be75e 03412db2 0ead2683 e972d8d8 4a1aa53e
    • SHA-256 : e0bdd633f0ecd4ac772da60c69afa5ffac1f1bd18125e6801dc92623ebcd8260 / e0bdd633 f0ecd4ac 772da60c 69afa5ff ac1f1bd1 8125e680 1dc92623 ebcd8260

    Changes from v1.99i :

    • removed : Tux Racer, Pengupop, LBreakout2, Poptray, Juice, Hydrogen
    • updated : OpenOffice.org, 7zip, Notepad++, Sumatra PDF, Wikidpad, Tux Paint, TuxMath, Portable Puzzle Collection, Sokoban YASC, GIMP, Pinta, Inkscape, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Filezilla, HTTrack Website Copier, Miranda IM, VideoLAN, PDFCreator, ClamWin Free Antivirus, UltraVNC, Run With Parameters