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srufolo1
7/3/2017 4:51:28 PM
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From Zero to 100K
Going from 0 to 100,000 subscribers in three years is quite ambitious. It shows how great the demand is for service in the island countries Digicel serves.
Adi
7/4/2017 7:28:32 AM
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Re: From Zero to 100K
Very true, srufolo1. John mentioned that it was a broadcast only market when they launched, so they were able to really differentiatie their offering with HDTV, on-demand and multi-screen offers from the get-go. And as a mobile operator, there are opportunities to link TV content/services with the mobile phone once your platform is sorted.
srufolo1
7/5/2017 9:29:50 PM
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Re: From Zero to 100K
@Adi The company has no real competition in that area, so I'm sure they will do well with video, and their media and entertainment services.
afwriter
7/5/2017 10:47:52 PM
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Re: From Zero to 100K
It's incredible what they have been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time not to mention against some pretty big challenges.
batye
7/6/2017 4:17:49 AM
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Re: From Zero to 100K
@afwriter yes, I could not agree more it is like a big juant lep forward - how I see it... it a game changer...
clrmoney
7/3/2017 8:33:11 PM
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Digicel 100K
Digicel picked up speed fast to get to as many homes as possible and that's great because when you have something that someone likes or need then you will get a lot of exposure.
batye
7/4/2017 4:08:43 AM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@clrmoney yes, very very fast I do hope this movment continue into the future... but time will tell...
Adi
7/4/2017 7:29:47 AM
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Re: Digicel 100K
batye - yes, we'll have to see. They do have a robust platform and a high-bandwidth network, so they are well positioned. And of course, demand for video continues to grow very sharply.
batye
7/4/2017 11:32:40 AM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@Adi yes, time will tell, but for now I see they growing very rapidly as yes you are right hig deman for video keep growing :) I see this as positive trend
Re: Digicel 100K
Any platform that ignores Video does so at their peril. There is a realization of this at the startup I work for, the Daily Outsider, as we have a "video pod" on live feed of Sky News that visitors can listen to.....
batye
7/4/2017 9:13:26 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@mpouraryan yes, you are right this days Vedeo is a must and no other way around... no other way...
mpouraryan
7/5/2017 12:13:09 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
Thanks @Bayte for the thoughts and an acknowledgment of the true realities out there right now. It is the back-end that is critical--how we leverage it is key.
batye
7/5/2017 12:29:56 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@mpouraryan yes, but it often get overlooked - somehow...
mpouraryan
7/5/2017 12:36:55 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
I appreciate your thoughts. I am curious to see your perspective, though, on how it is overlooked and what can be done to make sure that we all stay at the forefront of transformation?
dcawrey
7/5/2017 4:31:05 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
Great to see Digicel convert on an opportunity.
In a lot of locales, I would expect this to be the norm. There simply aren't enough operators doing both wireless and fixed wired. At least not in the United States. This seems like a niche thing in certain geographies.
Re: Digicel 100K
There is already a convergence--right? And that can only be useful for the long-term benefit of all.
batye
7/6/2017 4:19:00 AM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@mpouraryan I would say it depends how you look at things but I would say YES a big YES :)
mpouraryan
7/6/2017 12:07:55 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
Approach is key, no doubt, @batye--however the need to be realistic in all aspects is also just as important--although the need to believe in the art of the possible is paramount. It is at the heart of transformation--what we focus on here on constant and consistent basis.
batye
7/5/2017 5:30:57 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@mpouraryan for me is two thing learning and security they both often get overlook as for smoth transition you must know how/learn and do it securly - how I see it :)
Re: Digicel 100K
Thanks for hte guidance @bayte--I am assuming by learning, you're referring to Educaiton--which in and of itself lis seeing a massive resurrengence no doubt. IN terms of Security, we seem to not be able to get ahead of it--do we?
batye
7/6/2017 4:16:33 AM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@mpouraryan yes Education as Education, plus specialized Security training - education in security...
mpouraryan
7/6/2017 12:06:18 PM
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Education in the abstract is a noble goal--but does this mean for an average individual to invest in certifications? how do you envision us, ultimately, to stay ahead of the hackers that seem to have nothing better to do?
mhhf1ve
7/6/2017 1:50:58 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
> "..how do you envision us, ultimately, to stay ahead of the hackers.."???
I don't think it's possible to do with just humans vs humans. We'll need to develop AI that can track down anomalous software and help to identify bugs and zero day exploits BEFORE they can be exploited. Hopefully, anti-malware software will be able to work faster than the bad guys trying to create malware....
(And hopefully, the bad guys don't create the software that helps identify bugs/0days first...)
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Based on the feature I saw on CRN, I understand that's what McAfee and Symantec are trying to do stay one step ahead of the Hackers--let's see if they're able to pull it off--if auotmation for recruiting is any indication, they'll be able to do it.
mhhf1ve
7/6/2017 3:07:32 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
> "trying to do stay one step ahead of the Hackers--let's see if they're able to pull it off.."
I think they might be able to eliminate a lot of 0days -- if automation can prevent them when software is being developed. But I think there will always be some "social engineering" way to get malware onto computers.... humans are only human, after all.
dcawrey
7/6/2017 8:32:50 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@mhhf1ve Interesting idea - automation to get rid of 0 days.
Not a bad idea. It would probably be effective for a while until malicious actors come up with something to combat it.
mhhf1ve
7/6/2017 9:07:43 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
Automation is used to jailbreak iOS devices, so I'd be surprised if it couldn't be used to prevent the bugs before the software is deployed. But it's a constant battle that hackers seem to be winning.
faryl
7/24/2017 10:27:18 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
Or the government/corporations need to create ways/incentives for white hat hackers to use their skills towards helping identify/close exploits.
freehe
7/27/2017 7:35:02 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@faryl, that is a good point. They should definitely use white hat hackers. I am surprised more companies do not. It would save them a lot of money and help them be proactive instead of waiting until a breach occurs which costs exponentially more more.
faryl
7/29/2017 4:50:58 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
@freeze I think part of the challenge is that any sort of hacking - white hat or otherwise - still is considered a federal felony under the CFAA, which creates a disincentive for people to come forward & share any bugs/exploits/flaws they may uncover.
dlr5288
7/31/2017 4:37:51 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
Good point! I think hacking is more of a problem now than it ever was before.
freehe
7/27/2017 7:38:01 PM
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@mhhf1ve, I agree. Companies should continually use technology to look for weaknesses in their infrastructure. AI would definitely slow down the hackers.
mhhf1ve
8/1/2017 7:01:20 PM
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Re: Digicel 100K
> "AI would definitely slow down the hackers."
Well.. unless hackers use AI, too, to speed themselves up.
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/31/ai_defeats_antivirus_software/
mhhf1ve
7/6/2017 1:54:56 PM
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Fiber in places where infrastructure isn't complicated yet...
It's interesting to see how fast fiber can be deployed in places where regulations and barriers to entry haven't been made overly-complicated (yet). If there are no rights-of-way disputes or building access permissions to slow things down, it looks like fiber can be rolled out pretty rapidly.
Too bad this isn't the case in most US cities. :(
freehe
7/27/2017 7:40:24 PM
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Re: Fiber in places where infrastructure isn't complicated yet...
@mhhf1ve, I agree. That is why the U.S. is not a leader in technology. You would think that companies and the government would want to have the latest technologies implemented and become a worldwide technology leader. For a money perspective this would allow the 1% to make even more money.
freehe
7/27/2017 7:31:13 PM
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Plan
It is remarkable that Digicel provided service in an island country. I have visited some island countries and the article is correct that somem places don't have addresses or electricity.
freehe
7/27/2017 7:32:46 PM
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Success
It is amazing that Quinn was able to service 100,000 subscribers and half a million homes. Too bad that Quinn is not leading a U.S. company. We could definitely use his vision and leadership.
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