The Caribbean Datacenter Affiliation (CDA), a groundbreaking initiative to speed up digital transformation within the Caribbean, held its inaugural occasion on 13-14 March 2024. By unifying operators, sharing sources, and making expertise accessible to extra customers throughout the Caribbean area, the CDA guarantees to revolutionize the digital panorama within the Caribbean, driving financial progress and empowering communities.
CDA brings collectively key stakeholders from the area’s expertise business, together with modern operators, authorities our bodies, and business specialists. By fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, the affiliation goals to create a unified platform for advancing digital transformation throughout the Caribbean.
With the growing demand for digital companies and the necessity for improved connectivity, the Caribbean Datacenter Affiliation will play a pivotal position in driving innovation and progress. By pooling sources and experience, the affiliation will be sure that cutting-edge applied sciences and options are accessible to all residents, no matter their location or financial background.
As host of the inaugural occasion, the Prime Minister of Curaçao, The Honourable Mr. Gilmar ‘Pik’ Pisas, formally opened the convention. He stated, “By creating this cluster of related datacentres, CDA members will facilitate the institution of a consolidated and sustainable platform on which the area can construct its digital financial system.”
Different Ministers in attendance included:
- Honourable Minister Stephenson King – Senior Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Bodily Growth, and City Renewal, St. Lucia
- Mrs Veronica Dorsette-Hector- Honourable Parliamentary Secretary, Montserrat
- Mr. Devindra Ramnarine- Digital Transformation Advisor, Ministry of Digital Transformation, Trinidad & Tobago
- Honourable Minister Hassel Bacchus – Minister of Digital Transformation, Trinidad & Tobago
Concerning the Caribbean Datacenter Affiliation
Establishing the Caribbean Datacenter Affiliation marks a major milestone in a journey in the direction of a digitally empowered Caribbean, overcoming obstacles, leveraging collective strengths, and driving sustainable regional progress by means of collaboration.
This strategic partnership between business leaders and authorities our bodies will speed up digital transformation and create new alternatives for governments, companies, and people. The Caribbean Datacenter Affiliation will catalyse job creation, innovation, and financial growth, positioning the Caribbean as a number one expertise and digital innovation hub.
The Caribbean Datacenter Affiliation is dedicated to selling sustainability and environmental stewardship in step with its company social accountability. By advising its members to undertake inexperienced applied sciences and sustainable practices, the affiliation goals to allow its members to attenuate their carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future for the Caribbean.
