Bahamian information technology (IT) professionals (sic) have moved to form a ‘start up committee’ as the first step in establishing an Industry Association “within six months”.
The committee was formed following a discussion meeting held by IT executives last week.
Editor’s Note: Many of the people involved in this scheme have been accused of cyber-terrorism and hacking. ļ¾ Cable Bahamas has records of the complaints but will not cooperate in prosecuting the criminals involved. In our opinion, this group is up to no good and merely wants to be able to ‘regulate’ their industry to their own personal and economic advantage, similar to other protectionist groups in the Bahamas.
IT, by its very nature, is global. These ‘professionals’ can join already existing international groups with more clout, more resources and more advantages. There is no reason for a ‘Bahamian’ IT association, except that it would allow the group to exclude people they do not like from their cliquish organisation.
It will focus on the Association’s founding, particularly creating its charter, constitution and by-laws, plus membership criteria, benefits and possible linkages with international associations.
Gurth Ford, director of management information systems (MIS) at the College of the Bahamas, has also developed a survey aimed at gathering IT professionals’ ideas for, the Association.
The developments came at a ‘discussion group’ meeting hosted by Providence Technology Group. Among the companies represented at the meeting were ColinaImperial Insurance Company, Commonwealth Bank, IBM Bahamas, Bahamas Business Solutions, Commonwealth Brewery, Bank of the Bahamas International, COB and Oceanic Bank and Trust.
The meeting heard from Edgar Moxey, the Institute of Internal Auditors’ president, who played a key role in establishing that industry organisation.
Mr Moxey said an IT Association would have to show clear benefits for all stakeholders – its members, the Government and the business community.
Ian Fernander, deputy manager in the Governor’s Office at the Central Bank of the Bahamas, facilitated the meeting and presented a Proposal for the Bahamas IT Organisation, which was the main discussion document.
Source: The Tribune
