Digital Isle of Man

The Isle of Man has officially been recognised as a supported country by Google and is now listed on their supported countries/regions list. This means that Isle of Man-based developers can now verify their Google Play developer accounts using the Isle of Man as their legal country. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Digital Isle of Man, the team have been lobbying Google to make these changes, which were finally introduced last month. 📱 In the past, developers based on the Island were unable to create their payment profiles or upload apps to Play Store due to this issue. Read more about the developments here.👉 https://lnkd.in/exJ9Yfne

Press release issued by the Isle of Man Government - 04/11/2024: The Cyber Security Centre for the Isle of Man (CSC) warns there is a significant risk to businesses and residents due to vulnerabilities in routers manufactured by Draytek. Critical issues have been identified in widely used DrayTek routers which allow attackers to easily hack in, potentially compromising vital infrastructure, businesses, and personal data. Users are urged to: - Check for Updates and ensure DrayTek router firmware is up to date. - Apply Patches by following the manufacturer’s instructions to apply any available security patches. - Regularly check for updates from the CSC and DrayTek. - Speak to their IT provider about patches and updates Read the press release in full here.👉 https://lnkd.in/e_ncpv_Z

There is only 3 more opportunities to attend Dan Thomas' Activate AI training session! 🚨 Have you registered for our FREE in-person training sessions? Join Dan as he walks you through practical AI applications that can transform your marketing efforts. Book your place today.👉 https://lnkd.in/eXDsryRR

🌍 Have you heard of digital twin technology? Don’t miss Business Isle of Man’s Energy & Cleantech Forum on 12 November at the Manx Museum! Discover how this technology is driving decarbonisation across the Isle of Man’s non-domestic buildings. Craig M. from IES Ltd. and Ailsa Harrop from the Climate Change team will discuss the Isle of Man’s digital approach to achieving net zero and building healthier, more sustainable communities. Learn how digital twins—virtual models of real-world buildings—offer vital insights to boost performance, reduce risks, and help navigate the path to zero carbon. 🎟 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eXKb9bEU

📢 4 weeks to go until Digital Isle 2024! 📢 With a packed programme across two rooms at the Comis Hotel, this all-day event brings local and international businesses in the digital sector together for insights, innovation, and networking. 🤝 Explore the agenda for the day below. 👇 🔗 Have you registered yet? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eZp4JJbK #DigitalIsle2024 #IsleofMan #Digital #Tech

The Lord Mayor of the City of London, The Right. Hon. Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli visited the Isle of Man today. As an international ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector, he met with the Chief Minister, Treasury Minister and the Enterprise Minister. They were joined by the Chamber of Commerce, as well as other Business Leaders, for a working lunch event. The focus of the meeting was on strengthening relationships, and looking at the opportunity for joint ventures that might enhance the offerings of both the Isle of Man and London in areas like technology, insurance and sustainable finance. One of Lord Mayor’s flagship initiatives is the development of ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence. This meant ethical AI was a keen talking point, especially following Digital Isle of Man’s recent launch of their ‘Activate AI’ programme – which aims to bring new products and services to help the community understand and adopt evolving AI technology in ways which will benefit businesses, jobs and the wider economy. The Chief Minister commented: “The City of London is an important and valued partner for the Island’s strong Financial Services industry and we are very pleased for the opportunity to discuss our value to the UK economy and how we can continue to support the British Family’s Financial Services offering.” The Chief Minister will have further opportunity to discuss Financial Services priorities for the UK and the Island when he attends the Mansion House Dinner next month.

On Tuesday 29 October, Kurt Roosen, Head of Innovation at Digital Isle of Man, led the second collaborative workshop in preparation for the launch of the Island’s Data Stewardship initiative. 🇮🇲 It was fantastic to welcome so many voices to the conversation, including Stuart Coleman, Director of Learning and Consultancy at the Open Data Institute. 💡 🔗 Missed out? View the session slides here: https://lnkd.in/euCvBMSQ #Data #DataStewardship #ODI #IsleofMan #DataGovernance

In the latest Digital Isle of Man blog, Board Member and tech entrepreneur Sam Dorrer examines the evolution of Web3 and its potential impacts on the digital landscape. 💻 As decentralisation technology develops, Web3 could shift control from major tech companies to individual users, raising questions about data ownership, privacy and governance. Read Sam’s insights on the opportunities and challenges this new internet era might bring.👉 https://lnkd.in/egk3BckV

Next session coming up on Tuesday 29 October! ⏳ Join us for our next advanced AI training session, "Building Practical Business Use Cases with AI," delivered by Arron Clague of Viking Office Systems. 🌐 In this FREE session, attendees will: 💡 Explore industry-specific AI use cases that boost productivity 💡 Get hands-on insights into Vector Embedding, Retrieval Augmented Generation, In-Context Learning, Async LLM Streaming, and AI Agents & Frameworks 💡 Learn practical methods using ODBC, email connectors, web search, and API endpoints within a Python framework 💡 Understand the critical role of working with structured and unstructured data and data annotation Previous attendees of “How to Deploy AI in SMB and Enterprise Businesses” will find a strong bridge to advanced applications, though prior attendance is not required. 🔗 View available dates and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/emtDBsqQ #LearnAI #ActivateAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FreeTraining #IsleofMan

🌟 5 months since the 2024 Innovation Challenge… 🌟 In a new blog, AI & Data category winners at this year's Innovation Challenge, Acentrik, explore how emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks are shaping a future where data can be shared securely—without compromising ownership or privacy. Discover their insights into the evolving landscape of data sharing and protection. 👉 https://lnkd.in/enKmU2ph Want to learn more about data stewardship? Join us for a free workshop next week! A few spots are still available, so be sure to register. 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eMhxhHKP