We received an excellent question from one of our followers on LinkedIn. This question we received after we completed one of our weekly webinar discussions on “5 Steps to Become Globally Competitive”.
The question is, “Do I need to have a technical background to understand the system?”
Absolutely not! I’m assuming the author of this question is speaking specifically about one of our applications, the 360Suite or the E-Flow application.
Learn more about the Strategy behind becoming Globally Competitive
HOW EASY IS IT?
We have ensured that the applications are user-friendly and intuitive to the user. For example, if you have to enter the date on the system, you can manually complete the task or choose the date picker. It’s that simple. More importantly, what we’ve done is ensure that the digital flow mimics the manual process flow. In the manual process, for example, the leave form would go from the employee to the supervisor and then to the manager. In the digital process, the same applies. The employee will fill out the form, which then goes to the supervisor who verifies, and then it moves on to the manager who approves. There’s absolutely no difference.
But the benefits are insurmountable. All of the information you need to verify and approve a form resides right in the database. This information is readily available because of the interdepartmental collaboration that exists, and more importantly, because of a centralized database that coexists within the digital environment.
DO YOU NEED A TECHNICAL BACKGROUND?
The short answer to the question is – absolutely not! You don’t need a technical background. Leave that to us. All you need to know is exactly what you know right now, how your business process works and how to fill out the manual forms because the same content is required when you’re in the digital environment.
WHAT’S NEXT?
If you have missed out on any of our discussions on the 5 Steps to Become Globally Competitive, then listen to all of them here.
And continue to follow us to continue learning more – https://www.linkedin.com/company/800tech/
Our Blog
Breaking Barriers in STEM: Confidence, Identity & Career Advice
There are pivotal moments in a student’s journey when learning moves beyond theory and becomes personal. That was the experience for third-year university women in STEM who attended a powerful empowerment workshop entitled Breaking Barriers in STEM, facilitated by...
Cybersecurity Mistakes- The Costliest Mistakes Companies Make
Discussion on The Costliest Cybersecurity Mistakes Companies Still Make and how to fix them Featuring insights from Junior Gilpin, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, 800 TECH on the radio programme the Digital World. Cybersecurity today is no longer a “technology issue.”...
End-of-Year IT Housekeeping- Tighten Up Security in December
Scofield Thomas, Managing Director of 800TECH, and Keron Rose on radio programme the Digital World: End-of-year is full of excitement including leave plans, office parties, school events, family dinner; the whole vibe is ease up and exhale but IT Housekeeping is one...
Unmasking the Dark Web: How Caribbean Businesses Can Strengthen AI Risk Readiness
An excerpt from 800 TECH’s 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Webinar (2025), From Awareness to Action: AI Risk Readiness for Business Leaders; the conversation took a deep dive into one of today’s most pressing digital realities the Dark web and its link to AI-driven cyber...
From Awareness to Action: Building AI Risk Readiness Across the Caribbean
Regional panel discusses how Business Leaders can become AI Risk ready; Junior Gilpin, Director of Education, ISC2 Caribbean Chapter, Rick Stanford-Logan, TTCSIRT and David Gittens, moderated by Jason Abraham. An excerpt from 800 TECH’s 3rd Annual Cybersecurity...
Cyber threats and Cybersecurity in the Caribbean: Building Resilience in an AI-Driven Era
Cyber threats conversation between Junior Gilpin, Director of Education, ISC2 Caribbean Chapter and Keron Rose on radio programme the Digital World. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how businesses operate across the Caribbean, driving smarter...
Cybersecurity in the Caribbean: Why It’s a Business Imperative, Not Just an IT Issue
Cybersecurity conversation between Junior Gilpin, Director of Education, ISC2 Caribbean Chapter and Keron Rose on radio programme the Digital World Cybersecurity in the Caribbean is no longer just a technical concern; it’s a core business risk. As organizations...
AI Is Transforming Business. But Is Your Security Keeping Up?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate across Trinidad and the Caribbean. From predictive analytics and automated workflows to intelligent customer support, AI enables companies to optimize...
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Caribbean
In the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity, it’s crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting their data. Junior Gilpin, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at 800 Tech and a certified Data Protection Officer, shares invaluable insights...