Liberty Business, the B2B division of telecommunications provider Flow, recently convened senior government officials, technology leaders, and industry partners at the 2025 Government Innovation Summit. Held on October 10 at the Hilton Barbados Resort, the event underscored the pivotal role of digital transformation in national development across Barbados and the Caribbean. The summit shifted the focus from strategic discussions to practical demonstrations, showcasing how next-generation connectivity, secure cloud architectures, and integrated solutions are revolutionizing public service delivery. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this year’s summit emphasized actionable implementation, measurable outcomes, and robust public-private collaboration. Nearly 60 government stakeholders participated in the event, reflecting its significance. Desron Bynoe, Vice President and General Manager of Flow Barbados, highlighted Liberty Business’s role as a trusted partner, strategic advisor, and collaborative ally to Caribbean governments. He emphasized the company’s commitment to leveraging local expertise, operational experience, and cutting-edge technology to co-create secure, scalable solutions that translate innovation into tangible public programs. The summit’s agenda centered on four critical priorities for modern public-sector transformation: cybersecurity, Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), advanced mobile networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Discussions explored how these technologies can be harnessed to deliver safer, faster, and more inclusive public services. Global technology partners, including Fortinet, SimplySecure, Ericsson, Hubcat, Tenable, and InviXible, contributed their expertise through demonstrations and presentations, showcasing integrated solutions tailored to government needs. Jonathan Reid, Barbados’ Minister of Industry, Science and Technology, praised the collaboration with Liberty Business and its partners, noting that the fusion of world-class technology and local expertise is accelerating public service transformation and strengthening digital infrastructure. The summit, themed “This Is How We Do It for You!”, featured expert panels, breakout sessions, and technical demo stations, enabling attendees to engage directly with subject-matter experts and explore practical implementation strategies. Liberty Business reaffirmed its dedication to working with governments, regulators, and industry partners to convert technological advancements into measurable public value, fostering resilient critical services, job creation, investment opportunities, and inclusive growth across the Caribbean.
