How Jersey is leading tech development

Published: Aug. 3, 2021, 8 p.m.

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This week we\\u2019re reporting from Jersey, somewhere that\\u2019s at the forefront of development for digital technology. Known for its financial tech it\\u2019s also leading the way in ecological and medical technology too. This digital innovation is supported by a commitment to connectivity on the Island. Every home and almost every commercial property in Jersey has had fibre broadband installed, and its internet speeds are some of the highest in the world. On top of this it has total 4G LTE coverage, and it was the first nation globally to achieve this \\n .\\nWe\\u2019re joined by Tony Moretta, CEO of Digital Jersey, which is dedicated to growing the digital sector in Jersey. Nick Ogden, founder of Worldpay, who is currently developing frictionless atomic settlements which can move trillions of dollars around the world in milliseconds and Rebecca Curtis, Monitoring and Impact Officer for Jersey Overseas Aid, who are using technology to enable effective aid projects including major conservation work in southern Rwanda.

The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Bill Thompson.

Studio Manager: Giles Aspen\\nProducer: Ania Lichtarowicz

(Image: Digital Planet/BBC)

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