As digital transformation continues to reshape economies and education systems globally, Smart Mobile Solutions (SMS) Group is throwing its full backing behind supporting innovation that begins in the classroom and scales to national impact.

The ICT company showcased its role as a technology bridge-builder, aligning innovation with education, government policy, and community needs at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s (CTU) ICT Week 2025, held from September 29 to October 3, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

Staged under the theme ‘Driving Change: Connecting Futures‘, the event brought together ministers, regulators, global experts, and private-sector leaders, and SMS Group stood tall as a homegrown brand shaping regional digital transformation.

A shared vision: Technology empowering education

Dane Spencer, managing director and co-founder of SMS Group, used the event to engage in discussions with Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon, reinforcing the company’s alignment with national priorities around digital inclusion, workforce readiness, and technology-enabled learning.

He also emphasised how public and private partnerships can accelerate national development goals. 

“We believe education is where technology can make the most transformative impact,” said Spencer. “From teachers to students, from rural schools to regional classrooms, the opportunity to close gaps and create possibilities is enormous.”

Smart solutions for smart classrooms

During the conference, SMS Group unveiled its Smart Monitor for Education, already being piloted in schools across Jamaica. These interactive displays allow for hybrid teaching, multimedia instruction, and distance learning, helping educators and students bridge the digital divide.

The team also shared real-time demos of:

• IPEVO-powered collaborative rooms
• Learning-ready device bundles for schools and educators
• Flexible device financing plans to make access equitable

The solutions reflect SMS Group’s broader mission to make technology inclusive, affordable, and aligned with real needs.

The company’s presence extended to youth sessions, engaging directly with student groups, ed-tech startups, and educational NGOs in attendance. It also sparked policy conversations around curriculum innovation, ICT integration, and remote learning models for a post-pandemic world.

By nurturing these conversations, SMS Group continues to position itself as a catalyst for education reform and skills development across the Caribbean. 

Education at core of SMS legacy

As SMS Group prepares to celebrate its 17th anniversary this October, its ongoing investments in education remain central to its mission. The company’s next wave of initiatives includes participation in:

• Skool Fest Tour, a youth-led creativity and innovation showcase
• Public-private collaborations centred around digital literacy in schools

“We want the legacy of CTU ICT Week to be more than conversation; we want it to translate into action,” Spencer added.