ADVANTUM Blog

From Jamaica to the World: ADVANTUM Celebrates 45 Years of Technology Innovation

Symbe Hutchinson — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:41:29 GMT

Forty-five years ago, as Jamaica's shipping industry entered a new era of growth and computerisation, a technology company was established to help solve some of the industry's emerging operational challenges.

The New Measure of Port Competitiveness: How Fast Can You Adapt?

Symbe Hutchinson — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

For Caribbean ports, disruption is no longer an occasional event. It is becoming part of everyday port management.

When the Phone Rings: Why Vishing Is Becoming a Serious Business Risk

Symbe Hutchinson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

For years, organisations have invested heavily in securing email with spam filters, attachment scanning, and phishing awareness training. Yet one communication channel has often been overlooked: the telephone.

5 Signs Your Freight Forwarding Business Has Outgrown Spreadsheets

Symbe Hutchinson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Has your freight forwarding business outgrown spreadsheets?

Why Workforce Transparency Matters in Caribbean Logistics

Symbe Hutchinson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Caribbean shipping and logistics sector depends on skilled and reliable people to keep cargo moving. From ports and warehouses to transport operations, employees play a vital role in maintaining efficiency and service levels. As workforce expectations continue to evolve, organisations must do more than offer employment. They must create a working environment built on fairness, trust and transparency.

ADVANTUM’s NextGen Coders Camp Empowers Future Tech Stars

Symbe Hutchinson — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:52:00 GMT

For three exciting days, from July 1–3, ADVANTUM welcomed sixteen enthusiastic high school students to its inaugural NextGen Coders Camp, where they discovered that coding is about much more than writing lines of code; it’s about creativity, collaboration, and bringing ideas to life.

From Gaming to Coding: Inspiring Jamaica’s Next Tech Talent

Symbe Hutchinson — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:31:00 GMT

For three days, a conference room at the Shipping Association of Jamaica sounded less like a classroom and more like a technology start-up in the making.

ADVANTUM's Calmin Scarlett Joins JTDA Council

Symbe Hutchinson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

When Jamaica’s technology leaders gathered to select the Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA) Council for the 2026-2028 term, one of the names chosen was a professional whose work has largely happened behind the scenes — building the digital systems that keep critical industries moving.

From Documents to Data to Decisions: How AI Is Fixing Shipping’s Data Problem

Symbe Hutchinson — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:21:00 GMT

Originally published in the Caribbean Maritime Magazine Issue No. 57

ADVANTUM'S Software Development Lead Appointed to JTDA Council

Symbe Hutchinson — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:47:00 GMT

Innovation, leadership and a passion for digital transformation have earned Calmin Scarlett, Software Development Team Lead at ADVANTUM, a seat on the Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA) Council for the 2026–2028 term. His appointment places him among a respected group of industry leaders who will help shape the future of Jamaica’s technology and innovation ecosystem.