Business View Caribbean l Feb 2023

43 44 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 protect their information systems. The state- of-the-art facility, which is Free-Trade Zone approved, boasts high-capacity fiber, redundant power and data communications connections, and superior environmental controls, ensuring 99.999-percent uptime for clients. Aziz Doumith, Operations Manager, states, “Our data center infrastructure will ensure 99.999-percent uptime of our client’s information systems, allowing full business continuity, even during unexpected outages.” In addition to data center solutions, ACT provides a wide range of cyber security services to protect businesses from digital threats. Aziz Doumith notes, “With many of today’s transactions occurring digitally and most people logged in online for work and personal activities, a prime opportunity emerged for hackers.” To address this, the company offers next- gen firewalls, endpoint protection and management, and other customized cybersecurity solutions for enterprises. One of their crucial security partners is Cisco, which offers end-to-end cyber security solutions, including their Cisco Meraki solution, which leverages the cloud for real- time threat detection and protection. ACT’s commitment to providing its clients with the best and most advanced technology solutions is evident in its data center and cyber security services. Aziz Doumith states, “The world has turned digital overnight, so the measures must be in place to facilitate safety and security within that new working environment. And ACT has many solutions across the board to accommodate that shift.” For over three decades, ACT has been at the forefront of technology in Antigua and Barbuda, providing a wide range of IT-related products and services to local and regional customers. ANT IGUA COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CO One of the company’s most recent innovations is AllMart, Antigua’s first local online marketplace. Andrew Doumith, Business Development Manager, explains: “AllMart represents an infinite number of storefronts, each offering their unique brand. Customers can appreciate the transparency of knowing exactly where their products are coming from. They always know they can visit their seller locally should they have any issues, and most importantly, they know that their purchases support the local business community.” ACT’s commitment to sustainability is also evident in its renewable energy division, GreenTech Solar ACT. The company offers solar, wind, and energy storage battery systems to “make switching to renewable energy, or even just lessening their reliance on the grid, as easy and cost-efficient as possible,” says Salomon Doumith. As a second-generation family business, ACT is poised for continued growth and success in the future. Salomon Doumith’s four children manage the company’s Operations, Business Development, Retail, and Brand & Marketing divisions, respectively, and have a shared vision to bring the Antiguan community into the future through technological advancements. “As a team, we have a lot to contribute to the development of Antigua,” Salomon Doumith confidently concludes.