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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 4:20

Irish consumers are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated online scams, according to a new set of case studies released by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The warning comes as Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the busiest shopping period of the year, creating prime opportunities for scammers to steal from unsuspecting shoppers. With recent research revealing that almost 40% surveyed expect to make a purchase in the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, the CCPC is advising consumers to be extra vigilant and to stop and think before rushing into making a purchase. The case studies, which date between November 2024 and August 2025, reveal losses ranging from €42 to €20,000 and highlight the wide range of methods used to scam consumers. These include fake websites, phishing emails, fraudulent job offers, rental accommodation scams, and investment fraud. The CCPC is warning consumers to be especially wary of ads on social media, as scammers are using convincing clones of trusted websites and fake local shops to trick shoppers. To stay safe, always purchase through the retailer's official website or app rather than clicking on the social media link. Stop, search and stay safe To help consumers shop safely during the peak shopping season, the CCPC advises following these three simple steps: Stop: Scammers often create urgency to pressure quick decisions. If something feels off or too good to be true, stop and think before engaging further. Search: Remember that logos, "about us" pages and imagery on websites can be fabricated. Always take a minute to check sites like Trustpilot or Reddit for independent reviews. Stay safe: Watch out for common red flags, including unusually large discounts - "up to 80% off", unfamiliar websites, recently created social media profiles, and all five-star reviews. Always use a credit card, debit card or trusted payment provider, rather than a direct bank transfer. Grainne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: "As the busiest shopping season of the year kicks off, it's important that consumers avoid rushing into online purchases and transactions. Online scams have become more and more sophisticated, using convincing images and stories and carefully tailoring their ads to seem like they're a trustworthy business. "For the sake of your finances and your safety, take care when shopping online. Don't let tactics like time-sensitive offers or countdown clocks pressure you into making a decision you might regret. "Do your research, take your time, and don't take risks, no matter how tempting the deal - you can lose an awful lot of money in just a few clicks. Always use a credit card, debit card or trusted payment provider like PayPal, rather than a direct bank transfer." What to do if you've been scammed when shopping online If you think you've been scammed, contact your bank or payment provider immediately. You may be able to initiate a chargeback and get your money back, and you may need to freeze your card to prevent further money being taken. An Garda Síochána are responsible for pursuing scam operators, so contact your local Garda office and report it. For information on the different types of scams and how to spot them, visit ScamUniversity.ie. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Tampa Bay: Appspace President Holly Grogan Talks Growth and the Impact of AI

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 23:01

With a major presence in Tampa, Appspace is at the epicenter of AI and the workplace evolution. In this timely download, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Appspace President Holly Grogan to share plans for continued growth in the midst of the transformation that's taking place each day in the workplace.

Integrity360 expands further in Africa with Redshift acquisition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 4:50

Continuing its global expansion plan, and its commitment to the African continent, Integrity360 has acquired Redshift, a well-established and highly regarded cyber security services company operating out of Johannesburg in South Africa. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition comes on the back of Integrity360's considerable investment in the region following the 2024 and early 2025 acquisitions of the Grove Group and Nclose. The acquisition brings Integrity360 resources in South Africa to a team of over 230 employees serving the needs of customers across Africa. Integrity360's operations in Johannesburg and Cape Town also serve as key locations for its integrated "global SOC" (Security Operations Centre) operation which delivers a comprehensive suite of managed services, including EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), XDR (Extended Detection and Response), and MDR (Managed Detection and Response) solutions for both local and international customers. Founded in 2015, Redshift has developed a reputation for service excellence amongst its customers, specifically for cyber security testing but also a selection of other specialised activities including cyber crime investigations, anti fraud advisory, scammer group takedowns, cyber intelligence, and a focused range of managed services. Redshift adds approx. 50 customers including many leading South African finance, banking and telecommunications organisations, and an additional team of approx. 40 employees to the group. Redshift will serve as a regional centre of excellence for the group for cyber security testing, and also be connected up with the existing Integrity360 cyber advisory and managed services teams operating in the region. Integrity360 will invest in the development and expansion of the business utilising the considerable resources across the group. Redshift customers will benefit from access to Integrity360's highly extensive and complementary cyber services portfolio encapsulating cyber risk and assurance, highly comprehensive 24/7 incident response and forensics services, infrastructure and technology services, PCI compliance, OT (operational technology) consulting and solutions, and a highly comprehensive range of cyber security managed services ranging from managing cyber infrastructure, to Managed SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), Managed CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management), and a full suite of innovative XDR/MDR solutions. Integrity360's innovative range of services have been recognised five times in a Gartner market guide, most recently for Incident Response and Forensic services. Ian Brown, Executive Chairman at Integrity360 commented: "We are very excited to be welcoming Sean, Cailan and the entire Redshift team to Integrity360. The reputation and expertise they have developed since their formation in 2015 is highly impressive and we are looking forward to helping them provide an enhanced set of services to their customers and expanding further in the African market over the coming years." Sean Howell and Cailan Sacks, Directors of Redshift, commented: "This is a significant moment for us, and we could not be more delighted that Redshift is joining Integrity360 and continuing the growth and development of the business that was initially started by Sean a decade ago. Thanks to the support of our customers and employees, Redshift has grown enormously during that time, and having spent considerable time with Ian, and the wider Integrity360 leadership team, we are confident will continue to do so being part of the Integrity360 group. We areexcited about the future for us as an organisation, for our people and in particular for what the enhanced group can provide our customers moving forward." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever pl...

Klearcom ranks third on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 list

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 3:09

Klearcom, a global leader in AI-driven IVR and telecom testing, has ranked third in Deloitte's list of the fastest growing technology companies across the island of Ireland. The Waterford-based company, who recently secured an investment from London-based private equity firm, Synova, received its official listing at this year's Technology Fast 50 Awards. The event took place in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. The Technology Fast 50, running since 1999, is one of Ireland's most prestigious technology award programmes and celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship within the industry. At last year's ceremony, Klearcom received the Rising Star accolade in honour of their promising growth trajectory and future potential. This year represents a major milestone in the company's journey, driven by its expanding market share in the IVR sector and the establishment of its physical base within the US. Klearcom specialises in AI-powered contact centre testing solutions, identifying and resolving issues in telecoms infrastructure for multinational companies such as Pfizer, Google, and Mastercard. Building on this year's success, the company is embarking on ambitious expansion plans for 2026 and are actively recruiting across the entire organisation. This includes senior leadership roles such as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), Head of Engineering, as well as multiple roles across the sales department. Speaking about the company's official ranking, Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder, Klearcom, said: "Our ranking of third on the Technology Fast 50 list is a standout highlight to what has been an exceptional year for Klearcom. We want to take a moment to thank Deloitte for this honour and our entire team for being instrumental to our success. "Following our partnership with Synova, we are incredibly excited to deliver on our vision for 2026. As we continue to scale globally, we are eager to welcome new talent across the organisation and invite prospective candidates to join our rapidly growing team. "Fuelled by this year's achievements, we look forward to reinforcing our position as a market leader in this space and achieve even greater heights in 2026 and the years ahead." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

2026 Will Be the Year of Agentic Workloads in Production on Amazon EKS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 23:16

AWS's approach to Elastic Kubernetes Service has evolved significantly since its 2018 launch. According to Mike Stefanik, Senior Manager of Product Management for EKS and ECR, today's users increasingly represent the late majority—teams that want Kubernetes without managing every component themselves. In a conversation onThe New Stack Makers, Stefanik described how AI workloads are reshaping Kubernetes operations and why AWS open-sourced an MCP server for EKS. Early feedback showed that meaningful, task-oriented tool names—not simple API mirrors—made MCP servers more effective for LLMs, prompting AWS to design tools focused on troubleshooting, runbooks, and full application workflows. AWS also introduced a hosted knowledge base built from years of support cases to power more capable agents.While “agentic AI” gets plenty of buzz, most customers still rely on human-in-the-loop workflows. Stefanik expects that to shift, predicting 2026 as the year agentic workloads move into production. For experimentation, he recommends the open-source Strands SDK. Internally, he has already seen major productivity gains from BI agents that automate complex data analysis tasks.Learn more from The New Stack about Amazon Web Services' approach to Elastic Kubernetes ServiceHow Amazon EKS Auto Mode Simplifies Kubernetes Cluster Management (Part 1)A Deep Dive Into Amazon EKS Auto (Part 2)Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Storm Technology survey reveals 27% of IT leaders concerned about ability to detect deepfake attacks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 3:55

Storm Technology, a Littlefish company, has announced survey findings which reveal that 27% of IT leaders are concerned about their ability to detect deepfake attacks over the next 12 months. This concern was felt by more respondents in larger enterprises (33%) than SMBs (23%). The research - conducted by Censuswide and involving 200 IT decision-makers and leaders across Ireland and the UK (100 in each market) - found that the biggest concerns around AI and security over the next year are data breaches (34%), data protection (33%), and increased risk of adversarial or cyber-attacks (31%). Meanwhile, a quarter (25%) consider shadow AI (use of unsanctioned or unpermitted tools) among their biggest concerns. This is not necessarily surprising given that half of respondents (50%) know that people in their organisation are using such tools and some 55% admitted to using unsanctioned or unpermitted tools themselves. Forty-two per cent of IT leaders also opined that company data is not safe for input into these platforms. Perhaps exacerbating this issue, just 60% of companies have been specific about which AI tools are sanctioned or permitted. More broadly, over a fifth (21%) of IT leaders do not have a high degree of trust in AI tools and almost a third (32%) of companies do not have a strategy in place to address any AI risks that arise. The research showed that 79% of IT leaders in Ireland and the UK agree their organisation needs to focus more on the regulation of AI tools and 28% do not believe their governance around AI tools is adequate. This rose to more than a third (35%) among Irish respondents. When it comes to AI and data, 24% of IT leaders do not think their business data is ready for AI, with a similar proportion (23%) of the opinion that that their data governance policies are not robust enough to support secure AI adoption. This could explain why 78% believe a data readiness project is required to ensure successful AI adoption in their company. Sean Tickle, Cyber Services Director, Littlefish, said: "AI is rapidly reshaping the enterprise landscape, but the speed of adoption is outpacing the maturity of governance. When nearly a third of organisations lack a strategy to manage AI risk, and over half of IT leaders admit to using unsanctioned tools, it's clear that shadow AI isn't just a user issue - it's a leadership one. "Deepfake threats, data governance gaps, and a lack of trust in AI platforms are converging into a perfect storm. To stay secure and competitive, businesses must invest in visibility, policy clarity, and data readiness - because without those, AI becomes a liability, not a differentiator." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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Humans Bring Gender Bias to Their Interactions With AI - New Study

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 4:56

Humans bring gender biases to their interactions with Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new research from Trinity College Dublin and Ludwig-Maximilians Universität (LMU) Munich. The study involving 402 participants found that people exploited female-labelled AI and distrusted male-labelled AI to a comparable extent as they do human partners bearing the same gender labels. Notably, in the case of female-labelled AI, the study found that exploitation in the Human-AI setting was even more prevalent than in the case of human partners with the same gender labels. This is the first study to examine the role of machine gender in human-AI collaboration using a systematic, empirical approach. The findings show that gendered expectations from human-human settings extend to human-AI cooperation. This has significant implications for how organisations design, deploy, and regulate interactive AI systems, according to the authors. The study, led by sociologists in Trinity's School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has just been published in the journal iScience. Key findings: Patterns of exploitation and distrust toward AI agents mirrored those seen with human partners carrying the same gender labels. Participants were more likely to exploit AI agents labelled female and more likely to distrust AI agents labelled male. Assigning gender to AI agents can shape cooperation, trust, and misuse implications for product design, workplace deployment, and governance. Sepideh Bazazi, first author of the study and Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity, explained: "As AI becomes part of everyday life our findings that gendered expectations spill into human-AI cooperation underscore the importance of carefully considering gender representation in AI design, for example, to maximise people's engagement and build trust in their interactions with automated systems. "Designers of interactive AI agents should recognise and mitigate biases in human interactions to prevent reinforcing harmful gender discrimination and to create trustworthy, fair, and socially responsible AI systems." Taha Yasseri, co-author of the study and Director of the Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines (SOHAM) at Trinity, said: "Our results show that simply assigning a gender label to an AI can change how people treat it. If organisations give AI agents human-like cues, including gender, they should anticipate downstream effects on trust and cooperation." Jurgis Karpus, co-author of the study and Postdoctoral Researcher at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, added: "This study raises an important dilemma. Giving AI agents human-like features can foster cooperation between people and AI, but it also risks transferring and reinforcing unwelcome existing gender biases from people's interactions with fellow humans." The article, 'AI's assigned gender affects human-AI cooperation' by Sepideh Bazazi (TCD); Jurgis Karpus (LMU); Taha Yasseri (TCD, TU Dublin) can be read on the journal iScience website. More about the study: In this experimental study, participants played repeated rounds of the social science experiment Prisoner's Dilemma - a classic experiment in behavioural game theory and economics to study human cooperation and defection. Partners were labelled human or AI. Each partner was further labelled male, female, non-binary, or gender-neutral. The team analysed motives for cooperation and defection, distinguishing exploitation (taking advantage of a cooperative partner) from distrust (defecting pre-emptively). Findings show that gender labelling can reproduce gendered patterns of cooperation with AI. The participants were recruited in the UK, and the experiment was conducted online. The sample size was 402 participants. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscrib...

ÉireComposites and ATG on a Mission to Explore the Origins of the Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 3:56

LISA is a groundbreaking mission, led by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with NASA, to develop the largest observatory ever built. It consists of three satellites in a triangular formation, each 2.5 million kilometres apart, and aims to detect gravitational waves. Gravitational waves are formed by extreme cosmic events such as the merger of black holes and create ripples in the fabric of space-time. LISA stands for Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. Each satellite will emit a laser towards the other two and measure tiny changes in the distance between satellites due to gravitational waves. Despite the enormous distance between the satellites (six times the distance from the Earth to the Moon), the sophisticated optical instruments on board can pick up changes smaller than the size of a helium atom and hence detect gravitational waves. The results from the mission will shed light on what happens when black holes collide and provide insight into the origins of the universe, immediately after the Big Bang. Two Galway-based companies, ATG Innovation and EireComposites, will play key roles in the LISA mission. ATG will design the central tube (the chassis of the satellite) based on its patented lightweight, high-stiffness, grid-stiffened structural architecture, and EireComposites will manufacture and assemble the structure. This work will encompass everything from the manufacture of test components and structural assemblies to autoclave curing, bonding, and precision machining. Detailed inspections will be carried out to make sure each part meets strict aerospace standards, using non-destructive testing and dimensional checks throughout the build. By combining advanced computational modelling, hands-on manufacturing, and meticulous quality control, the partners will deliver reliable, high-performance structures that are central to the success of the LISA project. Jacob Pasqualotto, Director of Operations at ATG Engineering, commented, "Leading the Irish contribution to LISA alongside OHB and ÉireComposites is a privilege and a responsibility we embrace with pride. This mission takes gravitational-wave astronomy beyond Earth, extending our reach into the vast low-frequency universe where supermassive black holes and cosmic giants reveal their secrets. For us, this is more than engineering; it is Ireland's signature on the future of astrophysics. Tomas Flanagan, CEO of ÉireComposites, added, "Nearly everything we know about the universe comes from telescopes; LISA provides a completely different approach by focusing on gravitational waves instead of light. It's hard to believe that we'll be making structural carbon-fibre components for the largest machine that humanity has ever built and that we will be seeking evidence to support Einstein's general theory of relativity. The fact that we've been chosen by ESA to partner with ATG for this mission is a huge endorsement of EireComposites, ATG and the Irish Space industry in general." LISA Space Mission: Detecting Gravitational Waves More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

SAP Selects TCS in 5-Year Deal to Transform its IT Landscape

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 4:38

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and SAP, a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, have signed a five-year deal to drive enterprise-wide Cloud and Generative AI transformation. SAP is on a journey to transform its operations through accelerated Cloud adoption and Business AI enablement, driving greater speed and efficiency. In line with this vision, TCS will help SAP in streamlining its complex IT landscape, enabling seamless IT operations, and strengthening AI-led capabilities. The collaboration will deliver faster development cycles, lower total cost of ownership, and greater alignment between IT and business goals. This collaboration builds on a two-decade old partnership with SAP as part of which TCS has set up and scaled Enterprise Cloud Services (RISE with SAP) as part of which TCS has contributed to transforming SAP's business model from license-maintenance to pay-per-use Cloud services enabling rapid scalability and agility. Over the next five years, TCS will focus on reshaping SAP's IT business function to accelerate innovation and improve responsiveness to business needs. Dr. Benjamin Blau, Chief Process & Information Officer, SAP, said, "TCS and SAP partnership is built on trust and excellence. TCS's unwavering commitment and collaboration to drive innovations across products has forged a long-lasting relationship with SAP. Together, we are simplifying our customer journeys and accelerating cloud adoption." TCS will support SAP in delivering critical services towards end-to-end lifecycle for IT applications in enterprise IT transformation through a unified, efficient, and AI-powered model. The engagement will be anchored by four strategic Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Generative AI, Business Technology Platform, Business Data Cloud, and Customer Experience. The CoE for Generative AI will drive innovation to embed GenAI capabilities and features within SAP business processes, the CoE for Business Technology Platform is designed to enable faster development of next-gen features based on low-code, no-code solutions, further the CoE for Business Data Cloud will help create uniform data architecture for SAP to productise enterprise data, and the CoE for Customer Experience will identify modern strategies to evaluate customer experience across the value chain. Together, these CoEs will support SAP in delivering solutions, technologies, and processes that empower its customers, partners, and employees to unlock newer avenues for growth. V Rajanna, President, Technology, Software and Services, TCS, said, "TCS and SAP have been a strategic partnership for more than two-decades, enabling enterprises to navigate complex digital transformation journeys. We support the "SAP runs SAP" philosophy and as we enter the next phase, this collaboration shall leverage transformative potential of AI and cloud to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate business growth, and deliver differentiated experiences for enterprise and their customers globally." Over the last two decades, TCS has remained SAP's trusted transformation partner of choice across the value chain. The alliance has enabled clients to unlock the full potential of SAP's enterprise cloud, business AI and data analytics capabilities. TCS has been operating in Ireland since 2001 and today employs over 1,100 people across its Dublin, Letterkenny and other regional locations. The company is recognised as one of the largest employers in the Northwest region. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@I...

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Jaybee's Low Tech Podcast Rivalry Week again W/Jay-Bee

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 41:08

We are at the end of season and the teams are readying to play their biggest rivals. The coaching carousal continues to spin and the fun ensues. Some school find their man and others are now on the list of school looking to pay someone millions of dollars to lead their programs. One school is even full of glee after the news they received, after a hiring at another school saved them 40+ million dollars. The NCAA just rescinded a rule , that they just past weeks ago. Find which rule and who it affects. This time of year bring one's eyes to the CFP and why the selection of teams could change the CFP going into the future. Title Sponser: minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor: www.linkzart.com www.jaybeesgloverepair.com #NCAA, #BETTTING, #RIVALRYWEEK, #CFP #CFBCOACHES,

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Ireland's Largest Student Start-up Business Programme is Launched

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 4:19

The largest student start-up programme in the country has been launched today in its 24th year. The Student Enterprise Programme, an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, has seen over 500,000 students take part since it began. The Student Enterprise Programme, which is funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland and delivered by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities throughout the country, saw over 30,000 students from almost 500 secondary schools across the country take part in 2024/2025. Participating students will compete across three categories, Junior (1st year), Intermediate (2nd and 3rd year) and Senior (4th, 5th and 6th year, LVA, LCA and Youth Outreach). Each student enterprise is challenged with creating, setting up and running their own business, which must show viable sales of their service or product. The best student start-ups from each school will then progress to county and regional finals. Students will then be chosen to be selected for the National Finals on the 7th May, where the Student Enterprise of the Year for 2026 will be named, along with winners across the other categories. Gareth Evans, Chair of the Enterprise Education Committee, Local Enterprise Offices, said, "The Student Enterprise Programme really highlights the appetite for entrepreneurship within our school system. In recent years, we have seen a steady increase in participation year on year. There have been some amazing start-ups come out of Ireland, punching well above their weight internationally, and I think this is helping to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs here. "Irrespective of what these students go on to do in their lives they will have learned some invaluable skills taking part in this programme that will help them in their future careers. We're looking forward to seeing what the Student Enterprise Programme Class of 2026 put forward!" The second Alumni Achievement Award for the Student Enterprise Programme will also be handed out in May. The award celebrates former programme participants who have gone on to achieve exceptional success in business. The inaugural award went to sisters Kate and Annie Madden from Fenu Health. Participants in the Student Enterprise Programme in 2016, the company creates supplements for equine health and their customers include five royal families. This year will also see a new award with a Start-Up Stories Competition. This competition is for Junior Cycle students only, and it asks them to imagine themselves as an entrepreneur at a future stage of their lives, having set up a business. Students are asked to write their fictitious story of how they became an entrepreneur, came up with their idea, got funding, overcame obstacles, lessons learned and skills they needed. The objective is to get students thinking and developing ideas around entrepreneurship. The Student Enterprise of the Year for 2025 was "Cannon PC" from Clonkeen College, Dun Laoghaire in County Dublin. The start-up, created by student Jack Cannon, built upcycled high-speed gaming PCs from old PCs being disposed of in office clear-outs and for general sale online. Cannon PC achieved €40,000 in sales while also saving 1,000 kg of e-waste every year. For more information on the programme, visit https://www.studententerprise.ie/. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tik...

Fans at South Africa rugby match Top Data Usage - Vodafone Ireland

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 3:57

Rugby fans and supporters at the recent South Africa versus Ireland game last weekend consumed over 2,000 GB of data, the equivalent of two million minutes of music streaming, according to Vodafone Ireland. The surge in data was driven by video recording, sharing and live streaming. Over 15,000 calls were made over the course of match-day - almost one third of the stadium made a phone call. During the Quilter Autumn Internationals, data usage at the stadium reflected strong engagement with fans attending the Japan game consuming almost 1,740 GB and Australia 1,771 GB. The fans at the South Africa game came in with the highest usage. Connectivity demand extended beyond rugby. At this summer's concerts featuring Lana Del Rey and Dua Lipa, attendees consumed 5,137 GB of data across two nights. On the Lana Del Rey night alone, usage reached 2,633 GB, roughly the equivalent of ten years of nonstop podcast listening. Vodafone Ireland invests over €100 million annually in network improvements across Ireland, including upgrades at the Aviva Stadium which focus on delivering uninterrupted mobile and 5G coverage. To meet growing demand, Vodafone Ireland has also implemented network enhancements at Aviva Stadium as part of its nationwide investment program. These include: Deploying 5G capacity and spectrum utilisation in busy sectors. Optimising radios and backhaul for peak-hour demand. Continuous monitoring to adjust parameters during live events. Commenting on the figures, Sheila Kavanagh, Director of Vodafone Networks Ireland, said: "The data and voice activity we've seen at the Aviva Stadium this year shows just how essential reliable connectivity is for sports fans and music lovers. Over the course of the South Africa match-day alone, over 15,000 calls were made alongside significant data usage. Our ongoing investment, including 5G upgrades in the Aviva and throughout the country, ensures we can meet this demand and keep people connected during the biggest and most memorable moments." Investment also supported major summer festivals and cultural gatherings across Ireland. Temporary network sites and spectrum optimisation were deployed at events such as Flavours of Fingal, Bord Bia Bloom, Kaleidoscope, All Together Now and Electric Picnic where attendees relied heavily on navigation, social media, and streaming apps. Across these events, Vodafone Ireland managed over 220 TB of data, the equivalent of streaming 73 million songs! As sponsor of Irish Rugby, Vodafone marked the autumn series with a creative activation in Dublin city centre. A mural by artist KinMx on Chatham Row, developed in partnership with Carat, The Collectiv and Rockshot, celebrated the sport and its supporters. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Peeping Roomba, Telly TV Hands On and Thankful for Tech | AwesomeCast 759

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 55:37

Free TV, robot snowmen, space heaters, and Voltron nostalgia – we're packing a lot into AwesomeCast 759. This week, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar dive into: Sorg's first week living with a Telly free TV and its always-on ad bar Dave's emergency Lasko Whirlwind space heater run when his furnace dies Katie's Amazon storage bins that completely changed how she organizes clothes A heartfelt ChachiSays Video Game Minute tribute to game dev legend Rebecca Heineman Katie's beloved Cat Wars calendar and a detour into She-Ra villain Catra toy nostalgia Quick hits on Disney's robotic Olaf, a 40th anniversary Voltron collector set, and the future of park animatronics & high-end geek collectibles

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TCS to Power ALDI SOUTH's Digital Transformation Across Continents with AI-Enabled Cloud Solutions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 4:13

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, operating a global delivery centre in Ireland, has extended its long-standing partnership with ALDI SOUTH - a leading international retailer- to manage their infrastructure and application services and improve stability and IT operations efficiency. This comprehensive, multi-national agreement further solidifies TCS's position as ALDI SOUTH's trusted partner, supporting the retailer's core values of simplicity, consistency and responsibility. The partnership encompasses ALDI SOUTH's operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland, the United States and Australia. TCS will deploy its AI-enabled Cloud Operations Solution and advanced digital services to stabilise, modernise, and optimise ALDI SOUTH's IT infrastructure, enhance cyber resilience, accelerate automation and boost operational efficiency. Leveraging TCS' extensive experience in the retail sector, this partnership will reduce costs and complexity while supporting ALDI SOUTH's commitment to delivering reliable, value-driven customer experiences globally. This partnership is built on a shared focus on service excellence, seamless integration of legacy and modern systems, and dedication to innovation and sustainable growth in the retail industry. Building on years of successful collaboration between both organisations, this renewed partnership positions TCS as a key enabler in ALDI SOUTH's digital advancement by supporting automation, stability, and faster time to market. Together, the two organisations are modernising core systems, strengthening operational resilience, and laying the groundwork for adaptive, future-ready retail operations across ALDI SOUTH's global markets. Daniel Koch, International Technology Officer, ALDI DX, said, "We are pleased to extend our collaboration with TCS to accelerate our digital transformation. Together, we will modernise infrastructure, drive automation, and deliver improved outcomes for our business and customers worldwide. This partnership ensures that ALDI SOUTH is well positioned to respond with agility to the evolving demands of global retail." Abhijit Niyogi, VP and Business Unit Head, Retail - UK, EMEA and India, TCS, said, "This expanded collaboration is a testament to the trust ALDI SOUTH places in TCS to deliver at scale. By leveraging our deep retail expertise along with advanced cloud, automation, and AI capabilities, we will simplify and modernise ALDI SOUTH's technology landscape, strengthen operational efficiency, and enable them to respond with agility to evolving market demands. Together, we are building a future-ready, customer-centric model of retail that creates lasting business value across global markets." TCS has been operating in Ireland since 2001 and today employs over 1,100 people across it Dublin, Letterkenny and other regional locations. The company is recognised as one of the largest employers in the Northwest region. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

New Rethink Ireland fund to invest €1.1 million in community-led change across Munster and Wexford

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 4:55

Rethink Ireland has launched Impact Fund 2025, a €1.1 million initiative designed to support innovative, community-led projects across Munster and Wexford. The fund, established by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, as well as a suite of philanthropic donors, will back up to eight high-impact projects strengthening social inclusion, wellbeing, and environmental resilience at a local level across the south of Ireland. Applications are now open at rethinkireland.ie/open-funds/ and will close on Friday, 16 January at 1 pm. Rethink Ireland is the national funding body supporting the most innovative non-profit organisations and social enterprises working to create a more just, equal and sustainable Ireland. Impact Fund 2025 is created by Rethink Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, in partnership with the Parkes Family, Limerick; the Estate of Mary Coffey c/o Pat Toomey, Tipperary; the Hospital Saturday Fund; The Luan Fund, Cork; Ed Murphy, Wexford; Turas Nua and The Ireland Funds. Speaking at the launch of Impact Fund 2025, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer TD, said: "This fund is a partnership in action with government, philanthropy, organisations and communities working together. We know every county has pockets of disadvantage, and the most effective response is targeted, place-based support. Impact Fund 2025 will put resources where they can have the greatest effect, empowering local people to deliver inclusion, wellbeing and climate resilience from the ground up." Deirdre Mortell, CEO, Rethink Ireland, added: "Since 2016, Rethink Ireland has invested over €15.8 million in supports for over 150 projects in the Munster region. We've seen first-hand the extraordinary creativity and leadership that exists in local communities across Ireland. Previous versions of the Impact Fund proved that when you trust communities to lead, the results speak for themselves, from schools pioneering climate education to young women building confidence and connection. "Impact Fund 2025 underscores the power of investing in local solutions to deliver national impact. With this funding, we can help communities to thrive and create lasting change for generations to come." Colin Healy, Co-founder of Kinsale-based charity, Sailing into Wellness, a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers therapeutic sailing programmes and an awardee of Rethink Ireland, said: "Thanks to the support of Rethink Ireland, we've been able to bring our therapeutic sailing programmes to those who need it most. This funding has turned our vision into action, using the sea as a unique setting to deliver wellbeing, inclusion and transformation for people who might not otherwise have access. We're more confident than ever that place-based investment like this delivers deep and lasting impact. We encourage other organisations to apply to the Impact Fund 2025 for the critical funding and capacity building supports it offers." To be eligible to apply for Impact Fund 2025, projects must meet the following criteria: The project must address a critical social issue The project proposed must be innovative in an Irish context The project must be based on the island of Ireland and must make its main impact in Munster or County Wexford The project must have potential and a desire to scale or replicate in Ireland The project must provide evidence that it is up and running, or has been tested at least in a minimal way Applicants must come from an entity with a not-for-profit legal form, e.g. a company limited by guarantee, a co-operative, a trust or a charity More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm ...

AwesomeCast 759: Peeping Roomba, Telly TV Hands On and Thankful for Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 55:37

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Il turno di Ternus

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 33:57

(00:00:00) Il turno di Ternus (00:00:20) La guida di Apple in discussione (00:03:00) La figura di Tim Cook (00:05:09) L'era di Steve Jobs (00:08:25) Innovazione e prodotti iconici (00:12:10) Prodotti recenti e l'evoluzione (00:15:12) Servizi sotto Tim Cook (00:18:59) Crescita economica di Apple (00:20:53) Verso un cambio di direzione? (00:22:37) Il futuro di Apple e John Ternus (00:27:12) L'eredità di Tim Cook (00:33:15) Fine della regular season In questa puntata provo a capire se Apple abbia davvero bisogno di un cambio di guida. Ripercorro l'era Jobs, quella di Tim Cook e tutto ciò che è successo in mezzo, con qualche dubbio, molte certezze e l'idea che il 2026 potrebbe essere l'inizio di una nuova stagione. Nessun dramma, solo un po' di sano realismo.Visita Digiteee e scopri tutte le notizie sulla tecnologiaSegui Digiteee su TikTokDimmi la tua su Twitter, su Threads, su Telegram, su Mastodon, su BlueSky o su Instagram.Mail jacoporeale@yahoo.it Scopri dove ascoltare il podcast e lascia una recensione su Apple Podcast o Spotify.Ascolta An iPad guy su YouTube Podcast.Supporta il podcast

Episode # 69 - Live at NYSCATE!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 24:23

Thanks for listening to Episode #69 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this podcast episode, we are back and better than ever! Andrew & Dan are back live at NYSCATE 2025 with Eric from Boxlight! Lots to unpack here, and be sure to stop by the Bluum booth, check out the modern classroom and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDventUres in Tech Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out.Tech Hard again. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

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Episode # 70 - Live at NYSCATE with Securly!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 26:17

Thanks for listening to Episode #70 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this podcast episode, we are back and better than ever! Andrew & Dan are back live at NYSCATE 2025 with Erin from Securly! Lots to unpack here on how Securly is keeping students safe! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDventUres in Tech Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out.Tech Hard again. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

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@BillHandelShow – ‘Tech Tuesday' with Mike Dobuski

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 11:22 Transcription Available

ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks about President Trump signing an executive order on artificial intelligence and… where’s YOUR X account from?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amazon CTO Werner Vogels' Predictions for 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 54:43

AWS re:Invent has long featured CTO Werner Vogels' closing keynote, but this year he signaled it may be his last, emphasizing it's time for “younger voices” at Amazon. After 21 years with the company, Vogels reflected on arriving as an academic and being stunned by Amazon's technical scale—an energy that still drives him today. He released his annual predictions ahead of re:Invent, with this year's five themes focused heavily on AI and broader societal impacts.Vogels highlights technology's growing role in addressing loneliness, noting how devices like Alexa can offer comfort to those who feel isolated. He foresees a “Renaissance developer,” where engineers must pair deep expertise with broad business and creative awareness. He warns quantum-safe encryption is becoming urgent as data harvested today may be decrypted within five years. Military innovations, he notes, continue to influence civilian tech, for better and worse. Finally, he argues personalized learning can preserve children's curiosity and better support teachers, which he views as essential for future education.Learn more from The New Stack about evolving role of technology systems from past to future: Werner Vogels' 6 Lessons for Keeping Systems Simple50 Years Later: Remembering How the Future Looked in 1974Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Auxilion survey reveals almost a third of office workers use their work device for personal use

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 3:56

Auxilion, the leading Irish IT managed services provider, has announced the results of its latest survey which reveals that almost a third (31%) of office workers in Ireland use their work device for personal use. The survey of 1,000 office workers in Ireland was conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Auxilion and HPE. The research identifies several risky behaviours among office workers that has the potential to put cybersecurity at risk. One common behaviour includes clicking on a suspicious link or email at work, cited by 32% of respondents. One in five (22%) also admitted to using public wi-fi to access sensitive company documents. Over a quarter (26%) have input sensitive company or customer data into an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool. In addition, a third (33%) have used unauthorised tools to get their work done faster. Despite these behaviours, the majority of office workers (73%) are confident in their ability to spot a potential cyber threat. Password protection was also highlighted as an area for concern, with almost a fifth (19%) of office workers admitting to sharing their work password with friends and family. A further 14% have used the same password for both work and personal accounts. While over half of respondents (54%) feel confident in their password security, one in ten do not. As such, it may come as no surprise that 23% organisations have suffered a cybersecurity breach in the last 12 months. This was highest among the public sector at 28%. In addition, 23% of office workers admitted that they did not report a known security breach (i.e. where a cybersecurity attack was successful). With the prevalence of high-risk behaviours among office workers, over half (55%) of companies have run simulated phishing tests to raise awareness about cybersecurity. Despite this, a quarter (25%) of respondents believe their organisation does not have adequate security and data loss prevention measures in place. A third (32%) of office workers also revealed they do not receive regular cybersecurity training from their employer. Martin Patterson, Head of Innovation, Auxilion said: "While it's unsurprising that many employees use work devices for personal tasks, our survey highlights a far greater concern - the ease with which everyday actions, such as opening a link in an email or using AI tools, can expose organisations to security risks. "Human behaviour remains one of the biggest vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. That's why investing in ongoing training and building a culture of awareness are just as important as having the right technology in place. By equipping employees with the knowledge to spot and avoid potential threats, businesses can strengthen their first line of defence." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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AI One Raises $11M to Help Companies Turn Business Context Into Decision-Ready AI

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 4:23

AI One, the enterprise context management platform that helps organisations give AI the business context it needs to make decisions, has announced it has raised $11 million in total funding. The round includes $7 million in Series A funding with participation from Vestigo Ventures and existing investors. AI One's platform enables large organisations to transform their operations by connecting directly to SaaS platforms like Salesforce and Workday, as well as on-premise and legacy systems, extracting context from fragmented data, and delivering measurable outcomes in weeks, not years. AI One addresses a problem that's become increasingly visible as companies try to move beyond pilots: AI models don't understand the context of the businesses they're deployed in. Despite billions spent on data infrastructure, most enterprises still operate across disconnected systems that make it nearly impossible for AI to make informed decisions. AI One tackles this with a new class of technology called Enterprise Context Management (ECM), which connects directly to existing systems to interpret how data, processes, and policies relate across the organisation. By managing context safely and consistently, the platform enables companies to automate complex workflows and decision-making without costly data migrations or replatforming. It delivers results in as little as 10 weeks and reduces operating costs by up to 80% AI One was founded in 2024 by Conor Twomey and Fergus Keenan, who spent over 15 years in enterprise data and analytics, and saw the pitfalls of large enterprises over-investing in expensive infrastructure overhauls to drive innovation. "Most companies are brute-forcing AI into workflows by endlessly rewriting generic prompts and connectors - a slow, brittle process that's impossible to scale," says Conor Twomey, Co-founder & CEO at AI One. "AI can only perform as well as the context it understands. We created AI One to give enterprises control over that context so their AI isn't guessing, it's operating with understanding." Since its inception, AI One has already delivered measurable results for its clients: A global bank cut reconciliation errors by 90% in four months, saving millions annually and reducing manual review from 400,000 cases to under 5,000. A healthcare provider reduced member onboarding time from 15 days to 3 days, accelerating revenue recognition and patient access. An insurance group improved its straight-through processing rate from 89% to 97%, shortening claims cycles and boosting customer satisfaction. "AI One is solving one of the hardest problems in enterprise AI: perception," said Mark Casady, General Partner at Vestigo Ventures. "The platform's ability to activate enterprise context without requiring data migration or replatforming is a breakthrough. It turns AI from a concept into measurable business impact in record time." AI One intends to use the funding to expand its customer base, targeting Fortune 500 businesses in financial services, energy, healthcare, insurance, and private equity, and continue to build its platform. The team has grown to 20 employees since inception with recent hires across GTM, platform, and field engineering. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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Sustainability Day at NCI

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 3:35

On Wednesday, December 3rd, NCI's Mayor Square campus building will host the College's very first Sustainability Day. At this event, live poster presentations will highlight NCI's work in sustainability. These presentations will be followed by an afternoon of skills sharing sessions alongside NCI's annual Bring and Buy Sale in partnership with NCISU. All proceeds from the Bring and Buy Sale will go to a charity nominated by the Students' Union. This event is open to the public. Event Details: When: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Time: 10am to 5pm. Where: NCI's Mayor Square campus building. Who: Open to the public. Free to attend. To view the full schedule of Sustainability Day visit NCI's Event Page. At National College of Ireland, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a guiding principle that permeates every aspect of our institution. From our academic programmes to our campus operations, we prioritise sustainability to ensure a thriving future for generations to come. Days such as this give everyone at NCI, staff, students, and faculty, along with friends, family, and community neighbours the chance to come together. While days like this showcase the warm atmosphere that NCI consistently strives to create, it is highly rewarding when these days also serve a good cause. Being aware of sustainability issues and knowing how we can make changes is so important, and as nights grow colder and the festive season approaches, the Bring and Buy Sale allows the NCI community to come together to help others. Every little step creates the bigger picture. Sustainability in Action NCI has put sustainability at the very heart of our 5 Year Strategic Plan. The College aims to become one of the most sustainable third level institutions in the country and will align our teaching, research and campus to ensure sustainable practice across everything we do. "We are excited to welcome the community to NCI for Sustainability Day 2025. Community engagement and education are essential to achieving our sustainability goals. This event not only highlights NCI's own research and work in sustainability but also shares practical skills and ideas to empower the community to contribute through meaningful, everyday changes of their own." ~ Frances Sheridan, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Programmes and Learning and Teaching at NCI's School of Computing. You can learn more about sustainability at NCI by visiting their Sustainability page. #ChangingLivesThroughEducation See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Author Kate O'Neill's Book "What Matters Next": AI, Meaning, and Why We Can't Delegate Creativity | Redefining Society and Technology with Marco Ciappelli

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 48:35

Author Kate O'Neill's Book "What Matters Next": AI, Meaning, and Why We Can't Delegate Creativity | Redefining Society and Technology with Marco CiappelliKate O'Neill: https://www.koinsights.com/books/what-matters-next-book/Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/ When Kate O'Neill tells me that AI's most statistically probable outcome is actually its least meaningful one, I realize we're talking about something information theory has known for decades - but nobody's applying to the way we're using ChatGPT.She's a linguist who became a tech pioneer, one of Netflix's first hundred employees, someone who saw the first graphical web browser and got chills knowing everything was about to change. Her new book "What Matters Next" isn't another panic piece about AI or a blind celebration of automation. It's asking the question nobody seems to want to answer: what happens when we optimize for probability instead of meaning?I've been wrestling with this myself. The more I use AI tools for content, analysis, brainstorming - the more I notice something's missing. The creativity isn't there. It's brilliant for summarization, execution, repetitive tasks. But there's a flatness to it, a regression to the mean that strips away the very thing that makes human communication worth having.Kate puts it plainly: "There is nothing more human than meaning-making. From semantic meaning all the way out to the philosophical, cosmic worldview - what matters and why we're here."Every time we hit "generate" and just accept what the algorithm produces, we're choosing efficiency over meaning. We're delegating the creative process to a system optimized for statistical likelihood, not significance.She laughs when I tell her about my own paradox - that AI sometimes takes MORE time, not less. There's this old developer concept called "yak shaving," where you spend ten times longer writing a program to automate five steps instead of just doing them. But the real insight isn't about time management. It's about understanding the relationship between our thoughts and the tools we use to express them.In her book "What Matters Next," Kate's message is that we need to stay in the loop. Use AI for ugly first drafts, sure. Let it expedite workflow. But keep going back and forth, inserting yourself, bringing meaning and purpose back into the process. Otherwise, we create what she calls "garbage that none of us want to exist in the world with."I wrote recently about the paradox of learning when we rely entirely on machines. If AI only knows what we've done in the past, and we don't inject new meaning into that loop, it becomes closed. It's like doomscrolling through algorithms that only feed you what you already like - you never discover anything new, never grow, never challenge yourself.We're living in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society where these tools are unavoidable and genuinely powerful. The question isn't whether to use them. It's how to use them in ways that amplify human creativity rather than flatten it, that enhance meaning rather than optimize it away.The dominant narrative right now is efficiency, productivity, automation. But what if the real value isn't doing things faster - it's doing things that actually matter? Technology should serve humanity's purpose. Not the other way around. And that purpose can't be dictated by algorithms trained on statistical likelihood. It has to come from us, from the messy, unpredictable, meaningful work of being human.My Newsletter? Yes, of course, it is here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079849705156870144/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major rise in purchase scams in the first half of 2025 as Bank of Ireland issues consumer warning

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 4:21

Ahead of the busiest retail weeks of the year, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping period, Bank of Ireland is advising consumers to remain vigilant of purchase scams. Recent analysis by Bank of Ireland's Fraud team revealed that purchase scam cases rose by 47% in the first half of 2025 when compared to the final six months of 2024. The monetary value of losses associated with these scam cases rose by 16%, with consumers being defrauded on items ranging from cosmetics to electronics, garden tools to concert tickets. Online purchases tend to rise in the second half of the year, as Bank of Ireland card spending analysis reveals that online outlay was higher on cosmetics (+34%), and electrical goods (+39%) between July and December 2024 when compared to the first six months of 2025. This consumer trend is emphasised further with online clothes shopping spend 22% higher in the second six months of 2024 when compared to the first half of 2025, as demand for the latest fashions increases as the year draws to a close. Given these spending pattern hikes it is not surprising that many consumers will be looking to grab an on-trend beauty product, the latest fashion item or a tech bargain over the coming weeks. With purchasing overall reaching peak levels, fraudsters take advantage of the increased online retail traffic, targeting these key gifting categories including electronics, beauty products and clothing. They are highly skilled at creating fake websites that appear genuine, displaying the latest "styles" at "keen" prices to lure people into purchasing top-end clothing at seemingly giveaway rates. Once the payment is transferred, the scam is complete and the seller usually cuts all contact, and the product doesn't arrive. Bank of Ireland's advice to customers when making a purchase during the busy retail period: Before paying in full, ensure you have enough information about the item, and where possible, view it in person. Beware of pop-up ads on your social media feed or ads on online market places (fraudsters can pay to have their ads appear there). Go directly to the online shopping site by typing the web address into your web browser. Links in unsolicited emails or on social media are not always safe and should be avoided. Research and read trusted reviews to check the site and the seller are genuine. Try and pay by debit or credit card, as this could give you additional protection such as chargeback claims. Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud, Bank of Ireland said: "With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas fast-approaching fraudsters will be redoubling their efforts to target people. It's only natural that consumers will be on the lookout to snap up the latest bargains over the coming weeks, but our advice continues to be that if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. The 47% rise in purchase scams in the first half of this year underlines the need for people to stay vigilant, to buy from trusted outlets and websites, and to avoid complacency when shopping online or in person." Anyone suspecting they have been a victim of fraud should contact their bank immediately so that the bank can try to stop the fraud, and try to recover the funds. Bank of Ireland customers can call the Fraud Team 24/7 on the Freephone line 1800 946 764. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Fa...

Ekco launches new Dublin HQ as it targets Irish revenues of €100M in 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 4:08

Ekco, one of Europe's leading security-first managed service providers, has announced the opening of its new headquarters, featuring a state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC), in Dublin's Grand Canal Dock. The opening comes as Ekco is targeting revenues exceeding €100 million in Ireland and €200 million globally by year-end 2025. Together, the new HQ and SOC will enable Ekco to accelerate its growth in Ireland, boost cyber resilience for businesses, and deliver an enhanced offering to customers. This is Ekco's third global SOC and builds on the success of its existing cybersecurity facilities in the UK and Malaysia. It will help to meet growing customer demand for advanced cybersecurity products and services. The SOC will combine advanced threat detection capabilities with Ekco's expert analysts to identify and respond to threats quickly, and protect businesses from evolving cyber risks. It will also support compliance and enable businesses to align with regulatory requirements, while safeguarding personal and company information. The SOC can automatically take action when serious threats are detected, including isolating affected devices without the need for manual intervention, helping to ensure faster protection. Ekco's incident response team has also grown in order to respond to security incidents more effectively, with responses to potential threats increasing by more than 200% over thepast six months. Following a number of strategic acquisitions in Ireland - amounting to seven in the last two years - the new HQ will provide a central hub for Ekco's approximately 500 employees in Ireland. It will contribute to enhanced collaboration between teams to facilitate more comprehensive customer solutions, while also streamlining processes and service delivery. In addition, the new HQ provides boosted capacity and will enable the company to expand its customer base in Ireland, with plans to increase the number of customers by 15% in 2026. This will include growth in the public, finance, legal, and professional services sectors. Ekco is also on a path of aggressive global growth and is continuing to expand in key international markets including the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Steve MacNicholas, CEO Ireland, Ekco, said: "The opening of our new Dublin headquarters signifies our commitment to safeguarding businesses and driving consistent growth for Ekco in Ireland. We are on an exciting acquisition path, supplemented by planned organic growth, and this new hub will provide a central location for employees to collaborate. Furthermore, as our team continues to grow internationally, this state-of-the-art facility cements our commitment to Ireland as a leader in cybersecurity. "The launch of our third SOC represents a significant step for our business as we look to meet the ever-increasing demand for future-ready cybersecurity services. This will enable us to deliver an enhanced service to our customers, ultimately helping businesses to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, and provide our solutions to an increased client base." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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Episode # 68 - Live at NYSCATE 2025 with Bluum & The Exhibit Hall is Open!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 23:40

Thanks for listening to Episode #68 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this podcast episode, we are back and better than ever! Andrew & Dan are back live at NYSCATE 2025 with Joe & Omar from Bluum! Lots to unpack here, and be sure to stop by the Bluum booth, check out the modern classroom and podcasting equipment!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDventUres in Tech Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out.Tech Hard. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

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Episode # 67 Matt Miller — Part 2: Accelerating AI Literacy for All Learners

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 21:20

Thanks for listening to Episode #67 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this podcast episode, we are back and better than ever! Andrew & Dan are back with all the good tech news and updates and part two of our interview with Ditch That Textbooks Matt Miller! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDventUres in Tech Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out.Tech Hard again. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

Episode # 66 - Matt Miller Part 1: The Need for EdTech Speed

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 48:51

Thanks for listening to Episode #66 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this podcast episode, we are back and better than ever! Andrew & Dan are back with all the good tech news and updates and of course a conversation with Matt Miller! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDventUres in Tech Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out.Tech Hard again. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

Ignite Start-ups Shine a Light on Sustainability, Women's Health and Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:26

Technology to improve rowing athletes' performances, zero-waste clothing design, and a safer and more comfortable Intrauterine Device (IUD) were among the start-ups highlighted at this year's University College Cork's IGNITE Autumn Showcase. The third-level graduates supported by the university's flagship incubation programme began working on their ideas this year and are hoping to develop them into a company with the assistance of IGNITE. The 2025 Autumn Showcase follows IGNITE's recent success in securing a €1 million Higher Education Authority (HEA) Award for exemplary performance and impact. The HEA evaluated Impact Assessment Case Studies, which were submitted by higher education institutions earlier this year. IGNITE emerged as one of five winning submissions. IGNITE is based at UCC and is open to anyone who has graduated from a third-level institution in recent years and has the passion and ambition to work on an idea that has the potential for economic, environmental or social impact. The annual showcase gives the IGNITE participants an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and potential investors. IGNITE has supported nearly 250 founders since it was established in 2011. The programme is a joint initiative by Cork City Council, Cork County Council, the Local Enterprise Offices of Cork City, South Cork and North and West Cork and University College Cork. Eamon Curtin, Director of IGNITE, said: "We are proud at IGNITE to support talented founders in developing their innovative business ideas into scalable and sustainable start-ups that deliver real social and economic value. The HEA Award is a testament to not only the great work carried out by our community of entrepreneurs, but also to the support provided to us by the Local Enterprise Offices, Cork County Council, Cork City Council and Bank of Ireland, without whom the programme would not be possible." Among the 14 start-ups currently supported by University College Cork's IGNITE Start-Up Incubation Programme are: Roteq - founded by Will Gunnarson and Sam O'Neill. Roteq empowers rowing athletes to reach their full potential by providing actionable insights into their performance. By processing data from a phone's built-in sensors, the programme delivers real-time performance metrics. These quantifiable metrics allow instant feedback and tracking of an athlete's technical and physiological progress on the water, making it easier than ever to achieve their goals. The Zero Waster - founded by Sarah O'Neill. Sarah is a designer whose work is grounded in the principles of regenerative design. With a deep-rooted respect for natural materials, traditional craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility, Sarah challenges the norms of the fashion industry through innovative reuse and transparency. Creating unique, wearable pieces from reclaimed and natural materials, showing that waste can be reimagined without compromising creativity or quality. Elithiya - founded by Isabelle Curran. Isabelle is a Product Design & Technology graduate from the University of Limerick and the founder of Elithiya, a women's health innovation focused on redesigning the intrauterine device (IUD) experience. Over the past year, she has collaborated with clinicians, FemTech founders, and patients worldwide to identify gaps in reproductive healthcare and develop a softer, more informed IUD insertion experience through redesigned tools and supportive digital technology. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie no...

Boost for Women's Entrepreneurship as Trio of Programmes Launch as part of Shared Island Enterprise Scheme

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:44

The opportunity to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs across the island has been given a boost with the announcement that InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, is launching three new programmes to enable women-led businesses to grow, innovate and scale. The suite of programmes, set to commence at the start of 2026, will support women entrepreneurs at every stage, from early ventures to scaling already established businesses. Participants will gain access to expert mentorship, tailored support, workshops and networking opportunities that will accelerate their business growth. The three new programmes, supported by the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme funded by the Government of Ireland, include: WeBuild - A tech programme designed to empower women entrepreneurs to accelerate their tech-driven business ideas, and develop tech-enabled ventures focusing on innovation, AI learning and building strong, future-ready businesses. This programme is delivered by TechFoundHer. WeGrow - A growth programme for established women-led SMEs who are aiming for growth and expansion across the island and seeking to reflect on their business potential. This programme is delivered by Women in Business NI and Network Ireland. WeScale - A scaling programme dedicated towards empowering women entrepreneurs to scale strategically and sustainably, blending world-class learning, bespoke mentoring and investor access. This programme is delivered by AwakenHub. Speaking about the launch of the new programmes, Michelle Billham, Assistant Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at InterTradeIreland, said: "We are proud to lead the way in supporting women's entrepreneurship across the island. InterTradeIreland, in collaboration with our key delivery partners, is delighted to facilitate the delivery of these new programmes to empower women-owned businesses to scale operations, secure investment, and enhance leadership for international expansion, ultimately leading to increased confidence and market entry readiness for participants." Mary Gormley, Head of Entrepreneurship at Invest Northern Ireland, said: "We recognise the extraordinary potential, innovation, and resilience that women entrepreneurs bring to our economy, and we are delighted to be working in partnership to support women's entrepreneurship. "Driving entrepreneurship through collaborative working is central to economic growth. Alongside Invest NI's Ambition to Grow: Supporting Women programme, these new programmes will empower our women entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their businesses and connect them with other ambitious female founders across the island. "By providing targeted support and fostering an inclusive business environment, the programmes will bolster our work to increase the number of female entrepreneurs and help them to unlock new global opportunities and create good jobs." Carol Gibbons, Head of Entrepreneurship at Enterprise Ireland, said: "Enterprise Ireland is committed to encouraging entrepreneurship and supporting female entrepreneurs in achieving their growth ambitions in international markets. As part of our commitment to diversity, we are passionate about ensuring women founders have the support they need to succeed. Together with InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, we are delighted to announce the Women Entrepreneurship programme aimed at ambitious women looking to take their businesses to the next level. This trio of programmes engages participants with insights and experiences to succeed and provides the right connections to strengthen and accelerate their business." Applications for WeBuild, WeGrow and WeScale are now open. For more information on the programmes or to apply, visit https://intertradeireland.com/entrepreneurship/womens-entrepreneurship-enquiry-form. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. ...

HRLocker announces strategic partnership with Paycheck Plus by IRIS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 3:28

HRLocker, Ireland's leading HRIS platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the country's premier payroll services provider, Paycheck Plus by IRIS, to deliver a seamless, end-to-end, integrated payroll and HR experience for SMEs across Ireland and the UK. By uniting HRLocker's management platform with Paycheck Plus's payroll expertise, the partnership addresses a critical gap in the SME market: a lack of integration between HR systems and payroll services. The seamless all-in-one solution eliminates data silos, streamlines processes, and ensures greater accuracy across the employee lifecycle. With a phased rollout in the fourth quarter of 2025, existing customers will benefit from the combined offering in the months ahead. Notably, SMEs will gain a single source of truth for employee data, automated information flow between HR and payroll, and synchronised processes that improve compliance while reducing errors. "This partnership is about giving SMEs clarity and confidence," said HRLocker CEO, Crystel Robbins Rynne. "HRLocker is focused on delivering the practical tools SMEs need to manage growth with accuracy and ease. By connecting HR and payroll into a single solution, we're enabling businesses to spend less time on admin and more time on their people." "Paycheck Plus's mission has always been to simplify payroll for businesses. Partnering with HRLocker extends that simplicity across the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency for our clients," added IRIS Senior Director, Brona Grogan. "This collaboration reflects IRIS's commitment to improving the way people work by making business processes more efficient. Together, HRLocker and Paycheck Plus are setting a new standard for integrated HR and payroll in Ireland and the UK." As part of the new strategic partnership, HRLocker CEO Crystel Robbins Rynne and Paycheck Plus Lead Product Manager Niall Clarke hosted a free 45-minute webinar on Thursday 20th November at 11am. This informative and practical session will help employers understand and prepare for changing compliance demands arising from Ireland's auto-enrolment pension scheme, which begins on 1 January 2026. For more information, and to receive a recording of the webinar, visit: https://www.hrlocker.com/webinars/auto-enrolment-in-ireland See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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How Can We Solve Observability's Data Capture and Spending Problem?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 22:21

DevOps practitioners — whether developers, operators, SREs or business stakeholders — increasingly rely on telemetry to guide decisions, yet face growing complexity, siloed teams and rising observability costs. In a conversation at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, IBM's Jacob Yackenovich emphasized the importance of collecting high-granularity, full-capture data to avoid missing critical performance signals across hybrid application stacks that blend legacy and cloud-native components. He argued that observability must evolve to serve both technical and nontechnical users, enabling teams to focus on issues based on real business impact rather than subjective judgment.AI's rapid integration into applications introduces new observability challenges. Yackenovich described two patterns: add-on AI services, such as chatbots, whose failures don't disrupt core workflows, and blocking-style AI components embedded in essential processes like fraud detection, where errors directly affect application function.Rising cloud and ingestion costs further complicate telemetry strategies. Yackenovich cautioned against limiting visibility for budget reasons, advocating instead for predictable, fixed-price observability models that let organizations innovate without financial uncertainty.Learn more from The New Stack about the latest in observability: Introduction to ObservabilityObservability 2.0? Or Just Logs All Over Again?Building an Observability Culture: Getting Everyone OnboardJoin our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No, The Steam Machine is NOT a Console! Steam Deck Fanboys and modern Gamers are ANNOYING!

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 22:37

I'm so so tired of Steam Deck fanboys and console wars nonsense. The talk of the Steam Machine being a threat to consoles is ridiculous. Let's Talk about itKEYWORDS: Steam Deck,Steam Frame,Steam Machine,Steam Controller,PC Gaming,Gaming,PC Setup,Mekel Kasanova,Mekel,Kasanova,DeckedUP,DeckedUP Podcast,Podcast,Tech Podcast,Gaming Podcast#SteamDeck #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamController #Steam

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Over A Third of Irish Public Planning on Buying Less Christmas Gifts in Eco-Conscious Shift

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 4:04

New research published by Repak has revealed that the Irish public will be more eco-conscious this Christmas. Almost 1 in 3 (30%) adults in Ireland are going to upcycle items to gift to a loved one and a similar amount (33%) will buy gifts that can have a second life to ensure that they last longer. Almost 4 in 5 (78%) shoppers see sustainability as an important factor when buying gifts, looking for products that are locally produced and whose packaging is recyclable. This eco-conscious mindset extends beyond gift giving, with almost half of households planning on reducing how much they spend on food and drink in a bid to cut back on waste. The days of buying mountains of wrapping paper are also over, with 57% opting to put presents in reusable or recyclable gift bags and over 4 in 10 (43%) planning on using wrapping paper that they have saved or newspaper to wrap gifts. Two thirds (66%) of the public are also planning on saving and storing gift packaging for next year. Local recycling centres are also set to see a spike in footfall after Christmas day, with two thirds (66%) of households planning to make a visit to dispose of waste. The Irish public is also getting creative with how they are giving their home a festive makeover, with approximately a third (30%) planning on using homemade decorations. Commenting on the research Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh said: "Irish households are finding creative, thoughtful ways to make Christmas more eco-friendly, from upcycling gifts and reusing wrapping paper to cutting down on food waste. The fact that almost four in five shoppers are actively seeking locally produced and recyclable products speaks volumes about how engrained sustainability is becoming as part of our Christmas planning. At Repak, we want to make recycling simple, and we're here to help households recycle right this Christmas. Small actions like making sure all items are clean, dry and loose before recycling, make a big difference". Approximately 102,000 tonnes of packaging waste will be generated this Christmas and Repak is encouraging households to give back to the environment where possible. To make a real difference, shoppers should focus on recycling the packaging we use most in December: wrapping paper, boxes and mixed packaging. Repak's key Christmas recycling tips to follow are: The golden rule: Clean, Dry and Loose. Separate & flatten: Break down boxes; keep items loose (don't bag out items into each other) Waste in the right place: Check out repak.ie for guidance on what can go into your recycling bin this Christmas. Recycle it all: Cardboard, paper, all plastic, metals, tins and foil belong in your recycling bin. For dedicated Christmas recycling tips, visit repak.ie and follow Repak on TikTok and Instagram for the chance to win a €100 OneAll voucher as they share more top Christmas recycling tips. Instagram: @repakrecycling Facebook: @RepakRecycling See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

We Got Custom 3D-Printed AT-ATs! + Steam Machine Reveal, Netflix Games, Star Wars Gifts & More! | AwesomeCast 758

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 62:15

This week on AwesomeCast 758, Sorg, Katie, and Podnar unwrap a pile of geeky goodness! Chachi surprises the crew with custom 3D-printed AT-@-AT Star Wars sculptures, Dave reviews the Bissell CrossWave hard-floor cleaner, and we break down the newest gaming news including the Steam Machine reboot, a DDR world record, and Netflix's surprisingly strong push into console-quality games like WWE 2K25. We also explore Disney's Star Wars Life Day Gift Guide, the wild GameStop Trade Anything Day, a Minecraft rebuild of Pittsburgh's legendary Century III Mall, and Google's rollout of Gemini 3. Plus: which AI model would you trust on your iPhone? Join us for gadgets, games, tech talk, and holiday chaos—Pittsburgh-style.

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Leading 3XE Conference returns with groundbreaking insights on Artificial Intelligence

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 3:48

Ireland's foremost digital marketing event, 3XE Digital, returns this November 26th with a bold new focus on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. 3XE AI will take place on Wednesday, November 26th at The Alex Hotel, Dublin, bringing together hundreds of marketers, social media professionals and business leaders to explore how AI is reshaping marketing strategy, creativity and performance. Delegates from top Irish brands including Chadwicks, Kepak, Chartered Accountants Ireland, Sage, The Travel Department, Finlay Motor Group, Hardware Association, and many more have already booked to attend this dynamic one-day conference designed to inspire, educate and empower. The event will be co-chaired by Anthony Quigley, Co-Founder of the Digital Marketing Institute, and Sinéad Walsh of Content Plan. Attendees will hear from leading voices in AI and digital marketing, discovering how to harness new technologies to deliver smarter, more efficient, and measurable campaigns. Key Highlights: Expert speakers from: Google, OpenAI, Content Plan, Women in AI, AI Certified, The Corporate Governance Institute, and more will share their wealth of knowledge on how clever use of AI can significantly improve all digital marketing and social media strategies and campaigns and continue to change how we do business and can massively increase sales. Topics include: ? Winning with AI in Business with Christina Barbosa-Gress, Google ? AI-Powered Operations for Irish SMEs with Denis Jastrzebski, Content Plan ? Education for Unlocking AI's Potential with Ian Dodson, AiCertified ? Practical and Responsible AI with Boris Gersic, Corporate Governance Institute ? The Compliance Edge in the AI Era with Colin Cosgrove, Movizmo Coaching Solutions ? Unlocking AI's True Potential in Business with Naomh McElhatton, Irish Ambassador for Women in AI Adrian Hopkins, Founder, 3XE Digital said, "Reviving the 3XE Digital conference series felt timely, and AI presented the perfect opportunity. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the entire marketing landscape - enhancing performance, improving efficiency and offering unprecedented creative possibilities. We're excited to bring this crucial conversation to the forefront once again." The 3XE AI Conference, organised in partnership with Content Plan, is proudly supported by Friday Agency, GS1 Ireland, and AI Certified. All details, including full speaker lineup, conference agenda and online bookings are available at https://3xe.ie. Early bookings remain open at 3xe.ie - including group discounts for teams. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Rebel Tech Podcast | Episode 24: The Perils of Technology and Kids with Maurine Molak

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 43:10

In this powerful episode of The Rebel Tech Podcast, TPPF's David Dunmoyer sits down with Maurine Molak, mother and co-founder of David's Legacy Foundation, for an emotional and eye-opening discussion about the darker side of technology, cyberbullying, and the real risks kids face online.Maurine shares her family's story and the tragic loss of her son, David, who struggled with cyberbullying and social media addiction. Together, David and Maurine explore the urgent need for online safety, stronger protections for kids, and meaningful tech policy reforms that help prevent digital harassment and harmful online behavior.If you're interested in internet safety, protecting children online, or technology policy, this episode offers essential insights and resources for families, educators, and policymakers.

AwesomeCast 758: We Got Custom 3D-Printed AT-ATs! + Steam Machine Reveal, Netflix Games, Star Wars Gifts & More!

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 62:15

Jaybees Low Tech Podcast Who are the New Owners of College sports

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 42:06

In today's Podcast I explore the the change of power in college sports. Some think with the athletes making money and winning lawsuits. There are still to few who get paid and lawsuits are small steps. Some want to believe and buy into the theory that school Presidents, A.D.'s and Coaches still control on college campuses. Even though they handle the day to day operation of college sports, those people fear another group. The billionaire investor/booster who want to have power on what goes on your favorite college campus. The boosters/investors who used to be okay with standing in the shadows and getting a few perks are now wanting a seat at the table for their investment. They want a voice into what happens. They have learned that with dollars comes more than a T-shirt and a seat on team plane. Listen as I inform you on what they use to be happy to receive for their donations in the past and what they are demanding for their infusion of cash in the future. Title Sponsor: minnesotapersonalinjury.com Sponsor: www.linkzart.com www.jaybeegloverepair.com #COLLEGEBOOSTERS #COLLEGESPORTSINVESTORS, #BILLIONAIRESPORTS, #PRIVATEEQUITY, #COLLEGESPORTS, #MONEY,

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New retinal screening for early detection of eye disease and cardiovascular risk

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 4:30

Veonet Ireland has announced the introduction of DR.NOON AI Software by HeartEye Diagnostics - an AI-powered retinal screening system capable of detecting early signs of cardiovascular and diabetic vascular risk from a single, non-invasive eye retinal scan. At a time of high waiting lists for ophthalmology and cardiology, at 53,000 and 45,000 patients respectfully, DR.NOON offers a powerful preventive tool that can identify risk before symptoms appear. Built on clinically validated deep learning algorithms, DR.NOON AI software analyses subtle vascular patterns in the retina to uncover early indications of systemic disease, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, and microvascular changes associated with diabetes. Retinal screening to detect eye disease It delivers instant, AI-driven reports that match the outperform traditional methods in five-year cardiovascular risk prediction. This will include actionable insights for patients, identifying key risk indicators with personalised recommendations for lifestyle modification and disease management. With World Diabetes Day approaching on 14 November, the timing could not be more relevant. Diabetes remains a leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults, yet early detection can prevent over 90% of diabetes-related blindness, as it enables faster referral, timely treatment, and improved long-term outcomes for patients. Regular visits to your optometrist and enrolling in the Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme are as important as attending your diabetic clinic appointments. This is due to the increased risk of glaucoma, cataract and diabetic eye disease as a result of a diabetes diagnosis. "Diabetes, heart disease and vision loss are deeply interconnected, yet often diagnosed too late," explains Dr. Farah Ibrahim, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Veonet Ireland. "DR.NOON AI software changes that landscape - predicting cardiovascular risk for patients through a simple eye scan. This is preventive care in action: faster insights, earlier intervention, and ultimately, fewer patients joining already overstretched waiting lists." To mark its Irish debut, DR.NOON will be showcased at Veonet Ireland's upcoming CPD-accredited event, The Future of Vision: Emerging Advancements in Diabetic Eye Disease, taking place in Cork this Thursday, 13 November. The session will bring together optometrists, nurses, pharmacists and ophthalmic technicians to explore developments in diabetes eye management & experience how AI-driven innovation can reshape multidisciplinary diabetic eye care. You can learn more about the event, and reserve your spot in person or online, here. About Veonet Ireland Part of Veonet, Europe's leading ophthalmology group, Veonet Ireland is dedicated to delivering world-class, affordable, and accessible specialist eye care across Ireland. Founded by renowned ophthalmologists who recognised the value of sharing expertise, networking, and best practices, Veonet continues to advance the quality of ophthalmic care for patients across Europe. Veonet Ireland provides a supportive and positive environment where specialists and staff can grow both personally and professionally. Being a clinically led organisation, it empowers ophthalmologists to shape services and procedures in line with the highest clinical standards. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, Linke...

Keeping GPUs Ticking Like Clockwork

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 27:08

Clockwork began with a narrow goal—keeping clocks synchronized across servers—but soon realized that its precise latency measurements could reveal deeper data center networking issues. This insight led the company to build a hardware-agnostic monitoring and remediation platform capable of automatically routing around faults. Today, Clockwork's technology is especially valuable for large GPU clusters used in training LLMs, where communication efficiency and reliability are critical. CEO Suresh Vasudevan explains that AI workloads are among the most demanding distributed applications ever, and Clockwork provides building blocks that improve visibility, performance and fault tolerance. Its flagship feature, FleetIQ, can reroute traffic around failing switches, preventing costly interruptions that might otherwise force teams to restart training from hours-old checkpoints. Although the company originated from Stanford research focused on clock synchronization for financial institutions, the team eventually recognized that packet-timing data could underpin powerful network telemetry and dynamic traffic control. By integrating with NVIDIA NCCL, TCP and RDMA libraries, Clockwork can not only measure congestion but also actively manage GPU communication to enhance both uptime and training efficiency. Learn more from The New Stack about the latest in Clockwork: Clockwork's FleetIQ Aims To Fix AI's Costly Network Bottleneck What Happens When 116 Makers Reimagine the Clock? Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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