Landmark Technologies, an Irish provider of IT and cybersecurity services, has announced that it is helping to secure daily operations for in-flight entertainment provider Inflight Dublin. Together, Landmark and Inflight Dublin's IT team have developed a customised cybersecurity solution tailored to Inflight Dublin's specific needs. This integrated solution counters rising cyber threats, safeguards critical data, and provides a secure foundation for innovative in-flight entertainment solutions that enhance the passenger experience.
Headquartered in Dublin and with locations in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Inflight Dublin provides blockbuster movies, popular TV programmes, music, apps, games, and moving maps to leading airlines worldwide. These include Qatar Airways, Condor Flugdienst GmbH, Copa Airlines, Gulf Air, Philippine Airlines, Sunclass Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines.
As Inflight Dublin collaborates closely with Hollywood studios to provide top content for customers, data security is paramount. The nature of the business requires many employees to travel overseas, and Landmark secures all devices and networks for the company's 55-strong team - wherever they're working.
As cyber threats continue to grow more sophisticated, Landmark works closely with Inflight Dublin's internal IT team to provide rapid response and remediation should an incident occur. In addition, the tailored solution is boosting resilience for Inflight Dublin with onsite and offsite data backups to ensure business continuity in the event of an incident. Regular penetration testing identifies any cybersecurity gaps or vulnerabilities, and Landmark provides cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
Landmark's technology, seamlessly integrated with Inflight Dublin's bespoke solutions, enables a secure, immersive, and uninterrupted entertainment experience for airline passengers. Inflight Dublin recently completed a major IT infrastructure upgrade, deploying data centre-grade systems engineered for fault tolerance, redundancy, and maximum uptime. This enhancement ensures the continued rapid delivery of content and publication updates to in-flight entertainment systems worldwide including Inflight Dublin's own wireless platform, Everhub.
Additionally, Inflight Dublin recently announced a new partnership with TED to bring thought-provoking TED Talks to its onboard content offering.
Pat Nolan, Director of IT & Information Security, Inflight Dublin, said: "Against the backdrop of a changing cyber landscape, this advanced security solution from Landmark and our teams gives us the confidence to continue to roll out our services, safe in the knowledge that our data and operations are fully protected. Effective cybersecurity is of the utmost importance in the aviation industry, and we are committed to providing secure solutions for customers which offer passengers an engaging and entertaining in-flight experience. In addition, even when located in different regions and time zones, our teams can work and collaborate securely to ultimately drive innovation for the business."
Ken Kelleher, Managing Director, Landmark Technologies, said: "We are providing peace of mind and resilience for Inflight Dublin as the company continues to grow and evolve. Seamless access to movies and TV is a top priority for many airlines and as customers' needs become more complex, our ultra-secure services reduce cyber risk and enhance capabilities. Meanwhile, our customer-first ethos and proactive support is crucial for Inflight Dublin, particularly as its team is often dispersed. Landmark is enabling Inflight Dublin to take off and deliver its services quickly and efficiently, while future proofing operations and supporting seamless scalability in line with business growth."
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By J.M. Auron Quantum Tech Resumes
These days, apparently, most job seekers are afraid of the Big Bad ATS.
And, with the endless drumbeat of horror stories about the ATS destroying careers? It's pretty understandable that people are nervous. So I'd like to follow up my earlier post on IT resume misinformation, and try to relieve some of the anxiety that's come to surround Applicant Tracking Systems.
Now, don't get me wrong. ATS systems are far from ideal. But I believe - based on many years as a professional IT resume writer, as well as my own research - that the ATS may not be the bogeyman it's often made out to be.
What is ATS and how to deal with it
People often see "getting through the ATS" as the biggest challenge in the job search. It's really not, though. Getting through the ATS - and I know this goes against the conventional "wisdom" - isn't that difficult, and shouldn't be the focus of your resume writing.
So let's break it down a bit.
1) Getting Through the ATS isn't that Hard
I know. I just said that. It bears repeating, though, given the fear-mongering online and on social media.
From the research I've done, 80%-95% of all decently written, decently formatted resumes get through the gatekeeper.
Decently formatted just means a simple, readable, reverse chronological framework with clear section headings. The problem comes when there are multiple columns, tables, graphics, or very unusual fonts. The ATS can't read that, but, honestly, they're hard for humans to read, too.
So keeping things simple, clear, and straightforward is likely to improve your chances with both the ATS and the humans who are really making the decisions.
2) You Don't Need a 100% Keyword Match
In fact, a keyword match that high (if it's even possible) looks over-optimized, as though you've just copied and pasted the job description.
Recruiters are hip to that - so even if you do get through the ATS with an overly optimized IT resume, you may well not get past the human being making the decision.
It's a bit like Google. Keyword stuffing is more likely to get a site lowered rather than raised.
The general rule of thumb is that you need a keyword match around 70%-80%. That's not really that hard, though it sounds like a high number. If you're a Cloud Architect, for example, a lot of what you've done is going to overlap with any decently written job description (I know, of course, that not all are decently written, but that's not something we can control).
So if you talk clearly about what you've done, and naturally weave in the skills and tools you've used, the keyword matching will actually happen fairly automatically.
I'm not suggesting that you don't read job descriptions carefully, but focus on the places where all the job descriptions match, rather than on a few outliers.
3) AI Hasn't Taken Over the Hiring Process!
I'm not, in general, a big fan of AI - or at least of the AI hype we're all bombarded with.
But from everything I can find, AI has not taken over ATS systems. They are still pretty close to what they've always been. AI is used to automate some tasks nowadays. More importantly, AI may be used for more semantic keyword matching - "cloud computing" can now match "AWS expertise" - for example. That's actually a positive; semantic keyword matching makes writing a resume that reads naturally much, much easier.
But AI has not become a demonic (or hopelessly inefficient) entity committed to destroying your careers. It's not even mucking up the works as much as in some other areas - at least at this point.
Bottom Line?
There's a lot to be concerned about in the job search. Things aren't easy. But the hype about the Big Bad ATS, in my view, is just adding to the many worries that job seekers already have. That's not a good thing.
So I recommend writing a good, solid, clear IT resume that tells your career story. If you do that well, the keywords - and the ATS - should take care of themselves.
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With over two million smart meters now installed across Ireland, households are entering a new era of smarter, more flexible electricity use. As time-of-use tariffs become increasingly popular (and dynamic tariffs set to launch in June 2026), Irish homes will soon have more control than ever over their energy bills. But how well are we using these tools, and what more can be done to help households make real savings?
Munster Technological University's InVEST Project, supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under the RD&D 2022 programme, has launched a nationwide survey to understand how homes across Ireland use electricity and how people can take better advantage of their smart meters and inherent household flexibility.
Nationwide Survey on domestic Electricity Use, InVEST Project
The Energy Use in Irish Homes Survey takes about ten minutes to complete, and participants will be entered into a prize draw to win home energy monitors and smart plugs (total prize value €340). The draw will be held on 4 December 2025, and one entry per household is allowed.
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/e/2kLhviBvxp
Understanding Ireland's changing energy landscape
Ireland's residential sector accounts for roughly one-quarter of total electricity demand, and that share is expected to grow with the electrification of heat and transport. Many households are now equipped with smart meters, providing half-hourly consumption data and the potential for smarter energy decisions but access and understanding remain key barriers.
"Across our project, we found that many participants struggled to retrieve or interpret their smart meter data," said Dr. Niamh Power (Project Lead). "This highlights a crucial gap between technology rollout and user empowerment. Access to clear, usable data is what allows people to shift when they use appliances, reduce bills, and cut carbon but without that access, much of the potential is lost."
Academic and policy literature reinforce this finding: households with better data access and understanding of their usage patterns are more likely to adapt behaviour and benefit from new tariffs. Simple actions such as running appliances at off-peak hours or charging electric vehicles overnight can deliver meaningful savings under time-of-use pricing.
A call for participation
The InVEST team has already gathered insights from early adopter homes that invested in solar PV, heat pumps, or electric vehicles and found clear patterns of smart energy use emerging. However, the team wants to hear from all Irish households, regardless of whether they have advanced technologies.
"With upcoming dynamic tariffs and growing interest in flexible electricity use, now is the perfect time for every home to understand their own patterns," the team added. "The more people participate, the better we can identify opportunities for savings and design fairer, more effective policies."
For more information and to take part in the survey, visit
https://forms.office.com/e/2kLhviBvxp or scan the QR code:
Issued by: The InVEST Project Team
Supported by: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Grant: 22/RDD/866
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SETU Sports Scholar, Róisín Sweeney, graduated from the University's conferring ceremonies at the Kilkenny Road campus in Carlow on 28 October.
Naas Native, Róisín Sweeney, completed her Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aerospace Engineering in Carlow after four years of study. Róisín began studying aerospace engineering in 2021, receiving an academic scholarship on entry into first year of the course.
First female Motorsport Ireland karting champion
Róisín established herself as the fastest driver of the SETU karting club early on in her time SETU. She was selected for the A team on first trials and went on to compete in the Student Sport Ireland Karting Championships throughout the four years of her degree.
"Karting has been a part of my life since my early teens. I discovered the sport while on holiday with my family; I was hooked right away. Karting is very important to me and brings back very fond memories," Roisin explained.
In her second year, Róisín achieved runner up in the Karting Driver championship, in conjunction with becoming the first female Motorsport Ireland T4 Senior National Karting champion.
In 2023, Róisín became the first female to win a Student Sport Ireland individual student karting championship, while also leading the SETU A team to third place in the team's championship.
SETU sports scholarship and student recognition award
Róisín was awarded a sports scholarship for karting, from 2022 to 2024. The SETU Sports Scholarship Programmeis designed to assist high-performance athletes in their overall development. The programme supports high-calibre athletes to reach their maximum potential both in their sport and in their academic careers.
For four years running, Róisín achieved the SETU Student Recognition Award in acknowledgement of her commitment to her studies.
When speaking about balancing her academic life and sporting career, Róisín said, "The SETU Sports Scholarship was a huge help in balancing my national karting career and the various activities involved both inside and outside of the University."
"Even with all I was working towards in sport, I wanted to keep up my grades and learn as much as possible within my degree in aerospace engineering, an area that I became very passionate about. I have always found the world of aviation extremely interesting, and the course gave me great exposure and insight into the aviation industry. Being able to physically work on aircraft was a very important experience, and I found that a lot of the topics I studied through the year related to my motorsport interests too. The course has left me well prepared for pursuing my future career in the aviation industry," Róisín explained.
"The overall feeling of recognition and support from the scholarship made me feel even more motivated to commit into my university career, both academically and through clubs and societies."
Now graduating with a first-class honours' degree in Aerospace Engineering. Róisín has already begun the next chapter, having gained a graduate position at Milestone Aviation, a helicopter leasing company.
Since completing her studies, Róisín has also graduated to car racing, having just finished a successful season in 2025.
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Leitrim County Council is inviting parents and children aged 7 to 12 to explore coding technology together through a series of free, family-friendly sessions as part of Science Week 2025, which runs from November 9th to November 16th.
The OurKidsCode workshops will take place across the county at Leitrim's Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) and libraries.
OurKidsCode is a nationwide programme developed by a research team at Trinity College Dublin that helps families learn about technology in an enjoyable, hands-on way. No experience is needed - just a laptop and a willingness to learn something new.
The workshops are most suitable for children aged 7 to 12, but everyone is welcome.
Leitrim County Council has been supporting the programme for 18 months, and it has already proved a hit in Leitrim communities, with excellent feedback from parents and children alike.
During Science Week 2025, the two-hour workshops will take place in Leitrim's libraries and BCPs, giving families across the county an opportunity to discover how coding can spark creativity, build problem-solving skills and boost confidence.
As well as being a fun and stimulating way for families to spend time with each other, these educational sessions help to address the urban/rural divide by bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) activities to families in rural Ireland.
In time, initiatives like OurKidsCode could open doors for future opportunities for people to live and work in their home counties, as so many careers in computing and technology can be done from home. The workshops have also seen significant numbers of girls shine in the fun environment, which could lead to a higher take-up of STEAM careers for young women.
Martina Gilmartin, facilitator of the OurKidsCode programme in Leitrim, said:
"Working as a facilitator with OurKidsCode here in Leitrim, it has been lovely to see parents and children sitting together, laughing, creating, problem-solving, and being proud of what they achieve as a family.
"In this very tech-savvy world, many parents worry about children spending too much time on screens. OurKidsCode offers something completely different - active, creative computer time rather than passive screen time. Coding helps children to think, to problem solve, to plan and sequence, to make patterns and to persevere. In truth, it is about more than coding. It is about connection - between parents and children, between families and communities, and between creativity and technology."
Nicola Mc Manus, Broadband Officer at Leitrim County Council, said:
"Leitrim County Council are delighted to be part of this very worthwhile initiative with Trinity College and OurKidsCode in bringing coding workshops to young people and their families in County Leitrim. We encourage families to take this opportunity to support our young people to access valuable learning in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths."
Fiona Wheeldon, who participated in an OurKidsCode workshop with her sons, said:
"We really loved the coding workshop provided by OurKidsCode over four days in Manorhamilton library last year. My two sons (5 & 9 at the time) and I learnt lots about Micro:bit, Scratch & Makey Makey - how to use them and where to go to get our own. My kids are still interested in coding now, with the younger one doing some Makey Makey projects, and the older one doing Makecode Arcade at home."
If parents, parent associations, and community groups would like to enquire about hosting Our Kids Code workshops at their local BCPs, they can email nicola.mcmanus@leitrimcoco.ie for further information. To take part or find out more and to register, contact your local library, your nearest BCP, or phone Martina Gilmartin on 087 154 5012.
Families can find more information at www.ourkidscode.ie.
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Imagine - Ireland's independent broadband provider - has announced a price freeze until 2030 on all fibre broadband plans, guaranteeing customers that their monthly bill won't change between now and then.
The move directly challenges the industry trend of short-term deals followed by steep increases and annual inflation-linked price hikes. Imagine provides fibre and 5G mobile broadband throughout Ireland and promises one clear price until 2030 that can save households and businesses up to €1,247 over five years compared to competitors.
Imagine is also offering leave anytime flexibility across all broadband packages, giving stability without being tied into 12 or 24-month contracts.
Recent national research by Ipsos B&A (2025) highlights widespread frustration among broadband users in Ireland:
79% are tired of constant price hikes.
71% say cost is their top reason for switching.
54% believe all broadband providers are the same.
Nearly half have been with their provider less than two years.
Niall Tallon, Chief Executive Officer, Imagine, said: "We want to reimagine what broadband can be in Ireland and give customers a real alternative that is fair, honest, and free from the usual tricks. Nobody wants to deal with annual inflationary price hikes or switching when short-term offers expire. People want price stability and simple, no-nonsense high-speed connectivity".
"Imagine has a long history of doing things differently. We were the first to bring high-speed broadband to rural communities when others didn't. We're still that independent company challenging the status quo. Our five-year price freeze, straightforward customer journey, and leave-anytime flexibility aren't available anywhere else", added Tallon.
"Why sign a contract for one price and end up paying double within a year? It doesn't make sense. We are rewarding loyalty and are the only broadband provider that can look you in the eye and say: Your fibre broadband bill won't change until 2030."
Imagine's new fibre broadband packages include plans for €55 a month for 500MB, with speeds going up to 2GB, and they are available nationwide. All packages include?leave-anytime flexibility, meaning no 12-month or 24-month contracts or hidden fees.
For more information, go to imagine.ie

Marking its 30th anniversary, Science Week will take place across Ireland from 9-16 November, with 14 festivals and a huge variety of events set to take place nationwide. Coordinated by Research Ireland, Science Week is an annual week-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
With this year's theme of 'Then. Today. Tomorrow.', Research Ireland is encouraging people to explore how science and research have shaped and improved the lives we live today, while also looking at the questions and challenges of tomorrow, and how insights from the past can influence our future decisions.
A wide range of festivals and events will take place across Ireland as part of Science Week, from an Immersive Sustainable Escape Room to an Otter Spotters Roadshow. There is something for everybody. There will be two showcase events in Cork and Dublin that are not to be missed:
Cork: Renowned spectacle theatre company Macnas will make its Cork premiere at Marina Market for Science Week 2025. On Sunday, 9 November, Macnas will bring its vibrant troupe of drummers, stilt walkers, sculptures, and puppets to Cork city to tell a powerful story about biodiversity loss and the gradual disappearance of the corncrake across Ireland.
Known for its distinctive and recognisable call, the corncrake's decline serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to protect habitats and biodiversity. An installation inspired by the performance will remain at Marina Market, alongside the Science Week-funded SpaceFest, until Thursday, 13 November.
Dublin: Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon Lands in Merrion Square to celebrate 30 years of Science Week. Internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram will bring his breathtaking installation, Museum of the Moon, to Merrion Square, Dublin, from 13-15 November. The seven-metre illuminated sphere, featuring detailed imagery of the lunar surface from NASA, offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to experience the Moon up close. Suspended in one of Dublin's most iconic city parks, the artwork invites reflection on our relationship with the night sky, the planet, and beyond.
Some other events taking place not to be missed include:
Then, Today and Tomorrow - Exploring a Changing Ocean Around Us - Galway - November 15th, 10 am - 5 pm
Join the aquarium team and friends to explore the past, present and future of the ocean and waters of Ireland. Explore our marine heritage and past, meet our animals and discover the habitats they live in, and consider the ocean and waterways of the future. Visitors will be to join hourly feeding tours and meet our team at activity stations around the aquarium.
The Science of Storytelling - Dublin - November 9th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Storytelling is as old as time, but what about the science behind it? Join neuroscientist Shane O'Mara, author of Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds, master traditional storyteller Niall de Búrca and science writer Claire O'Connell as we delve into communication, connection, and why storytelling remains such a powerful form of human expression.
Let's Talk Science Festival - Dublin - November 8th, 10 am - 4 pm.
The Let's Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre - and this year we're celebrating 10 years of science, curiosity and fun! Join us on Saturday, 8th November, for our special anniversary festival with the theme "10 Years of Let's Talk Science". It's an all-day, family-friendly event packed with exciting STEM activities for all ages.
Teddy Bears Hospital - Athlone
This event is part of the Midlands Science Festival and will be hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Paediatrics Society through a special pop-up teddy bear hospital in Athlone. This event introduces children to healthcare in a fun and friendly way, helping to ease any worries they may have surrounding the hospital environment. Through a number of stations, such as the emergency station, phlebotomy, or pharmacy, every ...

We look at the new Pixel Buds 2a, see more about them here.
New Pixel Buds 2a, reviewed
Out of the box our testers liked a few things about the earbuds, in a way that they felt that perhaps the manufacturers had responded to user feedback. Our team quickly noticed that the charging box was back to a smaller more snug size. They quickly pulled out the last iteration, larger, and then the ones before that, smaller, which they felt was better, more mobile and less obtrusive. Similarly they pointed out that some degree of an ear clip was now back again, also absent in the previous version, but to be found in earlier types. This was again a thumbs up, as they felt it meant that they were less likely to slip, and consequently easier to avoid catastrophic fails such as one falling out while you were cycling, rock climbing or using the local ferry out at sea in rougher waves.
Moving onto the colour, while not everyone might like the subtle lilac colours, it was again a hit with our female testers. If you are not so wild on this, you can always go for more conventional darker hues too. The noise cancelling has always been a good to strong feature of the Pixel Buds, and this continues with this version of the ear buds too. Battery time is pretty decent, charging quickly, and delivering a long period of usage too. Overall our testers were pretty happy with these earbuds and more than happy to give them a definite thumbs up.
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Do Pixel Buds 2a have Active Noise Cancellation?
Yes, Pixel Buds 2a has pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 to help block external noise for clear and uninterrupted sound. Or you can switch to Transparency Mode when you still want to hear the world around you while you listen.
How is the sound quality?
Pixel Buds 2a are the first A-series buds with Active Noise Cancellation. They combine Silent Seal 1.5 and technology from the pro-level Active Noise Cancellation of our Pixel Buds Pro 2 to block out distractions so that you can stay immersed in the moment.
With the 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, you can always listen to clear, balanced, round sound, with opportunities to further personalise the levels of bass, treble and more with the five-band equaliser.
Pixel Buds 2a are also powered by the Tensor A1 chip, the same processor used on our Pixel Buds Pro 2.
What is in the box?
Your Pixel Buds 2a come with:Earbuds with medium eartips installed
Charging case
Eartips with four size options: extra small, small, medium (pre-installed), large
Quick start guide
Safety and warranty information
Are Pixel Buds 2a compatible with Android and iOS?
Yes, Pixel Buds 2a pair with any Bluetooth® 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets and laptops. To get full access to features, you need: Google Account
Google Assistant-enabled companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer Internet connection
You can also use the Pixel Buds web companion app on Chrome OS, MacOS and Windows. To get started, visit mypixelbuds.google.com. For minimum OS and hardware requirements, along with available Google Assistant languages, visit the Pixel Buds Help Centre
What's the battery life?
With Active Noise Cancellation off, up to 10 hours of listening time and up to 27 hours total listening time with the charging case.
With Active Noise Cancellation on, up to eight hours of listening time and up to 20 hours of total listening time with the charging case.
A five-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to one hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation turned on.
Pixel Buds 2a do not include wireless charging (available on Pixel Buds Pro 2).
How is the call quality with Pixel Buds 2a?
With Pixel Buds 2a, you can have peace of mind that you'll hear and be heard on calls, no matter where you are. Clear Calling helps block background noise so your conversations aren't interrupted by wind, external chatter, or other distractions in your environment. Your voice will come through loud and ...

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 commented: "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.
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In an era when milliseconds define customer experience, having a reliable and flexible communication platform is no longer optional - it's essential. Communications Hub positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses that rely on real-time communication.
We sat down with the CTO of Communications Hub, Bohdan Bulatsan, to talk about what makes the platform unique, how it ensures uninterrupted message delivery and why integration with new providers can be done up to 75% faster than the industry standard.
Communications Hub
Q: Communications Hub emphasizes real-time operations with automatic cascading. Could you explain how the cascading mechanism works and how it guarantees delivery even during routing issues or provider downtime?
Our cascading mechanism is designed to ensure that no message ever gets lost. When the system detects any negative signal from the current provider - such as a blocked sender name, insufficient balance or a delivery issue - it automatically switches to the next available provider in the cascade.
Administrators can configure multiple cascading levels in the platform. The more levels you set, the higher your delivery reliability becomes. Each level acts as a backup route, guaranteeing continuity even during provider downtime or unexpected routing failures.
All message logs are recorded and displayed in a clear, user-friendly dashboard, allowing users to track delivery paths and troubleshoot in real time.
Q: One of Communications Hub's strongest advantages is how quickly new providers can be integrated. How is that achieved from a technical perspective?
We've developed a universal SDK that standardizes all core functions common to most provider APIs. This means our team doesn't have to start from scratch each time a new provider joins.
We've also optimized the deployment process, allowing multiple adapters to be implemented simultaneously. Before any integration goes live, our pre-testing procedure identifies potential issues early, ensuring smoother performance from day one.
Altogether, these improvements have reduced our onboarding time by up to 75% so what used to take 35-45 days can now be completed in about 10 days.
Q: The platform collects advanced analytics directly from all providers. How does that process work and how does it give businesses full visibility over their communication flows?
Our analytics service aggregates detailed depersonalised data from every message sent through the system. It collects metrics directly from connected providers and organizes them into meaningful insights for our users.
Through the dashboard, clients can monitor every campaign, view delivery reports, analyze trends and see any real-time changes reflected instantly. This level of transparency empowers businesses to make informed decisions and fine-tune their communication strategies with confidence.
Q: Communications Hub focuses on maintaining high delivery quality and preventing wasted messages. What technical mechanisms make that possible?
We use a multi-layer verification system to make sure messages are sent only to real, active users.
The first layer validates incoming numbers to confirm they follow the correct format and can potentially exist. The second layer prevents duplicate messages from being sent. The third, an optional HLR (Home Location Register) lookup, checks whether a number is currently active on the network.
The first two levels run automatically by default, while HLR verification can be enabled when needed. This combination significantly reduces wasted traffic and improves delivery efficiency across all channels.
Q: What would you say is Communications Hub's main mission today?
Our mission is to simplify communication management. We help businesses integrate, manage, and optimize their communication channels in one place. Whether it's SMS or flash calls, we make it easy to connect with audiences reliably and intelligently.
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Going for Growth - the business development programme for female entrepreneurs - will host an Inspiring Roadshow event at Dublin City University (DCU) next month.
The Going for Growth: Inspiring Roadshow will take place at the Polaris Building at DCU's Glasnevin Campus on November 6. Doors open at 6 pm. The event will run from 6.30 pm to 9 pm and includes time for networking and refreshments.
Registration is free and can be booked on the home page of the www.goingforgrowth.com website under 'News Updates'.
The Inspiring Roadshow is one of a series planned in Dublin and Galway, which are designed to provide information and encouragement to businesswomen at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey.
Alongside an array of special guest speakers, there will also be information on supports, like Going for Growth, designed for those who wish to increase revenue, create employment, and explore new market opportunities.
The DCU event will feature contributions from Dr Sheelagh Brady, founder of the AI-powered personalised travel risk management application Kowroo; Emily Brick, founder and Managing Director of Athena Analytics, an EdTech company that tracks academic performance using machine learning and AI tools; and Dr Anne Cusack, founder and formally of Critical Healthcare, a leader in the Emergency Services market providing healthcare solutions at the frontline.
Dr Sheelagh Brady will offer insight into her journey from academic research in the areas of Criminal Justice and Crime Science to working in high-risk environments with the United Nations and European Union missions in countries such as Nigeria, Libya and Bosnia and Herzegovina. She co-founded Kowroo to provide travellers with real-time personalised risk insights, enabling them to make smarter decisions while abroad.
Emily Brick will discuss how she combined her academic background in statistics and data analytics with a passion for mathematics and education to create Athena Analytics in 2017. The EdTech company now works with 350 schools to enable more data-driven academic tracking and support.
Dr Anne Cusack, meanwhile, will give an outline of her experience co-founding Critical Healthcare, a contribution which is sure to showcase her strong background in MedTech and digital technology, as well as her experience in scaling a business.
These Inspiring Roadshows are taking place while the call for applications for a new cycle of Going for Growth is open, so enterprising women, at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey, can learn what is possible from the experience of other women.
Going for Growth is supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications for participation in the next cycle of Going for Growth is midnight, November 21. Those interested in getting an application form sent to them should register on the website www.GoingforGrowth.com.
Sixty places are available for the free programme, which is due to begin with a one-day Launch Forum in January and will run until June.
National Director of Going for Growth, Paula Fitzsimons, said:
"We're delighted to bring our Going for Growth: Inspiring Roadshows to Galway and Dublin in November. We hope the information provided at these evenings, along with the contributions from our guest speakers, will encourage female entrepreneurs to be more ambitious in their business development goals.
We also hope that it will demonstrate the support available, including Going for Growth, designed to support ambitious women to realise their growth aspirations. The deadline for applications for the 18th cycle of Going for Growth is midnight on Friday, November 21, so Inspiring Roadshows come at just the right time for anyone who may be considering applying."
Visit www.goingforgrowth.com for more details and to request an application form.
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Strategy and Change reviewed by David Stephen. See more about the book here.
Strategy and Change: Finding Opportunity in Disruption Through Insight, Choice, and Risk, reviewed
Does disruption - by a tech company - always come with profitability? If so, how immediate? If not, why? An appropriate example of a major disruptive business in this recent era is OpenAI, with ChatGPT, a technology of broad knowledge. However, OpenAI is not a profitable company, with some analysts wondering if they would ever be. One observation though is that if a company is seeking to disrupt say Google search, the company should be ready to give away services for free, for as long as possible.
Now, the problem is not that there have not been consumer internet companies that took a while to break even, but that OpenAI has to run on huge compute and utilities, signing deals recently totaling $1 trillion, while only around 5% of 800 million ChatGPT users pay. How does OpenAI have an excellent product, solving tasks, professionally and personally across, but most users would rather not pay?
In the book, Strategy and Change: Finding Opportunity in Disruption Through Insight, Choice, and Risk by Aaron K. Olson, Ward Ching, Richard Waterer and B. Keith Simerson, there were several lessons about disruption, including with case studies. Disruption was generally correlated with staying power, ["Corporations like Montgomery Ward, Blockbuster, and Kodak have disappeared due to new forms of competition brought on by innovative technologies."]. However, certainty of some of this, so far in this AI era, seems unclear.
There were points on "visionary, incubating, directive and collaborative types of strategic leadership". They also wrote, "In its most fundamental form, we define disruptive change as the aggregate impact of all forms of environmental change on the decision ecosystem. By this we mean both instances of disruptive innovation that affect the competitive viability of an organization's core business and any disruptive innovation that alters the way that business operates. Importantly, we are also referring to the fact that these forms of disruption are likely to arise more frequently due to the accelerating and compounding nature of technological innovation."
They gave an example of a company that went under that did not recover from a situation, "In 1990, the Food and Drug Administration informed Perrier Water that carcinogenic benzene had been found in US lab samples. This contamination was subsequently traced back to clogged filters that had gone undetected for six months. Perrier issued a recall for 160 million bottles from 120 countries, but following a rocky period of recovery, the company was eventually sold to Nestlé in 1992, for $2.6 billion."
They also mentioned that, "In his 1994 critique of the field of strategic management, Henry Mintzberg argued that strategy cannot, in fact, be planned. Rather, he emphasizes the role of experiential learning in the development of strategic insight. Mintzberg's view was reinforced by other popular management thinkers of the time who promoted ideas like "management by walking around" and rejected what they viewed as the professionalization of management in ways that increased formality and distance from everyday work at the expense of direct experience."
"Strategy is about trade-offs. In every organization, the chief executive faces difficult decisions on myriad issues such as which market opportunities to pursue, where to invest scarce resources, and how to ensure results through the right governance and controls. They make these decisions in the context of environmental factors like emerging trends, competitor actions, customer priorities, and the requirements introduced by regulations or employee expectations"
The book discussed risks in details, including stating that, "Resilience through risk, Interconnected approach, Expert data analysis. Stanford economist James March expanded on the [ambidextrous] c...

The South East Science Festival is back from November 8 to 16, and this year's extensive programme of free and ticketed events across Waterford city and county, the Suir Valley and Carlow includes even more fascinating daytime and evening events in colleges, libraries, theatres and pubs.
All of the events across all three counties are engaging, all fun and all showcase how relevant all things science are in our everyday lives. Novel events this year include the science of wine tasting and pairing, coastal change, fossils, and copper mining.
Recent approval of the capital programme supporting the Veterinary Places Activation Programme (VPAP) and the creation a new veterinary school at SETU is a massive boost to the south east as a STEM cluster. Such investment is expected to spur even greater interest in this year's Festival programme of 90-plus events, which is supported by Research Ireland.
This year, Science Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with the theme Then. Today. Tomorrow. Managed by Research Ireland, Science Week 2025 marks thirty years of harnessing the power of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland.
Speaking ahead of Science Week, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, said: "Since its inception, Science Week has grown into a cornerstone of Ireland's national calendar, inspiring generations to explore the role of science in shaping our world - past, present, and future.
"Delivered through a dynamic nationwide programme and on the ground through agencies such as CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, Science Week includes in-person events, a widespread media campaign, and engaging educational content for both primary and secondary schools. The Science Week Funding Programme supports a diverse range of activities, ensuring science is accessible and exciting for all."
Engaging and fun presenters, Mark Langtry, Ken Farhuhar and Cas Kramer are back by popular demand on this year's South East Science Festival programme. And libraries have opened their doors, and their teams are coordinating and marketing events across venues such as Ardkeen, Clonmel, Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan, Carlow town and Tallow.
This year's Festival theme, "Then. Today. Tomorrow", is central to the extensive programme of traditionally popular as well as new events on this year's South East Science Festival programme across Waterford, Tipperary and Carlow, Dr Sheila Donegan, Co-Founder and Co-Director of CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, said.
"We're really looking forward to engaging with all sections of the community, from primary school children right up to adult-only audiences for this year's South East Science Festival programme. It's fun, it's engaging, it's entertaining and educational. We're delighted to work with Research Ireland and with our partners and sponsors, key among them the local authorities, SETU, key STEM employers in the region.
"We now invite members of the public to peruse the schedule of events running across libraries, theatres, pubs, educational hubs, museums, and so much more and to book their place. We will be exploring the science behind wine tasting and pairing. We will also mix comedy and science, and will be looking at why copper was mined in Waterford and if it could be again. We're examining fossils in the city, will host a coastal change workshop and walk and much more. Many events booked out within hours last year, and we expect the very same for 2025," Dr Donegan said.
Among the South East Science Festival partners this year are internationally renowned street art festival specialists Spraoi. TV Honan, Spraoi Director, said: "Spraoi performances are a mix of art, engineering, and technology. Human creativity is the common link, and we love working with SETU colleagues, making imaginative connections between art and science."
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A hydrogen-powered renewable energy storage system developed by Atlantic Technological University Galway graduate, James Swift, has been awarded the Siemens Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award 2025 by Engineers Ireland.
This annual competition, which took place on Wednesday, 22 October, showcases projects by third-level engineering students that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and commercial potential, and this year marked 25 years of sponsorship by Siemens.
Five finalist teams were invited to present their projects, which ranged from biomedical devices to energy innovations, to a panel of judges at the competition final in Engineers Ireland.
James Swift, a graduate of Energy Engineering at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, received the award for developing a prototype hydrogen-based energy storage system designed to harness surplus renewable electricity and convert it into clean, reusable power.
James commented: "I am delighted and honoured to be awarded the Siemens Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award 2025 by Engineers Ireland. This project set out to demonstrate how hydrogen can be adopted to fulfil energy balancing requirements across Ireland's rapidly growing renewable energy sector, and I would like to thank Siemens and Engineers Ireland for highlighting the importance of renewable energy technologies to our future sustainability."
The winning project was selected by a panel of judges, including Joe Walsh, Director and General Manager of Siemens Ireland; Niamh Hegarty, Director, Advanced Operations, Stryker; and Dave Ludgate, Associate Director, Sustainability Lead - Water, AECOM.
Commenting at the event, Joe Walsh, Director and General Manager of Siemens Ireland, said:
"We are incredibly proud to celebrate 25 years of supporting the Engineers Ireland Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award. Encouraging young people into STEM fields and helping them develop the skills for a digital future is vital for Ireland's continued success.
"Digital technology is transforming every aspect of engineering, and it is inspiring to see students embracing innovation and creativity in their projects. Every year, I am struck by the creativity and determination shown by the students who take part in the awards. Congratulations to James, and to all who took part - your innovation is shaping the future of engineering in Ireland."
John Jordan, President of Engineers Ireland, added: "The initiatives showcased at the Siemens Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award highlight the exceptional talent and ingenuity within our third-level engineering institutions. These students represent the next generation of Irish leaders, poised to drive forward innovative and sustainable solutions that will benefit communities both at home and abroad.
"I would like to offer a sincere congratulations to James Swift and the shortlisted finalists who truly exemplified innovation and engineering excellence. I wish each team continued success in their academic journey and future careers in engineering - they are the changemakers and leaders of tomorrow."
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Recently, I attended a Pitch event and listened to four entrepreneurs present their business ideas. Of these businesses, three already had revenue.
In my experience, the best presenter is more likely to win the pitch competition, because they will be remembered long after the other pitches are forgotten.
You win by being the best communicator and telling an exciting business story in the right way.
On this occasion, there was an audience vote at the end of the event to select the best Pitch.
I agreed with the audience's choice, and later, when I engaged with the judges, they shared the same opinion.
How should you Pitch?
Start here:
Priority One:
Tell the judges and the audience the problem you solve. The best way to do this is with a story that engages and is memorable, while clearly explaining the problem/opportunity.
In my experience with Pitch events/Competitions, the majority of decks are usually just collections of slides that attempt to provide information; more often than not, they are unmemorable and dull.
Priority Two:
Tell the listeners about your customers and your sales to date.
If you are at a very early stage, tell people who your customers will be and what your current level of engagement is.
Priority Three:
Introduce the team and their expertise early; people give money to people they believe in. Investors need to judge whether this person will spend their money wisely.
Next, discuss your solution. Keep it short and straightforward.
What else is a potential investor or judge on a panel looking for?
Here are some of my thoughts.
Start and finish on time; it's bad manners to do otherwise
On this occasion, everyone ran over time and had to rush through their final slides.
In most cases, the slides and information that the judges required to make an informed decision about the business idea and the team's ambition were missing.
The slides were generally uninteresting and lacked engagement.
It was unclear whom they would invoice.
In several cases, there was no ASK.
Revealed in the Q&A:
In all cases, the presentations became clear only after the judging panel quizzed the presenters to elicit the information that should have been included in the pitch deck.
When this happens, the judges will understand the problem you solve and who will pay for your solution.
Allow for more in-depth interrogation of the presentation and their plans for the next three years or so.
Be sure your financial numbers are accurate and, when asking for money/ investment, clearly explain to the judges how you plan to spend the funds.
Epilogue:
I've been coaching startups for 20+ years to pitch their business ideas.
Making a good impression the first time is critical; you may not get a second opportunity.
By Executive Coach Andrew Keogh of Aristo.ie

Guest post by Yasmin Vorajee
If you run your own business - whether you're a coach, consultant, or service provider - you've probably felt how quickly things can change online.
One week, your posts are flying; the next, the algorithm shifts and visibility drops overnight. A platform you've relied on for years suddenly changes its rules. And all that effort building an audience can feel like it's hanging by a thread.
That's why future-proofing your business isn't a luxury - it's essential.
It's about creating a business that still brings in clients, income, and opportunities no matter what happens online. One that's built on solid foundations, you control - not borrowed attention.
And it all starts here.
1. Build an Ecosystem You Own
When you rely entirely on social media, you're renting space on someone else's land.
Future-proofing begins by building what you own - your email list, your website, and your digital assets.
These are the foundations that give you stability and control, even when the online landscape changes. They're how you build lasting relationships with your audience - directly, personally, and on your own terms.
2. Craft a Message That Moves With You
Platforms change. Your message shouldn't.
Your message is the thread that travels with you anywhere - from a post to a podcast to a stage.
A strong, clear message cuts through the noise and makes your business recognisable, no matter where people find you. It's the story you keep telling: who you help, how you help, and the difference your work makes.
Clarity never goes out of style.
3. Turn Your Expertise Into a Signature Framework
When your expertise becomes a framework or process, you're no longer competing on trends - you're leading with ideas.
Frameworks make you memorable. They give structure to your brilliance and make it easy for people to trust what you do.
This is how your business becomes bigger than you - it turns into a body of work that lasts.
4. Build Systems That Create Leverage
The most resilient businesses aren't the busiest - they're the best designed.
Think automation, not exhaustion.
A future-proof business has simple systems that nurture leads, deliver value, and generate sales - even when you're offline.
Automated emails, repurposed content, digital assets that sell - these are the quiet engines that keep your business moving while you take time off.
5. Diversify How People Find You
Visibility should be layered, not linear.
Don't rely on one discovery source. Blend search-based visibility (like blogs, YouTube, or podcasts) with connection-based growth (collaborations, interviews, and referrals).
This approach creates stability and reach. When one source slows down, another keeps your business visible.
6. Multiply How You Monetise
Your core transformation - the result your clients get - can take many forms: a course, a program, a workshop, or a digital product.
Future-proofing means creating multiple ways to buy - all connected to the same message and expertise.
That's how you build consistent revenue and long-term sustainability, without reinventing your business every few months.
7. Stay Adaptable - Inside and Out
No system can replace the ability to stay calm and clear when things change.
The entrepreneurs who last are the ones who can hold their nerve - they lead themselves first.
That's why future-proofing isn't just about systems; it's about self-trust.
The more grounded and adaptable you are, the more freedom your business gives you.
8. Keep Refining and Reinventing
Finally, treat your business like a living thing - it grows, evolves, and occasionally needs pruning.
Review your data.
Listen to your clients.
Refine your message.
Adjust your strategy.
Businesses that last don't cling to what used to work. They stay alert, curious, and willing to evolve.
The Bottom Line
A future-proof business is one that works even when you step away.
It's powered by ownership, clarity, leverage, and adaptability.
Because freedom isn't found in chasin...

The new Grá Macroom Gift Card for the town of Macroom and neighbouring villages listed on the Grá Macroom Gift Card has gone live following an official launch event at the Castle Hotel in Macroom on the 29th October.
Backed by Macroom Business Association, the Grá Macroom Gift Card replaces the previous paper Macroom shopping voucher and extends its reach from the town to its surrounding villages in the Lee Valley region, benefiting 15,000 people and around 100 businesses.
Available in both physical and digital formats, the new Grá Macroom Gift Card is part of the award winning Town & City Gift Card initiative, and the first of its kind in County Cork.
Cards are available to buy online and in person from Killian Auctioneers Macroom, Cooney's Garage in Coachford, Connections in Macroom, Dromeys Centra in Ballymakeera and Daybreak in Ballingeary and can be spent with around 100 participating local businesses.
The Grá Macroom Gift Card is eligible to be used with the Small Benefit Exemption that allows organisations to gift their people up to five small non-cash benefits, tax free, each year up to the value of €1,500.
Organisations can avail of a new corporate ordering site, with physical cards delivered securely by post, or the ability to send digital cards on a day/time of the organisation's choosing.
Irish owned chain Connections has stores across County Cork, including in Macroom. The Macroom store is both a location to buy the new Grá Macroom Gift Card and a business which accepts the card.
David O'Leary is CEO and founder of Connections and said: "It's the right time for Macroom to have its own high-tech gift card because the paper vouchers were dated. The new Grá Macroom Gift Card, being a physical and digital card, is more streamlined and easy to use. Since the pandemic, we've moved from around 40% card payments to 70% card payments. The Grá Macroom Gift Card is something recipients will have in their pocket or digital wallet.
"Coming up to Christmas, employers can buy the Grá Macroom Gift Card for their staff in bulk. It's an easy, efficient way to reward staff. Why would you give a Perx or One4All Gift Card, when you can keep it local with the Grá Macroom Gift Card, and ensure that spend stays in the local economy. It makes more sense.
"The extension of the Grá Macroom Gift Card beyond Macroom to its neighbouring villages will bring the benefits of the initiative to more people."
Restaurants, pubs and hotels also accept the new Grá Macroom Gift Card, such as third generation family-owned The Castle Hotel. Manager, Rory Buckley, said:
"The Castle is a four star hotel with 56 bedrooms and a leisure club. The launch of the new gift card is a great move for Macroom. Every community wants money to circulate and keep spend local, and that's what the Grá Macroom Gift Card will do. We accept the card at the hotel, and I think in today's economy, a card that can be used to pay for annual leisure club membership, swimming lessons for the kids or on an ongoing basis to enjoy lunch out is a real positive, easing the cost of living.
"The ease of purchase and use of the Grá Macroom Gift Card will also bolster tourism. With the card, people can enjoy a night away and a full experience of Macroom, spending over and above what's on the card as they enjoy Macroom and its surrounding villages. A former Macroom resident now living in Australia recently commented that they see the card as a great gift to give to family still living at home in Macroom. So as well as locking spend into Macroom, it'll bring new money in too."
Third generation business Matt Murphy's Pharmacy in Macroom is part of the new card. Henry Murphy commented:
"The pharmacy is a family run, third generation business that has been located in the centre of Macroom for over 100 years. We used to purchase the paper vouchers for our staff and this year, we'll be purchasing the new card. It's nice that there's the option of the physical or digital card, and I like the fact ...

This November 4-6, Frogo invites you to stand #1047 at SiGMA Rome - where everyone will have the chance to see how our next-generation fraud prevention platform helps businesses stay one leap ahead of every threat in real time.
At SiGMA Rome, Frogo - a RedCore's brand - will be on-site to present how its intelligent tools, from device fingerprinting and AI-powered scoring to graph-based forensics, work together to deliver instant visibility into user behavior and fraud patterns. Frogo empowers companies across iGaming, e-commerce, fintech, and beyond to detect anomalies, respond in real time, and protect their profits with confidence.
But Frogo's appearance in Rome isn't just about technology - it's about redefining how businesses approach risk in a world where threats evolve every minute.
Frogo at SiGMA Rome
"Fraud doesn't wait and neither do we," says Frogo CEO Volodymyr Todurov. "Our goal is to make fraud prevention not just smarter, but simpler. We want to show how companies can shift from chasing fraud to predicting it and even turning those insights into profit."
Visitors to the Frogo stand will be able to explore the platform's all-in-one environment, designed to centralize everything anti-fraud teams need - from automated scoring policies to AI-powered insights and dynamic rule management.
Where to Find Frogo
Frogo will be present at stand #1047, ready to connect with businesses that want to take control of risk, automate their processes and strengthen customer trust without slowing down operations. Whether you're looking for a scalable solution or just exploring what's next in fraud prevention - Frogo's team is ready to meet you.
About Frogo
Frogo is a next-generation anti-fraud product built for companies that take fraud seriously. With solutions combining device fingerprinting, AI-powered scoring and forensic-level analysis, Frogo empowers teams to detect smarter, respond faster and act with confidence.
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At ExCeL London last week, ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, announced a major expansion across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The region is now the company's second-largest market worldwide, accounting for ten per cent of global revenue and growing at twenty per cent year on year.
For CEO Rajesh Ganesan, the success in the UK and Ireland is both strategic and symbolic. "These markets have always been early adopters of technology," he says. "They were among the first to invest in large-scale digital infrastructure. Today, the focus is on how to get the best return on those investments, how to keep systems running, how to measure productivity, and how to stay secure."
ManageEngine growth planned for the UK and Ireland
Security is now central to ManageEngine's business. As more companies move to hybrid or fully digital operations, the attack surface expands. Regulations such as GDPR have also raised the stakes. "Regulation is really about evidence," Ganesan explains. "You must always be ready to show that you follow best practices, who has access to what, what happened, and when. That's what our products do. They make that evidence available in real time."
ManageEngine operates in 190 countries and has evolved with the industry it serves. Founded in 1996 by engineers who left Bell Labs and Qualcomm to return to India, the original business built software for telecom manufacturers. After the dotcom collapse in 2001, the company pivoted, deciding to build software that could manage any IT infrastructure, not just those of telcos. That decision gave birth to ManageEngine.
"We wanted to build a global product company out of India," Ganesan says. "Why should innovation only come from Silicon Valley?"
From ten employees in 1996, ManageEngine has grown to a team of six thousand within Zoho's eighteen thousand-strong organisation. The company's core customers are CIOs and IT leaders responsible for keeping modern enterprises secure, compliant, and operational. "Every business today is a digital business," Ganesan says. "Our role is to help them manage that reality."
The firm's growth is driven by its end-to-end model. Rather than offering point solutions, ManageEngine provides a single integrated platform covering service management, cybersecurity, compliance, and automation. "Our customers don't want to manage multiple vendors," Ganesan says. "They want one system of record. That's been our vision from the beginning."
ManageEngine competes across several categories, from ServiceNow and Atlassian in IT service management to Microsoft in endpoint control, but Ganesan is careful not to define the company purely by competition. "We've always built rather than acquired," he says. "Our technology, support, and cloud infrastructure are all in-house. We even run our own data centres. It's slower, yes, but it keeps us close to our customers and their challenges."
That proximity is both cultural and operational. ManageEngine's technical support sits alongside its engineering teams; they travel together, visit customers, and feed insights directly into product development.
"We don't outsource," Ganesan says simply. "We believe in face-to-face interaction. Our customers tell us again and again how much they value that."
The UK office is in Milton Keynes, and the company operates data centres in the UK, Amsterdam, and Ireland, an investment that proved essential after Brexit.
"When the UK left the EU, certain clients, especially in government and healthcare, required data to be hosted locally," Ganesan explains. "We responded immediately by building the infrastructure here."
An Irish office is likely to follow. "It makes sense," he says. "We already have a data centre there and a growing customer base. Ireland will be an important part of our regional expansion."
The company's long-term approach is deliberate. ManageEngine prioritises resilience over speed, preferring to build self-sufficient systems with minimal ext...

By David Stephen
How much will an individual be willing to pay, to know - approximately - how human intelligence works? Or, how much will an individual, who is learning something new, be willing to pay, to prospect the process of learning, recall and understanding? How much will corporations be willing to buy this subscription for their workers, towards reskilling? How much will parents be willing to pay, for this, for their children?
What does it mean that human intelligence is creative, innovative or can do problem-solving? What does it mean that human intelligence can operate and improve processes?
The value of Human Intelligence
Answering these questions, alone, is an exceptional start where there is nothing at all. It is a leap too, in human knowledge, to close-in on the basis for the advancement of human society.
At this time, across science, there is no standard definition for human intelligence. There are no types of intelligence based on theoretical neuroscience. There is no known brain mechanism - even theoretically - on how human intelligence works. There is no explanation of learning stages with respect to the components and the relays of intelligence in the brain.
Becoming the first to answer these questions, conceptually, with strict extractions from empirical brain science will be a huge economic hit, providing a necessary solution, generating immediate profits by creating a market to dominate.
This is a major progress opportunity as well as a commercial goldmine. The product will be displays [digital or paper]. The service will be the mechanism of human intelligence. The value will be advancement of humans for the benefit of human society, without external dependencies - on devices, servers or networks.
Investing to provide the mechanism of human intelligence will require far less than the staggering amounts that have been invested in AI by venture capitals in 2025. It will also be more valuable, at least times four, almost instantly than the most valuable startup in the world, since the solution is the only one there, for the only thing there - intelligence or the significance of what it means to exist.
Investing in this will not just be another AI video app, or data center, but directly for humans, wherever humans are, useful to analyze the past, reshape the present and build the future amid uncertainties.
Human Intelligence - Unknowns
To nimble around the current situation, the thing to do is an internet search or to prompt any AI chatbot [with the questions below] to place the gap.
What is human intelligence?
What are the types of human intelligence?
What are the components of human intelligence in the brain? What are their relays?
How exactly does human intelligence work, in the brain?
How can the components of human intelligence be used to measure it?
What is the difference between the intelligence that can be used to drive a car against an intelligence that can be used to invent one?
[Answer this question with components of intelligence in the brain, not just parts or areas of the brain, mention the direct components and how, answer creatively].
Human Intelligence Research Lab - Startup
Human intelligence is specifically described as the use of memory for desired, expected or advantageous outcomes. This means that whenever memory is used excellently for certain outcomes then that is intelligence.
There are two major types of intelligence, operational intelligence and improvement intelligence. Both of them have mild and complex ranges.
The specific components of intelligence, conceptually, in the brain are electrical and chemical signals. Their interactions and attributes make-and-wheel intelligence. Whenever the brain is said to be active in empirical neuroscience, electrical and chemical signals of neurons are at work. This postulation submits that they [in sets, obtained in clusters of neurons] are responsible for the configuration and transportation of intelligence.
Several attributes can explain o...