Hundreds attended an event in London this weekend, aimed at enticing skilled tech workers to Ireland.
404 London saw leading tech employers showcasing the career opportunities they have on offer in their Irish sites. Participating companies included Cartrawler, HubSpot, Indeed Prime, Workday and Zendesk.
In addition to showcasing career opportunities, the event featured panel discussions, tech installations and talks by industry leaders. John Romero, creator of the popular Doom computer game, was a star attraction, remaining unbeaten in a ‘Doom Deathmatch’ at the event, for which he played Doom against 20 fans.
Pictured at the event in Shoreditch, London, was Jackie Slattery, co-founder of 404, challenging John Romero of Romero Games at ‘Doom’, the legendary computer game he created. Photo: Doruk Yemenici.
404 London was run in partnership with Tech/Life Ireland, a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
Commenting from the event, Jackie Slattery, co-founder of 404, said:
“We’ve had hundreds of skilled tech professionals in attendance at 404 London. These are people interested in moving to Ireland because they know the best tech companies in the world are located there. They’re also attracted by the work/life balance, well-established tech community and the scope for career progression. The feedback from participating companies has been fantastic – they were all hugely impressed with attendees’ experience and skills levels.
Pictured at the event in Shoreditch, London, was Jackie Slattery, co-founder of 404. Photo: Doruk Yemenici.
“There’s a well-documented shortage of skilled tech professionals in Ireland, so we’re delighted there was such a strong turnout. This is the first Irish tech recruitment event of its kind – directly connecting Ireland’s tech employers with the large pool of talent available in the UK.”
McLaren is delighted to announce a multi-faceted, long-term partnership with Dell Technologies, the world’s largest privately-controlled technology company.
Dell Technologies, which consists of seven global brands – Dell, Dell EMC, Pivotal, RSA, Secureworks, Virtustream and VMware – will bring its deep technology expertise to all McLaren Technology Group companies, including McLaren Racing and McLaren Applied Technologies, as well as benefitting McLaren’s esports programme, World’s Fastest Gamer.
The McLaren Technology Group has just completed the first part of its IT transformation journey towards a high-performing hybrid cloud capability. This includes a modern, agile, automated, performant and highly available set of data centre services, using Dell EMC compute, storage, and infrastructure management software.
The partnership will seamlessly integrate Dell Technologies’ wide-ranging platform of solutions into McLaren’s day-to-day operations, including support for design and manufacturing, trackside operations, telemetry, safety-critical ecosystems, storage, esports and simulation, fan engagement and guest experience.
McLaren and Dell Technologies intend to collaborate on future projects in the areas of security, cloud, digital and workplace transformation technologies, with scope for technical innovation not only within the two organisations but also the wider industry.
“McLaren’s agreement with Dell Technologies expands beyond the traditional sponsorship model. We are like-minded organisations led by the key principles of technical innovation and human progress at the cutting-edge of data-driven technology.
“Formula 1 is a relentless environment and partnering with Dell Technologies provides us with class-leading capabilities and support to drive invaluable efficiencies that will enable McLaren to perform at the highest possible level across our entire business operations. We are especially excited about the future possibilities that will arise within McLaren Applied Technologies, an area of our business that is growing fast and offers huge potential.
“This announcement is a further statement that McLaren has strong ambitions as we strive to take an important leap in performance both on-track and off it. Dell Technologies is the perfect partner and our two brands share the same ethos, which will propel us towards our business objectives for 2018 and beyond.”
Jeremy Burton, Chief Marketing Officer, Dell Technologies, commented:
“Dell Technologies’ relationship with McLaren builds upon a shared heritage of innovation, engineering excellence and high performance. Over the past few years, McLaren’s rich history in motorsports has given rise to a more diverse and ambitious organisation that we’re excited to partner with.
“Our partnership is expansive, enabling us to showcase our Dell Technologies portfolio from consumer gaming and esports to the enterprise edge, data centre and cloud.
“We look forward to playing a transformative role within every facet of the McLaren Group, both trackside and at the McLaren Technology Centre. It is the first time we have partnered as Dell Technologies in a global commercial agreement of this nature, and we look forward to a long-term collaboration.
A large land-locked country in West Africa, Mali’s population of 17 million has seen a strong growth in mobile uptake over the years, due to a lack of fixed connectivity services. Alpha Telecom’s long-awaited launch as the third mobile operator in Mali, under the brand Telecel, means that mobile subscriber penetration in Mali is expected to reach 138% in 2022, up from 127% in 2017, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Previously there have been two mobile operators in Mali: Orange Mali, part of the French Orange Group, and Malitel, part-owned by Marco Telecom and Malian government. At the end of December 2017, Alpha Telecom finally launched Telecel. Despite receiving a mobile license as far back as February 2013, Telecel had not managed to launch services until now. Over the years, it faced financing, infrastructure, and legal delays.
With network equipment built by Huawei, Telecel plans to offer 3G services, first in Bamako, then gradually rolling out across Mali. Telecel will be inserting fresh competition into the current duopoly between Orange Mali and Malitel.
June Sun, Technology Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “A new mobile operator entering a market can potentially lower the prices for consumers, as the new operator competes for subscribers with the incumbents. However, Telecel will have to compete with established products in the market, such as Malitel’s and Orange Mali’s popular mobile money services.”
This is a strap to be short but its got something quite different and offers something new via haptic feedback via two boxes if you will placed on the strap which can be worn in several ways so it’s not a mandatory fixture or set up just like a VR headset for example which this works quite good with too if you are into that thing, If you like music,gaming and VR you need to try it more so to get what this feeling is like, It’s new its different,its good.. But perhaps niche…..For now..
UNBOXING WOOJER STRAP
Set Up is simple and there is an app you should download both on Android and iOS so before going any further get the apps as these control feedback and the app is pretty clean and neat with a simple to use UI which also allows you to share your status via social media if you wish to do so.
The app also allows you to control the music just like a typical music player on a mobile phone and it’s another option other than the controls on the unit itself which are simple and easy to use and also easy to navigate blindly once you get set up and use to using it. The app will give you the choice of ear pods, On-Ear and In -Ears to pick from on the top and you can look through your music library to from the top right, The hamburger menu gives you some other options.
Once you are all set up and what you want to set up be it gaming,VR music or video you are then good to go and feel what happens next,this is not for everyone to be honest and I was a bit optimistic about it when I first seen it and what it can actually do and to be fair it makes things better than the bog standard norm and brings life to whatever it is you might be doing.
This is effectively is like a subwoofer for your body which you can control the intensity so each person might be different on what they can take and limited for VR use but they have a vest which looks really neat and its something more down my street for a complete set up and more immersive experience in VR. Having tried this in several positions its hard to say which is best but what is important is that it brings something totally new here and with their future products coming to market they will change the bog standard experience an I would like to see this working on AR too rather than VR.
It is however a tad bulky but especially when wearing both headphones and a VR unit but its not that heavy and you could say it feels like a backpack strap on you for a bit and the adjustable straps can be moved to suit your preference depending which way you wear it ,You will know its there it does not wear off easily and that does not really matter because of what it does, As it’s a first gen product things can only get better and these are the guys to bring something new for everyone and not just folks into music but the gaming and VR world too and its good to see.. I like the idea and the their products and look forward to what is coming from them in the future to give me something more than I and we have been use to for a long time,this opens doors and they have the products the change the boring norm for its intended market.
Equinix, Inc. the global interconnection and data centre company, will host an event at 17:00 on Thursday, 22nd February in the Guinness Storehouse, St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8 to announce the expansion of its Internet Exchange (IX) to Ireland.
As IP traffic driven by cloud, mobile, IoT, video, gaming and data analytics continues to grow, the need for networks to exchange traffic, or “peer,” is accelerating. IX enables organisations to cater to this digital demand through interconnection with rich ecosystems. At this Equinix-hosted event, attendees will learn more about how Equinix is building a globally consistent Interconnection Fabric by launching Equinix Internet Exchanges in six new European cities, including Dublin.
Maurice Mortell, managing director of Ireland and emerging markets, Equinix; Michael Winterson, vice president, regional business development, Equinix; and Herbert Preuss, global solutions architect, Equinix, will discuss the growing and evolving need for interconnection and why an updated interconnection model is required. They will provide attendees with an introduction to the Equinix IX expansion and also explain how companies can take advantage of the new opportunities offered by this global platform.
Attendees will also have the chance to take part in a peering technical workshop covering a number of topics including Dual IX peering in local metros and the benefits of a campus-peering model.
The seminar will be followed by a reception which will offer excellent networking opportunities with business-owners and industry figures. Equinix executives and a number of Equinix’s Irish-based customers will also be in attendance. Admission to the event is free. For more information and to register, please visit: http://bit.ly/2EyKc0W
Traditional digital cordless phones have come along way from their introduction while often lag Smartphones in technology. The BT8500 Advanced Call Blocker has one feature that surpasses the smartphone straight from the box. The TrueCall call blocking technology allows blocking of nuisance calls with one button.
The unit looks modern with a glossy black design which is comfortable to hold. The buttons are large and easily viewed or pressed. The handset sits snuggly into the base set or can stand upright on the table.
Note: The unit comes with a BT Telephone cord, but an Ireland adapter or cord are easily purchased inexpensively.
Incorporates award winning truCall blocking technology
200 Name & Number directories
Auto copy contacts between handsets
1.8” Colour Screen
Hands free speaker
Record up to 60 minutes of messages
Easy guided set up
Outgoing call controls (PIN protect calls to premium / mobile numbers)
Backlit keypad for easy dialling even in poor light
See who’s calling before you pick up
Long range reception up to 300m outdoors, 50m indoors
Do not disturb mode
Up to 21 hours of talking and 240 hours on standby
See who’s left you messages
Easy access to BT calling features (3 way calling, call divert)
See and hear if you have a second call waiting
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Setup / Warranty / Support:
The BT 8500 hardware setup is uncomplicated; plug in the base, switch on the handset for the first time, then a series of on-screen prompts guide you through the setup process. There was the option to skip some steps and return later. The BT quick start guide gave clear concise instructions on the use of this product. The unit comes with a one-year warranty (which is disappointing for a quality product) with UK support via freephone number 0800 145 6789, there is also email support.
Call blocker:
The BT8500 Advanced Call Blocker used TrueCall, if the contact numbers are not stored in the phonebook it will ask the caller to leave a message with their details saying who they are. The phone alerts you to the caller and their message (the caller is put on hold). The call can be accepted with the option to store as a confirmed friendly number, thus ringing as normal in the future. This feature can confuse friends and family initially, I would recommend storing as many contact numbers in your phone initially to prevent friends and family having to state their name on the phone. Alternatively, you can request the caller’s details blocked permanently or the option to advise the caller you are not available. Unsolicited caller numbers can easily be blocked with over 1000 numbers.
You have the option to:
Block by Number
Block by call type, for example, mobile, international, withheld, unavailable or
payphone numbers can all be blocked.
Do Not Disturb
A nice feature in the phone is, when a call starts ringing, you can block it straight away by pressing Block on the screen. That number will then be added to your blocked list. These features can be switched on / off as required.
Note: Caller ID is required to use the call blocker option.
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Text messaging:
Text messaging must be a feature available on your phone to send and receive text messages, text messages are not available in Ireland.
If choosing an option, the twin set is ideal leaving one handset in the kitchen and one in the bedroom, allowing the freedom to take calls from either or use as an intercom. This model can be got as a single, twin, trio or quad packs should you need additional handsets for other rooms. There is no additional wiring required for the additional handsets and you can save up to 200 contacts which can be auto transferred to the other handsets.
The phone menu structure is straightforward, accessing the menu allows features to be turned off or on as required. The phone has all the features you would expect and more. A list of who’s called (up to 50 incoming and 30 outgoing calls), answer machine, option to hear who’s calling you before you answer, choose how many rings you want before the machine picks up, hands-free speaker and speed dial.
The phone has excellent call quality, a 1.8 inch full-graphic seven-line easy-to-read colour screen with a backlit keypad to see the keys at any time of day. If you’re plagued with countless of cold calls, then this phone is certainly a phone to be considered. Once you become familiar with the call blocking options, it’s hard to go back to a traditional phone.
CCTV traditionally has been fitted on a bracket facing one direction with some pan tilt zoom options. The Netgear Arlo Pro changes this status quo in its 100% wire-free, weatherproof, rechargeable HD smart security camera with audio and 130° viewing angle.
The unit initial observation was the weight of the unit, solid and heavy for the size of the camera.
Contents included:
(2) Arlo Pro smart security cameras
(2) Rechargeable batteries
(1) Base station with built-in siren
(1) Power adapter
(1) Power cable
(1) Ethernet cable
(2) Wall mounts
(1) Wall mount screw set
(1) Quick start guide
(1) Window decal
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Smart Features Overview
HD Quality
Live stream and watch recordings
130° Viewing Angle
See more of every moment with a 130° wide-angle lens.
Rechargeable
Long lasting rechargeable batteries take the expense out of uninterrupted security.
2-Way Audio
Listen in and talk back through the built-in speaker and mic, straight from your smartphone.
Advanced Motion Detection
Wide-angle PIR motion sensor makes sure no movement will slip through without your notice.
Night Vision
Integrated night vision automatically switches on at night to shed light on the smallest wonders.
Free Cloud Storage
Don’t pay for cloud storage that you don’t need. Keep 7 days of motion- and audio-triggered recordings for free.
Local Backup Storage
Connect a USB drive to the Arlo Pro base station for optional local backup storage.
Smart Siren
Stop crime before it happens with a 100+ decibel siren that can be controlled remotely or triggered by motion or audio.
Flexible Powering Options
Use it wire-free or plugged in. The choice is yours.
Camera Technical Spec:
Video resolution Configurable up to 1280 x 720
Video format H.264
Imaging Full Colour
CMOS Auto-adaptive white/black balance and exposure
Audio Speaker, Microphone
Motion detection Adjustable sensitivity, Automatic email alerts and push notifications
Digital pan and zoom. Yes
Night vision. 850 nm LEDs: illuminates up to 25 feet, IR cut-off filter
Battery, 2440mAh rechargeable battery
Battery life varies based on settings, usage, & temperature
Battery level indication Yes
Field of view Field of view: 130°
Focus range (ST) Fixed focus (2 ft to infinity)
Operating temperature -4° to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)
Dimension 3.1 x 1.9 x 2.8 in (79.3 x 48.6 x 70.5 mm)
Weight 4.8oz (136 g)
Setup, Support, & warranty,
The Setup is straightforward with minimal technology knowledge required. Download the app or click on the QR code to download the app. The initial setup on the smartphone and web took less than 10 minutes. The physically camera setup and networking takes minutes, but the positioning of the cameras required a higher skill knowledge. If the physical camera setup is done improperly, then there is a deterioration in battery life, quality, and motion detection can become a problem. There is an excellent Arlo Community support search option of FAQ which allowed questions asked, via the community of customers and experts. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Arlo-Smart-Home-Security/ct-p/Arlo
This Netgear Arlo Pro is backed by a Netgear limited 1-year hardware warranty. 24/7 basic technical support provided for 90 days from purchase date, when purchased from a Netgear authorised reseller. The 1-year warranty is a disappointment for the Netgear product.
Requirements: Note there is an internet requirement of a minimum 1Mbps upstream recommended and an available port on the router.
The App: The Arlo app has downloads of approx. 1 million with a rating of 4.1 out of 5. The app gives clear instructions for the unit’s setup. The app allows viewing on the cameras live or during motion detect.
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Video Storage: The Netgear Arlo Pro comes with a free storage option which allowed storage for 1 week for motion detect. This can be upgraded at a cost to other storage options increasing time limits or space available. There is an option to use an external USB drive max of 2TB connected directly to the base station. This has the advantage of dual storage, in case the camera system was stolen data is stored on the cloud, In the event of an external internet issues, local storage would be good. As a guideline using the best quality video settings, one hour of recordings is approximately 180 MB. Files
Video footage Library on cloud storage:
Battery:
The 2440mAh rechargeable batteries are supplied fully charged which is great to get up and running quickly. Over 1 week with motion used only, the battery dropped from 100% to 90% indication a great battery life. There is an option for solar power charging. The video quality effects the battery life, setting the unit to best video quality reduces the battery life, whereas setting it to best battery life may reduce video quality. Battery life varies based on settings, usage, & temperature. Plugging in the camera via a USB lead recharges the battery, and allows you more features, including activity zones, video analytics, continuous video recording (CVR) plan, and the look back feature.
Wall mounts: The magnetic ball mount supplied was the best I have seen, no more struggling to fit a bracket on the wall then tighten the screws to ensure accurately focussing on the required area. The Netgear Arlo Pro camera snaps onto the magnetic ball mount which in turn is screwed to a wall. The camera can be adjusted easily to any angle via the magnet. There is also the option of Table and Ceiling Mount.
Modes: There are customised options available via the web site and phone app. The motion detect default is setup for push notifications to your smartphone, sending email alerts. This worked great, but I had to disable this feature due to motion alerts during the night causing the smartphone alerts. There are options to schedule the alerts during the week with options for each day / night. Turning off the alerts / push notification took minutes to find out how to via the support section.
Overview: The unit required little technical knowledge, (no internal networking, port- forwarding, App configuration) can be used indoor or outdoor ,Weather-resistant IP65 rating. There is no wiring required as wireless, the option to view on line via a laptop or smartphone. The app is a great app with no major bugs observed, (a slight lag in actual motion to video footage). There is the option to use the free service or upgrade to the paid subscriptions, or external storage up to 2TB. The battery option allowed great flexibility in choice of fitting location. The Video resolution was great, configurable up to 1280 x 720, with night vision similar due to 850 nm LEDs: illuminates up to 25 feet.
The wire-free options allow flexibility in use if used on a Farm calving camera, Monitor vehicle outside your property, ability to fit a camera without the need for wires, option to move the camera around as required.
Overall this unit was a pleasant surprise, the footage quality was excellent both day and night. Slightly let down with only a 1 year’s warranty. The wireless and battery option having to run no wires was a great bonus allowing the unit to be moved as required. This unit will not fulfil all user requirements due idiosyncrasies and limitations in term of features but this unit without a doubt will fulfil most requirement for most people without the need for highly expertise knowledge. This is an impressive practical CCTV system.
Reallusion partners with Persistant Studios, PopcornFX, the multi-platform & cross-engine real-time particle effects industry leader for real-time visual effects. iClone 7 adds particle realism with the PopcornFX runtime integration, particles library, and extensive VFX creation through PopcornFX’s powerful editor.
The PopcornFX engine now tightly integrates with iClone’s lighting, physics and timeline animation systems, while retaining full custom import and attribute adjustment capabilities. Achieve top level quality VFX with PopcornFX, currently in use in a wide variety of game productions, from indies to AAA.
“The integrated result of iClone and PopcornFX is phenomenal due to the invaluable teamwork with Persistant Studios. Now iClone users can design brand new VFX using the powerful PopcornFX Editor. Reallusion has dedicated lots of effort to building five VFX Tools that allow users to create custom particle effects without the need to write a single line of code. Additionally, we have produced a substantial amount of learning samples and training materials to get anyone started with this amazing technology.” – Charles Chen / Reallusion CEO
Super PopcornFX Tools – Five Essential Particle Builders for iClone
To make professional VFX generation easy to master without coding, Reallusion has made a special investment to design five exclusive Emitter Tools. Each of the 5 Super Tools are dedicated to one specific emitter type with all the crucial attributes, blend modes, and abilities to replace a custom mesh along with sound or sprite resources in order generate unique visual effects. These tools are integrated with iClone physics, global illumination and self-cast shadows, as well as textures, sprites, and mesh import for maximum flexibility.
Texture Tool
The classic Texture Tool emits image billboards, which can either be selected from a sprite sheet or from a single image. It is frequently used to create effects like fog, rain, smoke, bubbles, fire and explosions
Text Tool
The Text Tools are designed for creating text animations like: Titling, Teleprompting, and Scrolling Descriptions, or to work as Text Labeling in any 3D stage. Users can sequentially display multiple lines of text for TV subtitle effects.
Ribbon Tool
This Ribbon Emitter connects particles or sprites into a seamless stripe to create swirling, twirling or trailing animations in 3D space. It is widely used for casting magic spells, simulating a swimming school of fish, wiggling snakes or hovering insects.
Distortion Tool
This Distortion Emitter generates transparent particles to simulate water, heat or ripples. The visual illusion is caused by the refraction of normal images. Realistic visual effects can be achieved by using animated image sprites, or transforming them during their lifetime.
PopcornFX Learning Samples 50
Self-learning resources to quickly demystify VFX production
This Learning Sample Library includes more than 50 application samples, functional projects, and quick video tutorials which are designed to demonstrate how to utilize the PopcornFX Super Tools for real-life applications. Users can easily inspect the included resource files and attribute settings, or learn to modify them for unique innovations.
About Reallusion:http://www.reallusion.com– Reallusion Inc. is a 2D and 3D animation software and content developer. Reallusion specializes in the development of realtime 2D and 3D cinematic animation tools for consumers, students and professionals. The company provides users with easy to use avatar animation, facial morphing and voice lipsync solutions for real-time 3D filmmaking, and previsualization for professional post production. Reallusion’s core technologies are widely used by trainers, educators, game developers and filmmakers.
About Persistant Studios:https://www.popcornfx.com/ – Created in 2005, PopcornFX is your realtime particle effects solution for games, films, AR/VR/MR & live shows. PopcornFX is the leading FX editor and used in a wide variety of game productions, targeted platforms and engines (Unity, Unreal & in-house), Realtime Applications and employed on-set previsualization and full body tracking adding RealtimeFX.
For those who are into all things medicine and more there is a new app called ENDOALPHA VR which is free to download on Android and iOS and its pretty cool with interactive VR scenes to boot and lots more. The app is really interesting and offers an insight into Operating Rooms in 360 degrees. It would not be an app for all but its worth checking out what things are like in such environments and its pretty neat and detailed and excellent graphics which make it visually pleasing to check out..
Explore the possibilities of modern operating room design.
You can use this app with all common VR goggles and headsets like Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear and others or just pinch to zoom and pan in 360 degrees.
The app will be updated with new 360 videos, images and even interactive scenarios.
How it Works:
Browse the actual material
Download files for offline viewing
View in 360 degrees
or Enter VR to have the full experience using your VR goggles or headset
