Month: September 2022

Jabra announces the Engage 50 II and 40 headsets

Jabra, leader in personal sound, video and office solutions, expands the Engage line with two new products set to empower digital contact centres to enhance customer experience. The Jabra Engage 50 II promises to be the best headset for clear customer calls and ensures that no calls will ever be missed with its SmartRinger feature. Meanwhile, the Jabra Engage 40 delivers innovative speech optimisation and background noise cancellation, enabling agents to focus on conversations with customers at ease. These features are key to improving customer experience, especially since customer satisfaction is ranked the top key performance indicator in most contact centres.   

Power and clarity with the Jabra Engage 50 II 

Speech clarity is an important attribute for contact centres as it directly impacts the customer experience. Bearing that in mind, the Jabra Engage 50 II uses advanced algorithms to create a beamforming pickup of users’ voices and analyses the noises in the background. Its 3-microphone system surpasses the standards of Microsoft’s Premium Microphone for the Open Office with its ability to remove up to 36 decibels of noise, enabling the clearest call experience and spot-on call transcriptions. 

 

The Engage 50 II headset also introduces an adjustable, audible SmartRinger feature that alerts the user of incoming calls even when they are not wearing the headset. It is on a detachable link controller with a volume wheel designed to sit on the desk next to the keyboard to give a no-look access to all controls. The feature makes hybrid work easier on the go as agents will never have to stress about missing a call if they are ever away from the desk. 

 

Comfort and intelligence with the Jabra Engage 40 

Contact centre agents have their headsets on all-day, dealing with customers as well as remote onboarding, coaching, and training – so comfort is key. The Jabra Engage 40 headset is ultra-lightweight with cleverly designed angled ear cushions and an innovative maze-shaped pattern inside each ear cup to relieve pressure. Its built-in hearing protection, two high-quality microphones, noise-isolating earcups and advanced speaker technology optimises every spoken word. Engage 40 also has an inline control unit so agents can handle calls at lightning speed with programmable buttons. 

 

Bringing new levels of transparency to call centre operations 

Jabra Engage 50 II and Engage 40 transcends the traditional role of headsets, by acting as sensors delivering critical data on audio quality and conversation performance. In hybrid work, it can be difficult for contact centre operations and agents to understand if they are delivering great audio quality and pleasing conversations. The data is available through our SDK and can be accessed through pre-built integrations with, amongst others, Nectar, Operata and Virsae. Or it can be accessed with Jabra’s free Engage+ desktop app that provides real-time call insights to instantly improve conversation quality. It assesses whether the background noise, microphone position and voice quality are good prior to a call. During the call, it helps to correct any issues and provide conversation guidance and wraps up every session with a post-call report. The app is unintrusive, easy to use and can be easily deployed via the Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) file, providing agents with the right support to enhance customer satisfaction. 

 

“Over the years, contact centres have undergone a significant transformation with the move to digital platforms and hybrid ways of working. Agents are relying on technology more than ever to do their job efficiently. This is why we doubled down on our research and development to produce solutions that are intelligent, comfortable, and durable companions for contact centres,” said Anders Hvelplund, SVP for Contact Centre Solutions at Jabra. “We want to help agents focus on delighting customers and give them peace of mind while our Jabra Engage products can handle the rest.” 

Both headsets work with leading contact centre platforms and are Microsoft Teams certified. They also work with Engage AI, Jabra’s new Artificial Intelligence technology that assesses both the caller and agents’ conversation and levels of engagement, and provides real-time actionable insights. 

Engage 50II and Engage 40 pricing and availability  

The new headsets are available now in selected retailers, Engage 50II Stereo MSRP (£279), Mono MSRP (£259). Engage 40 Stereo MSRP (£219), Mono MSRP (£199). 

Find out more about the new Jabra Engage 50 II at www.jabra.co.uk/engage50ii and Engage 40 at www.jabra.co.uk/engage40.  

High earnings and job security top two career preferences for Gen Z students in Ireland today

New research published this week by global employer branding experts Universum, part of leading hiring platform IrishJobs.ie, has revealed that high future earnings and job security are the top two motivators for today’s third-level graduates across Ireland when considering their future career.

Indicating a growing concern amongst students around the impact of inflation and the associated rise in the cost of living, high earnings, and job security rank in first and second place. This is followed by a friendly work environment (3rd), good work-life balance (4th) and a clear path for advancement (5th).

The research, conducted as part of The Most Attractive Employers Index Ireland 2022, was conducted amongst 8,199 third-level students across Business/Economics, Engineering, IT, Natural Science, Humanities, Law, and Health/Medicine in Ireland, and provides a snapshot of the key attributes that today’s students are looking for in their future employer.

The lasting impact of the pandemic on ways of working is also evident in the ranking for flexible working conditions, which has risen by two places since 2021, now positioned at number eight.

Difference between the genders

The research also reveals key differences in workplace priorities between male and female students, with women more motivated by the social responsibility of an organisation and men more focused on advancement and innovation. For example, female students attach greater importance to employer ethics (5th) and a sense of purpose (10th) than their male counterparts, who list these at number 21 and 16 respectively.

Male students, meanwhile, attach greater importance to innovation (7th), as well as base salary (2nd). For female students, innovation comes in at number 15, while competitive base salary ranks much further down the scale at number 17.

Base salary expectations

Meanwhile, men and women have different expectations when it comes to what this base salary will be. While male students expect to earn €40,827 in their first full-time job after graduation, female students say they expect to earn €37,097, a pay gap of 9%.

Although a gap between men and women is evident within all the study fields included in the survey, it is highest amongst Natural Science students, with females in this field of study expecting to earn on average €4,344 less on an annual basis than their male counterparts.

Year-on-year growth in graduate jobs

According to IrishJobs.ie, the number of roles advertised for graduates grew by 94% in the second quarter of this year.

Quarter-on-quarter, the number of graduate roles grew by 13%, with jobs up 30% on pre-Covid (2019) levels. Companies posting the most jobs for graduates include food, engineering, financial services, and professional services firms.

Insights

Commenting on the results of the research, Steve Ward, UK and Ireland Business Director, Universum said:

“There is a whole new cohort of Gen Z and Millennial students who will be looking to enter the workplace from this month. Employers that want to attract and retain this latest generation of talent need to ensure their recruitment and attraction strategies reflect what graduates are looking for in their employer.

“With high earnings and job security the top two overall preferences, it’s clear that young people today are being impacted by the uncertainty that’s abounding in today’s economy, whether that’s inflation, the cost of living or house prices, and are looking for a job to provide them with the stability to ensure they can provide for themselves and their family into the future.

“Young people today are graduating into a very different working environment than many would have expected to when starting their degrees. After witnessing its evolution over the past two years, this year’s group of students are even more keen than last year’s graduation cohort to explore the benefits of flexible working. As the number of graduate roles increases, making this more of an employees’ market, employers will need to illustrate to potential recruits how they are competing with others in this regard.

“Finally, with the results showing different expectations amongst both men and women when it comes to competitive base salary, even within the same field of study, it’s clear that employers have a key role to play to ensure commitment and communication of parity of remuneration amongst the sexes for similar roles, notwithstanding employee negotiation skills at interview stage.

“Although men and women have different priorities when it comes to their preferred employer attributes, something which will help employers who are striving to improve the gender balance in their workforce, remuneration is a key indicator of how much a person is valued within an organisation in comparison to their peers. Unless and until women are actively reminded of their financial worth within the workplace, the gender pay gap is set to continue.”

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Skillnet Ireland and IDA Ireland launch collaboration to accelerate disruptive innovation in multinationals through partnerships with Irish SME’s

IDA Ireland and Skillnet Ireland have today announced a new collaboration between IDA Ireland’s Disruptive Technologies Partnering Portal (DTTP) and The Innovation Exchange from Skillnet Ireland. The partnership has an objective to accelerate world class partnerships between multinationals and Irish SMEs in digital, disruptive, and sustainable technology solutions that can drive enterprise competitiveness, growth, and transformation.

The Innovation Exchange – DTPP collaboration provides a new business-2-business engagement framework. This framework enables multinationals to raise business challenges and needs aligned to business objectives and provides a platform for Irish SMEs to present their innovative technology-based solutions to address such.

The engagement framework is enabled by the DTPP, an online searchable platform developed by IDA and Enterprise Ireland that profiles enterprise capacity and needs in digital, disruptive, and sustainable technologies, enabling companies to directly connect for partnership opportunities.

In addition to the DTPP, the engagement framework will include The Innovation Exchange programme, where multinationals will voice their challenges and needs and provide an opportunity for Irish SMEs to present solutions to accelerate innovation within both the large and smaller firms. Under this framework Irish SMEs can avail of mentoring, training and other supports to build the necessary skills to position these solutions to multinationals.

Skillnet Ireland will invest €5 million in The Innovation Exchange over the next 5 years to support more than 1000 businesses, while IDA will continue to offer free access to the DTPP for companies and access to a variety of supports to enable business transformation.  This collaboration between Skillnet Ireland and IDA Ireland is a fantastic opportunity for Irish SMEs and multinational enterprises to work together in partnership to drive digitalisations and collaborative opportunities, utilising the best of the Irish innovative infrastructure.

IDA Ireland’s Michael Lohan, Head of Life Sciences and Talent Transformation & Innovation, commented: “This is a great example of the way the infrastructure works together for the benefit of enterprise. I welcome our on-going and close working partnership with Skillnet Ireland.   A key objective for IDA Ireland is to engage SMEs and multinational companies for the benefit of enterprise and the economy.  Irish companies are innovative and smart and are supporting our multinational community to thrive and innovate in Ireland. This is a very exciting initiative and adds huge value to the DTPP.’

Skillnet Ireland’s Mark Jordan, Chief Strategic Officer, said: “Our focus at Skillnet Ireland is on driving business success and enabling innovation within both multinationals and SMEs. The Innovation Exchange has been very powerful in doing exactly that, by connecting large firms seeking business solutions with SMEs that can provide them. We welcome this collaboration with IDA Ireland which will add greatly to driving innovation across a wide range of areas including digitalisation, climate and advanced manufacturing.”

To find out more about The Innovation Exchange and to apply online, visit https://theinnovationexchange.ie/. To learn more about the DTPP and register your enterprise profile, solution and/or need, visit https://www.dtpp.ie/. Successful application to either programme will enable participants to avail of both initiatives.

Irish SMEs looking to digitalisation to future proof business and operate more cost effectively

Irish SMEs are investing in digitalisation to help future proof their businesses and operate more cost effectively at a time when they are concerned about the economy and rising costs of doing business according to a new survey commissioned by Google Ireland and conducted by Amárach.

The survey, commissioned ahead of Google’s International Small Business Week, found almost three quarters (72%) of  SMEs surveyed said that surviving the current period of economic uncertainty is a key priority over the next 12 months, while 71% are prioritising revenue and profit growth. In addition, the rising cost of doing business is a key concern for 63% of SMEs in the year ahead.

Despite this economic uncertainty and concern around rising costs, businesses recognised the impact that investing in digitalisation can have on managing costs and supporting growth.  Almost half (48%) of SMEs stated that digital skills and tools allow them to operate more cost effectively while 60% use them to connect with customers and 46% say it opens up new markets for their business. Further demonstrating the value of digital, 61% of those surveyed stated that digital skills are essential to future proofing their business.

When it comes to upskilling in digital, Irish SMEs are motivated to learn and willing to put in the time, with over 40% of SMEs surveyed having engaged in digital skills training over the past 12 months. However, there are still 20% of SMEs having not completed any digital skills training in the last two years and 19% having never completed any digital skills training at all.

Alice Mansergh, Director of Small Businesses at Google, said:

“It is really encouraging to see that Irish SMEs are embracing digital skills and tools to help them navigate this period of uncertainty and future proof their business. Notably, half the businesses surveyed see digital skills as indispensable to their business at this time. Today there is a digital divide, whereby even though more than 90% of Irish consumers are online, 45% of Irish businesses do not have a website. Helping businesses gain digital know-how and confidence are key to bridging the divide, and strengthening Ireland’s SME sector.  That’s why Google has come together with Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices to offer free training support for all.  Through our You’re the Business programme we’re providing free accessible training, in person or online, helping businesses get online, grow online and expand internationally.”

You’re the Business is a digital platform offering Irish SMEs access to free live and on-demand training sessions, geared toward supporting companies at all stages of their digitalisation journey. In addition, ten participants that demonstrate a commitment to digital will be awarded with a suite of customised supports, including mentorship and ad funding. In order to be considered as one of the ten firms to receive a package of tailored supports, SMEs can submit a video [via the You’re the Business site] detailing what their business means to them, as well as an example of how they have used digital to enhance their business. Submissions must be uploaded by 30th September 2022.

The survey also found that 66% of Irish SMEs believe that Ireland is a good place to own and operate a small business with 51% of those citing access to government supports like training and funding as a reason for that.

To mark International Small Business Week and to further support businesses on their digitalisation journey, Google Ireland has additional offers for Irish SMEs, available only during this week until September 16, including:

 

  • Save €200 off a Chromebook computer

  • Three months of Google Workspace’s business apps and collaboration tools at no charge

  • Get 60 Days of Shopify free of charge to help businesses create new websites

  • And more offers on the site at g.co/yourethebusiness on the “International Small Business Week” page

For further information on the various training modules as well as the opportunity to be awarded a customised support package, please visit: g.co/yourethebusiness

Things To Know To Start Sports Betting

Using the minimum deposits available in casinos should not be a difficult thing. It should be a walk in the park as you only need to find a casino that matches your requirements. Regarding the best online casino offers, the progression of technology has resulted in ground-breaking developments not just in the casino industry but also in the gambling sector. These developments have been brought about by the rise of online gambling. This new technology has made it possible to bet online, which gives players the advantage of being able to do so from the comfort of their own homes rather than having to travel to casinos. Additionally, it ensures complete anonymity for gamblers who do not wish for other people to pry into their activities in any way. 

Not to stray too far from the matter at hand, but it is of the highest necessity for newcomers to sports betting to have sufficient knowledge of what they are doing. Bets placed on sporting events are widely acknowledged as the most common type of gamble played throughout the globe. Because there are millions of individuals who like sports, there are also millions of people who participate in sports betting. There are several subfields within sports betting, and you may place bets on any of them.

Never Hurry a Betting Opportunity

One of the goals to achieve imminent success is to have a positive attitude regarding one’s chances of winning. You ought to be the type of person that is a go-getter or someone who enjoys getting out there and attempting to make something wonderful happen. On the other hand, you might want to tone down this enthusiastic approach regarding sports betting. You shouldn’t be pressured to feel that if you bet on more games, you are increasing your chances of winning a significant amount of money. This is an illusion, and it is not conceivable, especially given that you are just preparing yourself to fail. Regarding betting on sports, excitement and drive are not the greatest attitudes to have.

When it comes to gambling in sports, there is no such thing as luck. Too often, we witness people risking large portions of their financial resources on outcomes they attribute solely to chance. The challenge here is the following. The unpredictable nature of athletics means there is no way to know what will happen truly. If you could see into the future or were cheating and manipulating games, you could argue that anything happened by chance. The takeaway from this is the importance of sticking to your own rules and standards. 

Don’t Be Downcast By Your Losses

When it comes to betting on sports, this is one of the most important things a novice must understand before becoming involved in sports betting. Be honest about how much you’ve lost. There is a chance that the outcome did not play out as you had anticipated despite your firm conviction that you would triumph in that specific wager. The loss will undoubtedly cause you to feel miserable; nonetheless, you mustn’t let yourself become preoccupied with it. When you aren’t in the thick of things, it’s simple to make promises about what you’ll do in the future. It would be appreciated if you stuck to the choice that you made. 

When you gamble at a casino, you place your bets against the house rather than against other players. You should constantly consider the possibility of losing money when playing in a casino since the house will always have an advantage over you. Because of this, you should only make the bare minimum deposit in casinos. When you bet on sports, you are betting against other people, which allows you to win a significant amount of money. However, in the case of sports betting lines, someone must choose the line. Yes, they use computers as a helping tool, but there is still a human component, and humans are fallible.

Always Do a Thorough Second Check

You must perform a thorough analysis of every wager you place if you want to prevent regret in the long term. Always double-check your betting slip before placing a wager at a land-based casino or racetrack to verify there are no mistakes. If the wagering is done online, ensure that you have entered the correct amount of money before clicking the “submit” button, and then check it again once you have finished clicking the button. 

Before making your bets, it is your obligation to double-check that all of your tickets are correct. After making your bets, there is no way to get them back if you make a mistake on the tickets and it shows up in the results. 

Don’t Bet on a Game You Don’t Understand

This appears to occur rather frequently when someone hears information from a colleague or pal about an upcoming game or match. If a buddy suggests a game for you to wager on and you have no idea what they are talking about, you shouldn’t just follow blindly in their footsteps. It is to your advantage to save your money rather than risk it in a game of chance and then face the possibility of losing it. The problem is that you are putting a wager on something you do not understand thoroughly. 

This is true for both the sort of wager that may be placed and the game in and of itself. You are playing with fire if you do not comprehensively understand each of them. We have heard a lot of instances of people who have placed bets on something and thought they won, only to find out that they didn’t comprehend the bet well and didn’t bet what they meant to bet on. Besides, some sources say that Bally’s River West casino plan is expected to get the mayor’s nod.

Conclusion

The foregoing is by no means exhaustive, and you should conduct your investigation. Betting on sports is as exciting as it gets. Find a trustworthy sportsbook to begin your betting career with. When betting online, picking the incorrect site may be disastrous for your finances and enjoyment. Take extra precautions if you are a beginner. If you consider getting into sports betting, you have a certain sport in mind that you like to wager on. You may place bets on various aspects of sports betting even if you don’t have a particular sport you enjoy watching or participating in. Possessing the appropriate set of abilities and information to become a successful bettor is necessary.

Common Misconceptions about Digital Yuan

Digital Yuan came with the support of the central bank of China – PBOC. Its idea came long back. They took seven years to investigate and make them feel that the currency would remain ample in the market. PBOC can help gain digital Yuan, and then they can transact by taking many more places in the world to give the cash. Also, the government has many more options for managing the digital currency program. They quickly released the currency, leading to several types of myths surrounding the market. Now, we will discuss the top and common misconceptions about the digital Yuan. We will discuss the same in the following paragraphs, while for details, you can visit the site – digital yuan. 

Digital Yuan will crush the apps – WeChat and AliPayn.

There is a digital currency-based market that would help crush the payment option with the payment apps like WeChat and AliPay. It helps in thinking about making the cash digital over the PBoC. It helps reinstate China’s commercial banks’ primacy, bringing this platform into the market. Also, these two apps have different features and requirements, which remain perfect examples of electronic money. They are here to stay under the M-Pesa categories that will help stop the users and many more services from complying with the company’s platform. Also, the digital Yuan is cash, which works like a fiat currency in the market. Again this is a myth, and it will take some time to elongate and enjoy the show. 

Digital Yuan is only limited to interbank or wholesale channels. 

As of now, we see a good impact on digital currency that is coming along with the little idea, and it comes with the central bank of China declaring it as CBDC. Firstly, you can find the entire market as a foundation. The PBoC has not ruled out the idea of making digital currency for every individual in China. The central banks are structuring virtual currency like digital cash, which remains vital. The central bank’s liability can help add up the digital currency in the market. How much can you form the digital currency in the market that has remained on the bank’s balance sheet of the bank? All these things can now define how digital cash can allow you to gain payments. You need to check the other technical details that can impact the currency’s use and achieve a quick interbank settlement in the market. Also, you can find many more policy details in the market. Also, many more accounts come along from the central bank. 

Digital Yuan will not matter to cryptos like Bitcoin. 

Several enthusiasts of Bitcoin feel that they should go ahead with Digital Yuan and felt the need to have it over the wholesale market will not impact the crypto market. Also, there is no other mistake that will impact the central bank and will help in designing the system. Even if you find the objective of central banks is now playing with physical cash and encouraging payments through electronic currency, it can help gain Bitcoin in some poor-based nations. The CBDC cannot remain traceable, making Bitcoin the most affordable choice for users. Also, it is not required for the payment to claim that the currency will come along with the best idea. Even with the central bank’s objective, we can see many more options with physical cash. Also, encouragement is seen with the payment of any e-currency in the market. Also, you can use Bitcoin to work in many more developing nations; CBDCs are now becoming more traceable, which can help make Bitcoin the most preferred choice for users. Also, there is no need to carry out the payment to connect the traditional world in the market. 

China is the first to bring the CBDC. 

It is a myth and most common misconception, which should go away in the market. The first digital currency came in other nations before it came to China. For example, one of the central banks is from a place called Uruguay, which helps deploy the lives of e-Peso that helps use mobile phones and bring the government into the market. Also, you can gain the idea of adding the pilot program to achieve the CUBE of 20 million pesos which can work wonders in the market. So, it should be clear here that Digital Yuan is not the first centralised digital currency in the world, as others have taken similar initiatives earlier. 

Fairphone 4 joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme

Fairphone, the Dutch social enterprise building a market for ethical smartphones, is proud to announce that it has received Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) Certification for Fairphone 4. The AER program aims to make it easier for enterprise businesses to integrate mobile solutions into their operations, providing a security and management framework built into Android.

By joining the program, Fairphone is working to provide enterprises with the best and most secure mobile experience possible. Fairphone’s inclusion in the program gives customers added assurance that Fairphone 4 meets Google’s strict enterprise requirements for hardware and software and they can feel comfortable about setting their business up on mobile with Fairphone 4. AER also means that customers get timely security patches and clear information about major updates.

Wayne Huang, Vice President of Product at Fairphone states: “We’re proud to have received AER certification for Fairphone 4. As a small smartphone brand, it’s quite a challenge to meet Google’s high hardware and software standards. Our inclusion in the program allows us to expand our reach into the enterprise space by demonstrating that although we are a small company, we can offer customers the same standard of support in terms of frequency and longevity of security upgrades, zero touch updates and mobile device management (MDM) as other major smartphone companies around the world. The enterprise space has been dominated by bigger brands and there hasn’t been a sustainable phone that meets all of Google’s high standards in the AER offering until now.  And now that we have overcome these challenges, we want to encourage businesses to include more sustainable smartphones in their mobile offering”.

With Fairphone 4, the company is raising the bar for itself and the industry by introducing a five-year warranty at no additional cost to encourage people to use — and enjoy — their phones for longer. This is an unrivaled commitment in the electronics sector and is an addition to Fairphone guaranteeing long-term availability of spare parts combined with software support. For Fairphone 4, software support is guaranteed until the end of 2026 and includes upgrades to Android 12 and Android 13 (and aiming for Android 14 and 15). With this unparalleled ambition, Fairphone aims to repeat what it succeeded in doing with Fairphone 2: almost seven years of software support from the launch of an Android device. Joining the AER program goes hand in hand with the company’s plans for extended software support for Fairphone 4.

About Fairphone

Fairphone is building a market for ethical phones, motivating the industry to act more responsibly and pioneering more sustainable ways to make smartphones. Our latest device, Fairphone 4, is described with the tagline ‘Sustainable. Long-lasting. Fair. Fairphone 4 offers an unprecedented 5-year warranty*, is a unique electronic waste-neutral handset and contains fairly sourced materials, challenging the electronics industry to take a more responsible approach. It is the only smartphone on the market certified with the German eco-label Blue Angel and TCO Certified (for sustainable IT products).

  • 5G and dual SIM
  • Modular design for easy repair
  • 5-year warranty* for maximum longevity
  • 48MP dual rear cameras with supporting sensor and 25MP selfie camera

The smartphone was launched in 2021 at a suggested retail price of €579 (6GB RAM, 128GB internal memory) or €649 (8GB RAM, 256GB internal memory). The two variants of the device are available in Europe from a wide distribution network of (online) retailers and network operators and Fairphone’s website. To learn more about Fairphone 4 click here.

*if bought before 31/12/2022, and warranty activated within 90 days on Fairphone.com/warranty

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Red Bull announces a huge investment in Irish gaming.

Red Bull has announced its biggest investment in Irish gaming yet, with a state-of-the-art gaming hub to be installed in an Irish university (to be announced) to support the development of third level gamers and a global gaming tournament with a €20,000 prize up for grabs.

Red Bull Campus Clutch, the global VALORANT tournament is now open to college and university students in Ireland and across the globe, players are invited to show their skills for a chance to play on the world stage with €20,000 up for grabs for the winning team.

What is Red Bull Campus Clutch:

Red Bull Campus Clutch is a grassroots esports initiative bringing up and coming student VALORANT players of every skill level together as they team up and experience competitive gaming like never before. In its first year, the tournament showcased up-and-coming talent who went on to establish a career in the professional gaming scene.

How to enter:

Entries are now open to currently enrolled College and University Students over the age of 18, visit RedBullCampusClutch.com.

How does it work:

Teams of five will battle it out in an online Irish qualifier event on Saturday 29th of October which will find the top three teams in the country. These top three will then face off at the live National Final on 11th of November with the winning team crowned National Champions. The Irish National Champions will then receive an all-expenses paid trip to São Paulo, Brazil to show their skills against 50 other country teams at the Global Final where the winning team will be treated to a VIP Experience at a 2023 VALORANT Champions Tour Event and €20,000 in prize money. More details on the date and location of the Red Bull Campus Clutch National and World Final will be revealed.

Red Bull’s VALORANT commitment:

Entering its second season Red Bull Campus Clutch, along with Red Bull Home Ground, the premier pro Red Bull event for VALORANT, encapsulates the brand´s continued commitment to support the VALORANT community and uplift its competitive ecosystem, from a grassroots level with an array of local initiatives to the very highest echelons of esports.

Who are our partners?

Four outstanding partners are supporting Red Bull Campus Clutch this year, helping bring the latest and greatest hardware to competitors. Intel NUC, SteelSeries and AGON by AOC all return to the tournament, with Backforce joining as a new partner for 2022. As PC Partner, Intel NUC, renowned for packing high-powered gaming rigs in small form factors, will support with their top-notch Gaming PCs. SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, is the official Peripheral brand of Red Bull Campus Clutch and will equip students with award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and mice. Backforce, the new Gaming Chair partner, will provide ergonomic chairs that can boost performance and help maintain high-level gaming over long, competitive sessions. And the official Monitor Partner, AGON by AOC will once again provide high-performance gaming monitors for the event.

 Sign up now at RedBullCampusClutch.Com

Why Flutter is The Next Big Thing in Mobile App Development!

In order to maintain a strong digital presence, mobile app development has become a necessary thing for large corporations as well as SMEs. When it comes to creating mobile applications, iOS and Android are two of the most popular options. 

Different kinds of code are required for each of these platforms in order to build applications for them. Clients and mobile app development firms faced a challenge when they realized they needed to create two separate apps for iOS and Android.

Cross-platform application software such as Flutter helps in making mobile apps that can run on a wide variety of systems while still being written in a single language. Flutter has been around in the market since 2017. It has gained popularity because of its features, such as quick and fast app development and upgrades on both iOS and Android platforms. 

There are so many app development companies who believe that Flutter development is the next big thing. Let’s take a look at why you should choose Flutter to develop your business’s mobile app.

Why Flutter is The Future of Mobile App Development?

Here are the reasons why app development company prefers Flutter:

Rapid App Development

Since Flutter is cross-platform, it’s possible to use the exact same code for both Android and iOS. This eventually shortens the amount of time required to develop an app. This does not mean that you will require half of the time to develop the app, still, having one codebase for both platforms can help you focus on something else as well.

Updates to Android and iOS Apps Happen at the Same Time

When using a cross-platform development tool like Flutter, you can make apps for both platforms at the same time, so there’s no need to choose or focus on one platform at a time. Keep in mind that Apps for iOS and Android must also be reviewed before they can be made available to the general public.

Simple UI Design

Thanks to sharing the same code between platforms, only a single UI design is required. Cross-platform apps can take one of two approaches: either they completely reinvent the user experience by combining the greatest features of iOS and Android, or they adhere to the Material Design principles with only small tweaks for each platform using Flutter.

Easy Maintenance

Once the app is developed and ready to be released, you need to shift your focus to expanding the user base. In most cases, this means putting the program into “maintenance mode,” where fixing existing issues takes priority over adding new ones. 

Normally, companies think about hiring employees when it comes to maintaining the app and fixing any bugs or issues. However, with Flutter, you don’t have to spend any extra amount by hiring other employees as the software is capable of taking care of your mobile app.

Tried and Tested Technology

The first stable version of Flutter was released on December 4, 2018, making it a relatively young technology in the world of mobile app development. However, it has already been tried and tested in the real world by companies like Google, eBay, Alibaba, BMW, Toyota, etc. So, you can trust Flutter while thinking about designing your mobile app for Android and iOS. 

Instant Fuschia Support

With the help of Google’s newest operating system, Fuchsia, it is possible to create a production-ready operating system that doesn’t skimp on speed, stability, or security. Fuchsia is a framework that helps mobile app designers and developers create robust, cross-platform apps and user experiences. 

The Flutter framework is a useful tool for developing on Fuchsia. If you’re developing a mobile app in Flutter, you can deploy it to Fuchsia on the very first day. As a result, you may see a rise in the number of people who download and use your app right away.

Stable Performance

The Flutter source code is compiled before a mobile app is made available to the public. Because of this, native components can be interacted with without resorting to the web view or the JavaScript engine. Flutter’s code is drawn on the system canvas. This adds even more efficiency to the application. The framework team is very pleased with the fact that they have been able to maintain a stable frame rate of 60 or 120 FPS on a wide variety of systems.

Bottom Lines

You will be amazed to know that some of the biggest names in business have already used Flutter to develop their apps. If you want to make something that can run on multiple platforms, you should consider using Flutter. Rapid deployment, concurrent app upgrades, sharing a single codebase across iOS and Android, and enhanced efficiency are just some of the many advantages. This may be one of the reasons for its ever-increasing fame as a cross-platform framework.