Month: November 2022

Why is the white label mobile wallet solution important for your small business?

A white-label mobile wallet is a pre-built solution that you can customize to your business needs. To get started with a white label mobile wallet, you need to consider the following: the features and functionality you need, the integration process, and the provider you choose. Also it is important to find the provider that offers a solution that meets your specific business needs. It’s important to research many providers before choosing one, as there are many good ones out there. 

Due to these requirements you can find the right solution according to your products. Using white label mobile wallet solution you can get a number of benefits for businesses: fast and easy setup, payments security, branding your service and a smart digitisation. 

How to choose the right white label mobile wallet?

When you are choosing a white label mobile wallet provider, it is important to consider the following factors: home system, wallet, integrated mobile marketplace, loyalty program, conversion rate, and multi lingual support. Also it is crucial to choose a white-label mobile wallet that offers features like loading, sending and receiving money, purchasing from the marketplace, and checking transaction history.

The mobile wallet should offer features like load money, send money, receive money, purchase from the marketplace, and transaction history. The mobile wallet should be lightweight and take up little storage space. The mobile wallet should allow customers and 

Therefore, the white label mobile wallet should have an API which can be easily integrated with your existing mobile marketplace. The white label mobile wallet should include sales reports and a loyalty program to encourage customer loyalty. Payment gateway is inbuilt to the wallet so that merchants can easily receive payments from their customers. 

4 tips for using a white label mobile wallet solution

When you choose the most suitable a white label mobile wallet solution for your business it is essential to follow this advice. It will help to get the most out of white label mobile wallets. 

  1. Keep your mobile wallet solution up to date with the latest security features to ensure a safe and convenient experience for your customers
  2. Always make sure your mobile payment solution is certified by major international payment schemes.
  3. Get in touch with our team to find out more about our white label mobile wallet solution or any aspect of our service.
  4. The mobile wallet solution should be lightweight and take up little storage space on the customer’s mobile device.

 

Conclusion

Choosing the digital wallet package that suits your needs is important for small businesses. You need to estimate the benefits and drawbacks of using it and choose the most suitable one. 

Our white-label mobile wallet can be used in a variety of ways for building versatile products or extending the already existing ones. So, we provide the option to choose the feature-set that’s right for you and not to pay for the functionality you don’t need.

Deliveroo Ireland announces a year-long partnership with FoodCloud – it is using its technology to enable customers to add a round-up donation to the charity while ordering food in-app.

Deliveroo Ireland has today announced a year-long partnership with FoodCloud – which will see the food delivery company fundraise on behalf of the food waste and food security social enterprise who were recently named Charity of The Year for their work redistributing surplus food to their network of charities across the country.

As part of its Full Life campaign, Deliveroo is enabling customers to add a round-up donation to their in-app food orders, with all proceeds going to FoodCloud to tackle the twin issues of food waste and food insecurity.  Deliveroo, with their customers, will raise funds to provide up to 500,000 meals, which will be distributed to FoodCloud’s network of more than 600 charities and community groups over the course of 2023.

This partnership comes as new research from Deliveroo reveals that people in Ireland remain generous givers to charity despite the cost of living crisis – only 22% would consider cutting back on charitable giving to save money. The Irish public are more likely to spend less on clothing (49%), leisure activities (40%) and travelling by car (32%) to save money. In addition, 1 in 3 (33%) of the Irish public would be more likely to donate to charity if they were presented with a simpler, more convenient, way to make a donation. Donating through the Deliveroo app couldn’t be easier – Deliveroo customers need only to round-up their order to the nearest euro when paying for their takeaway or groceries. For every €1 raised, 3.2 meals will be provided to people facing food insecurity.

Through the partnership, Deliveroo is aiming to save 210 million tonnes of food from going to waste, which will prevent 675 tonnes of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere and damaging the environment in the process. With sustainability being a priority at Deliveroo,  the company is committed to playing a role in reducing food waste.

Working with Deliveroo to raise awareness of the partnership, TV presenter and food influencer, James Kavanagh commented:  It’s no secret that I’m pretty obsessed with food, so I am really pleased to play a role in raising awareness of the amazing partnership between FoodCloud and Deliveroo. This campaign will stop good quality surplus food from going to waste and help so many people who are struggling, which has never been more important. It’s so easy to support through the Deliveroo app – just a few cents will make such a difference, so next time you place an order, remember to round-up to make a donation!

Partnering with FoodCloud marks the next phase of Deliveroo’s Full Life campaign and its longstanding commitment to supporting local communities, following the company providing thousands of meals to people in need through a partnership with the Dublin Simon Community last year and its work to raise awareness of the Women’s Aid helpline working with the Deliveroo rider fleet.

Paddy Quinlan, Senior Regional Manager, Deliveroo Ireland commented: “Since we launched in 2015, Deliveroo Ireland has worked hard to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate. We are proud to be building on what’s been achieved so far and our partnership with FoodCloud, one of the most impactful charities around, will provide thousands of meals to those in need across Ireland.”

Iseult Ward, CEO & Co-Founder, FoodCloud said:  “We are delighted to partner with Deliveroo on its Full Life Campaign, an initiative on their platform to raise awareness on the twin issues of food waste and food insecurity that enables customers to make a donation to support our work. Investing in our work to redistribute food that might otherwise go to waste, ensures good food gets to people and families at a time when they are facing unprecedented levels or economic hardship while protecting our planet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

The round-up charity function in the Deliveroo app can be found when customers go to pay for their order. Customers can round-up their order to the nearest euro. For more information on the round-up function and the Deliveroo Full Life campaign, head to: https://deliveroo.ie/more/full-life-ireland.

Creative announces Black Friday deals

Creative Labs will be giving audio fans lots to cheer about this upcoming Black Friday season, with an abundance of mind-altering discounts across its product range. Here is the early word out on the most attractive deals happening from 17 – 28 November 2022.

 

 

Creative Zen Hybrid – 54% off!

Original Price: £109.99

Black Friday Price: £50.99

The Zen Hybrid is Creative’s latest and most versatile wireless headphones that look and perform the part as a go-to daily favorite for all. Equipped with Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation to drive out 95% of ambient noise, up to 37 hours of battery life (5 minutes of charging yields 5 hours of playback), and 40mm Neodymium drivers.

 

Creative Outlier Pro – 35% off!

Original Price: £84.99

Black Friday Price: £59.49

Shut the world out with Outlier Pro, Creative’s flagship true wireless earbuds which feature Hybrid ANC, up to 60 hours of battery life, customizable touch controls and IPX5-certified water resistance.

 

 

Sound BlasterX Katana – 36% off!

Original Price: £279.99

Black Friday Price: £179.99

Regarded by many as the best gaming soundbar when it launched in 2016, the Katana still wields a formidable influence with its audio immersion capabilities, powered by the award-winning Xamp tri-amplification technology. Its successor to the throne, Sound Blaster Katana V2, will be available at 15% discount during Black Friday.

 

Creative Stage V2 – 26% off!

Original Price: £99.99

Black Friday Price: £74.25

Creative’s most affordable living room soundbar delivers price-defying sound quality through custom-tuned mid-range drivers, and deep thumping bass from the accompanying long-throw subwoofer.

 

Creative Stage Air – 31% off!

Original Price: £44.99

Black Friday Price: £30.99

Creative Stage Air is a compact, under-monitor soundbar that features a sleek and minimalistic style that is designed to fit into any desktop settings. It is custom-tuned to deliver impressive audio and also comes with a playtime of up to 6 hours

Sound Blaster X4 – 23% off!

Original Price: £134.99

Black Friday Price: £103.99

Featuring a heady combination of award-winning audio technologies (Sound Blaster audio processing, Super X-Fi headphone holography, Dolby Digital Live), SmartComms Kit for effective online communication, multiple connectivity options and convenient controls at the fingertips, the Sound Blaster X4 is the perfect all-rounder sound card.

 

Sound BlasterX G6 – 35% off!

Original Price: £129.99

Black Friday Price: £84.99

Sound BlasterX G6 works with PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and combines a 130 dB USB DAC with an awesome Xamp discrete headphone amplifier for incredibly detailed audio. It also boasts Dolby Digital decoding, virtual 7.1 surround sound, game-voice volume balancing, Scout Mode, and Sound Blaster’s heralded audio enhancement technologies.

For more information on Creative’s irresistible Black Friday deals, visit creative.com.

HP launches two new Chromebooks in Ireland

HP Inc’s two newest Chromebooks are now available in Ireland. The HP Chromebook x360 13.3” Laptop and the HP Chromebook 15.6” Laptop are both designed to keep users productive and entertained anywhere, whether at home or on the go. The devices feature Chrome OS, plus access to a large selection of apps in the Google Play Store.

The new HP Chromebook x360 13.3” Laptop allows users to easily engage with others with the HP Wide Vision HD Camera, a privacy camera shutter, and a mic mute button. It is a powerful thin device that adapts to individual users with MediaTek Kompanio Octa-core Processors, FHD display, and up to 16 hours of battery life with HP Fast Charge.

The HP Chromebook 15.6” Laptop is ready for adventure, featuring reliable Intel Pentium or Celeron processor performance, up to a FHD display, and is offered in multiple colour ways. The device has up to 11.5 hours of battery life with HP Fast Charge. It is designed with EPEAT® Gold and ENERGY STAR® Ratings. The laptop contains sustainable materials including post-consumer recycled plastic, ocean-bound plastic and 50% recycled aluminum in the design. It is also wrapped sustainably as the outer box packaging contains 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable packaging components.

Commenting on the news, HP Country Manager, Neil Dover said: “It goes without saying that there is an increasingly important role of PCs which play a part in today’s hybrid working and learning environments. With that, we are introducing two new HP Chromebooks in our Irish market, designed to provide users with the necessary software and performance to be productive and do their best work from anywhere. These new laptops are lightweight, slim and deliver great value for money for all users.”

The HP Chromebook x360 13.3” Laptop is available from around €557 and the HP Chromebook 15.6” Laptop is available from around €348.

Dell Technologies invests €2M in the newly redeveloped Customer Solution Centre in Cork

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath TD joined Dell Technologies Ireland to officially open the newly redeveloped Customer Solution Centre at the company’s campus in Ovens, Co. Cork. 

The centre provides unique ‘proof-of-concept’ testing for businesses and organisations worldwide to evaluate new technologies and solutions and ensure they unlock new business opportunities. As well as giving Dell’s customers the opportunity to test drive solutions with their datasets and workloads prior to deployment, offering the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience before going live, customers will be able to avail of hands-on demonstrations of how complex IT solutions can be implemented within an organisation and in tandem assess the solutions that best meet their business needs.

The state-of-the-art centre will also bring together deep-domain experts with business and IT leaders to showcase the latest in enterprise technology and explore business critical topics such as cybersecurity, hybrid work and digital transformation.

One of 15 such centres globally, the €2M investment in the Customer Solution Centre in Cork further strengthens Ireland’s position as a strategic location for Dell globally. The company’s three campuses in Cherrywood, Cork and Limerick have made Ireland a global hub for Dell in Sales, Services, Centres of Excellence Solutions Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, IT and Finance.

“Dell Technologies has developed a strong presence here in Ireland over the past three decades, and over that time, it has consistently evolved its operations in Cork, Dublin and Limerick,” said Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath TD at the opening of the facility. “This new investment by Dell in Cork is very welcome news and strengthens the city’s location as a global digital hub. I wish all the team at Dell Ireland continued success as they help businesses and organisations to transform.”  

“We’re delighted to open the newly redeveloped Customer Solution Centre at our Cork campus,” said Aongus Hegarty, President of International Markets, Dell Technologies. “In today’s data-driven world, there is a growing demand amongst businesses and organisations to explore new technologies and make sure they meet their business needs. Our Customer Solution Centre in Cork has been designed to address these needs and provide access to Dell’s expertise in areas ranging from cybersecurity to hybrid working.”

Mary Buckley, Interim CEO of IDA Ireland said: “Today’s announcement by Dell Technologies Ireland of a €2m investment in its newly redeveloped Customer Solution Centre in Cork is a terrific development.  Dell has had operations in Ireland since 1990 and the plans announced today to grow operations so significantly is excellent news for the South-West region and indeed for the entire country. I wish Dell Technologies, every success with this expansion.”

What is automated Crypto trading, and how does it work?

Many new cryptos, some viable strategies for trading, and different tools accessible to traders may create confusion. Luckily, technology made it possible to automate many trading processes such as market analysis, order execution, and predicting trends. It frees up a lot of time for strategic planning and establishing a solid foundation for long-term crypto trading success.

Automated crypto trading

Using computer programs (crypto trading bots) to buy and sell digital currencies on one’s behalf is known as automated crypto trading, also referred to as automated cryptocurrency trading. To trade at the best time, these software applications are designed to respond to changes in the market. Additionally, compared to manually buying and selling cryptocurrencies, automatic cryptocurrency trading removes the element of emotion and uncertainty.

Most automated cryptocurrency trading platforms are still APIs, although some recent crypto bots use smart contracts and operate directly on the blockchain. The application programming interface that enables your account to communicate with a cryptocurrency exchange and to open and close positions on your behalf according to predetermined conditions is called an API.

Automated trading is best

They will always stick to their game plan and follow any new market trend or event as soon as it happens because they are also emotion-free.

There are several crypto trading bots, each with features, capabilities, and costs. Arbitrage or grid trading bots tend to be the ones that are used the most. Grid trading, on the other hand, focuses on the “buy low, sell high” strategy, while arbitrage bots take advantage of price differences across trading.

The hodl function on 3Commas is one example of a differentiating feature of some automated crypto platforms. This goes beyond trading. It also lets users buy crypto at low prices and automatically hold it. A bot will help the user select the cryptocurrencies they want, but the user is responsible for doing so.

In general, there are four stages in automated cryptocurrency trading: generating signals from data, allocating risks, and carrying them out:

Data analysis: 

A crypto trading bot necessitates data analysis. It is because of the importance of data in today’s technology-driven world. Software with machine learning capabilities can complete data mining tasks faster than humans. A bot predicts market trends and identifies potential trades. It depends on market data and technical analysis indicators. It is after the data analysis gets finished.

Risk allocation: 

The risk allocation function is where the bot allocates risk among various investments. They depend on the trader’s predetermined parameters. When trading, these rules specify how much of a percentage of capital you will invest.

Execution: 

An execution is a procedure by which you can buy and sell cryptocurrencies. It is in response to signals from the pre-activated trading system. During this time, the signals will generate buy or sell orders and send them to the exchange via its API.

How profitable is crypto bot trading?

Despite popular belief, manual trading is less common. Algorithmic trading bots have dominated the financial sector. Algorithms drive most Wall Street activity. They get used to buy and sell almost everything, including cryptocurrencies and bonds. It includes foreign trading.

The primary cause of this shift is simple. Compared to humans, bots can make decisions faster. They can stick to their trading strategy. It happens even in volatile markets because emotions do not influence them.

Remember that crypto trading bots aren’t perfect and can’t protect you from all risks. They can automate trading procedures to assist novice and seasoned traders generate profits. It is a must to have a fundamental understanding of the market. Be aware of trading regulations and tools to configure a bot.

What amount does a crypto trading bot cost? It all depends on the user’s requirements for features and functions. Some crypto trading bots are free. Others may cost a huge amount each month.

The system’s design and whether trades get monitored on a regular basis. They determine how safe automated cryptocurrency trading is. Yet you cannot set them and forget. You can’t expect them to deal with market volatility and protect traders from losses. They may be a dependable instrument. They can simplify cryptocurrency trading through process optimisation and hassle-free 24/7 trading. They are emotionless by default. Thus they help avoid bad decisions that could result in a loss of money due to human error or the other way around.

Conclusion

Before you pay for anything or place your money down for a trading account, be alert. You must conduct proper due diligence on the platforms and projects. Always ask questions to clear your doubts. Or else you may end up losing money if you do not. Are you looking for a safe cryptocurrency trading platform to invest in crypto? Then you must check out digital yuan.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Takes Irish Car of the Year Title for 2023

At an awards ceremony today at the Westin Hotel in Dublin, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz was named as the 2023 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres.

Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the grouping that brings together some 32 of Ireland’s most experienced motoring journalists, hosted the awards event attended by Ireland’s leading car brands, importers and distributors. The awards are voted on by the members of the MMAI who individually assess each new car model that is launched in Ireland each year.

Volkswagen took the top award with its latest all electric ID. Buzz model and, the van version, the ID. Buzz Cargo, won the Irish Van of the Year title at the same ceremony, a first in the history of the awards.  It is the third time that an electric vehicle has taken the award as Kia EVs also won the 2022 and 2020 Irish Car of the Year titles with the all electric EV6 and e-Soul respectively.

Chairman of the MMAI, Joe Rayfus: “The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a really worthy winner of the Irish Car of the Year title, it is a truly stand-out vehicle.  As the third electric vehicle to win the title, it really does confirm the onward march in Ireland towards an electric motoring future.  Just look at our field of runners for this year’s awards, more than half of the contenders are available as either partial or full electric vehicles”. 

Tom Dennigan of awards sponsor, Continental Tyres said: “After the Covid disruption that impacted on the Irish Car of Year awards over the past couple of years, we are delighted to be back with these awards for 2023.  The MMAI jurors provide a great service to Irish motorists in providing a really helpful insight into the broad range of increasingly sophisticated car models that are launched here each year.  No doubt, the Irish Car and Irish Van of the Year titles will be a huge boost to the popularity of the ID. Buzz in the new vehicle market in January and throughout 2023.”

The all electric ID. Buzz uses the same 77kWh battery as the Volkswagen ID.4 and delivers a 420km range from a single charge.

The Irish Car of the year category winners:

  1. Irish Small Car of the Year: Fiat 500e
  2. Irish Compact Car of the Year: Opel Astra
  3. Irish Compact Executive Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  4. Irish Compact Crossover / SUV of the Year: Kia Niro
  5. Irish Medium Crossover / SUV of the Year: Kia Sportage
  6. Irish Large Crossover / SUV of the Year: Citroen C5X
  7. Irish MPV of the Year: Volkswagen ID. Buzz
  8. Irish Luxury Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz EQS
  9. Irish Large Executive Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz EQE
  10. Irish Performance Car of the Year: BMW i4 M50

Energia Group highlight the infinite possibilities of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the energy sector this Science Week

As one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy developers and suppliers of green electricity, Energia Group proudly employs numerous scientists working across various fields, from marine biology to data science. Ahead of Science Week, which runs from the 13th to the 20th of November, Energia Group is celebrating the infinite possibilities and the role of science in the energy sector and how that contributes to Ireland’s climate goals. Neil Mc Caul, Gregory Balogh and Anchit Bhagat are working together on an innovative artificial intelligence solution that can support energy traders in the decisions they make.

Neil Mc Caul, Energy Trading Development Manager with Energia Group has more than 15 years energy trading experience. He has seen first-hand how the rapid increase in digitalization plus the added complexity of many additional energy sources such as solar, increased levels of wind (both onshore & offshore) and battery storage has changed the energy trading industry. Commenting on the changes, Neil said, “The historical practice of trading by commercial intuition, supported by limited analytics, is being challenged by more data-driven, machine-based trading.”

Speaking about the innovative machine learning and trading project, Neil said, “The aim of the project is to develop a machine learning system to provide decision support and additional confidence to the trading team. It is about bringing together the skillsets of traders who have a deep and detailed understanding of the market with the insights data scientists can garner from machine learning and artificial intelligence” Read more about machine learning solutions

The project has been announced as a finalist the in 2022 AI Awards which will be held later this month. The project demonstrates the importance of collaboration between academia and industry.

Gregory Balogh recently graduated from Queens University Belfast with a Masters in Data Analytics and is currently a PhD candidate exploring the topic of explainable AI in Queens University. Gregory is a Data Scientist working on the Trading Development team and he is responsible for designing and building artificial intelligence solutions to support trading decisions.

Speaking about what he enjoys most about his role, Gregory said, “I like the challenges, the people and most importantly, the fact that the energy market is very dynamic and complex. I love that I am working as part of a team creating innovative trading solutions.”

Highlighting the variety of roles open to data scientists, Gregory said, “Data science is an incredibly interesting and broad field, the same techniques can be applied in any industry: marketing, finance, medicine, healthcare, manufacturing, and autonomous vehicles to name but a few. Data science can help humanity understand these industries even more by uncovering previously unseen patterns and correlations.”

Anchit Bhagat also recently graduated from Queens University Belfast with a Masters in Data Analytics. Anchit works as a Data Analyst alongside his colleagues Neil and Gregory on the Trading Development team. Speaking about his role, Anchit said, “The concept of bringing Machine Learning into trading is really exciting. Each day is challenging as you try to understand how factors like wind availability or energy demand across the island can play significant role in identifying market patterns. I really enjoy the collaborative aspect of my role working closely with energy traders and bringing my data insights to the table to enable strong trading decisions.”

Speaking about what he enjoys most about working in Data Science, Anchit said, “Data Science is about converting lots of complex data into useful information and insights helping the business to make rational decisions and solve complex problems based on large volumes of data. With the help of data science, you can in a way predict the future based on historical experiences or events.”

The Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Work on developing the technology behind autonomous vehicles began in the 1970s, and it continues apace. The idea behind these vehicles is that they can sense the environment around them and don’t require any human involvement to drive and control them. There are six stages to creating this type of autonomous vehicle. Read on to learn more about these stages, see which stage we’re currently at, and discover the positives, negatives, and challenges of developing autonomous vehicles.

How are autonomous vehicles being accepted by the public?

Public perception is one of the major challenges in developing autonomous vehicles. According to a 2021 American Automobile Association (AAA) survey, only 22% of respondents thought that manufacturers should focus on developing autonomous vehicles. The story is similar in the UK. A 2021 YouGov survey found that only 23% of respondents would be happy to sit in an autonomous vehicle, and 67% said they would be unhappy driving on the same roads as autonomous vehicles. People are also concerned about potential data protection issues and the probable high purchase costs of these vehicles.

It’s important to note that autonomous vehicles have several benefits, such as 360° vision, interconnection between vehicles, and enhanced access for people with disabilities. Despite these advantages, overcoming public mistrust is a significant obstacle that developers and manufacturers face.

The levels of autonomous vehicles

The autonomy of vehicles is categorised by six different levels as follows:

  • Level 0 – no automation present.
  • Level 1 – driver assistance present – hands on or shared control.
  • Level 2 – partial driving automation present – hands off.
  • Level 3 – conditional driving automation present – eyes off.
  • Level 4 – high level of driving automation present – mind off.
  • Level 5 – full driving automation present – optional steering wheel.

Currently, we are at level 2, with level 3 not far away. Level 4 is expected to be reached by the middle of the decade, and optimistic predictions suggest that level 5 will follow soon after. Once autonomous vehicles are at this level, it will be possible to do many other things while you are driving.

It will be possible to access entertainment which is a significant improvement on having to concentrate while navigating miles of long boring roads or motorways. For example, you could use your tablet or smartphone to watch a movie or play a game at Platincasino Ireland and keep yourself entertained during long journeys. Also, if you are travelling to an event, you could get ready during your journey, which is a big time saver.

Safer and reliable mobility

There’s still a long way to go before full vehicle automation is safe and reliable enough to be available on public roads. Technology is still evolving and testing is underway. The main problem with testing is getting enough mileage on roads to demonstrate the reliability of self-driving cars. So, other testing methods are being considered, such as simulation and closed courses. On-road testing has to be the last step for safety reasons.

Collaboration in the industry

There are substantial challenges facing automotive companies and tech companies looking to produce self-driving vehicles. In the case of automotive companies, these challenges are caused by the need for hardware and software, while tech companies face the challenge of producing safe and reliable vehicles. Companies will likely need to collaborate to benefit from their respective strengths and overcome these challenges.

Conclusion

Fully autonomous vehicles will allow us to play games, watch movies, and even get ready for a night out while travelling. However, these benefits are still a few years away. Full automation is categorised as level 5, and we’re currently at level 2. To progress further, developers and manufacturers must overcome public reluctance and ensure the safety and reliability of self-driving vehicles. Work is underway to do this.

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