Month: April 2025

The Technology Powering Ireland’s Cold Storage Revolution: How Smart Cold Rooms Are Transforming Urban Food Operations

In Ireland’s fast-evolving food and beverage landscape, advanced cold storage technology is becoming essential for business continuity, food safety, and operational scalability. With rising demand for fresh, high-quality goods in urban centres like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, cold room rentals—equipped with cutting-edge features—are experiencing a surge as businesses seek smarter, more adaptable solutions.

Whether it’s a craft brewery storing seasonal batches, a fine-dining restaurant prepping for the weekend rush, or a meal prep company scaling deliveries, today’s cold rooms offer consistent temperature control, remote monitoring, and energy efficiency—all in a compact and flexible format. More than just storage, they’re a technological asset driving growth and innovation across Ireland’s food sector.

Adapting to a Fast-Moving Market with Scalable Tech

Urban food and beverage businesses must respond quickly to seasonal shifts, new trends, and unpredictable customer demands. Cold room rentals now offer digitally managed, on-demand storage—enabling companies to expand capacity without costly infrastructure upgrades. This flexibility is critical in cities where space is limited and market conditions shift rapidly.

A deli in Dublin may need extra refrigeration during the holidays, while a Cork market stall might require temporary cold storage for a weekend festival. Modern rental options now feature smart thermostats, app-controlled access, and real-time usage analytics—empowering businesses to make informed decisions about stock and energy use.

Raising the Bar for Food Safety with Smart Monitoring

Meeting HSE and HACCP requirements is non-negotiable in the Irish food industry. Cold room rentals now integrate advanced safety technology, including remote temperature logging, automated alerts, and compliance-ready data reports. These features ensure perishable goods stay within safe temperature ranges—protecting both consumers and reputations.

Pop-up food vendors, mobile caterers, and event organizers benefit from the ability to monitor storage conditions in real time, even off-site. These tech-forward solutions reduce risk, simplify audits, and enhance traceability throughout the supply chain.

Supporting Hospitality’s Growth Through Flexible, High-Tech Storage

Ireland’s hospitality industry is thriving post-pandemic, with a wave of new openings in urban areas. For many of these establishments—operating on tight margins and in compact spaces—high-tech cold room rentals provide a critical advantage.

Hotels hosting large events can temporarily expand their refrigeration capacity. Rooftop bars in Dublin can keep drinks and garnishes chilled in mobile units featuring digital locking systems and optimized airflow technology. These innovations allow venues to deliver high-quality experiences without compromising efficiency or compliance.

Fueling Urban Food Startups with On-Demand Cold Chain Infrastructure

Food startups, artisan producers, and culinary tech ventures are reshaping Ireland’s food scene. But many face logistical challenges, particularly around cold storage. Renting smart cold rooms gives these entrepreneurs access to industrial-grade refrigeration—without the need for upfront investment or permanent facilities.

Startups operating from shared kitchens can rent nearby cold rooms with remote access and scheduling features, supporting B2B fulfillment, farmers’ markets, and local grocery partnerships. For these small producers, tech-enabled cold rooms are not just storage—they’re a launchpad for growth.

Keeping Events Cool with Mobile, Tech-Enabled Cold Rooms

Ireland’s event calendar is packed with festivals, weddings, and outdoor dining experiences. For caterers and mobile food operations, transporting and safely storing perishables is a challenge. Enter the mobile cold room rental—often GPS-tracked, app-monitored, and generator-compatible.

From multi-day festivals to exclusive private functions, these units can be deployed, scaled, and managed with minimal disruption. Remote diagnostics and automated alerts help ensure everything from gourmet dishes to chilled prosecco stays fresh, no matter the setting.

Tech-Driven Cold Storage Supports Sustainability and Reduces Waste

Modern cold rooms are increasingly built with energy efficiency in mind, using eco-friendly refrigerants and smart climate control systems. This not only reduces carbon footprint but also helps prevent food spoilage—a major contributor to waste in the sector.

Urban businesses can now manage inventory better, extend product shelf life, and optimize storage—all thanks to data-driven refrigeration technology. Cold room rentals help close the loop on sustainability, aligning with Ireland’s broader climate goals.

A Vital Backup Solution for Equipment Failure

When refrigeration equipment fails, businesses risk major losses. Fortunately, cold room rental services across Ireland can deliver high-tech units within hours—complete with cloud-based monitoring and backup power options. This rapid deployment minimizes downtime and ensures compliance, even during unexpected emergencies.

For businesses storing high volumes of perishables, this emergency tech solution has become a critical part of their risk management playbook.

Conclusion: Cold Room Rentals Are Ireland’s Smartest Cooling Solution

Cold room rentals are no longer just a temporary fix—they’re a strategic tech solution powering Ireland’s modern food economy. With features like digital monitoring, remote control, and sustainable operation, these cold rooms are enabling businesses to scale faster, reduce waste, and deliver better customer experiences.

As Ireland’s urban centres continue to grow, tech-enabled cold storage will remain at the heart of food safety, operational flexibility, and sustainable innovation. For a sector defined by freshness, quality, and rapid evolution, that’s a very cool advantage.

The Strategic Importance of Centres of Excellence in the IT Industry and at Noesis

At the start of another exhilarating Formula 1 season, it’s fascinating to draw parallels between the high-speed world of racing and Ireland’s rapidly accelerating IT sector. While Ireland may not have an extensive Formula 1 history, it is making significant strides in a different kind of global competition, innovation and digital transformation within the IT industry.

Ireland’s IT sector has long been recognized as a hub for innovation. The country’s strategic location, pro-business policies, and access to the European market have attracted major global players. However, the true differentiator lies in the local talent, highly skilled, creative professionals who bring a unique perspective to the challenges of modern IT. Its tech-savvy workforce continues to make tech innovation thriving and at Noesis Ireland, we are proud to contribute to this dynamic ecosystem. 

At Noesis, we deeply appreciate the parallels between precision, performance, and continuous improvement, principles equally vital in technology and motorsport. Our Dundalk Centre of Excellence (CoE) represents the personification of these values, harnessing Ireland’s outstanding local talent to drive cutting-edge innovation in artificial intelligence, software development, quality assurance, low-code development, and data analytics.

Much like an F1 team’s pit crew, which fine-tunes every element for maximum efficiency, our Centre of Excellence is structured to ensure seamless integration of expertise, best practices, and emerging technologies. It serves as a hub where the latest advancements in IT are developed, tested, and deployed at speed, allowing our clients to stay ahead of the competition.

Strategically positioned between Dublin and Belfast, Dundalk offers a unique advantage. It allows us to tap into the talent and innovation potential of both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Its proximity to prominent universities, dynamic tech startups, and leading enterprises creates a thriving collaborative ecosystem, which helps us produce agile, scalable solutions designed for global impact.

Nelson Pereira CTO Noesis and Ricardo Batista MD UK&I Noesis

Our Dundalk CoE is more than just an operational hub; it is a powerhouse of collaboration and expertise. It specialises in key technology domains, including artificial intelligence, software development, quality assurance, low-code development, and data analytics. By consolidating knowledge and fostering continuous improvement in these areas, we ensure that our solutions remain innovative, adaptable, and impactful across industries.

Just like in Formula 1, where teams rely on real-time data, strategic decision-making, and continuous iteration, Noesis leverages the CoE model to enhance efficiency and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Whether it’s optimising software performance, ensuring seamless automation, or delivering scalable AI-driven insights, our CoE provides the agility and expertise needed to meet the evolving demands of the digital world.

Additionally, the CoE is pivotal in adapting to today’s hybrid work environment. It balances remote flexibility with essential physical collaboration, creating a space for meaningful innovation and team cohesion. This approach mirrors a well-coordinated pit crew, each member contributing precisely to the overall performance and success.

Ireland has long been a hub for technological advancement, and the Dundalk CoE further cements its position on the global stage. As Noesis continues to push the boundaries of IT excellence, we remain committed to fostering innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions, and driving success—both for our clients and for Ireland’s growing reputation in the digital economy.

Just as an F1 team never stops refining its approach to gain an edge, we at Noesis embrace that same relentless pursuit of progress. Through our Centre of Excellence in Dundalk, we are accelerating Ireland’s digital transformation, ensuring that the country remains a leading force in global IT innovation.

Our vision is clear, to harness the power of Irish expertise to solve the world’s most pressing IT challenges, meeting and exceeding our clients’ needs and making their businesses better. Whether it’s enhancing operational efficiencies, driving digital transformation, or championing sustainability, our Centre of Excellence, here in Ireland and across the Noesis network, stands as a testament to what can be achieved when local innovation meets global ambition.

By Ricardo Batista, MD Noesis UK and Ireland

Dell introduces AI PCs and smart dock portfolio to boost workplace productivity

Today Dell Technologies announced the availability of its streamlined Dell Pro and Dell Pro Plus AI PCs, alongside the newly unveiled Smart Dock portfolio, designed to optimise AI-powered workflows and enhance workplace management.

Building on its commitment to simplifying computing solutions, Dell’s streamlined AI PC lineup is categorized into three distinct offerings: Dell (for play, school, and work), Dell Pro (for professional-grade productivity), and Dell Pro Max (for maximum performance). The Dell Pro range now features expanded silicon choices, including AMD Ryzen processors for the first time, as well as Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), delivering extended battery life and improved performance.

Amongst the latest additions the Dell Pro 13/14/16 Plus business laptops, offers a sleek aluminum design, unified BIOS management, and a combined driver set across silicon options to simplify IT operations. Meanwhile the Dell Pro 14/16 models cater to everyday productivity with 14- and 16-inch displays featuring a 16:10 aspect ratio.

Introducing the Dell Pro Smart Dock Family

Dell’s latest Smart Docks portfolio offers industry-leading power and connectivity for AI-optimised workflows.

These docks include the Dell Pro Dock, Dell Pro Smart Dock, Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock, and Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock. Designed to support AI PC workstyles, the docks deliver impressive power ranging from 100W to 300W and allow simultaneous support for up to four high-resolution displays without unnecessary cable clutter, and feature USB-A PowerShare ports for charging additional devices.

To further streamline IT management, Dell’s Device Management Console and Display and Peripheral Manager introduce cloud-based remote management for dock and peripherals, enabling firmware updates, fleet-wide device oversight, and large-scale updates without requiring direct PC connections or additional software installations.

Security & Sustainability

Dell continues to prioritise security and sustainability across its product range. The new docks integrate tamper-resistant hardware-based encryption and Wi-Fi protection to safeguard sensitive data. Sustainability efforts include the use of up to 65% post-consumer recycled materials and packaging made from 100% recycled or renewable content. The Dell Pro Dock also reduces standby power usage by up to 72%, supporting businesses in their energy efficiency goals.

“For enterprises adopting AI PCs, the stakes are higher than ever,” said Ed Ellett, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Client Peripherals Product Group, Dell Technologies. “AI workloads require a strong infrastructure, streamlined management and tools to maximize user productivity. Dell Pro Docks and workspace management solutions meet these demands while paving the way for smarter workplaces.”

Whether powering intensive AI workloads or simplifying the management of thousands of devices, Dell offers a trusted lineup of premium devices and software.

Pricing and Availability

 

  • Dell Pro Dock (WD25) priced at €244.50 (IRL) and is now available, click here.
  • Dell Pro Smart Dock (SD25) priced at €295.36 (IRL) and is now available, click here.
  • Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock (SD25TB4) priced at €381.51 (IRL) and is now available, click here.

Bringing Camera and Screen Sharing to Gemini Live in the Gemini app

Today Google has just announced some exciting updates to the Gemini app. As of today, the Gemini Live Camera & Screen Sharing feature, initially announced in March, is fully rolled out to all Gemini Advanced subscribers on compatible Android devices. It has also been expanded to all Gemini Basic users on Pixel 9 and Samsung S25 devices.

Imagine the possibilities: Gemini Live now allows for natural conversations in over 45 languages, enhanced by the ability to share your camera or screen. This means real-time, intuitive help for everyday tasks – from getting styling advice and tech support to brainstorming interior design ideas and so much more.

This enhanced Gemini Live experience, rooted in the Project Astra research prototype showcased at Google I/O last May, represents a significant step towards a universal AI assistant that truly understands and interacts with the world around you.

Google is building an AI assistant that understands your world, and this update is a powerful demonstration of that vision. By bringing the ability to share your camera or phone screen with Gemini and discuss it in real time, users can share even more context, interacting naturally and unlocking a new level of intuitive help that can simplify and enrich their lives.

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5 ways to use Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing

In March, we began rolling out the ability to talk live with Gemini about anything you see, whether it’s through your phone’s screen or through its camera. This is now available to all Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android devices, and today we’re bringing it to more people, starting with all Gemini app users on Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices.

Gemini Live lets you have natural, free-flowing conversations with Gemini in over 45 different languages. Want to give it a try? Check out these five ways people have told us that using their camera or sharing their screen with Gemini Live has made life easier.

1. Organize your space

Feeling overwhelmed by spring cleaning? Start by aiming your camera at a messy drawer, a cluttered closet or an overflowing shelf. Ask Gemini for suggestions on how to categorize items, maximize space or even identify what you can donate or discard. Get real-time advice and visual guidance as you declutter, letting Gemini be your organization partner.

2. Brainstorm creative projects

If you’re stuck in a creative rut, brainstorm out loud with Gemini. Show your photos to Gemini by sharing your screen: you could share images of something that inspires you, like the textures of a tree or the colors of a bustling market, and ask Gemini to spark ideas for designs, creative writing or even crafts.

3. Troubleshoot and get input

Have a squeaky chair? A glitching record player? With Gemini Live’s camera input, you can show Gemini what you’re seeing in real time and get quick input while you work. Just point your camera at the issue and chat with Gemini to figure out a plan.

4. Get personal shopping advice

Tired of endless tabs and indecisive online shopping? Share your screen in Gemini Live as you browse online retailers, and Gemini can be your personal shopping assistant. Ask for comparisons between products or for style advice on outfits. You can even show Gemini specific items and ask what would compliment them using your camera to show your own wardrobe. Get instant feedback on your choices, ensuring you make informed (and stylish) purchases.

5. Develop your skills and get feedback

Share your screen with Gemini and get valuable feedback on your work, whether it’s your latest blog post, social media campaign or collection of photos. Get advice on everything from profile pictures and captions to overall layout and design. Gemini can analyze your content, identify areas for improvement and provide personalized recommendations to help you make a lasting impression.

Tesco Mobile Ireland Survey Reveals Digital Clutter, Streaming Regrets, and Pet Obsession

A new survey commissioned by Tesco Mobile Ireland has unveiled a nation grappling with digital clutter, streaming service regrets, yet a unified picture of mobile habits, with the majority of users relying on their devices for the same core activities: chatting, scrolling, and sharing. This proves that everyone does the same things with their phones, but with Tesco Mobile Ireland, customers can get the same coverage and reliability of a big network, but with the great value and service of Tesco.

The survey also reveals that while Irish consumers are savvy in managing their core digital needs, they often feel shortchanged in other areas of their lives.

More than 1 in 3 people (37%) admit to having more apps than they need on their mobile phones with a staggering majority (92%) admitting that they have apps on their phone that they never use. However, the focus remains on essential communication, with calls and messaging dominating usage, particularly among female consumers.

Unsurprisingly, messaging and social media apps came out on the top as the types of apps consumers use most frequently at 76% and 73% respectively with a significantly higher percentage of females (85%) using social media apps compared to males (65%). The data points to a broader trend: despite the endless variety of apps available, most consumers ultimately gravitate toward the same digital habits.

Streaming Subscriptions: More Regret Than Reward

Streaming services and subscriptions, however, emerged as a source of regret and dissatisfaction for many. 67% of consumers subscribe to more than one streaming service, yet only 31% use all their subscriptions each week. Additionally, over half (55%) have regretted subscribing to streaming services which points to consumers increasingly scrutinising the value of their digital subscriptions. This is also evident when it comes to mobile phone plans with 60% of consumers comparing mobile plans at least once a year to ensure they are getting the best deal.

“Our survey shows that Irish consumers are increasingly discerning, focusing on what truly matters in their digital lives. They want value, simplicity, and reliable connectivity, which is precisely what we offer.” said Sean Nolan, Director of Tesco Mobile Ireland.

Paws, Pics & Priorities: The Pet Obsession is Real

Elsewhere, the survey found that when it comes to consumers using their phones to capture everyday moments, more than a third (36%) of pet owners say that they use their mobile phone to take photos of their pets daily with over half (56%) of consumers admitting that they have 50 photos of their pets, and a select few (7%) have over 1,000! Even among parents, 62% say they take more pictures of their children, but 17% confess to prioritising snapping pictures of their pets instead.

The findings also reveal a significant level of dissatisfaction with the value received from gym memberships (50%), indicating a broader trend of consumers feeling shortchanged.

Sean Nolan added, “Consumers are clearly looking for value across all aspects of their lives. Tesco Mobile Ireland is committed to delivering that value, ensuring our customers get the most out of their mobile experience. With the added benefits of Clubcard vouchers and exclusive Clubcard Prices, our customers can enjoy even more rewards just for staying connected.”

Tesco Mobile remains the only mobile operator in Ireland to have guaranteed no price increases for its customers consistently for the last four years.

With nearly 500,000 customers enjoying Tesco Mobile’s award-winning customer service and 99% population coverage powered by the Three network, there’s never been a better time to switch and lock in great value. Whether you’re already with Tesco Mobile or considering making the move before another provider hikes your bill, now’s the time to take advantage of Ireland’s best mobile commitment.

Fancy a laugh? Check out the latest ad from Tesco Mobile Ireland!: https://youtu.be/e1DpI74yelU

Samsung Celebrates World Health Day with the Galaxy Ecosystem: Revolutionising Wellness Through Technology

In a fast-paced world where 31% of Irish people wish they exercised more, prioritising health can often fall behind on the to-do list. Recent research commissioned by Samsung reveals that 56% of people struggle to find enough time to get everything done. When asked what they would do if they had two extra hours in the day, the most popular answers were spending time with family (39%), exercising more (31%) and/ or sleep more (25%).

In celebration of World Health Day, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is proud to showcase how the Galaxy ecosystem powered by Galaxy AI is transforming personal wellness.

With a commitment to enhancing everyday experiences through intelligent health tracking and seamless AI-driven interactions, Samsung empowers users to take control of their wellbeing with technology that seamlessly integrates into their lives.

Galaxy S25: The True AI Companion for Health and Wellness

The Galaxy S25 series (comprising the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25) sets a new standard, acting as a true AI companion that understands, adapts, and enhances daily life. With multimodal AI capabilities, users can interact naturally using text, speech, images, and video. Galaxy AI delivers real-time insights, making everyday tasks more intuitive while ensuring privacy through on-device processing.

The Connected Power of the Galaxy Ecosystem

When combined with other devices in the Galaxy ecosystem – like the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring – Samsung provides a holistic experience that’s more accurate and personalised than ever. From tracking your daily wellness goals to improving sleep quality or optimising your fitness routine, the interconnected Galaxy products work together to give you insights tailored to your unique needs.

Galaxy Ring: Simplifying Health Monitoring

The more you wear your Galaxy Ring, the smarter it gets. Slip Galaxy Ring on your finger and let it track your health all day. With its lightweight titanium frame and sleek, concave design that’s so comfortable, you’ll forget it’s there. Titanium strong and water resistant for all-day wear, with a battery that lasts up to 7 days. 3 built-in sensors monitor your health around the clock. Galaxy AI analyses that data to provide you with personalised health and sleep tips for better days and better nights.

Samsung’s sleep AI algorithm provides users with detailed sleep analysis, including Sleep Score, snoring analysis, and new metrics such as movement during sleep, sleep latency, and respiratory rate. With Cycle Tracking, menstrual cycles can be monitored through overnight skin temperature readings, while the AI-powered Energy Score offers a comprehensive view of daily wellness based on sleep and activity levels.

Additional features include Heart Rate Alerts, Live Heart Rate Check, automatic workout detection via Auto Workout Detection, and intuitive gestures such as double pinch for alarm dismissal or camera control. The Galaxy Ring’s Titanium Grade 5 construction ensures durability, while its 10ATM water resistance allows for worry-free wear in any environment.

Furthermore, the security and privacy of user data remain at the forefront. Samsung’s Knox Vault safeguards all health-related data, and with post-quantum cryptography, users can trust that their information is protected against evolving digital threats.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in three colours, Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold.

Galaxy Watch Ultra: Performance Meets Durability

For those who like to push their limits, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung’s most capable smartwatch yet, built for extreme durability and high-performance tracking. Featuring a Titanium Grade 4 casing, 10ATM water resistance, and a dynamic lug system for enhanced comfort, the Watch Ultra is designed for adventurers and athletes pushing their limits.

With a wide range of altitude tracking, from 100 meters below sea level to 9,000 meters above, Galaxy Watch Ultra supports multi-course workouts such as triathlons and offers new Functional Threshold Power (FTP) metrics for cycling. Its advanced Personalised HR Zone ensures users train at optimal intensity levels, while the Quick Button allows instant access to workouts and safety features, including an Emergency Siren for peace of mind.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is available in the colours Titanium Gray, Titanium White, and Titanium Silver.

As we continue to face busy schedules and increasing demands, it’s more important than ever to prioritise our health. By seamlessly blending cutting-edge AI technology with personalised wellness solutions that fit right into your lifestyle – Samsung’s ecosystem is helping you do just that.

Availability and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Watch Ultra are available now.

Galaxy S25 Ultra RRP:

  • 256GB – €1,469
  • 512GB – €1,589
  • 1TB – €1,849

Galaxy S25+ RRP:

  • 256GB – €1,159
  • 512GB – €1,269

Galaxy S25 RRP:

  • 128GB – €919
  • 256GB – €969
  • 512GB – €1,079

Galaxy Watch Ultra RRP: €699

Galaxy Ring RRP: €459

For more information, visit samsung.com.

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TEKaviation Announces AviTalk, its AI Solution for the Aviation Industry Invests €1 M in AI development

TEKaviation, the dedicated aviation division of TEKenable, has announced AviTalk, its AI solution for lessors, airlines and MROs that allows users interact directly with their data.

TEKenable has invested over €1M in AI development and in the AviTalk product they have created which is a generative AI solution providing users with a ‘subject matter expert’ on their assets and contracts.

AviTalk enables users to directly interrogate their technical, legal and financial documentation to retrieve specific information, removing the requirement for storing information in an intermediary lease management system. Users from all business departments can seamlessly interact with all documented data instead of relying on traditional gate keepers of the information and legacy systems which are restricted to a predefined number of curated fields.

AviTalk improves accessibility to data, generating increased organisational efficiencies while also ensuring improved accuracy of information by accessing the source data directly and removing the potential for human error. Every additional Avitalk license provides organisations with an additional subject matter expert.

AviTalk leverages advanced AI capabilities to enhance data understanding and retrieval. By utilising both semantic search and keyword search, AviTalk can accurately identify and extract relevant information from vast datasets. This dual approach ensures that users can find the precise terms and insights they need while also having the comfort of getting citations and hyperlinks to the source document so that the information can be verified, making AviTalk a superior tool for comprehensive data intelligence.

AviTalk can read, understand and interpret text, handwritten notes and images. It is a communication platform that supports over 90 languages, enabling users to receive accurate and contextually relevant answers in their preferred language.

“Only 20% – 30% of all data is recorded in systems, the rest is locked up in documents. We developed AviTalk to enhance aviation leasing via AI”, explains Aidan Bodkin, Managing Director, TEKaviation.  “This conversational, multilingual AI solution will give users more choice and control over their businesses by improving efficiency and productivity.  It is a dedicated 24/7 subject matter expert on their data”.

AviTalk can perform complex mathematical calculations, such as interpreting formulae and determining rental fixings.  As an AI agent, it operates 24/7 with no downtime, ensuring continuous availability and reliability.  Users can ask questions directly to their documentation, bypassing the need for specialist CMS knowledge.

ESET bulks up its ESET HOME consumer protections against identity theft, ransomware, phishing, and more

Last October, cybersecurity company ESET  announced some updates to ESET HOME Security  and I was wondering if you’d like to take a look at the latest version of ESET’s consumer offering to do a new review which covers the new features?

To rceap, ESET HOME Security is an all-in-one security management platform, available across all major operating systems and covering all typical smart home devices.  To complement the long list of existing layers of protection, including Antivirus & Antispyware, Firewall, Ransomware Shield, Anti-Phishing, Safe Banking, Safe Browsing, Password Manager, VPN and anti-theft, to name just a few, new features and upgrades have been added including:

  • New Dark Web Monitoring — ESET Identity Protection scours websites on the dark web, black market chat rooms, blogs, and other data sources to detect the illegal trading and selling of users’ personal information. ESET technology sends prompt alerts so users can take immediate action.
  • New ESET Folder Guard — This technology helps protect Windows users’ valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware, worms, and wipers. Users can create a list of protected folders — files in these folders can’t be modified or deleted by untrusted applications.
  • New Multithread Scanning — Improves scanning performance for multi-core processor devices using Windows by distributing scanning requests among available CPU cores. There can be as many scanning threads as the machine has processor cores.
  • New Link Scanner — This feature improves  ESET Mobile Security Anti-Phishing that, in general, blocks potential phishing attacks coming from websites or domains listed in the ESET malware database. The Link Scanner is an additional layer of protection for Android smartphone users that allows ESET Mobile Security to check every link a user tries to open, not only those coming from supported websites and social network apps.
  • Improved Gamer Mode — This feature is for users who demand uninterrupted usage of their software without pop-up windows and want to minimize CPU usage. The improved version allows users to create a list of apps automatically starting gamer mode. For cautious players, there is also a new option to display interactive alerts while gamer mode is running.
  • Improved Password Manager — ESET Password Manager now includes an option to remotely log out of Password Manager when it is logged in on other devices. Users can check their password against the password breach list and view a security report that informs users if they use any weak or duplicate passwords for their stored accounts. Password Manager has an integrated option to use third-party programs as an optional two-factor authentication (2FA).
  • Improved Cyber Security for Mac users — ESET HOME Security tiers for Mac users now have a new unified Firewall with both basic and advanced setup options in the main Graphical User Interface (GUI). This means the solution is tailored to the needs of users from basic to more advanced, without unnecessary settings.

These enhancements correspond to the increasing number of advanced, automated, and AI driven threats targeting individuals and address growing concerns about data privacy, ransomware attacks, phishing, and scams. ESET offers three subscription tiers to ESET Home Security, more information on what’s included can be found here.

 

Engineers Ireland celebrate STEPS 25th anniversary with education report

From Awareness to Action: Engineers Ireland advocating for engineering outreach, an education position from the Engineers Ireland STEPS programme, will be presented at the Engineers Ireland STEPS 25th Anniversary Celebration on Monday 7 April with a panel event hosted by Mark Langtry, TV presenter and STEM Education Expert. The panel will feature Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland, Úna Parsons, Retired Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, and Head of Faculty of Engineering and Design, and Dr Keith Sunderland, Engineers Ireland Registrar and STEPS Director. The paper will be available on Monday 7 April. 

The panel will discuss the findings and recommendations of the paper including the creation of a national Centre of Excellence for Engineering Outreach, embedding engineering more explicitly in school curricula, and pushing for real changes in STEM policy. It calls for targeted teacher training, a national awareness campaign, and a long-overdue recognition of apprenticeships as respected routes into the profession. 

The Engineers Ireland STEPS Programme is the only national STEM programme with a dedicated focus on engineering. Centred on children aged 5-16, the programme has introduced over 2 million children and young people to engineering as a meaningful and exciting career path. 

If you would like to speak with Dr Keith Sunderland, Engineers Ireland Registrar and STEPS Director about the programme, or the findings and recommendations of the education report

Suggested interview topics: 

  • Skills shortage: A shortage of engineering talent is threatening Ireland’s ability to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven, knowledge-based economy.
  • ‘College-only’ outlook: The lack of awareness, opportunities, and perception of engineering apprenticeships highlights gap in the engineering education and outreach system. 
  • Addressing gender inequity in STEM: 68% of girls-only schools offer STEM subjects other than science or maths, compared to 96% of boys’ schools (IWish, 2024) 

 

About STEPS
The Engineers Ireland STEPS Programme is designed to open up the exciting possibilities that engineering offers to school children who want to make a real difference in the world. STEPS aims to inspire future generations of STEM talent by providing meaningful, fun, and practical insights into the diverse world of engineering. http://www.engineersireland.ie/schools

About Engineers Ireland
With over 28,000 members, Engineers Ireland is the voice of the engineering profession in Ireland. Engineers Ireland was established in 1835, making it one of the oldest and largest professional bodies in Ireland. Members come from every discipline of engineering, and they range from engineering students to fellows of the profession. For more information, see www.engineersireland.ie