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Park Place Announces New Liquid Cooling Solutions to Cut Costs and Carbon Emissions for Ireland Data Centres

Park Place Technologies, the world’s leading global data centre and networking optimisation firm, today announces the expansion of its portfolio of IT infrastructure services with the introduction of two Liquid Cooling solutions for data centres: Immersion Liquid Cooling and Direct-to-Chip Cooling.

This announcement comes at a critical time for businesses who are seeing a dramatic increase in the compute power they require, driven by adoption of technologies like AI and IoT. This in turn is driving the need for more on-prem hardware, more space for that hardware, and more energy to run it all – presenting a significant financial and environmental challenge for businesses. Park Place Technology’s new Liquid Cooling solutions present a strong solution for businesses looking to address these challenges as the technology has the potential to deliver strong financial and environmental results.

Direct-to-Chip is an advanced cooling method that applies coolant directly to the server components that generate the most heat including CPUs and GPUs. Immersion cooling empowers data centre operators to do more with less: less space and less energy. Using these methods, businesses can increase their Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by up to 18 times, and rack density by up to 10 times. Ultimately, this can help deliver power savings of up to 50%, which in turn leads to lower operation costs.

From an environmental perspective, liquid cooling is significantly more efficient than traditional air cooling. At present, air cooling technology only captures 30% of the heat generated by the servers, compared to the 100% captured by immersion cooling, resulting in lower carbon emissions for businesses that opt for immersion cooling methods.

Park Place Technologies can deliver a complete, turn-key solution for organisations looking to implement Liquid Cooling technology, removing the complexity of adoption, which is a common barrier for businesses. Park Place Technologies provides a single-vendor solution for the whole process from procuring the hardware, conversion of the servers for liquid cooling, installation, maintenance, monitoring and management of the hardware and the cooling technology.

“Our new Liquid Cooling offerings have the potential to have a significant impact on our customers’ costs and carbon emissions, two of the key issues they face today,” said Chris Carreiro, Chief Technology Officer, at Park Place Technologies.  “Park Place Technologies is ideally positioned to help organisations cut their data centre operations costs, giving them the opportunity to re-invest in driving innovation across their businesses.

The decision to invest in Immersion Cooling and Direct-to-Chip Cooling depends on various factors, including the specific requirements of the data center, budget constraints, the desired level of cooling efficiency, and infrastructure complexity. Park Place Technologies can work closely with customers to find the best solution for their business, and can guide them towards the best long-term strategy, while offering short-term results. This takes much of the complexity out of the process, which will enable more businesses to capitalise on this exciting new technology.”

Certa first to open 10 HVO sites as demand for renewable fuel rises across Ireland

Certa, which is part of DCC plc, has become the first fuel operator in Ireland to make HVO available at ten of its forecourts as demand for the renewable fuel continues to rise among motorists nationwide.

One in five of Certa’s network of 49 unmanned, pay@pump forecourts now offers HVO alongside other fuels as Certa continues to make the biofuel more widely available to motorists seeking a renewable alternative to diesel.

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is produced from waste plant matter and can be used as a direct replacement for diesel without any need for vehicle or engine modifications to help motorists lower their carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Last November, Certa began the process of upgrading its network to make HVO available alongside diesel and unleaded petrol and it has achieved the milestone of opening its 10th HVO site after introducing HVO pumps at its forecourt in Corofin in county Clare.

HVO is now available at the Certa forecourts in Liffey Valley, Dundrum, Clarehall and Finglas (Clearwater) in Dublin, Lee Tunnel in Cork, Ballyhaunis in Mayo, Maynooth in Kildare, Trim in Meath, Moyne in Longford and Corofin in Clare.

Certa has provided the new HVO pumps alongside diesel and petrol pumps and the fuel is distinguished through the use of a pink nozzle to stand out from the traditional black diesel and green petrol nozzles.

Orla Stevens, Managing Director, Certa Ireland said:

‘Certa is leading the way in making HVO more widely available to motorists across Ireland. Our goal is to make it easy for motorists to transition to HVO as a renewable alternative to diesel to help them to lower their carbon emissions.

‘Our success in upgrading our network to offer HVO at 10 sites is an important milestone for Certa and our customers. The demand for HVO has grown as we have opened each new site, and our plan is to complete the upgrading of our entire network into next year as we continue our journey towards a net-zero future’.

Certa has also helped a growing number of businesses and events to decarbonise and to transition to HVO as a renewable fuel, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), John Sisk & Son Ltd., Dublin Airport, Dublin Port, The National Ploughing Championship, the Irish Open and Bloom.

Certa has already transitioned its entire fleet of 100 delivery vehicles from diesel to HVO in line with its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner. It is also installing Solar PV panels across its network to enable its forecourts to generate their own power from solar energy.

Certa was one of the first HVO suppliers in Ireland to be awarded International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) which provides full transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain. This certification enables Certa to create and assign Proof of Sustainability (POS) certification to the businesses that it supplies with HVO.

Certa’s work to make HVO more accessible and more widely available to motorists and businesses was also recognised when it received the prestigious Green Award at the 2024 UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors (UKIFDA) Awards.

Keurig Dr Pepper Ireland Facility to Reduce its Carbon Emissions by 100%

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) today announced plans to invest €6.44 million ($7.16 million) in its beverage production International Operations hub based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.  The company will electrify its heat through the installation of the latest technology in heat pumps and implement several energy savings initiatives.

Once construction is complete, the state-of-the-art beverage production facility will be powered with 100% renewable electricity and will minimise overall energy consumption. This will enable the facility to reduce approximately 1,600 metric tons of carbon emissions annually, contributing to KDP’s 2030 climate commitments to obtain 100% of electricity from renewable sources and reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 30%.

This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Peter Burke TD said, “The announcement today that Keurig Dr Pepper plans to invest €6.44 million in its Newbridge facility is exceptionally welcome news. The plans, including a state-of-the-art facility powered with 100% renewable electricity and reduced carbon emissions, are very much in line with the Climate Action Plan. Introducing these initiatives will help in meeting our targets and go towards protecting our environmental future, both locally and globally.”

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary said, “It has been my pleasure to meet with David Lainchbury and the team at Keurig Dr Pepper in Newbridge and hear about their plans to invest over €6 million in their beverage production International Operations hub. I commend all efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the steps made towards a sustainable future for all. Thanks to Keurig Dr Pepper for both their continued investment in Ireland and championing investments in sustainability.”

Opened in 2022, the Newbridge facility is home to more than 100 employees that manufacture beverage concentrates for some of KDP’s biggest brands including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, 7UP, Big Red and Sunkist. In 2023, the facility obtained ISO 14001 certification by adhering to the internationally recognised standard for environmental management.

“We are thrilled to make this green capital investment in our International Operations hub,” said David Lainchbury, Chief Procurement Officer & SVP of International Operations at KDP Ireland. “We recognise that we have a key role to play in this local community, and this investment helps us build economic and environmental resilience in Newbridge and beyond.”

IDA CEO Michael Lohan said, “Ireland is delighted to support Keurig Dr Pepper’s sustainable energy journey. This investment aligns with IDA Ireland’s goals and the Irish Government’s White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030, which prioritises decarbonisation. By removing all fossil fuel use at KDP Ireland’s Kildare site, this project will not only meet but exceed the carbon reduction targets in the National Climate Action Plan. I wish KDP Ireland every success with this groundbreaking initiative.”

Installation of the infrastructure upgrades will begin later in 2024 with a construction period of approximately one year.

Immerse yourself in the future of Artificial Intelligence at the ‘ExploreAI’ pop-up exhibition!

Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a special pop-up event, ‘Explore AI’, which is taking place as part of European Researchers’ Night on Friday 27th September at Trinity College Dublin.  Run by the ADAPT Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology, researchers will offer lively discussions, thought-provoking interactions, and cutting-edge AI research demos on the transformative impact of AI. The pop-up exhibition forms part of Trinity’s Start Talking About Research Today (START) event to celebrate European Researchers Night.

From 4-8 pm, the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity will be transformed into a dynamic space where AI meets creativity, health, and entertainment. The event will also include Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreting. All ages will be catered for and visitors will be invited to contribute to live research experiments and discussions. The event allows researchers to showcase their work to the public using interactive and engaging techniques. Access to the 4 pm – 8 pm exhibition is free, but you should register here.

Event highlights include:

 Art or AI? Museum of Very Modern Art

Can you tell a human masterpiece from an AI-generated one? In this thought-provoking exhibit, AI art tools like DALL-E and Midjourney will test your ability to discern machine-made creations from the works of legendary artists.

From virtual to reality… and back!

What happens to your body when you trick your mind into thinking you’re moving while sitting still and wearing a VR visor? Immerse yourself in this incredible experience and feel the shift as you embody a virtual avatar in a simulated world. As your senses adjust, explore different body types, skin colours, and actions that will leave you questioning the boundaries between the physical and virtual. It’s an unmissable chance to experience how your mind and body respond to virtual environments.

AI Dilemma Cafe 

Grab a coffee and join in thought-provoking discussions about how AI shapes our everyday lives. What are the benefits, challenges, and ethical dilemmas? It’s the café chat you never knew you needed.

Throughout the evening, there will also be pop-up talks and interactive exhibits on ADAPT’s latest research, offering a rare chance to see the future of AI up close.

The START Festival is part of European Researchers’ Night, a Europe-wide public engagement programme funded by the European Union. Run in nearly 30 countries across Europe, the Irish event is hosted by Trinity College Dublin in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and ADAPT.

13 new businesses awarded Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade

13 new businesses have been awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) accolade at the 16th annual awards programme. This year, Deloitte recognised 129 indigenous companies at the awards, representing 28 of the 32 counties across the island of Ireland.

The network of companies has a combined turnover of more than €15 billion and provide employment to over 45,000 people across a range of sectors from technology and healthcare to construction.

A thorough judging process precedes the recognition each year, evaluating the entire management team and the business strategy of each company. The judges examine a wide range of areas when assessing Ireland’s top privately-owned businesses, such as a business’ environmental, social and governance standards, strategic planning and talent strategy.

The 13 newly qualified companies are: Active8 Solar Energies, Ashdale Care, Coen Steel Limited, Ethos Engineering, MCO, Mergon Group, Mivan, Mowlam Healthcare, S&W Wholesale, Sisk Group, United Hardware, Western Motors and Writech.

Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said: “The Irish economic growth story has been extraordinary, and we see this evidenced in the success of Irish indigenous businesses and the confidence shown by Best Managed Companies. Ensuring Ireland’s entrepreneurs and the companies they start get the support they need to grow and scale is crucial.”

Cathy Bryce, Managing Director, AIB Capital Markets, said: “AIB is proud to be the new lead sponsors of Ireland’s Best Managed companies. One of AIB’s core ambitions is to support Irish companies and their management teams in sustainable growth and development, something which is fully aligned with the goals of the BMC programme.”

A total of 116 companies requalified as a Best Managed Company. 19 of these achieved Gold Standard (four years as a BMC) and 12 achieved Platinum Standard (seven years as a BMC). Fexco won the Family Business Award.

The members of this year’s judging panel were:

  • Frank Ryan, former Chairman of the Board of IDA Ireland and Chair of BMC judging panel
  • Cathy Bryce, Managing Director, AIB Capital Markets
  • Ellvena Graham OBE, Non-Executive Director & Chair of Tourism Northern Ireland
  • Feargal Mooney, Non-Executive Director and former CEO of Hostelworld
  • Lionel Alexander, Chair Intact Software and Non-Executive Director
  • Orla O’Gorman, Non-Executive Director and former Head of Listing at Euronext
  • Professor Anthony Brabazon, Dean of UCD Michael Smurfit Business School
  • Sarah Murphy, CEO of Business Post

 

New Winners

Company County
Active8 Solar Energies Monaghan
Ashdale Care Monaghan
Coen Steel Limited Galway
Ethos Engineering Dublin
MCO Dublin
Mergon Group Westmeath
Mivan Antrim
Mowlam Healthcare Limerick
S&W Wholesale Down
Sisk Group Dublin
United Hardware Dublin
Western Motors Galway
Writech Westmeath

 

The Gold Standard (four years as a Best Managed Company) winners are:

Company County
BidX1 Dublin
Camile Thai Kitchen Ltd Dublin
Clonakilty Food Co Cork
DigitalWell Dublin
Dowds Group Antrim
Errigal Group Monaghan
Fortus Group Dublin
H&MV Engineering Limited Limerick
Instantor Dublin
Keltech Waterford
Mannok Fermanagh
Modubuild Kilkenny
MPA Recruitment Derry
Stafford Lynch Dublin
The Brennan and Co Group Dublin
Toga Group Dublin
Totalmobile Antrim
Triangle Technology Services Dublin
Windsor Motor Group Dublin

 

The Platinum Winners (seven years as a Best Managed Company) are:

Company County
Around Noon Down
Codd Mushrooms Ltd Carlow
Creagh Concrete Antrim
Dennison Trailers Kildare
EDGE Innovate Tyrone
GES Group Antrim
GSLS Dublin
LotusWorks Sligo
Ocuco Dublin
Phonovation Dublin
PlanNet21 Dublin
The Merrion Hotel Dublin

AI Transforming Online Slots Apps in A New Era of Personalized Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly evolving, with arti͏ficial intelligence ͏play͏ing a significant role in this t͏ransformation. AI has enhanced gameplay by elevating compet͏itiveness and en͏ric͏hing sto͏rylines͏; particularly notewo͏rthy is the impact of AI ͏on onli͏ne sl͏ot applications where it customizes gaming experience f͏or ͏individual players p͏rov͏iding them with persona͏lized and thrilling games.

In the past, online slot machines were uncom͏plicated. Players push a button, spin the reels, and aw͏ait the outcome; however, thanks to AI technology, these games have ͏evolved now, and they can gather information about your gam͏ing preferences such as preferred game types, betting amounts, and frequency ͏of play. A specially design game, the innovative blen͏d of AI and ͏traditional slo͏t f͏eature bring a new captivating vibe to onli͏ne slots games.

The Evolution of Online Slots Through AI

AI is transformi͏ng how developers ͏make onli͏ne slot applications. B͏efore, all players had the same odds, the same gameplay, and missed pe͏rson͏alized experiences. While this way suited some individuals, it lacked diversity; now AI allows online slots to exceed their traditional structure.͏

With ass͏ist͏a͏nc͏e from A͏I, these applications gather information about gaming habits. They identify p͏referre͏d themes, betting fr͏equency and online activity ͏leve͏l; utilizing this da͏ta, the application can suggest games that may pique interest or modify ͏aspects of gameplay like winning frequencies; this ad͏justment is enh͏ancing cu͏stomization of online slots creating experiences that app͏ear crafted uniqu͏ely ͏for individual players.

AI-Powered Personalization: A Game-Changer for Players

AI intro͏duces thrilling elements to internet slot games cu͏stomization; while you engage in gameplay, the AI familiarizes itself with your preferences, it might recommend games that a͏l͏ign with your interests like slots offering larger prizes if ͏that’s what you ͏enjoy ͏or ones providing regular smaller rewards if you prefer consistent wins; this enhances overall gami͏ng ex͏perien͏ce.

AI is able ͏to generate custom͏ize͏d bonuses͏ and offers based on your preferences; for example, if ͏you have a preference for a specific type of game, the application may provide tailored p͏romotions or bonus opportunities accordingly. This enhances the gaming experience and sustains your ͏engagement with the game͏.

Enhancing Gameplay with AI-Driven Features

Artificial intelligence enhances not just customization but also improves gameplay. Unlike traditional slot machines, AI introduces an͏ extra element of enjoyment; nowadays, certain slots incorporate ͏interactive c͏omponents where your c͏hoices impact the game outcomes; this innovation may include ͏bonus rounds that allow you to select options that al͏ters your prizes or introduce multi͏pliers for hi͏ghe͏r ͏winn͏ings.

͏AI can also adjust the game’s difficulty level making it easier if you struggle or increase the challenge to enhance your experience. These AI enhance͏ment create individualized sessions and su͏stain player e͏ngagement.

AI and Responsible Gaming: Balancing Fun and Safety

Artificial intelligence goes beyond enhanc͏e the entertainm͏ent value of games by contributing to player safety͏. A significant issue in online gam͏bl͏ing involves preventing players from falling into harmful habits or overspending. AI technolog͏y are ͏cur͏rently utiliz͏e to monitor͏ play͏er actions instantly for early detection of ͏any alarm͏ing pattern.

If the AI detects excessive play or b͏ets that are higher than usual, it can step in͏ by giving reminders or putting limits; it ͏could suggest taking͏ a break, lowering bet a͏mounts͏, or directing players towards suitable support when needed. This makes sure͏ ͏gaming is fun and happens ͏re͏spons͏ib͏ly with the help͏ of AI technology.

AI and the Future of Online Slots

The future for A͏I-powered online slot machines look͏ promising͏. With ongoing improvements in AI technology, players can expect more customized gaming experiences and better functionalities. An interesting development is the potenti͏al merge of AI with virtual reality or augmented͏ reality, allowing users to step into pers͏ona͏liz͏ed virtual͏ casinos. Imagine immersing yourself in a VR ͏casino that is uniquely designed to fit your preferences, including tailored lighting and ͏g͏ame choices.

AI has the potential to ͏enhance͏ slo͏t games by enabling them to evolve. These games can adapt ͏and improve by ga͏thering insights from players,͏ ensuring a dynami͏c and engaging experience. As a result, slots will remain innovative͏ and e͏ngaging prese͏nting players with fresh challenges and features without feeling repet͏it͏ive.

Ultimately, ar͏tificial intelligence is transforming ͏online slot machines͏ in interesting ways, by gaining insights from players and pr͏oviding͏ custo͏mized experiences, ͏these games become more enjoyable and captivating. Through ͏AI-powered elements, g͏ameplay͏ is enhanced, personalized and also makes ͏use of responsible gam͏ing resources for increased safety; as AI advances further, prospects for online slo͏ts appear pr͏o͏mising for ͏additiona͏l innovat͏ion and customization. The dawn of a new age in online gaming has arrived with AI at ͏its ͏core.

Keep your home safe with WELOCK smart lock Autumn harvest sale

We have been testing out WELOCK products over the years and now they have a sale on so check out their latest offers which have tasty prices making it more affordable to secure your home, with the winter approaching and the dark evenings and mornings creeping in now is the best time to start making plans to keep your home secure so check out the offers below for more.
Item1: PCB41 keypad smart lock
  • Multiple Ways To Unlock: Opening the door with a numeric code, with an RFID card, or with the WELOCK app, a temporary password. Up to 20 cards can be added to the Smart Lock. One card can be added to many locks and you can only use one smart card to open more than one of our locks. If you need a WiFi remote unlock function, please buy a Bluetooth gateway separately.
  • Easy Install:  Suitable for all doors with a thickness between  50mm-100mm. Easy to replace the existing lock cylinder in your front door or apartment door without drilling. Easy installation in 5 minutes.
  • Perfect for Home, Airbnb and rental: The WELCOK Smart Lock, is perfect for both family homes and rental properties. It can store up to 10 codes directly on the lock, including 1 admin code and 9 user codes, ideal for family members or frequent visitors. For rental scenarios, the lock provides the flexibility of adding an unlimited number of guest passwords and RFID cards with expiration dates through its app, catering seamlessly to a high turnover of tenants or short-term guests.
  • Smart WELOCK App: WELOCK Password Smart Lock can be controlled in the WeLock app for iOS and Android, you can use Bluetooth to open the door; add a smart card; add an app user; see unlocking history, and share passwords to your guests.
  • 1-Year Battery Life: The OLED displays battery status, settings, and warnings. Battery for electronic knob: 3 x AAA 1.5 V. Up to 1-year runtime with 10 openings per day. Low battery reminder When the battery is below 20%, you will be reminded to replace the battery.
  • See review 

 

https://www.welock.com/TECZBL28040
Origin price: 149EUR
Coupon code: AHS40
Final price: 109EUR
Item2: Touch41 fingerprint smart lock
  • Open the door by fingerprint, with RFID card or with our app. Memory for up to 100 fingerprints (3 of them with admin function). Up to 20 cards can be paired. Apps for iOS and Android are available:WELOCK.
  • Cylinder dimensions: Diameter of knobs: outside 46mm / inside 38mm; length: outside 56mm / inside 57mm. Cylinder length: adjustable outside 40mm – 55mm / inside 30mm – 60mm. Suitable for all doors with thicknesses between 50-100mm(TOUCH41)/30-70mm(TOUCH41 mini). Easy to replace the existing lock cylinder in your front door or apartment door without drilling.
  • OLED display of battery status, settings and alerts. Battery for electronic knob: 3 x AAA 1.5 V. Ten times unlocking per day will last for 8-10 months.When the battery is empty, you can use the USB backup to unlock. The USB power bank is for unlocking and can not be charged.
  • Safety: Electrostatic protection up to 30,000 volts. With an IP65 waterproof rating, Smart Lock is ready to protect homes in any location. (Only suitable for doors with roofing, not for garden gate exterior doors).Safety in case of fire etc.Can always be opened from the inside. Up to 10 million closing operations. Working temperature: -30°C to 60 °C.
  • Packaging includes: set of 1x WELOCK TOUCH41 electronic lock, 3 RFID card, 1x Special Allen key, 1x manual Material: stainless steel with zinc alloy, plastic. Warranty: two years. Our customer service is always there for you.

 

https://www.welock.com/TECHBL28040
Origin price: 189EUR
Coupon code: AHS57
Final price: 132EURItem3: SECBN51 fingerprint smart lock
  • Open the door by fingerprint, with RFID card, or with our app. Memory for up to 100 fingerprints (3 of them with admin function). Up to 20 cards can be paired. Apps for iOS and Android are available: WELOCK.
  • Cylinder dimensions:  Suitable for all doors with thicknesses between 30-70mm. Easy to replace the existing lock cylinder in your front door or apartment door without drilling. With an extended lock cylinder component, our lock can easily accommodate doors with a thickness of up to 100mm.
  • The OLED display of battery status, settings, and alerts. Battery for electronic knob: 3 x AAA 1.5 V. Ten times unlocking per day will last for 8-10 months. When the battery is empty, you can use the USB backup to unlock it. The USB power bank is for unlocking and can not be charged.
  • Safety: Electrostatic protection up to 30,000 volts. With an IP54 waterproof rating, Smart Lock is ready to protect homes in any location. (Only suitable for doors with roofing, not for garden gate exterior doors).Safety in case of fire etc.Can always be opened from the inside. Up to 10 million closing operations. Working temperature: -10°C to 60 °C.
  • Packaging includes: set of 1x WELOCK SECBN51 electronic lock, 3 RFID cards, 1x Special Allen key,1x extended lock cylinder component, 1x manual Material: stainless steel with zinc alloy, plastic. Warranty: two years. Our customer service is always there for you.

 

https://www.welock.com/TECUBL28040
Origin price: 189EUR
Coupon code: AHS57
Final price: 132EUR

Item4: Wifibox3 gateway

Smart Home Integration: Manage your WELOCK smart lock from anywhere with Alexa integration for seamless remote unlocking and a smart home experience. One WIFIBOX 3 gateway can support up to 8 WELOCK electronic locks.

New Generation for Remote Unlocking: The enhanced gateway antenna provides better Bluetooth signals for remote unlocking. Grant access to handymen, dog sitters, or delivery personnel even when you’re away.

Easy Gateway Setup: The WIFIBOX 3 offers simple connection options via Type-C data cable and RJ45 network cable. Enjoy reliable low-power Bluetooth connectivity with a range of up to 10 meters (no wall blocks).Simple setup in under 3 minutes, with USB cable, network cable, and tools included for convenience.

24/7 Home Access Control: Monitor who enters and leaves your home, whether you’re at work, traveling, or on vacation.

 

https://www.welock.com/TEBZBL28040
Price: 99EUR

Item5: Door sensor

  • Smart door sensor: With the WELOCK Door Sensor, you can travel with peace of mind. In combination with the WEOCK Smart Lock and the free WELOCK app, you can also see from a distance whether your door is open or securely closed
  • Always informed: Call up the status of your door (open/closed, unlocked or locked) conveniently at any time via the free WELOCK app. Receive a notification when the status changes—for example, when your child comes home.
  • Easy to install: Like all WELOCK products, the WELOCK Door Sensor is easy to install yourself. The door sensor is available in white and is discreetly attached to the door and door frame. The door sensor is set up step by step using the WELOCK app.

 

https://www.welock.com/TEZZBL28040
Price: 29EUR

Enterprise Ireland launch the Founder of the Year Award 2024

Enterprise Ireland today launched the High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of Year Award 2024. The overall winner will be announced at an awards ceremony which will take place on Thursday, 17 October 2024 at the Gibson Hotel, Dublin 1.

This year 67 High Potential Start-ups are eligible for the award which will be whittled down to nine finalists.  Pictured from among the eligible companies are Heidi Davis, co-founder of Peri and Darren O’Reilly, co-founder of Whole Supp.  On the 17th October, a peer nominated group of the nine companies will present to the judging panel, who will decide the final winner.

The Founder of the Year award forms an important element of the Enterprise Ireland HPSU Founders Forum. Now in its ninth year the HPSU Founders Forum, which is delivered in partnership with Select Strategies continues to grow with over 450 founders having participated to date from a variety of sectors including digital technologies, medical devices, fintech, food, engineering and construction. The objective of the Forum is to provide a platform for founders to help founders succeed internationally and scale faster.

Leo Clancy, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, “The Founder of the Year Awards promotes Ireland’s ecosystem of entrepreneurs who have displayed the potential and commitment to building their businesses and realising their global ambition. We are delighted to build on the success of the Awards which is now in its sixth year, and the Founders Forum which acknowledges and celebrates high-performance, innovative Irish start-ups. I wish all the nominees the best of luck in the run-up to the awards night in October.”

Dell Technologies Appoints Jason Ward as Vice President EMEA North & MD of Dell Technologies Ireland

Dell Technologies has appointed Jason Ward as Vice President EMEA North and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland.

In his role, Jason will help customers and partners to transform their organisations using AI and take advantage of the latest technologies in areas such as cybersecurity, intelligent edge, multicloud, 5G and Generative AI.

Jason had led the Irish business from 2020 to 2023 having been the Vice-President for Medium Business Western Europe for two years. He previously held the role of MD of the enterprise business in the Nordics. Most recently, Jason led the Dell Technologies EMEA Global Alliances team as it delivered advanced digital solutions to partners and Cloud Service Providers.

Jason Ward, Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland and Vice President of Northern Europe said: “I am thrilled to share that I have assumed the role of Vice President EMEA North and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland. This new position gives me responsibility for running our business in Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and the Baltics, offering a diverse and challenging opportunity.

“The breadth and variety within the countries I am responsible for will make this a really interesting and exciting opportunity. I am particularly pleased to be back working with our teams in Ireland again – a country where I know lots of our customers and partners and have had the privilege of helping them along different stages of their transformation journeys in the past.

“One common theme I’ve observed in my interactions with organizations and leaders is their focus on embracing Generative AI securely and sustainably to drive innovation, unlock new market opportunities, productivity gains and cost savings. The shift towards accelerated computing is revolutionizing productivity levels, akin to the industrial revolution, with potential gains of 20-40%. This is a conversation in every boardroom. It’s going to change the basis and is changing the basis of competition. And if you don’t have a strategy here, it’s an existential #threat.

“At Dell Technologies we lead in GenAI, cybersecurity, Multi-Cloud, Edge, and workplace transformation, providing world class solutions and expertise to help organizations thrive in the AI era.

“I look forward to supporting our customers and partners as they navigate change and drive AI-powered innovation.”