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Advantio creates 40 jobs in Sligo with establishment of Cybersecurity HQ

Advantio, a Cybersecurity provider specialising in Professional Services, Managed Security Solutions and  SaaS security and compliance solutions, has announced the establishment of its European Cybersecurity HQ in Sligo, with the creation of approximately 40 jobs over the next three years.

Established in 2009, Advantio is one of Europe’s leading privately owned Cybersecurity firms and is the Cybersecurity Partner of choice to the leading top fintech companies and payment service providers across Europe. It will be recruiting for full-time roles across a range of functions including Product Management, Security Consulting, Project Management, Customer Success and HR teams.

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

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, said: “I’m really pleased that Advantio has chosen to establish its new Cybersecurity HQ in Ireland, creating 40 new jobs in Sligo Town over the coming years. I was happy to have the opportunity to discuss this new expansion with the team at Advantio this week. Cybersecurity has only become more important in recent times and the fact that a leading firm in the field has chosen Ireland for its European headquarters is a real vote of confidence in us and our rich talent pool. I wish the team the very best of luck with this exciting new chapter.”

“Advantio’s mission is to increase our clients’ Cybersecurity maturity, on time and on budget so that they can focus on their core business,” said Marco Borza, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Advantio. “Our new Sligo operation and Security Operations Centre (SOC) allows us to enhance our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) capabilities, build further capacity for our aGuard Payment Cloud operation where we operate and keep our clients’ fintech applications secure and compliant and ensure that we’re able to continue to service our growing customer base across Europe.

Cybersecurity threats are growing at a rapid pace and our Sligo team will be at the heart of our strategy to help businesses succeed in such a challenging environment. Ciaran McGloin, a Sligo native and Managing Director of our advisors, Novacies Capital, was key in helping us spot this opportunity and spinning key operations into Sligo. Ciaran is also a non-executive director of Advantio. We want to give new graduates in the north-west an opportunity to pursue a career in Cybersecurity whilst staying close to their roots, and to attract talented and experienced people back to the region.”

The establishment of Advantio’s Cybersecurity HQ is a key step in furthering its international growth strategy. With over 500 enterprise clients and over 30,000 end users on its Zero Risk SaaS Security Solution across Europe, Ireland, and the UK, Advantio’s clients can continue to increase their cyber resilience as they grow their businesses thanks to the decennial experience of their trusted cybersecurity partner in assessing and enhancing businesses cybersecurity while monitoring and responding to cyber-attacks.

“We intend to position Advantio as a leading Employer of Choice for the Northwest Region,” said Cian Collins, Advantio Ireland Country Manager. “We’re hiring across a range of disciplines while also building links with local educational institutes to establish a next level graduate programme called the Advantio Academy. We’ve also helped establish the Cyber Ireland Northwest Chapter and we’re really excited for the next phase of our growth.”

IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan said: “Advantio’s decision to establish its European Cybersecurity HQ in Sligo demonstrates the company’s confidence in the availability of a highly skilled and talented workforce across the North West Region.  IDA Ireland continues to be committed to winning high-value jobs and investments for regional locations.  I wish Advantio every success with this investment.” 

To explore all opportunities available, visit https://www.advantio.com/careers

Innovative Software Solution Glofox Partners with Xponential Fitness for International Expansion

Glofox, one of the fastest growing fitness business management software platforms, today announced it had been selected by Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading brands across a variety of verticals in boutique fitness including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Rumble and CycleBar, to support its network of master franchisees as it expands internationally into new countries.

The innovative platform provides powerful and easy to use software for studio staff, a seamless and engaging multi-platform member experience, and network-wide reporting for franchise headquarters. “Partnering with Xponential Fitness is a real milestone for us; we’re excited to support their renowned portfolio of brands as they scale internationally,” said Conor O’Loughlin, Glofox CEO.

Glofox’s international support across payments, multi-language capabilities within its platform and global support teams will allow Xponential Fitness to successfully execute their expansion into new locations outside of the U.S.

“Working with Glofox gives me peace of mind as we undertake our global expansion. They are an innovative partner who we are confident will deliver a robust platform that will enable us to successfully scale into international markets and support our master franchisees in their businesses as they grow,” said John Kersh, Chief International Development Officer of Xponential Fitness.

The addition of Xponential Fitness further validates Glofox as the industry leading software management offering driving international growth for franchise businesses. They join Glofox’s burgeoning portfolio of some of the largest, fast-growing franchise operators as well as its growing network of independent businesses spanning over sixty countries.

How to Develop an App for Business

Modern life cannot be imagined without the Internet.  Not one of any large businesses can effectively carry out activities outside the global web. However, entrepreneurs are faced with the question: what should be their presence in the network?  Can you get by with a website or create an advanced web application?

Should you make your resource mobile, that is, adapt it for viewing on a mobile device?  Or go even further and develop a full-fledged mobile application for numerous tablet and smartphone users? The coverage of the audience and the effectiveness of the company’s financial investments in Internet development largely depend on the answers to these questions.

Let’s start with the fact that now a lot of people create video editing applications that will help in business in the future.  These are various kinds of promotional videos or stories about a company.  And if you need apps for your business or you want to create something that will help other entrepreneurs, then Trembit Video Streaming App Development Company is the perfect assistant for this.

By a website we mean a resource that works only with a browser installed on a computer. A mobile website is the same website, only adapted for viewing on smartphones and tablets.

If an Internet resource is exclusively informative, and the connection between its pages is carried out only through hyperlinks, then we are talking about a regular website.  If the site implies active interaction with the user through interactive components using JavaScript and HTML 5, then we are talking about a web application.

A mobile application differs significantly from the types of web development described above, since it functions independently of the browser.  Such a program is specially designed to work on various platforms (IOS, Android, Windows Phone).  In some cases, a mobile application communicates with a browser, which is mainly used to display the content of a web page.

FEATURES OF APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

If we talk about sites, then today few people give preference to purely information resources.  Despite the higher cost, companies order the development of interactive sites or web applications, most often adapted for mobile devices.

Recently, against the background of a significant increase in mobile device users, in addition to existing mobile sites, firms order the development of mobile applications.  Mobile applications are effective for cinemas and other entertainment establishments, catering establishments, beauty salons and fitness centers.

Such programs are an effective tool for managing a company’s reputation: they allow you to notify customers about new products, discounts, and great deals.  Such utilities save customers time by allowing them to book services and pay for orders online.

For maximum audience coverage, it is recommended to develop cross-platform mobile applications.  Such utilities are created on the same code and can work equally well on IOS and Android devices.

In general, now any business applications are very popular, so you can easily create something of your own unique, which will delight other entrepreneurs and bring you profit.

Mr Green – Let’s Talk About The Company

Mr Green’s journey so far in the casino world is so peculiar. The company has uniquely amassed success without having to emulate or follow the tracks of any famous casino company. Mr Green is barely over a decade, as it was established in 2008, but the achievement the company has garnered since then is applaudable. Especially if you consider that they still started with a website that was exclusive to players from Sweden only. Visiting this page will shed more light on how Mr Green successfully transitioned from a Swedish-only website to a prominent betting company across Europe. The company’s success is not unmerited because their hard work is almost as evident as their accomplishments.

One of the most notable achievements of Mr Green is being one of the first betting companies to provide software player wallets. This move was a bold statement that didn’t go unnoticed by major providers. It was thanks to this action that the company acquired over $300 million cash purchase from William Hill PLC in 2019. Aside from that significant innovation, Mr Green has always strived to attain more growth to please their customers. 

 

Top Attributes 

1. Varieties: There are numerous exciting games that will give players a belly full of satisfaction. It doesn’t matter if you prefer roulette or blackjack. There are enough casino games to go around on the site, as they have over 200 games that consist of almost 100 slots. 

Mr Green’s website is also perfect for people with multiple favorite casino games. They can switch from one game to      another without any form of hassle. All they need to have fun is always readily available on the site. 

2. Attractive Bonus: Although it is not a new development for betting sites to offer their customers enticing bonuses and promotions, however, Mr Green takes this strategy a step further with their extremely mouthwatering promotional offers that get updated constantly. The site also hosts a series of tournaments from time to time, which helps to keep the activities there going at all times. All these tournaments and promotions serve as a means of entertainment for customers and more opportunities to earn more. 

This incredible feat has earned the company several awards and, in turn, has caused a massive positive impact on public opinion of their site. If the company can keep up with all of these activities, Mr Green will find a way to the pinnacle of the gambling industry in a very short while.

3. Excellent Customer Service: Customer-base-wise, Mr Green may not be up there yet with the heavyweights of the gambling industry. Still, it is reputable for being a reliable betting company that provides excellent services.

Most people who have engaged in the services of Mr Green’s customer care only have positive reviews to say about them. Anyone who has been a punter for a long time will agree that this attribute is not particularly common amongst betting sites. Only the top few betting sites boast of having terrific customer care services.   

4. Good Reputation: Apart from being owned by a highly respected company, William Hill PLC, a prominent British operator famous for its reliability and steadfastness. Mr Green, as an entity, has also proven itself reputable over the past decade of its existence. 

It is with this attribute that the company has been able to encroach into the Canadian gambling industry and is now regarded as one of the best online casinos in the country. The merit of their diligence has also helped them spread their customer base across different European countries. 

In Conclusion 

Mr Green, as a betting company, is an embodiment of what a standard casino organization should be like, especially when you consider that the company has only been in existence for a little over a decade and their primary focus was not a large scale. The site’s goal was to serve only the people of Sweden, but as years went by, their objectives became broader. 

Despite the expansion in motive, Mr Green didn’t try to cut corners to attain all they have achieved so far.  The company’s path thus far is glaring for all to see, and there are no sinister tricks involved.

Tech Review – Creative SXFI AMP

Need to boost your audio experience on your earbuds and headphones well here is the must have gadget to do so and not only that this enhances more than you might think as it can be used with gaming consoles such as the PS4 PS5 and Nintendo Switch to give you an even more enhanced experience, this little kit which is the size of your little finger is simple solution to enhance all your audio experiences and this includes gaming devices as well as phones.

This is a well built piece of kit which could be passed as a dongle with and gives you the ability to use any headphones and you get an adapter in the box which is a USB-C to USB-C connector there is a 3.5 mm socket on the end and then you have the controls up front that have that clicky feel to them you control volume and skip tracks with these and then there is the circular button up top which turns on/off the holographic experience. The whole unit is encased in aluminum.

The SuperX-Fi AMP basically enhances the listening experiences and I tested both earphones and headphones on this and it can make cheap headphones sound good in some cases and basically puts you centre stage it feels like there is speakers all round giving you an immersive experience ..

There is a huge list of headphones to pick from when setting up and if you find your headphones not there you can select something close them you will see all this in the video below and what is involved and how to use the app. You will need to create a profile and do some head mapping which is now becoming a common trend these days. The app picks up your tracks  you can personalise and pick your headphones from the extensive list available now and also toggle with the equalizer, finally in the app you can manage your devices..

MUSIC

Experience music on your headphones as if you’re listening to the recording artist in a studio! Enjoy Super X-Fi on your local hi-res FLAC files or stream your favorite songs over Spotify app on mobile or PC with SXFI AMP. Try out some old mono tracks from the golden age and you’ll be amazed how Super X-Fi transforms the music.

MOVIES

Immerse yourself in a holographic audio experience whenever you are with your headphones. Whether you are watching movies on your laptop or travelling on an airplane with your Android phone, just plug in the SXFI AMP and enjoy! Super X-Fi is capable of transforming videos into full-fledged, cinematic audio experience.

GAMES

Enjoy games with the full cinematic capabilities of Super X-Fi! Simply plug in the SXFI AMP with your headphones into your PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or on PC — the soundstage of the game opens up and you feel as if you were actually transported into the game environment itself. Your games will never sound the same anymore!

The Creative SXFI AMP was sent to us to review with no preview,payment or input and are seeing the review the same time as you.

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Characters from SNK and CAPCOM clash in this epic card fighting game!

SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO：Kenji Matsubara) is proud to announce SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS’ CLASH is available to download today, January 13th, for the Nintendo Switch!

 

 

Back then, SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS’ CLASH was sold as two separate games; the SNK Cardfighter’s Version and the CAPCOM Cardfighter’s Version. But now, both have been combined into one game! There’s nothing stopping you from collecting all the cards!

SNK icons like Terry, Nakoruru, and Marco clash against CAPCOM legends Ryu, Chun-Li, and Mega Man in this insane card fighter. There are 300 cards in total, where characters from both SNK and CAPCOM appear as Character Cards for fighting, and Action Cards for support during battle. Go out there and make the strongest fighting deck in the world! You can trade between both the SNK and CAPCOM Cardfighters’ Versions. What’s more, you can even use their individual save data to have them battle each other.

You may switch between the SNK Cardfighter’s Version and CAPCOM Cardfighter’s Version at any time, but each has their own save data. You may switch between the Japanese and English versions at any time, but each has their own save data. Trading between Japanese and English versions is not possible.

12% of Irish adult internet users own cryptocurrency study finds.

12% of Irish adult internet users, or an estimated 456,000 people, said they owned cryptocurrency in the December survey, up from 8% in October – an increase of four percentage points according to Finder.com’s latest Cryptocurrency Adoption Index.

However Ireland is still slightly behind the global average of 15%, ranking 20th for cryptocurrency ownership out of the 27 countries included in the study.

Bitcoin is still the most popular coin to have (5%), followed by Ethereum and Dogecoin (3% each), and XRP (2%).

The report reveals around a quarter of Irish adults (26%) think cryptocurrency is a good investment – well below the global average (43%).

However, 64% Irish adults know what cryptocurrencies are, compared to 85% in Australia and 68% in Vietnam.

Bitcoin adoption in Ireland

Bitcoin is probably the best-known name in the world of cryptocurrency, which is probably why an average of 39.1% of crypto owners globally said they had BTC in their wallets. As for Ireland, BTC ownership came in above the global average, with 44.3% of crypto owners saying they held BTC.

This places Ireland as the 9th out of 27 countries. Out of the five coins we asked about in our survey (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana and Ripple), Bitcoin ranks as 1st choice for crypto owners in Ireland.

Between now and the last survey, the number of crypto owners surveyed who said they held BTC has fallen from the 59.9% of respondents who said they own Bitcoin in October to 44.3% in December.

Ethereum’s popularity with crypto owners in Ireland

ETH ranks as Ireland’s 2nd choice for crypto with 26.7% of crypto owners holding Ethereum, which is above the global average of 24.4%. This places Ireland 12th for ETH ownership.

DOGE ownership in Ireland

Ireland sits 4th for DOGE ownership globally, with 23.9% saying they own the memecoin, which is above the global average of 18.5%. As far as its popularity among crypto owners in Ireland, DOGE ranks 3rd.

Solana adoption in Ireland

During the December survey, we decided to also ask if respondents in Ireland owned Solana. Solana ranks as the 5th most popular coin, with 11.3% of crypto owners saying they hold the coin, which is below the global average of 15.5%.

Popularity of Ripple in Ireland

Ripple ranks as Ireland’s 4th most popular coin, with 14.9% of crypto owners saying they hold Ripple. The global average is for Ripple ownership sits at 16.8%, placing Ireland below the global average.

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Choosing the Right Online Trading Platform

The ease of online trading has made multiple financial products easier to buy and sell. In the past, you had to go to specific banks and places to buy and sell your investments. Now, you can do the transactions yourself, and you can make real-time decisions regarding your investments. 

Plus, you can analyze various options for stocks and other financial products. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can get started trading right away! This means that you can invest your money without any hassles, and the benefits of online trading are immense.

Trading Platform

Choosing a brokerage site or online trading platform is not an easy decision, and you should consider your level of experience before signing up. Cheap brokerages do not offer much research or broker-assisted trades. So before making any decision search for the best uk day trading platform on google to make profitable trades if you are interested in day trading.

Moderately-priced brokerages have articles on successful trading and can offer a variety of tools and resources for beginners. These brokerages may not offer all services, but the most reputable ones have a number of benefits. You can also check out the different types of trading platforms and decide on the one that best suits your needs and tools for stock traders found here.

A reputable online brokerage should have a wide range of tools and trading strategies. They should have a high success rate. A good platform will offer a user-friendly interface, good customer support, and the ability to trade from a coffee shop.The Triad prime broker accounts offer all of these benefits, as well as a first class experience, regardless of your account size

It should also have a mobile banking application and adequate funds in your account. In addition to the tools and services, you should be able to sign up for a free trial. This will allow you to try out the services of the brokerage without having to risk your money.

When it comes to choosing a brokerage, the most important thing is the level of experience that you have with online trading. You can choose a short term, medium-term, or long-term plan, depending on your budget and financial goals. 

There are numerous options when it comes to online trading. Regardless of whether you are a newbie or an experienced trader, you can buy and sell securities without any difficulty. Using online platforms can be a great way to get started in the world of trading.

Do Some Research

Before deciding on an online brokerage, make sure that you do some research. You need to determine the type of assets that interest you, and then choose a broker based on their expertise and experience. Ideally, the brokerage will offer a free trial, so you can test out their tools and learn more about online trading. 

You should also consider the fees offered by different brokers. By choosing the right online brokerage, you can earn a good living. You can find hundreds of online trading platforms, and choose one that suits your needs the best. 

While this option is not available for everyone, it offers many benefits to both the trader and the investor. As the most popular form of trading, it’s easy to learn and is the most convenient for many people. It is a convenient and easy way to invest your money. You can also choose between stocks or other assets. It’s all up to you!

Features and Pricing

As for the brokerage’s features and pricing, it depends on your experience and your preferences. The least expensive brokerages do not offer much in the way of research and trading. But those that are moderately priced are still great options for beginners and experts alike. In addition to the prices, they provide a variety of services. 

Some of them are limited and are more like a small bank or a large financial institution. You should choose the best one for your trading needs. Besides being fast and convenient, online trading is also safer. It has many advantages. With a few clicks, you can trade on stocks and other financial instruments. 

The most important advantage of online trading is that it is available to everyone. With an internet connection, you can get the latest news and information about the market and exchanges. This provides a safe and convenient environment for traders. This will help them build their portfolios and earn money.

Final Words

While online trading involves buying and selling securities online, the key difference between it and traditional trading is convenience. You can place orders on your trading platform and make trades from anywhere in the world. The price of the stock changes on a daily basis. When you do a trade with an online brokerage, your money is stored in your online account. You can buy or sell shares in minutes with your smartphone. You don’t have to worry about losing money or getting scammed.

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Dave Ramsey is a famous American Personal finance personality, radio author and a businessman. 

Ramsey has written six best-selling books. On “The Dave Ramsey Show,” a syndicated radio program, he takes calls from people with financial problems and talks them through the solutions. His most famous philosophy is debt-free living. He counsels people on concrete steps to get out of debt and never get into it again.

Pioneer DJ launches the DDJ-REV1 – the perfect kit to begin scratching and mixing like a pro DJ

Pioneer DJ, a world-class manufacturer of DJ equipment, has announced the launch of the DDJ-REV1 – a 2-channel controller from the brand-new DDJ-REV series of DJ controllers. Accompanied with the free Serato DJ Lite software, the controller boasts a brand-new battle-style layout that’s easy to use and perfect for playing like a pro DJ. With unique features, the DDJ-REV1 is the ideal piece of kit for any beginner wanting to kickstart 2022 with a new hobby for National Hobby Month by learning the art of scratching and mixing, that’s suited for all types of music. Whether you’re mixing from hip-hop to pop, battling it out in a DJ scratch competition or just laying on some epic tunes – the DDJ-REV1 has it all.

Launched as part of the DDJ-REV series – a fresh range of DJ controllers with layouts emulating a professional mixer and turntable setup such as the popular DJM-S mixer and PLX turntable respectively – the DDJ-REV1 includes specialised features for open-format and scratch DJs. For the first time ever on a Pioneer DJ controller, the tempo sliders have been moved to the top of the deck and turned horizontally to imitate PLX turntables arranged in a battle configuration. Not only that, but the Performance Pads have been placed in the mixer section along with Lever FX paddles, exactly where they’re found on DJM-S series mixers, enabling you to energetically change the sound during performances. This layout will have any hobbyist or music lover feeling like a superstar DJ, with all the controls designed in harmony.

With plenty of room to try out mixing techniques, the DDJ-REV1 has a spacious layout and its jog wheels have been sized up so that scratching will feel as effortless as possible. If you’re thinking about getting into battle mixing and scratching – and streaming your sets too – the DDJ-REV1 is the perfect piece of kit to start your journey with.

For those wanting to learn how to scratch or hone this skill, the DDJ-REV1’s Tracking Scratch feature will come in handy. This easy-to-use function returns the track to the cue point automatically when you move the jog wheel backward or take your hand away, so you don’t need to use the crossfader or worry about winding the jog back to the start point of your scratch. In addition, you can also choose the Scratch Crossfader Cuts pattern you want to use by pressing the relevant Performance Pad and push the jog forward to scratch – you’ll be able to achieve some fantastic sounding techniques when scratching. Not only that, but, you can also use the Performance Pads to instantly trigger your favourite samples or tracks that you’ve loaded into the Serato DJ Lite software.

When you feel ready to stream your sets to friends and social media followers, you can easily incorporate speech and vocals if you plug a microphone into the controller. There’s no need for an external soundcard or mixer – the audio goes straight to your laptop and into the stream. You’ll be set up and ready to become the ultimate bedroom DJ in no time.

The DDJ-REV1 is now available to buy for £259. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, the DDJ-REV1 will have anyone scratching and mixing like a pro DJ. You can also use the controller with the free Serato DJ Lite software, which can be downloaded here. For more information, go to pioneerdj.com.