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Technology company with Cavan roots revolutionizing the processing and publication of data

A technology company based in the Ormeau Baths in Belfast, and founded by a brother and sister team from Cavan, is revolutionising the processing and publishing of data.

The Sensible Code Company, founded by Aidan and Áine McGuire from Kilnaleck, Co Cavan, has developed Cantabular while working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK over the last two years.

At the end of March, ONS released its ‘create a custom dataset’ product, as part of its publication of Census 2021 statistics for England and Wales.  The product has enabled the ONS to put the power in the hands of data users to find and download multiple combinations of data they are most interested in, a move which the ONS described as ‘a unique innovation for official statistics’*, allowing the release of census statistics ‘far more quickly than ever before.’

The Sensible Code Company also worked with the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), on a flexible table builder for the 2021 Northern Ireland census results, using Cantabular. When it was launched in June, the Director of Census & Social Statistics at NISRA Dr David Marshall, said it marked a ‘watershed moment’ for the census in Northern Ireland. “The release of the Census 2021 Flexible Table Builder marks a watershed moment for the census in Northern Ireland. This is the first time the end-user can build their own tables online. This is a positive step forward from the old ways of publishing pre-defined tables. This has been made possible with the use of software developed here in Belfast and NISRA is excited to welcome this new development,” he said in a tweet.

Cantabular is modernising and automating the processing and publication of data because it is fast, safe and reliable; its high speed algorithms collapse the time needed to create tables of data, meaning that data can be published twice as quickly as before; its automated privacy processes provide a high level of control of data, making the sharing of data easier and safer; and its easy-to-use interface and automated systems increase reliability, reduce errors and improve efficiency.

Áine McGuire, the CEO of The Sensible Code Company said: “We are delighted to have collaborated with the ONS and NISRA on the publication of Census data and we are excited about the impact that the Cantabular software will continue to have. We see Cantabular as a force for public good because it modernises the processing and publication of data – making it fast, safe and reliable. How data is used matters because it can help solve problems and enhance decision making. The quicker Government has access to data, for example, the quicker it can make informed decisions in the interests of its citizens.”

Mike Thompson is the Cantabular product manager with The Sensible Code Company. He said; “Our mission at Sensible Code is to help the public sector use data for the public good so seeing the ONS census results published twice as fast as before, and with so much more flexibility than before for users, is a real milestone for us. Just over two years ago on Census Day, millions of people throughout England and Wales filled in census returns creating a common data resource of enormous value to central and local government, the economy and wider society. Thanks to the Cantabular software, users can now get data for many sets of variables they are interested in and complements a suite of innovative census products.”

Ultra Clean Holdings announce about 100 new jobs in Cavan with new Advanced Technology Cleaning Centre

Ultra Clean Holdings Inc.today announced that it is establishing an Advanced Technology Cleaning Centre (ATCC) in Cavan, Ireland.

This investment represents a key milestone in UCT’s global expansion plans supporting surging demand in the semiconductor industry. The Ireland ATCC will be part of UCT’s Services division, which provides ultra-high purity tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services to chip makers and equipment providers. Cavan, Ireland will be UCT’s 15th Services site and will primarily support Intel Corporation and other European-based customers.

The project, which will create approximately 100 jobs when fully operational, is supported by the Irish Government through Ireland’s inward investment agency, IDA Ireland.

Welcoming the announcement, Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Leo Varadkar TD noted: “I’m delighted to welcome Ultra Clean Holdings to Cavan, where the company will have a rich talent pool to choose from to fill these 100 new jobs. Semiconductor chips have become essential to our everyday lives and that dependence is only going to grow. This Advanced Technology Cleaning Centre is a really welcome addition to the thriving semiconductor industry here – an industry which we are keen to expand further. I wish the team all the very best.”

“As a worldwide leader in ultra-clean parts cleaning and analytics, we are proud to partner with IDA Ireland to expand our global footprint and advance our leading-edge technology,” said Bill Bentinck, President UCT Services. “This state-of-the-art facility will enable us to better serve and deliver value to our European customer base and capitalize on longer-term growth opportunities.”

IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan added: “This is a most welcome investment for Ireland, for Cavan and the North East region. UCT’s manufacturing and analytical capabilities will add to the level of expertise within the semiconductor sector here and positions the region to capture further such investment. IDA Ireland’s strong focus and commitment to winning investments for regional locations continues. I wish UCT every success here.”

“UCT has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and continually strives to minimize its impact on the environment,” said Shay Torton, UCT’s VP Operations, EMEA. “The new site will be constructed with sustainable solutions where possible, and we are committed to enhancing the Cavan economy and community by being an active partner and good neighbor.” Read more about UCT’s ESG Initiatives.”

Construction is advancing at the 57,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility located on the IDA Ireland Business & Technology Park at Killgarry, Cavan and is expected to be completed in Q3 this year. Roles at the new facility will include engineering, manufacturing, facilities, on-site shipping and receiving, quality control, sales, and customer service positions. The site is expected to be operational in Q3 2022. Please visit UCT’s European Careers page for related job openings as they are posted.