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SiriusXM opens Dublin technology hub and announces plans to hire 200 new roles in Ireland

SiriusXM, a leading audio entertainment company in North America, announced today its plans to hire approximately 200 employees over the next few years in Ireland, an expansion supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland. The announcement coincides with the grand opening of the company’s new Technology Centre in Dublin, held yesterday at the Centre’s new state-of-the-art office space, which included a panel discussion and networking opportunities for potential new hires.

The Dublin-based team will be pivotal to SiriusXM’s continued digital transformation, serving as a centre of excellence for its Product and Technology organisation and fostering innovation and collaboration among SiriusXM’s growing international team. Focusing on key areas such as automotive technology, adtech, data science, and engineering, talent at the Dublin hub will drive the development of high-quality, scalable software solutions for SiriusXM’s streaming services and in-vehicle entertainment platforms.

“Dublin is a globally recognized hub for technology expertise, and we are excited to have opened our new space here and expand our roster of leading technologists,” said Joe Inzerillo, EVP, Chief Product & Technology Officer at SiriusXM. “Our team in Dublin will work alongside our global team of experts to continue to innovate and expand on our portfolio of audio entertainment and adtech products.”

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, commented: “SiriusXM’s decision to expand in Ireland and hire 200 people is a strong vote of confidence in the country’s technology ecosystem. With access to a highly skilled talent pool, Ireland continues to be an attractive destination for innovative companies looking to invest in cutting-edge solutions.” 

SiriusXM’s Dublin facility will focus on recruiting in the following areas:

  • Software Development: These roles will support the development and implementation of innovation roadmaps and advanced operational capabilities.
  • Automotive Technology & Engineering: This team will focus on software and platform development for SiriusXM’s in-vehicle services, as well as consumer electronics, enhancing the customer experience and driving business growth.
  • AdTech, Data Science & Analytics: The Dublin team will modernise SiriusXM’s adtech infrastructure, working on efficiency and scalability, as well as creating new solutions for music discovery, content engagement, and subscription enhancement.

For more information on the new Technology Centre and upcoming career opportunities, please visit https://landing.cpl.com/siriusxm/careers.html

PharmacyConnect surpasses 200,000 patient interactions

PharmacyConnect, the leading Irish pharmacy app platform, has announced that it has enabled pharmacies nationwide to fulfil a remarkable 200,000 patient interactions since its initiation in late 2021.

Specialising in tailored pharmacy apps based on a common platform with integrated payment and delivery functionality, PharmacyConnect is redefining patient-pharmacy interactions across Ireland. Initially conceived in response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, PharmacyConnect has grown, integrating seamlessly into the everyday operations of over 200 pharmacists and pharmacy staff at dozens of pharmacies, enhancing efficiencies, with an average 30% time-saving by shifting patient queries online, and reducing the risk of errors; in turn, elevating patient experiences.

Cormac McKenna, Founder and CEO of PharmacyConnect, explained, “While Covid-19 was the catalyst for embarking on our journey with PharmacyConnect, our vision was always broader. The platform was designed for longevity, to serve beyond the immediate needs of the pandemic. Our current data highlights our success; with substantial uptake and retention, pharmacies are experiencing significant ROI from day one; with a resounding 9 out of 10 patients returning to their pharmacy app after their initial engagement. We are thrilled that PharmacyConnect has hit the significant milestone of surpassing 200,000 patient interactions – a testament to its relevance for both pharmacies and their patients.”

Cormac continued “We see some pharmacies approaching an incredible 50% of their patient orders happening exclusively through their app; and with the time savings that go with this usage, having an app on the PharmacyConnect platform is being compared to having an extra staff member on the team, working 24/7.”

Piero Cambursano of Newtownpark Pharmacy in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, a pioneer in adopting the platform, said “PharmacyConnect has been transformative for us. Our 5-star app symbolises our enduring connection with our patients. It has been pivotal in enhancing our operations and the significant growth we’ve seen in its use by patients over the past six months. The feedback from our customers is overwhelmingly positive across all age groups. It underscores that patients, even those into their 90s, appreciate a simple, seamless way to interact with us, and PharmacyConnect enables that.”

PharmacyConnect is setting its sights on developing key partnerships within the Irish healthcare landscape, and is in discussions with prospective partners that will allow community pharmacies to drive further efficiencies in their operations, and help foster the strong position of pharmacies in primary healthcare. This advancement comes during a time of rapid evolution in community pharmacies, including the Irish Pharmacy Union’s campaign for better dispensing remuneration from the HSE; and the establishment by the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly of an Expert Taskforce to support the expansion of the role of pharmacists in Ireland.

Headquartered in Bray, Co. Wicklow, PharmacyConnect was awarded the Innovation in Community Pharmacy accolade at the 2022 Irish Pharmacy Awards.

For more information, visit https://www.pharmacyconnect.ie/.

Review – The @Edifier_Global R2000DB Classic multimedia speakers #Edifier #Tech #R2000DB

Edifier offer many types of speakers to suit all peoples needs and suit all environments at home or even an office space not only that they look good with a premium finish and will last and most importantly deliver on the sound experience.

The latest on offer is the R2000BD Classic multimedia speakers and I have tested these out in several situations and the sound that is delivered is top class and something I expect from Edifier been a long time user and tester of their products.

The R2000DB are built to last and look good keeping things simple too for the user with minimal controls on the rear and the option to change the tune via remote. One speaker is a satellite whilst the other houses all the I/Os and it is a simple set up.

With the R2000DB you can connect up to two devices which is great and will suit most people you can use your mobile phones bluetooth, then you have the other options at hand such as Optical which I highly suggest as this allows audio from all devices connected to your TV pass through so if you move from your games console to TV or Netflix for example you are still connected and no fuss and the same great sound is delivered.

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Design here is robust and lasting and the looks is good with a great finish and will suit any home or office they can be placed more or less anywhere  but these are bookshelf speakers bit can be placed either side of your TV or bookshelf setup it all depends on your personal needs however they are versatile and can be moved once you are near a power socket or again you could use an extension.

The sound is second to none with music,tv,gaming or streaming and you have the options to adjust bass,treble and volume on the rear of the speaker or use the remote to adjust to your needs,these will rattle your floorboards at max volume but I did not notice any distortion maxed out but they will vibrate any surface they are on.

One thing to note is they are not as light as other speakers on offer and might be cumbersome for a few folk but it is a caveat I can forgive over how they deliver elsewhere. Probably their best to date from the range I have tested.

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  • BLUETOOTH CONNECTION – Pair your phone, tablet or computer for a true hassle free wireless experience, perfect for any iOS, Android, MacOS or Windows device.
  • OPTICAL INPUT – Enjoy lossless digital connection from your TV, TV Box, DVD/blu-ray player, receiver, HTPC, computer or gaming consoles such as Xbox and Playstation.
  • 2 x AUX INPUT – Convenient connection to any device that has a 3.5mm headphone output or dual RCA output.
  • REMOTE CONTROL – switch input sources, control volume and choose digital sound processing (DSP) modes at your figure tips.

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