Tag: fast

The Thrill of Speed: Best Fast-Paced Video Games

In the world of gaming, speed can be everything. Quick-paced video games keep players fully engaged, leaving no room for them to get bored. To win in these games, you need sharp reflexes and smart planning. 

Here are some of the best fast-paced games available today: 

Online Slot Games

In the world of fast-paced gaming, online slot games have become an amazing option for those looking for entertainment. These modern-day slots are crafted for rapid gameplay, often allowing spins to occur in just a matter of seconds. This fast tempo keeps players engaged while they pursue the thrills and the chance for significant payouts. What makes online slot games stand out from the rest is how easily accessible they are, along with the tempting idea of instant rewards. 

Many platforms focus on speedy withdrawals, so players can cash out their winnings without any form of delay. For example, sites like fastwithdrawal.casino make it easy for players to celebrate their wins without having to wait around. The combination of speed, eye-catching themes, and the opportunity to win makes these games so popular and attractive to casual gamers and seasoned pros.

Call of Duty: Warzone

One game that has taken the battle royale world by storm is Call of Duty: Warzone. This fast-paced title blends the strategic elements of warfare with the excitement of survival. Players drop into a sprawling map, scavenging for equipment while battling both enemies and the ever-shrinking gas zone. The gameplay is filled with intense firefights that demand quick reflexes and strong teamwork. The rapid action often leads to heart-stopping moments where every second counts. 

Apex Legends

Apex Legends’ unique characters and skills elevate the battle royale genre to a whole new level. The game’s fast-paced structure promotes active movement and teamwork, making it an exciting adventure. While navigating a vibrant and dangerous world, players can use their Legend’s special abilities to come up with creative plans. Players are kept captivated and interested by the game’s quick gameplay made possible by its jump mechanics and movement options. The average length of a game is 15 to 30 minutes, which provides the ideal amount of excitement without being tiresome.

Rocket League

For those who enjoy sports with a twist, Rocket League merges soccer and fast-paced vehicular action. In this game, players control rocket-powered cars to hit a giant soccer ball into the opponent’s goal. Matches are typically five minutes long, and the skill ceiling is impressively high, offering plenty of opportunities for spectacular plays. The fast-paced nature of Rocket League means you’re always in the action, continuously strategizing to redirect the ball or outmaneuver opponents. It’s perfect for players who crave speed combined with a touch of competitive spirit.

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 revolutionizes team-based shooters with its speedy gameplay and character diversity. Each character’s unique abilities lead to fast-paced strategic encounters where teamwork can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Matches are short and action-packed, filled with exciting team-based objectives. With heroes designed for offensive, defensive, and support roles, players need to adapt quickly to shifting team dynamics and make split-second decisions that directly influence the match outcome.

DOOM Eternal

For players who want raw speed combined with ferocity, DOOM Eternal delivers an unmatched experience. This first-person shooter is designed for players who thrive on moving quickly through hordes of enemies. The game’s unique “dash” mechanics allow players to maneuver smoothly while dispatching various foes. The relentless speed and requirement for precise aiming create a thrilling experience that can be both incredibly challenging and satisfying. Engaging in the fast-paced action encourages players to adopt aggressive playstyles, making for an intense gaming session.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fast-paced and thrilling game in which players use celebrated characters from many different kinds of video games to engage in battle. The fights are brief and intense, frequently featuring an explosion of action, but this is exactly what adds to the excitement because players have to move quickly and learn how to use each character’s abilities and fighting styles. Every battleground has its own challenges and opportunities, which push players to think on their feet and find ways to beat their opponents by taking advantage of their weaknesses. This keeps the game fresh and engaging every time you play.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

If you like the adrenaline that racing games bring, players should try Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It’s a colorful and exciting kart racing game where you can compete against friends or the computer itself, and the races are usually just a few minutes long. This makes it easy to keep playing one race after another. The game is not only about speed but also about using power-ups, which can help you move faster or slow down your opponents, adding to the fun and chaos of each race. Whether you’re playing alone or with others, it offers an enjoyable and thrilling experience.

 

Paleblue the rechargeable battery company here to end single-use batteries for good

When Tom Bishop, founder and CEO, created Paleblue, he did so with one goal in mind – to end single use battery waste for good. With over 10 million single-use batteries disposed of daily in the US, and over 15 billion single-use batteries per year globally, batteries have become a huge contributor to waste and yet a rechargeable solution, though often proposed, has never become a permanent alternative in most people’s shopping habits. 

Enter Paleblue. Paleblue batteries have been created to inspire real change – a better battery with fast-charging, superior performance, and a clear reason to leave disposables behind. Combining the world’s best battery chemistry and USB-C, Paleblue’s products save customers thousands compared to buying alkaline batteries. Focused on improving the utilization of energy and resources through innovation, by identifying areas of waste and creating better solutions,  the Paleblue team have aimed to reduce waste and improve people’s lives. Bishop, the CEO and founder of Paleblue, wants to challenge the way that we speak about and understand batteries – taking the focus purely from capacity to the consistency of performance. 

Paleblue batteries are built for adventure, designed and tested in the field to have the performance and safety needed for outdoor excursion, with the convenience of being quick charging in the field, in a tent, in a truck or back at home – saving time, money and waste. In addition, Paleblue batteries are perfect for the home and over time save families huge amounts of money on single-use batteries. The batteries themselves have a useful chargeable port that uses a USBC port. 

The team behind the brand have an impressive collective resume, with experience at large brands including Skullcandy, Traeger, Goal Zero, Burton, Oculus, and Zero Motorcycles. Since the company’s conception in 2019, Paleblue has sold several million batteries. With each battery having the potential of saving 1000 single use batteries. Sales so far could save the world several billion alkaline batteries and over 100 million pounds of single use battery waste.

“When you need a battery, you need it soon. Like all modern electronics, our batteries charge anywhere, any time by USBC. Beyond just that convenience, it’s really a validating realisation every time I charge our products that I didn’t need to go anywhere, buy anything or throw anything away.” – Tom Bishop, Founder and CEO. 

RRP: 

AA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £19.99

AAA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £19.99

9V USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £19.99

C USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £24.99

CR123A USB-C Rechargeable Batteries £29.99

 

Link to Buy: https://paleblueearth.co.uk/ 

PixelCable Pro 240W App-Controlled Magnetic Charging Cable with Smart Display

Bored of your standard charging cable? Fear not mobfree are back with a new iteration of their Pixel Cable and it is called Pixel Cable Pro this time faster and better.

Offering a bigger display faster charging and data transfer this one is a must have for those who took up the first version we reviewed.

PixelCable Pro is equipped with the latest USB Power Delivery 3.1 Technology，boasting a nominal maximum power transfer capability of 240W. Equipped with the E-mark smart chip, PixelCable Pro guarantees safe and rapid charging for a diverse array of devices, ranging from wireless earbuds, smartphones to power-hungry laptops. It can charge your MacBook Pro 16″ to 56% in just 30 minutes, effortlessly giving the full potential of all your USB-C devices.

This advanced chip facilitates optimal power flow, effectively adjusting the current to match your device’s specific requirements. So not only does your device charge swiftly, but it also stays protected against potential damage from overcharging or overheating.

The OLED display gives at-a-glance info on your phone’s actual battery level without having to wake up the screen. Keep tabs on power with the clear display and get on with your day.

QCharge App

PixelCable enables fast data transmission up to 480mbps. 1G file can be transferred within 24 seconds.Short or long, you can curl PixelCable Pro to any size you want. Simply extend it for full length (5ft cable) or coil it to save space — the choice is yours. This built-in magnetic coil technology allows the cable to almost wrap itself into a neat and tidy shape that will stay wound without the need for velcro straps or other restraints.

Everytime when you connect your device, PixelCable Pro will greet you with start-up animation. You can choose the start-up animation from the preset images. The movement speed and direction can also be changed. You can also upload your own images to DIY your customised start-up animation.

This magnetic charging cable is suitable for all occasions, whether at home, in the office or in the car. Unlock more ways to use. The possibilities are endless.

More mobfree reviews

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – iWALK Portable Charger 4800mAh Power Bank

The iWALK Portable Charger 4800mAh Power Bank is a handy piece of kit if you suffer from battery anxiety and not only that it is portable and small and will fit in any travel bag or pocket and has enough power to give your smartphone a full days charge.

This comes in several colours too which is nice and gives the consumer choice which is something I always like to see over standard two colour launches.

This is essentially a docking battery and sits in the port where you traditionally charge your device be it the newer iPhones and Android phones with USC-C ports

It comes with a LED display and a tethered cap to keep the dirt out and one power switch on the side and is so simple to use and has a nice solid feel to it too with a matt Black finish in our unit.

There is also a USB-C port to charge the device too and this can also charge other USB-C products such as earbuds and headphones.

Check the video below for more.

 

  • High-Speed Charging:Output delivers maximized 12W to power bank, deliver the fastest possible charge for Phone.
  • Upgraded built-in Cable:Supports thicker cases ,no longer need to remove the case first to charge your iPhone.
  • LED Display:LED display shows current battery charge ,input and output status, no more guessing whether you need to charge it or not.
  • Upgraded Capacity: Light weight but big Capacity, an ideal charging companion for travel,4800mAh is big enough to fully charge your iPhone x 1 times.

See our other iWalk reviews

BUY

Video Review

Applications now open for Deloitte’s 2024 Fast 50 Awards

Indigenous technology companies can now apply to be part of the 25th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.

The Technology Fast 50 is one of Ireland’s foremost technology awards and a celebration of both innovation and entrepreneurship.

The programme ranks the 50 fastest growing indigenous technology companies based on revenue growth over the last four years.

The list features both private and public listed technology companies that have demonstrated creative strategies, sound management practices and marketplace vision, driving them to achieve the status of high-growth leaders.

Speaking at the launch of this year’s programme, James Toomey, partner and Fast 50 programme lead at Deloitte, said:

“As we celebrate 25 years of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 awards, it is an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary growth of Ireland’s indigenous technology sector and the ongoing presence and contribution of large tech companies that call Ireland home.”

“Even though there are challenges, Ireland’s indigenous technology sector continues to exhibit robust growth in 2024. Cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics are all areas that are rapidly expanding amid increased investment in artificial intelligence and greater reliance on cloud infrastructure.”

“The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards is a performance benchmark for indigenous tech companies and the industry as a whole. I strongly encourage any interested tech company in Ireland to apply.”

This year’s awards programme will include several award categories that companies can enter in addition to the overall ranking.

  • Growing New Technology Award in association with Google: This award recognises a company that has created or introduced a new or innovative product or service to international markets, which helped grow their business over the last four years.
  • Impact Award in association with Meta: This award recognises a company that has made a significant impact within the current year.
  • Women in Technology Advocate Award in association with NetSuite: This award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated through their actions that they are an advocate for increasing participation by, and promotion of, women in the technology sector.
  • Scale Up Award in association with Scale Ireland: This award recognises a company that has demonstrated an impressive ability to scale up/expand overseas over the last four years.
  • Financial Services Innovation Award in association with Financial Services Ireland: This award recognises a company with an innovative product or service that is having a disruptive impact within the financial services industry.
  • The Rising Star award in association with Enterprise Ireland: This award will recognise a company that has demonstrated a promising growth trajectory and the potential for inclusion in the Fast 50 rankings in years to come. Companies being considered for this award must have operating revenues accounting for a minimum of 2 years and less than 4 years.

2023 rankings

15 of the 50 companies ranked last year were first time winners. Fintech company Swoop, led by Andrea Reynolds, ranked first as the fastest growing technology company, after ranking fourth in 2022. Swoop is a global platform supporting SMEs by bringing their business data into one place to garner insights and instantly match them to eligible finance, as well as assess their spend on cost categories such as energy, banking and FX. Buymedia, led and founded by Fergal O’Connor, ranked fifth in 2023 and eighth in 2022. Buymedia is a data-driven platform that helps companies and agencies plan, manage and buy advertising.

Andrea Reynolds, CEO, Swoop, said: “Ranking in the Fast 50 awards has brought us valuable brand recognition, in particular in the US, as Fast 50 is a globally recognised award. As we continue to grow Swoop, this recognition abroad is incredibly valuable. For the team in Swoop, it’s an opportunity to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come, and this award gives them another boost to keep going.”

Fergal O’Connor, CEO, Buymedia, said: “Fast 50 sticks out to me due to its objectivity, as the rankings are based solely on the growth of the business. Ranking in the Fast 50 has been really helpful when we have been speaking to potential investors.”

Application details and further information about the programme can be found at https://www.deloitte.com/ie/en/Industries/tmt/technology-fast-50-awards.html

The closing date for entries is 27 September 2024 and the winners will be announced at a ceremony in Dublin on 28 November 2024.

Tech Review – LightinX car and home charger

The LightinX is a new way to charge your devices and the first with a Lightning port we have done many other reviews in the past and more to come but today we check out what LightinX has to offer.

Ok so it is a plug, cable and car charger and that’s what people will say and most do not get and I get it, a cable is a cable and a charger is a charger to most people, you will see them on sale in petrol stations and bargain stores with fancy colours and in retail you will be fleeced for them as you would with phone cases.

This lot offers more though and is the worlds first with a Lightning port, many folk today still have iPhones etc using this so it is a win for those plus it can be used with standard USB A and USB-C. Yep we have see others before offering three ports to charge but this is Lightning.

What does this mean for both products, well lets thing about it, for your car to start you can charge three devices on the go if you have other cables which most do and this is not only phones it is earbuds headphones and more, for the wall plug you can do the same but it has USB A which everyone has and again charge three items with one plug which means one plug and less cables if you desire or just use what comes with the package and in short less of a mess and of course less plugs.

Check the video review for more below..

The creation of LightinX was driven by the goal of addressing all user needs with a single product while compensating for the shortcomings of other chargers on the market. Imagine these scenarios: when traveling, do you need to carry multiple different cables to power your devices?

Or when working outside, do you struggle with insufficient charging speed for both your laptop and phone, hindering your productivity? Or perhaps at home, are you frustrated by a cluttered desk full of tangled cables? LightinX addresses these pain points!

As the world’s only charger with Lightning Port and our self-developed Versa Charging technology, LightinX allows you to power all your daily devices with just one charger and a Type-C to L cable. With up to 65W PD Fast Charging and multiple ports, you can charge all your devices to a full day’s worth of power in just 30 minutes!

Self-innovated Chip

LightinX has developed cutting-edge technology with a customized GaN chip that supports the PD 65W fast charging protocol, offering lower temperatures and enhanced safety. With a 100% increase in operational frequency, an innovative stacking design, and an upgraded circuit board structure, our proprietary technology ensures their latest chargers are smaller without compromising power.

Versa Charging Technology

Their self-developed Versa Charging technology is unique to LightinX, making us the only company in the world to produce chargers with Lightning Port. This core technology aims to revolutionize the industry. Imagine having a L device and a Type-C device that both need charging. With just one Type-C to L cable, you can power both devices. Simply unplug the Type-C connector and insert the L connector into the charger’s Lightning Port to switch charging between devices. This is what we are proud of: this versatile approach allows a single charger and one cable to serve most commonly used devices on the market.

Patents

LightinX’s patented chip and technology, combined with advanced damping plug folding design, enable rapid charging for any portable device connected to any power source. These features integrate seamlessly with the LightinX charger, ensuring safe connections, optimal charging speeds, and convenience for portability.

Simple and Portable

Designed with user convenience in mind, LightinX weighs only 97 grams, making it easy to slip into your pocket or bag without the need to carry bulky chargers or power banks. Its minimalist, compact, and foldable design ensures easy portability. The use of recyclable materials for the casing highlights its durability and commitment to environmental sustainability. With LightinX, you can enjoy a stylish and long-lasting charger.

Multi-Port Simultaneous Charging

LightinX features three different ports to accommodate various devices and charging scenarios: USB, L, and Type-C ports. Coupled with LightinX’s Versa Charging technology, you only need a single cable with two different connectors to fully experience the benefits of Versa Charging. If you have a cable with three different connectors, the experience is even more seamless. Our chip minimizes power loss during simultaneous charging, ensuring efficient power distribution across all three ports, so you get optimal charging performance and speed, far surpassing other chargers on the market.

Power Performance

Experience L-fast charging with their powerful PD 65W GaN charger. LightinX charges your devices three times faster than standard chargers, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time being productive. Whether you’re heading to a meeting or catching a flight, LightinX keeps your devices ready and powered up in no time.

Device Compatibility

LightinX is your universal charging solution, compatible with any smartphone, tablet, MacBook, smartwatch, earphones, Airpods and iPad. It eliminates the need for multiple chargers, simplifying your tech life.

Wherever you are, LightinX meets all your charging needs, enhancing convenience and reducing clutter. This innovative charger is ideal for frequent flyers and travelers.

Quality Control

Positioned as the highest performing charger in the world, LightinX requires unparalleled quality standards. Therefore, we have engaged a third-party quality control team tasked with thoroughly inspecting our production facilities and closely collaborating with our manufacturing partners. This ensures that every LightinX charger is flawless upon leaving the production line.

In addition to our pursuit of perfection, LightinX has undergone rigorous safety compliance evaluations. We proudly hold certifications such as ETL, RoHS, FCC, LVD, CE, and CCC, underscoring our commitment to safety and emphasizing that LightinX meets the highest international safety protocols.

Features

  • Innovative Design: LightinX is the world’s first company to produce chargers with a Lighting port, ensuring compatibility and superior performance.

  • Advanced Safety: Our custom GaN chip supports PD 65W fast charging, offering lower temperatures and enhanced safety.

  • Streamlined Use: Simplify your life with one charger and one cable. No more tangled cords, just easy and efficient charging.

  • Speed and Efficiency: LightinX charges devices up to 3 times faster than standard chargers, saving you precious time.

 

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – ACEFAST – Fast Charge Wall Charger A45 PD65W GaN (2xUSB-C + USB-A) EU

The ACEFAST – Fast Charge Wall Charger A45 PD65W GaN (2x USB-C + USB-A) EU is a new product on offer from the company and following our review of ACEFAST Crystal 2 T8 earbuds we see where the idea came from with going transparent with tech which is cool and people seem to like it and many more manufacturers are joining in.

In short most chargers supplied with phones or tablets are poor and more the case now is you are lucky to get a charger in the box to save on the “climate” yet the very people that do this will still sell you chargers at inflated prices which makes no sense at all and utter rubbish in my book.

Fast chargers do come with some products and one of the latest buzzwords is GaN3 chargers which we have tested some in the past and still serve me well here at home as with all the devices I have on the go and in for testing I need fast charging on a daily basis and also carry such with me on my travels.

So this charger offers much more efficiency and power and is not by any means a larger charger but has 3 ports in total allowing you to boost up three devices at once which is excellent and ideal for anyone really and again perfect for travelling alone or with as a couple even a family.

The charger comes in a cool array of colours which again is something I like than the boring Black or White plugs we see and this one offers more than that being transparent and offers AI intelligent temperature control technology 2.0, filtering charging hazards.

Overall it is a must have for charging devices faster it looks well you can bring it anywhere but they could of gave us some cables in the box.

Protocols 

USB-Ports 1/2  For PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4+ / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / AFC / FCP / SCP / DCP1.5A / iP 2.4A / SAM 2A.

USB-A 1 Port – For QC3.0 / QC2.0 / AFC / FCP / SCP / DCP1.5A / iP 2.4A / SAM 2A.

Features 

  • GaN3 65W wall charger with transparent design.
  • Three ports [2xUSB-C + USB-A].
  • High power – 65W (max.).
  • EU plug.
  • AI temperature control technology.
  • Support most fast charge protocols.
  • Safety certification.
  • Flame-retardant PC.

BUY

Video Review

Swoop takes the top spot in the Deloitte 2023 Technology Fast 50 awards

Swoop is the fastest growing technology company in this year’s Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, having risen to first place after placing fourth in last year’s ranking. Swoop is a global platform supporting businesses by bringing their data into one place to garner insights and be instantly matched to eligible finance, as well as assess their spend on cost categories such as energy, banking and FX.

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards is one of Ireland’s foremost technology award programmes. It is a ranking of the country’s 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on revenue growth over a four-year period, and this year marks 24 years of the programme celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in Ireland’s indigenous technology sector.

Reacting to the win, Andrea Reynolds, founder and CEO, Swoop said: “Swoop’s triumph in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking is a testament to our unwavering mission to provide every business access to finance, wherever and whoever they are. This award is not just recognition; it’s a reflection of our team’s relentless spirit and determination to democratise finance. Our incredible growth since 2018 is a marker of our efficient and sustainable approach, with capital efficiency at the heart of all our decisions. Partnering with industry leaders like Sage, Microsoft, NatWest, and Lloyds has fortified our journey. As we celebrate this achievement, our focus remains forward, dedicated to continued growth in 2024 and beyond. Swoop is not just winning awards; we’re pioneering change in the world of business finance.”

Cumulatively, the 2023 Fast 50 winners generated over €3 billion in total annual revenues. The average growth rate of the companies compared to four years ago was 721% and 15 of the 50 ranked companies were first time winners.

The majority of Fast 50 companies have doubled their workforce since 2019, and now employ over 8,800 people across the country. The companies ranked identified finding, hiring and retaining top talent and international expansion as two of the biggest challenges they face trying to grow their company.

Announcing the winners of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme, James Toomey, partner and Fast 50 lead, Deloitte said: “Congratulations to all the companies that ranked this year. The Fast 50 awards are an important and exciting moment for Ireland’s indigenous tech industry to reflect on the growth and challenges they have experienced over the past year. Even though this has been a difficult year for tech companies, there are encouraging indicators in these rankings that show the strength of Ireland’s indigenous sector and that our homegrown talent continues to play an important role in building the future of technology. Supporting this ecosystem is not just an investment in innovation, it’s an investment in our collective progress, and networks like Fast 50 are an ideal opportunity to connect and learn from other companies.

Toomey added, “The majority of the Fast 50 companies have grown their workforce and more than one in five of the companies ranked are new entrants, showing a continued growth in the tech sector and the outreach of Fast 50. M&A is also high on a lot of our Fast 50’s agendas which is supporting them to scale by either taking on investment or acquiring strategic bolt-ons.”

In addition to announcing the ranking of the Fast 50 companies, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards included several award categories. The ‘Rising Star’ award in association with Enterprise Ireland was a new addition, won by Green Rebel, an Irish data company providing site investigation services to the offshore wind sector. It specialises in a full suite of data services from acquisition through processing, interpretation, reporting and delivery across three key divisions: Geophysical, Aerial Ecology and MetOcean.

The winners of the awards this year were:

  • Growing New Technology Award in association with Google

Winner: Brightflag

This award recognises a company that has created or introduced a new or innovative product or service to international markets, which helped grow their business over the last four years.

 

  • Impact Award in association with Meta

Winner: XOCEAN

This award recognises a company that has made a significant impact within the current year.

 

  • Scale up award in association with Scale Ireland 

Winner: Siren

This award recognises a company that has demonstrated an impressive ability to scale up/expand overseas over the last four years.

 

  • Advocate for Women in Technology 

Winner: Laura Haldane, Co-Founder and VP of Sales and Marketing, SciLeads

This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated through their actions that they are an advocate for increasing participation by the promotion of women in the technology sector.

 

  • Rising Star Award in association with Enterprise Ireland 

Winner: Green Rebel

This award is given to a company who demonstrates a promising growth trajectory and the potential for inclusion in the Fast 50 rankings in years to come. Companies being considered for this award have operating revenues accounting for a minimum of two years and less than four years.

 

  • Financial Services Innovation Award in association with Financial Services Ireland 

Winner: ID-Pal

This award recognises a company with an innovative product or services that is having a disruptive impact within the financial services industry.

 

  • Alumni Award 

Winner: Fenergo

This honorary award recognises a company that has played a major part in the Fast 50 Programme to date.

 

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking features both private and public listed technology companies that have demonstrated innovative strategies, sound management practices and marketplace vision, driving them to achieve the status of high-growth leaders. Full details on the winners can be found at www.fast50.ie.

Applications now open for Deloitte 2023 Fast 50 Awards

Entries are now open for the 24th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards. As one of Ireland’s foremost technology award programmes, the awards rank Ireland’s 50 fastest growing indigenous technology companies based on revenue growth over the last four years, celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship.

The list features both private and public listed technology companies that have demonstrated creative strategies, sound management practices and marketplace vision, driving them to achieve the status of high-growth leaders.

Speaking at the launch of this year’s programme, James Toomey, partner and Fast 50 programme lead at Deloitte, who is leading the programme for the first time this year, said:

“I’m very excited to be leading the Fast 50 programme this year which showcases the growth of technology businesses in Ireland. This year, tech companies have faced numerous challenges from increased costs to a slowdown in the global economy. Despite this, sentiment in the indigenous sector remains strong. There have been significant market developments propelling the industry forward including the more mainstream use of AI, advancements in cloud computing and Internet of Things.

“Working with technology companies every day on complex transactions, I see first-hand the hard work that goes into building and growing a business. Our annual Fast 50 awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise some of Ireland’s fastest growing technology companies and establish a benchmark for how the indigenous tech industry is performing.”

David Shanahan, partner, who, since becoming Head of Deloitte Private, has handed over the Fast 50 reins to James, said: “Over my past five years leading Fast 50, it has been exciting to see such an incredible range of successful and innovative Irish technology businesses raising unprecedented levels of funding, scaling overseas and having such a positive impact on the Irish economy and wider society.”

This year’s awards programme will include several award categories that companies can enter in addition to the overall ranking as well as introducing a new “Rising Star” award. The Rising Star award in association with Enterprise Ireland will be awarded to a company who demonstrates a promising growth trajectory and the potential for inclusion in the Fast 50 rankings in years to come. Companies being considered for this award have operating revenues accounting for a minimum of two years and less than four years.

  • Growing New Technology Award in association with Google: This award recognises a company that has created or introduced a new or innovative product or service to international markets, which helped grow their business over the last four years.
  • Impact Award in association with Meta: This award recognises a company that has made a significant impact within the current year.
  • Women in Technology Advocate Award in association with NetSuite: This award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated through their actions that they are an advocate for increasing participation by, and promotion of, women in the technology sector.
  • Scale Up Award in association with Scale Ireland: This award recognises a company that has demonstrated an impressive ability to scale up/expand overseas over the last four years.
  • Financial Services Innovation Award in association with Financial Services Ireland: This award will recognise a company with an innovative product or services that is having a disruptive impact within the financial services industry.

Last year’s top ten featured seven new entrants to the awards. Fintech company Swoop placed fourth and CEO and Founder Andrea Reynolds was awarded the Advocate for Women in Technology Award. Swoop is a global platform supporting SMEs by bringing their business data into one place to garner insights and be instantly matched to eligible finance, as well as assess their spend on cost categories such as energy, banking and FX.

Full details can be found at deloitte.ie/fast50

The closing date for entries is 6 October 2023 and the winners will be announced at a ceremony in Dublin on 30 November 2023.