Proven to support older adults with their mental health, combat loneliness and support those living with dementia, Joy for All Companion pets are the perfect gift for aging loved ones. Designed to look, sound and feel like real pets, but without the responsibility that comes along with pet ownership, the robotic animals provide meaningful experiences for those looking for companionship.
The latest addition to the Joy for All family is the Walker Squawker, designed to sit atop a loved one’s walking frame to help encourage older adults to be more active.
The latest addition to the Joy for All family, this companion pet was designed to perch playfully atop of walking devices, Walker Squawker birds aim to bring joy to every step! The bird will sense motion and sing along happily as they ”unlock” six songs. When the Walker Squawker detects that walking has stopped, it will playfully sing a “don’t forget me” song to remind its owner of its presence. Built-in sensors allow Walker Squawkers to detect light, sound, touch, and movement – making this a truly interactive companion!
The Companion Pet Cat looks, feels and sounds like a real cat – but is so much more than soft fur, soothing purrs and pleasant meows. This beautiful cat responds to petting, hugging and motion much like the cats you know and love, plus purring technology further enhances the life-like qualities. The Companion Pet Cat is available in three colors: silver and creamy white, orange tabby, and black and white tuxedo. Batteries included.
The Freckled Pup has a freckled muzzle, soft, thick, life-like brown and white coat, and loveable floppy ears. With revolutionary BARKBACK technology and touch-responsive movements give the Freckled Pup an authentic feel of a real-life puppy companion, recreating some of the more delightful moments of owning a dog! Soft, pettable fur inspired by real dog breeds, cutting-edge built-in sensors, and “heartbeat” give our companion pet pup lifelike responses to motion and calming touches such as petting and hugging. The Companion Pet Dog is available in two colors: freckled and golden pup. Batteries included.
The Irish Management Institute (IMI) has today launched the National Leadership Conference 2023 with former Twitter EMEA boss, Bruce Daisley, and former Irish Rugby Captain and Head Coach at La Rochelle, Ronan O’Gara, among the keynote speakers to take the stage at the 70th annual conference.
With AI fundamentally reshaping the nature of work and business, speakers will offer insights on how senior leaders can effectively incorporate AI in their business strategy and harness its powerful productivity gains. Bruce Daisley and Deborah Threadgold, General Manager at IBM Ireland will be among those to speak about how leaders can navigate the disruption caused by AI and the rapid pace of innovation.
Former Irish Rugby Captain and Head Coach at La Rochelle, Ronan O’Gara, is to address the 2023 IMI National Leadership Conference on the critical role of leadership in driving organisational high-performance.
The National Leadership Conference will be held on Thursday, October 12 at IMI’s Sandyford campus. First held 70 years ago, the 2023 event will focus on the themes of Learn, Innovate, and Lead in the context of a dynamic business environment and how business leaders can maintain competitiveness and position their organisation for continued growth and success.
The event will also feature contributions from David McRedmond, CEO of An Post and Fiona Gallagher, CEO of Wells Fargo Bank International.
Commenting on the event launch, Shane O’Sullivan, interim CEO of the IMI, said: “While economic growth in Ireland remains strong, business leaders today are faced with a growing set of challenges including rising costs and an exceptionally tight labour market. With the challenges associated with rising costs and an economy at full employment, and the opportunities presented by AI and new ways of thinking, leaders can play a pivotal role in transforming their organisation for the better. The National Leadership Conference is an important forum for CEOs and business leaders from every sector to listen, learn and share experiences of how best to navigate change and position their organisation for success.
“Celebrating 70 years since its first edition, we’re proud to build on the distinguished history of IMI’s flagship conference to deliver an impressive speaker line-up of domestic and international business leaders for the 2023 conference. Our speakers will share pivotal insights in the areas of Executive Learning, Leadership, and Innovation and the practical steps business leaders can take to drive continued growth and success in their organisations.”
Ronan O’Gara, Head Coach at La Rochelle, commented: “I’m delighted to join industry pioneers across Ireland to share my leadership insights at this year’s National Leadership Conference. The National Leadership Conference is an important platform to share key learnings and practical advice that can support leaders to better position their organisations for success. Across every workplace, new technologies and innovation are changing the nature of work. From sport to business, strong leadership will be critical in ensuring that organisations harness the benefits of this transformation and continue to drive high performance.”
Established in 1952, IMI focuses on enhancing the practice of leadership in Ireland and is a centre of excellence for management education. In partnership with UCC, IMI supports Irish-based organisations across all industry sectors in developing their management and leadership talent.
Dell Technologies today announced the availability of Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft, a new fully integrated turnkey system developed in collaboration with Microsoft that extends the Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud experience to data center and edge environments.
It’s the first offer in the Dell APEX Cloud Platform family and the first available Premier Solution for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. This new Azure Stack HCI solution category only includes platforms that provide fastest time to value for Azure hybrid cloud through the deepest levels of integration with Microsoft.
Dell APEX Cloud Platforms are next generation infrastructure that deliver consistent operations and more control over workload placement by extending your choice of cloud ecosystem on-premises. These platforms offer our customers greater flexibility and investment protection over time by combining the best of Dell innovation in automated infrastructure management and orchestration, software-defined storage, and next generation compute.
Simplifying Azure on-premises
The opportunity to extend Azure cloud services to on-premises environments is significant. According to an ESG study on multicloud application deployment trends, 48% of customers surveyed are expanding on-premises deployments[1]. Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Azure provides an optimal way for customers to bring Microsoft Azure to their data center and edge locations.
This new platform builds upon decades of Dell and Microsoft collaboration. It combines Dell’s expertise in delivering software-driven management and orchestration and software-defined storage with Microsoft’s leadership in cloud services and container orchestration.
“More of our customers are asking us to bring the power of Azure wherever they need it out in the real world, whether that is in their factories, retail stores, quick service restaurants, or distributed locations. Through our partnership with Dell, we can project just enough Microsoft Azure to those locations at the edge,” said Douglas Phillips, Corporate Vice President, Azure Edge + Platform. “This new solution gives our mutual customers a seamless experience from cloud to edge, wherever their data lives, so they can spend less time managing infrastructure and focus more on transforming their business.”
Enhancing Azure hybrid cloud
The Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure is designed to address several key IT priorities.
Simplify management: This new offer delivers consistent Azure operations across on-premises locations and public cloud via native integration with Azure Arc. Deep integration and extensive automation enabled by Dell’s APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software allow us to deliver benefits to our customers that far exceed our past solutions. For example, the automated deployment wizard results in an 88% reduction in deployment steps compared to existing integrated systems, allowing customers to save more time when deploying the platform.
Accelerate Application Delivery: Through optimized delivery of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) hybrid, and Arc-enabled app and data services, the platform helps accelerate application delivery. Customers will be able to simplify management with deep integration and familiar tools. Users can also enforce consistent security and compliance policies across the Azure landscape through integration with centralized Azure management and governance services.
Fastest Time to Value: To ensure customers get the fastest time to value and ongoing full stack support, Dell ProSupport Infrastructure Suite provides a single source of solution level-support for Dell hardware, system software and Azure HCI. Onsite diagnosis, residency, data migration, data disposition, and education services cover you on tasks commonly required in a multicloud environment, allowing internal staff to focus on other priorities.
Going above and beyond
While the new Premier Solutions for Azure Stack HCI category represents the highest level of required automation, integration and collaboration with Microsoft, Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure takes this even further.
Lifecycle Management: Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure delivers near instantaneous availability of new releases and patches – within just four hoursof a Microsoft release. Single-pane, full-stack lifecycle management ensures the complete infrastructure stack always remains compliant.
Unique automation: The platform provides automated cluster expansion, enabling rapid addition of on-premises infrastructure to meet workload requirements.
Edge Offerings: Coming soon, we will offer specialized nodes based on the Dell PowerEdge XR4000 edge-optimized server platform to help customers extend Azure to the edge while minimizing cost, footprint and complexity.
Ultimate Flexibility:Coming soon, we will support additional storage configurations with Dell software-defined storage, making it the only offer to support linear scaling of storage resources independently from compute resources, helping customers address workloads with diverse performance and scaling needs.
Meeting customer and partner needs
Dell has heard overwhelming excitement about this solution from customers and partners alike. Kyndryl, a strategic partner of Dell and Microsoft, is expanding its solutions with managed services for this platform.
“In a rapidly changing IT landscape, Kyndryl is helping customers modernize their mission-critical environments to a hybrid cloud operating model. As a strategic alliance partner with Dell and Microsoft, we are excited for the availability of the new Dell APEX Cloud Platform that will provide a consistent Azure operation across on-premises and Azure public cloud,” said Kevin Powell, Vice President, Private Cloud Services, Kyndryl. “We are committed to delivering services that help customers utilize the latest industry technology innovations from our ecosystem partners to deliver leading edge hybrid cloud solutions.”
Through customer conversations, we are seeing existing customers familiar with the operational outcomes delivered by our automated software are excited to adopt the APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure to extend their Azure deployments on-premises.
“More than 5,000 organizations around the world look to LoopUp to help them bring global communications to the cloud to support flexible work, increase productivity, simplify complexity and reduce cost,” said Chris Stanley, VP of Network Operations, LoopUp. “Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure’s deep software integration and lifecycle management will help us scale and deliver cloud telephony innovations faster and get the most value from our Azure hybrid deployment.”
Orange Business, another strategic partner for Dell and Microsoft, are also excited about the transformative power Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure could hold for their customers.
“As organizations increasingly turn to hybrid cloud strategies to help power digital experiences for their employees and customers, they need an efficient solution to easily manage it all from edge to core data centers to public cloud,” said Olivier Ménez, Marketing Director of Digital Services at Orange Business. “Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure includes deep integrations and automation that will help us easily build and manage our customers’ data and applications in hybrid environments.”
Delivering hybrid cloud innovation
We’re thrilled for our customers to get their hands on Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure to see first-hand how it can help them unleash innovation by simplifying the Azure hybrid experience.
Follow the links below to learn more about APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure.
The Dell Technologies Forum took place today in Dublin with the company’s IT experts showcasing the emerging technologies that will help businesses and organisations in Ireland transform ideas into innovation.
Over 400 business and IT leaders gathered at the Convention Centre Dublin to discuss the latest developments in Generative AI, harnessing data at the Edge and managing complexity in cloud environments. Attendees also benefited from insights on combating cyber threats and enhancing cyber resiliency as well as preparing for the future of work.
The event included specific workshops and breakout sessions led by experts from Dell Technologies Ireland focused on the latest technological trends shaping the future of Irish businesses and how to remove the barriers to unlocking the next wave of innovation. This comes as the Dell Technologies Innovation Index found that only 6 per cent of organisations in Ireland have the people, processes, and technology in place to be defined as innovation leaders and adopters.
Two-time Formula 1 world champion, Mika Häkkinen, joined one of Ireland’s leading sports broadcasters, Jacqui Hurley, on stage to share his view on how data and new technologies are driving innovation and performance in sport. Häkkinen won the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 1998 and 1999 and uses a range of technologies to analyse and support high-performance in his current role in driver management.
Other keynote speakers included Catherine Doyle, Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland, and Sam Grocott, Senior Vice-President, Product Marketing at Dell Technologies.
Speaking at the Forum, Catherine Doyle, Managing Director, Dell Technologies Ireland said: “In an environment of constant change and transformation, it’s never been more important for businesses and organisations across Ireland to innovate at speed. Organisations that embrace innovation are best placed to grow and compete in a global marketplace.
“The Dell Technologies Forum places a spotlight on the technologies and strategies that can unlock the power of innovation in the months and years ahead. From Generative AI helping organisations to transform data into intelligent application to Edge Computing accelerating the shift to digital healthcare and smart manufacturing, emerging technologies are reshaping how we work and do business.
“At Dell Technologies Ireland, we’re focused on helping our customers and partners across Ireland to unlock the business potential of AI and other new technologies.”
To find out more about the Dell Technologies Forum, visit www.dell.ie.
From ideation to sustainable innovation to financial success: Hear from those who have seen, solved, produced, and are having business success in the journey towards creating a positive climate change.
GreenTechHQ is taking part in this year’s IMMA Earth Rising Festival. A four-day festival of free events and experiences aimed at addressing the climate crisis and inspiring collective action towards a sustainable and hopeful future. Taking place from Thursday, 21st to Sunday, 24th September 2023, at the landmark Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. The GreenTechHQ: Sustainable Innovation Panel will take place on Friday, 22nd at 5pm in the People’s Pavilion.
The panel will be hosted by serial entrepreneur, GreenTechHQ founder & CEO, Ed Murphy. Ed will be joined by a panel of four leading start up innovators who will share their (on-going) journey to success. Each panellist has been put forward by the regional innovation hub which has supported their journey through mentoring, accelerator programmes, training, marketing or introductions to key players within the area of their innovation.
Is there business opportunities in finding the right sustainable innovations, we think there is. This is your opportunity to hear and meet with leading, successful players within the sustainable innovation sector. Those who have seen, solved, produced, and are having financial success in the journey towards creating a positive climate change. Hear about process from the creativity and development of that initial idea origin; from the seed of the idea to the delivery of viable financial solution.
Martin Johnson of Eco Diversity – representing Ludgate
Martin is an environmental scientist, technologist and innovator working across a diverse range of topics including marine biogeochemistry, biomaterials and knowledge exchange. He and his partner Lisa recently founded Ecodiversity, a company focussed on joining the dots between science, policy and industry in support of green transformation. He also works for a broad range of organisations on technical consultancy including aquaculture systems, marine modelling and scrutinising carbon dioxide removal methods.
Angie Nagle of Blade Bridge – representing Republic of Work
Anne has a PhD in assessing the environmental, social and economic aspects of repurposing wind turbine blades, completed under the Re-Wind Network research group. My main focus was in using Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment to choose which repurposing ideas to take to pilot. Our company BladeBridge was a spin out from the research conducted on a pedestrian bridge made from discarded wind turbine blades. BladeBridge also makes street furniture, and is beginning development of a blade tower which could be used for telecomms or lighting.
Daniel Izquierdo Hijazi of Micronagritech – representing Dogpatch
Daniel, having studied Product Design, co-founded 3 start-ups, including Micron Agritech. Currently CEO at Micron Agritech, managing a team of 17 people building products that are changing the way the agriculture sector manages animal health, reducing overmedication, emissions and AMR. Washington Ireland Program 2020 alumnus.
Paul Mahon of Watt Footprint – representing GreenTechHQ
Paul Mahon is the co-founder of Watt Footprint, a company focused on reducing energy costs and usage. Now managing an in-house team comprising engineers, auditors, metering experts software developers, and project managers, Watt Footprint takes a turnkey approach to energy efficiency.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) announces the global availability of Dell NativeEdge, the edge operations software platform that simplifies how customers deploy, manage and secure their edge infrastructure and applications. Dell is also growing its partner and OEM customer ecosystem to help organisations use Dell NativeEdge to simplify the orchestration and expansion of their edge environments.
“Dell NativeEdge brings to life our expertise in creating solutions that simplify processes and fuel real-time decision-making at the edge,” said Gil Shneorson, senior vice president of edge solutions, Dell Technologies. “Our partners are an integral part of customers’ success, and together we can make the edge a strategic enabler for businesses across industries by making it simpler to deploy and manage infrastructure and applications.”
Recent analysis of Dell NativeEdge and standard edge deployments showed the platform can simplify and accelerate edge deployments, offering up to 22 times faster lifecycle management1 by automating routine and repetitive tasks, such as onboarding devices at scale and managing applications. For example, a large-scale edge implementation that may take 100 hours to set up and deploy could be reduced to under five hours with Dell NativeEdge.
Partner opportunities with Dell NativeEdge
As edge use cases proliferate across industries, Dell’s partner community plays an important role supporting customers in their edge journeys. Dell NativeEdge provides a new operations tool for all types of partners to help organisations reduce edge environment complexity.
Through the Dell Edge Partner Certification Program, ISVs and other channel partners work directly with Dell engineers in a dedicated lab environment to test and optimise their software before making it available to customers in the Dell NativeEdge application catalog. For OEM customers and system integrators, Dell NativeEdge provides an opportunity to standardize how they design and deploy edge solutions for customers’ unique environments.
“As we see more enterprises moving workloads and applications to the edge, we also see increased edge complexity and sprawl,” said Eric Kaplan, chief technology officer at AHEAD. “Dell NativeEdge simplifies edge deployments and helps our clients securely manage and scale their distributed environments.”
Partners are already working with Dell to include their software in the Dell NativeEdge application catalog:
Eaton will provide software from its Brightlayer™ Data Centers suite for intelligent power management. The software protects devices from disasters and unexpected events that can lead to system failures and downtime, using algorithms and policy-driven automations to detect and mitigate power issues before they occur.
Atos will offer its Business Outcomes-as-a-service (BOaaS) solution jointly developed with Dell. BOaaS uses Atos AI and ML models, integrated with Dell Streaming Data Platform and Dell PowerEdge servers, to help customers in industries such as retail, manufacturing and theme parks manage and monitor edge deployments that enable real-time experiences.
Bosch Global Software Technologies will offer DeviceBridge, an Industry 4.0 solution that addresses critical challenges in machine and process data collection and management on the manufacturing floor. Bosch also will offer AIShield, an AI security solution that safeguards AI and ML assets against adversarial threats and intellectual property theft.
Dell’s global edge ecosystem is growing with additional companies collaborating with Dell NativeEdge, including Infront Systems, Involta, Telit Cinterion, Worldwide Technology and more. Along with Dell NativeEdge, Dell continues to broaden its edge portfolio to help customers with the optimal placement of workloads and data, with plans to deliver more edge solutions as a service to meet the evolving needs of IT.
“Collecting, analyzing and quickly gaining insights in edge locations is increasingly critical for many industries as they continue to compete and apply new capabilities like Gen AI,” said Scott Sinclair, practice director at Enterprise Strategy Group. “Software platforms like Dell NativeEdge can simplify application orchestration and management, and it will be key for Dell to continue to foster its partner ecosystem to support a diversity of solutions that simplify and secure customers’ edge environments.”
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven landscape, skilled IT professionals are the driving force behind companies’ success, transforming traditional approaches and revolutionizing industries. From crafting cutting-edge solutions to leveraging emerging technologies, these talented individuals are at the forefront of shaping business strategies, enhancing productivity, and fueling the relentless pursuit of advancement. Join us as we explore the invaluable impact of IT talents and how they are propelling innovation to unprecedented heights in the corporate world.
Adopt Strategic Technology
Pioneering the Path to Innovation and Growth In the ever-evolving landscape of modern businesses, strategic technology adoption stands as a driving force behind innovation and growth. IT talents play a pivotal role in meticulously assessing emerging technological trends and discerning their potential impact on the organization’s long-term objectives.
By carefully selecting and hiring the right employees, you will enjoy integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and IoT. These experts empower businesses to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. You can find employees for IT departments through various channels such as online job portals, professional networking platforms like LinkedIn, tech-focused recruitment agencies, and by participating in industry-specific job fairs and conferences.
Through their foresight and expertise, strategic technology adoption sets the stage for businesses to embrace innovation, adapt to dynamic market demands, and forge a path towards sustained growth in the digital era.
Implement Digital Transformation Initiatives
In a rapidly digitizing world, IT talents take on the crucial responsibility of driving and executing digital transformation initiatives within organizations. Armed with their expertise, these professionals lead the charge in adopting digital tools, reimagining processes, and revolutionizing customer experiences. By spearheading the integration of advanced technologies, such as AI, automation, and data analytics, IT talents enable businesses to stay ahead of the curve.
Their strategic implementation of digital transformation not only enhances operational efficiency but also paves the way for innovative products and services that cater to evolving customer needs. Embracing this paradigm shift is paramount for unlocking sustainable business success in the digital age.
Enhance Data-Driven Decision Making
IT talents play a pivotal role in unlocking the potential of information to drive business decisions. By harnessing powerful data analytics tools and techniques, these experts distill vast amounts of data into actionable insights. They empower organizations to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and identify growth opportunities.
Through a deep understanding of data patterns and customer behavior, IT talents provide a foundation for innovation and agile response to market changes. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making not only ensures a competitive edge but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, positioning businesses to thrive amidst evolving industry landscapes.
Implement Cybersecurity and Risk Management
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, IT talents take on a critical role in fortifying modern businesses against potential risks. With an unwavering focus on cybersecurity, these experts design and implement robust defense mechanisms, proactively identifying vulnerabilities and orchestrating swift incident responses.
Through continuous risk assessments and compliance measures, IT talents establish a culture of proactive risk management, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. By safeguarding business assets and customer trust, their diligent efforts bolster business resilience, allowing organizations to innovate and grow with confidence in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Agile Development and Continuous Innovation
IT talents champion the adoption of agile development methodologies, catalyzing a culture of continuous innovation within organizations. By embracing agility, these experts facilitate iterative, collaborative, and customer-centric approaches to product and service development. Through rapid prototyping, frequent feedback loops, and adaptive project management, IT talents enable businesses to respond swiftly to evolving customer needs and market trends.
Emphasizing continuous improvement and learning, their commitment to innovation ensures that businesses stay ahead of the competition, unleash creative potential, and deliver high-impact solutions that drive sustainable growth and success in the ever-accelerating digital era.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Integration
IT talents act as catalysts for seamless collaboration and cross-functional integration within organizations. By bridging the gap between various departments, they facilitate a cohesive exchange of ideas, expertise, and resources. Leveraging their technical acumen, these professionals create platforms and systems that enhance communication and coordination among teams.
Through collaborative initiatives, IT talents promote a culture of knowledge-sharing and innovative problem-solving, yielding synergistic solutions that address complex business challenges. This harmonious integration of skills and perspectives not only enhances operational efficiency but also sparks new avenues for growth, unlocking the full potential of diverse talents and propelling the organization towards collective success.
IT talents play a transformative role in modern businesses, driving innovation and fostering growth. By strategically adopting technologies, implementing digital transformations, enhancing data-driven decision-making, fortifying cybersecurity, embracing agility, and promoting cross-functional collaboration, these experts enable organizations to thrive in the fast-paced digital landscape. Their expertise empowers businesses to stay ahead of the competition, respond to customer needs, and navigate dynamic market challenges with confidence. As technology continues to evolve, IT talents remain essential partners in propelling businesses towards success and shaping a prosperous future.
Utility Innovation Group (UIG), a leading US-based provider of advanced energy solutions, has today announced the strategic acquisition of Enicity, a leading advisory firm specialising in the application of innovative energy technologies in modern power systems based in Ireland. Following the minority investment by Gothenburg, Sweden based Volvo Penta in April, the acquisition will see UIG establish a formal European headquarters in Dublin as it positions itself for accelerated expansion into the wider European energy market.
The global journey towards decarbonisation is presenting new and complex challenges for electric utilities and Large Energy Users (LEUs), including data centres, in all major economies. As people strive to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to cleaner more diverse energy sources, electric utilities and operators are under increasing pressure to optimise their infrastructure and integrate renewable energy into their grids all while ensuring reliable power supply which minimises environmental impact.
Founded by utility veteran Alan McHugh, Enicity has established itself as an influential player across the European energy sector, known for its partnership approach and commitment to smart and sustainable energy solutions for utilities and LEUs. By incorporating Enicity’s regulatory experience, utility facing capability, and established network, UIG further compliments its wealth of system integration expertise as they deploy their battery energy storage, distributed generation, and GridSure controls platform within the European market. Alan McHugh, will continue onwards as Managing Director of Europe for UIG. The acquisition aligns with UIG’s mission to revolutionise the global energy landscape and underscores its commitment to influencing the growth of decentralized and advanced utility systems worldwide.
Derek Tugwell, President, UIG, added: “Acquiring Enicity represents a major milestone in our expansion strategy. The European energy market offers tremendous potential for growth, and with Enicity’s impressive track record and partnership approach, we are well-positioned to make a substantial impact. EU markets are already facing complex challenges in terms of adapting power and grid infrastructure to a new electric landscape, and we have shown that our expertise and solutions platform provides a new means to overcome these challenges.”
Alan McHugh, Managing Director, Enicity said: “We are delighted to become part of the Utility Innovation Group family. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter, as we combine our expertise with UIG’s vast resources, solutions platform, and global reach. Together, we are poised to bring unparalleled innovation to the European energy market and drive the adoption of sustainable energy solutions at scale.”
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD joined Dell Technologies to announce the expanded capabilities of its Customer Solution Center (CSC) Innovation Lab located at its campus in Limerick.
The CSC Innovation Lab provides a unique environment for organisations to test and deploy new digital solutions to address specific business challenges. Global customers can experience real-life examples of how AI, 5G and edge computing can advance the development of smart cities, connected healthcare and Industry 4.0.
The expanded capabilities, built in collaboration with partners Vodafone and Ericsson, include the implementation of edge computing and emerging technologies such as computer vision, advanced analytics, and private wireless networking. This will enable customers to develop new ways to capture, analyse and make decisions at the edge, in proximity to the data source. Access to this new capability will support customers and partners in industries including manufacturing, healthcare and agrifood sectors. The expanded offering ensures that Dell can accelerate the pace of digital transformation for customers from the edge to the cloud.
The partners together with NovaUCD, the hub of innovation at University College Dublin, are developing an accelerator programme to support innovative start-ups with global potential accessing Dell’s CSC Innovation Lab to test their new solutions.
The partnership and expansion of the CSC Innovation Lab, which is one of 14 CSCs globally, comes following the recent opening of Dell’s redeveloped Cork Customer Solution Center and the Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab, also in Cork.
“Dell Technologies has continually been at the forefront of innovation and helping businesses here in Ireland and across the globe to harness new technologies,” said Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD at the Customer Solutions Centre in Limerick. “The expansion of the company’s capabilities at its CSC Innovation Lab in Limerick and its support for innovative Irish start-ups is very welcome news. It not only highlights the company’s commitment to Ireland but also the importance of helping businesses to embrace edge computing and emerging technologies. I wish the Dell team in Limerick, Cork, and Cherrywood every success into the future.”
“Since 2019, the CSC Innovation Lab has provided a space for industry leaders to collaborate with our team to unlock the power of technology for their businesses. With this exciting addition to our global Customer Solution Centers’ capabilities, we will enable our customers and partners to harness data at the Edge to accelerate innovation within their organisations and deliver new products and services,” said Des O’Sullivan, Vice President Customer Solution Centers at Dell Technologies.
Seán O’Reilly EMEA Vice President of Logistics and Limerick Site Leader at Dell Technologies added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Minister McGrath to our Customer Solution Center Innovation Lab here in Limerick and unveil the enhanced offering for our customers both globally and here in Ireland. The broadening of our capabilities and the continued evolution of our multi-functional campus in Limerick will help ensure that our team remains at the forefront of digital transformation.”
Donal Travers, IDA Ireland’s Head of Technology, Consumer and Business Services, welcomed this announcement saying: “Dell is a pillar company in the Irish enterprise technology ecosystem. The partnerships announced today will see the implementation of critical technologies in customer solutions and will further enhance Dell’s positive impact across the business, educational, and entrepreneurial community in Ireland”.
