Tag: #Irish

Lightnet Launches New Broadband Solution To Keep Businesses Online

Irish Internet provider Lightnet has launched Sure-Connect, a new automatic backup  connectivity solution designed to protect Irish businesses from the risks of broadband service outages. The new service automatically switches to a backup broadband connection using the  same static IP address and settings, ensuring businesses stay connected without interruption. 

Irelands growing fibre broadband infrastructure delivers exceptional speed – however, last  year’s Storm Éowyn demonstrated that fibre is vulnerable to significant disruption. Repairs can  take days, and some areas took weeks to fully restore fibre-based services, impacting business  operations and risking financial and reputational damage.  

“Businesses today rely on always-on connectivity. If broadband fails, the impact is immediate  and severe — from lost transactions to disrupted customer service and productivity,” said Des  Chambers, CTO at Lightnet. 

Lightnet Sure-Connect solves this business risk by providing a fully automatic failover  connection that keeps businesses online without interruption. When an outage occurs, the  system automatically switches to the backup connection without affecting active sessions, VPN  connections, firewall rules, or cloud authentication services – without end users even noticing  the change. 

Pricing has been carefully structured to ensure the solution is accessible for businesses of all  sizes, with the service from just €29 per month (ex VAT) and can be customised to suit each  organisation’s location, workforce size, sites and connectivity requirements.  

“With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and growing reliance on cloud-based  systems, connectivity resilience is no longer optional,” Chambers added. “Lightnet Sure Connect provides businesses with a simple but powerful safety net.” 

Lightnet provides broadband solutions across Ireland, based in Galway they are celebrating  their 20th Year in Business this year. For more information on Lightnet Sure-Connect contact  their team at 091395804 or visit www.lightnet.ie 

Will Regulation Make Casino Choice Harder in Ireland

Gambling in Ireland is in the middle of its biggest shake-up in decades. The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 created a new independent body, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), and the framework is rolling out in phases starting in 2026. For players trying to find a trustworthy online casino, this raises a fair question: Does all of this make the search simpler or more complicated? The honest answer is both, depending on where you are in the process and what you’re looking for.

What the New Framework Actually Changes

Before the Act, Ireland’s gambling laws were fragmented across several pieces of older legislation. The law itself was written before online casinos even existed, so change has been far overdue. As a result, online casinos largely fell into grey areas, and there was no single authority with the power to license, monitor, and discipline them. The GRAI aims to fill that gap. It will regulate gambling online and in person and has the power to oversee advertising, gambling websites, and apps.

The GRAI’s plan is to open Business to Consumer betting licence applications from December 2025, followed by remote gaming licences by the end of Q1 2026, with remaining licensing categories by the end of 2027. That staggered timeline matters because it means the full picture won’t be visible all at once — operators and players alike are adjusting to a moving target.

The Case for “Easier”

For anyone who has tried to vet an online casino before, the absence of a reliable public register was a genuine problem. That changes under the new regime. The GRAI is responsible for licensing gambling services and maintaining a register of all licensed operators. In practical terms, this means players will eventually be able to cross-check whether a casino is legally operating in Ireland with a single lookup, rather than relying on third-party review sites, like https://casimonka.com/ie/, or hoping the casino’s self-reported information is accurate.

The consumer protection measures are also more concrete than anything previously on the books. The Act provides for the establishment of a National Gambling Exclusion Register and a Social Impact Fund to support research, training, and problem gambling treatment. They will likely follow in the footsteps of the UK Gambling Commission, where players can effectively self-exclude from all online casinos in the same move. Right now, no such option exists in Ireland, and one would need to self-exclude from every single casino individually. Mandatory responsible gambling tools will likely also be a requirement, which is another important step towards a more responsible gaming setting. 

Advertising rules will tighten considerably, too. A statutory watershed prohibits gambling advertising between 5:30 am and 9:00 pm on television, radio, and on-demand audio-visual media. Fewer predatory promotions pushed at vulnerable times means, at minimum, that the ecosystem around casino discovery becomes less manipulative.

The Case for “Harder”

The transition period is genuinely messy. We are still waiting for a genuine switch date, when all online casinos need a GRAI license to target Irish players. The application process for the casinos takes time to commence, meaning that many serious online casinos likely will not be available when the rule takes effect.

For players, the patchwork isn’t straightforward. A casino that was accessible and nominally “legal” under the old system may not have applied for a GRAI licence yet, or may fall outside the current licensing phase entirely. The absence of a licence doesn’t automatically make an operator fraudulent, but it still makes it unavailable for Irish players. This means that an online casino you’ve played at for years may suddenly no longer be an option. 

For many players who are used to today’s situation, it will likely be a big change. They need to look for a new set of trust signals, amongst other factors. 

There’s also the question of operator attrition. The GRAI’s new application process involves a three-stage vetting process covering corporate, financial, and technical checks, with significantly more supporting documentation required than before, and the process may take several months. Smaller or less-established operators may simply not bother, and the market could narrow significantly before it stabilises. Players are used to a lot of options in today’s gaming market. Soon, it will be narrowed to just a handful of operators.

What Players Should Watch For

The GRAI register, once fully populated, will be the most reliable filter available for Irish players. What is new is that Ireland now has a formal complaints channel, and online casinos need to follow Irish regulations to the letter, whatever they may be. The GRAI is responsible for receiving, investigating, and addressing complaints about gambling providers. That’s not nothing — previously, a dissatisfied Irish player had limited formal recourse beyond contacting a foreign regulator that had no particular obligation to act.

Casinos competing for Irish players under the new regime will need to market responsibly or risk regulatory sanction — which should, over time, select for operators with more durable, consumer-friendly practices. However, it will likely result in a lesser choice, in both good and bad. 

Lesser selection, but safer choices

If we look at other European regulated markets, like Sweden and the UK, the regulation has resulted in a more uniform casino selection. They tend to have a lesser selection of casino bonuses available and fewer stand-out features that set them apart. 

For some players, this is fine, but for others, it may turn into a boring experience since there is little difference between the casinos. It also makes it all the more challenging for the casinos themselves since it’s harder to find good selling points that set them apart from the masses. Again, this may result in fewer online casinos targeting the Irish market, since they simply don’t think it’s worth it. 

On the plus side, the safety surrounding online gambling will take a significant step up. Players don’t need to know the difference between international licenses; as long as it has a GRAI license, it’s safe to play at.

Isibéal Ní Cheallaigh – Irish voice for Ring Doorbells & how to set up

After a nationwide search that took to the busy streets of Dublin to the wild Atlantic coast,Isibéal Ní Cheallaigh has been chosen the official Irish voice for Ring Video Doorbell.

Last summer, Ring launched a search for a voice that represents the warmth, charm and unique character of Ireland. The response was incredible, with hundreds attending auditions in Dublin, Cork and Galway while many more entered via social media.

Meet Isibéal Ní Cheallaigh: The Voice at Your Door

Isibeál – who is from Dublin and currently lives in Galway – is a former primary school teacher, teaching through Irish, who left full-time teaching to complete a cleachtas gairmiúl sna meáin master’s degree in media. During her studies, she’s worked as a musician and in the media, most recently on TG4’s Ros na Rún. Her entry into Ring was almost accidental.

“I’d heard about the Ring ‘Voice of the Nation’ auditions from a friend the week before they came to town, but I forgot they were taking place,” Isibéal shared. “By chance, I was walking through the shopping centre on audition day, and I thought I’d get involved for the craic.”

That spontaneous decision paid off. Her reaction to the news was genuine: “I really didn’t expect it or think it was going to happen!”

Her family’s reaction was equally memorable. “But when I found out I’d been chosen, I rang my mum and told her I’d got it. My brother was with her at the time, and his reaction was so funny. He was like ‘so you’re going to be a doorbell?’ – it was gas.”


A Celebration of Irish Identity and Language

This campaign celebrated what makes Ireland unique. Research revealed that 55% of Irish people are “head over heels in love” with their accent. In a historic first for Ring, the new Quick Replies feature includes an option for greetings in the Irish language.

“Dia dhuit! Ní féidir linn an doras a oscailt faoi láthair, ach más mian leat teachtaireacht ghearr a fhágáil is féidir leat é sin a dhéanamh anois”

For Isibéal, a fluent speaker, this is a meaningful addition.

“There’s a huge rise in the Irish language at the moment, even in ads and on posters. Lots of things are shown in two languages, so it’s very important to have that option as well,” she explained.

Dave Ward, Managing Director EU & International at Ring, noted: “Our ‘Voice of the Nation’ celebrates the authentic voices that make every neighbourhood across Ireland unique. Isibeál brings something truly special to Ring, not just a beautiful accent but our very first Irish language voice. I’m so excited for our customers to bring that warmth and charm to their front door.”


How Quick Replies Work

Quick Replies act as an answering machine for your front door. When a visitor presses your Video Doorbell, they can hear a pre-recorded greeting if you are unable to answer. It is a simple way to let delivery drivers know where to leave a package or tell friends you will be right there.

Starting today, Isibéal’s voice is available to all Ring customers in Ireland and the UK. Whether you want a friendly greeting in English or a traditional fáilte in Irish, you can customises your Video Doorbell to sound like home.

While 15% of people listed Cillian Murphy as their dream celebrity voice during our research, Isibéal’s tones were the perfect match for our panel. Head judge and radio broadcaster, Carl Mullan, added: “Isibéal’s dulcet tones really struck the judging panel as the perfect voice of our nation. Well done to Isibéal and to everyone who took part – you did our beautiful Irish accent proud!”.


How to Set Up the Irish Voice on Your Device

Ready to welcome visitors with the Voice of the Nation? Setting up the feature is easy and takes just a few moments:

1. Open the Ring app: Ensure you have the latest version installed.

2. Select your device: Tap the Video Doorbell you wish to update.

3. Go to settings: Tap the ‘Smart Responses’ tile.

4. Enable Quick Replies: Toggle the switch to enable Quick Replies if it isn’t already on.

5. Choose your message: Select “Irish Voice of the Nation” and choose your preferred greeting.

Qualcom invests €500K to launch new AI practice

Qualcom, a leading Irish provider of IT and cybersecurity services, today announces that it is investing €500,000 to launch its new artificial intelligence (AI) practice. This investment will span three years and, in the continued expansion of its team, Qualcom plans to hire four AI specialists within this timeframe.

The new practice will support secure AI adoption for Irish organisations and enable them to align with evolving regulatory requirements. The investment includes a new partnership with AI infrastructure provider NROC and, as part of this, Qualcom will provide a full wraparound service to secure and manage customers’ AI environments, using NROC’s technology. The funding also includes the training and upskilling of new team members, as well as AI training for Qualcom’s existing managed services and infosec teams.

In turn, the new practice will further enable Qualcom to deliver AI-powered solutions that will secure customers’ Microsoft data, and to provide ultra-secure managed services to businesses. Qualcom has also developed a comprehensive AI policy framework designed to help organisations to incorporate AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT into their daily operations, while safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance,

The company is launching the new dedicated practice in response to heightened demand among customers for AI solutions, services, and capabilities to drive business growth and remain competitive.

This investment comes as Qualcom celebrated 30 years in business in 2025. The company recently announced that it has boosted the headcount within its support centre by 33%, and enhanced facilities at its Dublin headquarters to equip the business for continued growth.

David Kinsella, Technical Director, Qualcom, said: “This investment in our people, platforms, and capabilities reflects our commitment to supporting customers as they navigate both the opportunities and risks of AI. As we look ahead to the next three years, there’s no doubt that the use and applications of AI will continue to grow exponentially. The launch of the new practice will enable us to adapt quickly in line with industry demand, delivering right first-time services that are fully compliant and maximise IT uptime for businesses in Ireland. We’re looking forward to working closely with customers as we support the secure rollout of AI tools to help them to keep pace with their competitors.”

Climb appointed Sophos distribution partner for the Irish market

Climb Channel Solutions, (“Climb” or the “Company”), an international specialty technology distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. , today announces a distribution party tnership with cybersecurity vendor, Sophos for the Irish market.

Unique to this partnership, Climb will be the only authorised Irish distributor to offer the Sophos Threat Profile assessment service to customers. This service highlights exposed credentials, suspicious domains, dark web exposure, and internet-facing vulnerabilities, and enables businesses to prioritise remediation and reduce risk.

Ireland’s cybersecurity sector is buoyant and growing 13.4% and generating revenue of €2.7bn according to a 2025 report by Cyber Ireland and NI Cyber. Climb will facilitate direct access to Sophos Central, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity platforms, an adaptive AI-native platform that intercepts attacks before they occur.

Climb will distribute the entire Sophos suite of products including the managed detection and response (MDR) service that eliminates threats at speed, alongside defence across endpoint, firewall, email and cloud.

These solutions will be backed by Climb’s reputation for speed, emerging tech expertise, and strong partner investment, working with the Sophos reseller and managed service provider (MSP) landscape.

Recent Climb research* highlights growing AI maturity across organisations, creating increased demand for AI-enabled cybersecurity services. For example, more than half (53%) of organisations have a clear AI strategy, and 55% are working with technology vendors on their AI journey. Against this backdrop, Climb expects Irish businesses to continue to adapt and embed AI security solutions across their cloud and network environments.

Commenting on the distribution partner announcement, Brian Davis, VP of Sales UK&I, Climb states: “Ireland’s cybersecurity landscape is evolving at pace with recent research showing growth of 13% per annum. Threats are becoming more sophisticated, and customer expectations are rising. Cybersecurity remains a key strategic growth area for Climb, and we are continuously looking to expand our portfolio in Ireland.  Extending our successful relationship with Sophos into Ireland is a pivotal moment as we enhance our cybersecurity portfolio.

“As Irish organisations advance their AI capabilities at an unprecedented rate, Irish businesses must secure hybrid environments while embracing AI and digital transformation. As a dedicated Sophos distributor in Ireland, we’re bringing world-class cybersecurity, genuine partner support, and the kind of speed and access that helps you move fast and grow confidently.”

Jason Ellis, VP Channel Sales EMEA, Sophos comments: “Sophos is a global leader in cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered cybersecurity technologies. Coupled with its advisory services, these capabilities proactively reduce risk for organisations. Expanding our presence in the Irish market is a reflection of the great relationship we hold with Climb in North America. Climb’s strong Irish channel ecosystem will allow us to expand our Irish market footprint, enhancing our ability to deliver AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to Irish businesses.

“We recognise Climb as an innovative leader, particularly in areas such as AI, where they’re providing unique channel solutions through their Skyward Project and AI Academy***. These programmes help partners understand where AI and security intersect, delivering differentiated, yet complementary services to our Sophos portfolio.

“Climb’s knowledge and understanding of the Irish market, along with their ongoing investment, help us better support our partners and customers, enabling them to improve cyber resilience and respond effectively to emerging threats.”

This partnership enhances Climb’s AI cybersecurity offering in Ireland, building on its long-standing cybersecurity pedigree. Climb has a long track record as a distributor of cybersecurity solutions, working with some of the world’s leading security vendors and an extensive network of Irish resellers.

Climb solutions include cloud security, backup and recovery, endpoint management, firewall and network security, and application security. Through this Sophos partnership, Climb enhances their cybersecurity offering enabling partners to accelerate growth by combining strong cybersecurity expertise, with a more personalised service approach alongside innovative programmes and events, including the upcoming AI and Security Day.

3 in 10 Irish businesses say supply chain disruption has worsened in the last five years

Three in ten (30%) Irish business leaders believe that supply chain disruptions have worsened in the past five years. The rising cost of materials is cited as the biggest supply chain threat being currently faced by Irish businesses, with more than six in ten (63%) of Irish business leaders stating this to be the case. Tariffs and cyber threats were also found to be major supply chain risks currently faced by Irish organisations (60%).

According to results of new research into business supply chains, conducted by the global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, Gallagher, one in ten (10%) Irish businesses expect supply chain issues to worsen in the next five years.

The results of the research, which are unveiled in a new global supply chain research report, provide a comprehensive view of the concerns, strategies, and risk management needs of business leaders in today’s uncertain world. The report, Supply Chains, Redrawn: Lessons from Business Leaders Across Industries, is informed by views from company directors in seven countries, across a broad cross-section of business sizes and industries. Ireland and the UK are two of the seven countries included in this report.

Other risks to supply changes as highlighted by the research include natural disasters/climate change (57%); geopolitical risks (50%); and labour disruptions (50%).

Commenting on the findings of the research, Laura Vickers, Managing Director of Commercial Lines for Gallagher said:

“Some of the biggest supply chain disruptions ever experienced have arose in recent years. These include the Covid 19 pandemic, the 2021 Suez Canal blockage, the Russian-Ukraine war, and recent extreme weather events and natural disasters. So, it’s no surprise that supply chain issues have really come to the fore for businesses worldwide in recent years, and Irish businesses are facing these challenges as much as others.”

Table 1: Current and potential supply chain risks faced by Irish businesses

Looking Ahead

Irish business leaders are slightly more optimistic than their UK counterparts – one in ten (10%) Irish business executives expect supply chain issues to worsen in the next five years compared to almost one in five (19%) respondents in the UK.

Further highlights from the Gallagher report include:

  • Labour disruptions (labour movement, workforce mobility, or strikes) and human rights issues top the list of supply risks which Irish business leaders are expecting in the future, with more than four in ten (43%) Irish business leaders anticipating that each of these issues will pose a risk to their firm (see Table 1).
  • Four in ten (40%) Irish business executives expect sanctions and export controls to present a supply chain risk into the future, with a similar number (37%) citing cargo theft.
  • Interestingly, while the rising cost of materials and tariffs top the list of the supply chain risks currently facing Irish businesses, the research found that Irish business leaders expect these risks to subside in the future.
  • Only 27% of Irish executives expect the rising cost of materials to be a supply chain issue into the future, while 30% cited tariffs.

Managing future supply chain risks

Over six in ten (63%) business executives in Ireland are investing in technology – specifically digital tools, AI, or monitoring systems – to help improve oversight and responsiveness and help manage supply chain risks. This is a slightly lower number than in the UK, where almost seven in ten (68%) of business executives said they were doing so. More than seven in ten (73%) Irish business leaders are also looking to alter supplier relationships in some capacity, due to past, current, and predicted future supply chain disruption. This compared to 64% of UK respondents.

More than six in ten (63%) Irish business executives and 61% (UK) also confirmed that they are adopting onshoring[1], nearshoring or friendshoring to help manage the supply chain risks currently impacting their business. This reflects the growing concerns held by Irish business leaders around geopolitical developments.

Just over a quarter (28%) of Irish businesses who experienced supply chain losses in the last 12 months had insurance in place to fully cover losses, leaving many firms facing potentially substantial costs to bear. This figure is significantly lower than the response from businesses in the UK (with 46% of affected businesses having losses fully covered) and the global response (32%).

Ms Vickers added:

“Irish businesses aren’t alone in facing ongoing supply chain disruption, and many of the issues that are affecting trade here are global. Escalating geopolitical conflict, the rising price of materials, and an influx of cyberattacks all presented unique and complex challenges to businesses last year and continue to concern decisionmakers in 2026. The continued disruption underscores the need to consult a risk management advisor to assess individual concerns and source comprehensive risk management and insurance products that may help to boost financial resilience.”

CCPC calls on Government to open up Irish taxi market

New research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) highlights a supply shortage in the taxi sector as four in 10 people who tried to get a taxi in December reported difficulties doing so.

With a significant share of taxi users wanting the choice of ride-hailing (49%), the CCPC is calling for the removal of regulatory barriers to facilitate entry of these services. Ride-hailing platforms, such as Uber or Bolt, connect private drivers to passengers via apps. This would mean allowing these private drivers to provide services using their own cars, subject to appropriate regulatory safeguards.

According to the research, 57% of those who expressed an opinion believe that there are not enough taxis available in their area. However, there are stark differences across geographical locations.

While 56% of those living in Dublin believed there are enough taxis in their area, only 28% of those outside of Dublin agree. This drops to 21% for those living in Connacht or Ulster.

Participants were asked whether they would like the choice of accessing ride-hailing services, subject to regulatory requirements.

While 49% of taxi users surveyed would like the option of ride-hailing services, this figure rose to 57% for those who believe there are not enough taxis in their area.

When asked whether they would prefer a fixed fare or a metered fare, 60% said they would support a fixed fare option.

The research also found that 53% of respondents surveyed tried to get a taxi in December 2025. Two in five who tried to get a taxi in December experienced problems, with 27% saying they had to stop looking as no taxis were available.

The research comes ahead of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) regulatory assessment of the licensing of dispatch operators, which is due to begin later this year.

Brian McHugh, CCPC chair said: 

“Regulatory barriers in the taxi market have failed to facilitate innovations that have flourished in other countries and consumers are suffering as a result. Our research shows a clear preference for more choice among consumers who are not getting the service they need.

“This is not about abandoning oversight or regulation.  Any new entrants could and should be regulated to maintain high service and safety standards. Consumers and businesses deserve an innovative, functioning taxi sector that provides choice. Consumers shouldn’t be faced with long waits or the possibility of staying home due to a lack of taxi availability.

“The CCPC is calling on the Government to remove key regulatory barriers in the taxi market so that it can be more responsive to consumer needs and align better with how transport systems are evolving all over the world. The goal is to achieve a balance that protects consumers and ensures access, while also allowing competition and innovation to improve the market. We look forward to engaging with the NTA in their consultation process and to exploring all solutions that might increase capacity and choice.

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How AI-Powered Data Annotation is Transforming Computer Vision in Irish Tech Companies

Computer vision is powering everything across Ireland’s fast-growing tech ecosystem, from advanced manufacturing and smart retail to fintech security. Data annotation sits at the core of these intelligence systems. Keep reading to understand how Irish tech companies are improving accuracy and accelerating model training as AI-powered annotation systems become scalable and precise.

Data Annotation Trends in Irish Tech Companies

Many Irish tech companies in the early computer vision development relied on small teams, mostly in-house, to label videos and images manually. These processes were inconsistent, slow and expensive, especially during scaling or when datasets reach the millions. Now, companies are relying on AI-powered data annotation to reshape their workflow. By combining human validation with automated pre-labelling, providers like the oWorkers team offer support in handling large-scale datasets with great precision and speed. This is a hybrid approach that allows both established businesses and startups to train their vision models with great efficiency without compromising quality.

Data annotation plays an essential role in system training, since even the most sophisticated AI model is as accurate as the data it trains from. Irish companies are taking advantage of well-annotated datasets for different sectors like retail analytics, fintech, health tech and smart cities to power fraud prevention, facial recognition, predictive maintenance and object detection. AI-powered tools are gaining popularity since they reduce human errors, speed up turnaround and guarantee consistent labelling standards across different projects. Because of that, organisations can scale their computer vision solutions confidently, improve model performance and shorten development cycles in competitive global markets.

How AI-Powered Annotation Elevates Models Accuracy

Companies cannot achieve accurate computer systems by chance; they should build them on precisely labelled data. Improving model accuracy and developing AI-driven platforms for Irish tech organisations is directly tied to the consistency and quality of annotation processes.

Machine Learning Pre-Labelling

Machine learning models are used by AI-powered annotation tools to automatically create initial labels for videos and image frames. This pre-labelling technique helps companies reduce workloads and accelerate dataset preparation. The only work annotators have is to review and refine already generated tags, segmentation masks and/or bounding boxes instead of starting from scratch. For Irish companies working under pressure, this means quicker deployment and faster iterations of computer vision solutions.

Human Validation (In the Loop)

Human experience and expertise remain vital even though automation alone speeds up workflows. Human-in-the-loop validation guarantees that any AI-generated annotation is checked for edge cases, context and nuance. Skilled reviewers in this approach handle complex scenarios, correct inaccuracies and maintain dataset consistency. This is a perfect combination of precision and speed, which results in a stronger model performance and reliable training data.

Bias Reduction and Feedback Loops

AI-assisted annotation systems “grow” over time through a well-structured feedback loop. This means that corrections made by human annotators are returned to the systems to refine future output. Because of that, companies can boost efficiency while identifying and minimising bias in datasets. Reducing bias, especially for Irish tech companies like healthcare, finance and smart cities, is vital for fairness, long-term trust and compliance.

Conclusion

AI-enhanced data annotation is taking centre stage in computer vision innovation in Ireland‘s tech companies. These organisations can develop reliable, scalable and more accurate AI systems by combining human expertise with intelligent automation.

Canyon Launches Jacky SW-69 Smartwatch for the Irish Market

Canyon has announced the availability of the Canyon Smart Watch Jacky SW-69 White & Blue, a stylish and feature-packed wearable designed to support everyday wellness, fitness tracking and smart connectivity for Irish consumers.
Blending a modern aesthetic with practical functionality, the Jacky SW-69 features a vibrant 1.3-inch LTPS touchscreen display with a sharp 360 × 360 resolution, delivering clear visuals for both indoor and outdoor use. Its white and blue colourway offers a fresh, contemporary look suited to work, workouts and leisure.
Health & Fitness at Your Fingertips
Designed to support an active lifestyle, the Jacky SW-69 provides continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood oxygen levels and body temperature, helping users stay informed about their wellbeing throughout the day. With 25 built-in sport modes, including walking, running, cycling, yoga and swimming, the smartwatch enables personalised activity tracking with detailed insights into steps, calories burned and distance covered.
The device also includes sleep tracking, stress monitoring and guided breathing exercises, promoting a more balanced approach to health and wellness.
Smart Features for Everyday Life
The Jacky SW-69 keeps users connected with smart notifications for calls, messages and app alerts, delivered directly to the wrist. Additional features include music and camera control, weather updates, hydration reminders, calculator, stopwatch and a virtual business card, making it a practical companion for daily routines.
The smartwatch is compatible with Android and iOS devices, ensuring a seamless pairing experience across platforms.
Durable Design with Long Battery Life
Built to handle daily wear, the Jacky SW-69 is IP68 water-resistant, offering protection against water splashes, rain and sweat. Its long-lasting battery delivers up to 9 days of typical use and up to 15 days on standby, minimising downtime between charges.
Availability
The Canyon Smart Watch Jacky SW-69 White & Blue is available now in Ireland from Vodafone Friends & Family online.
RRP 59.00 EURO – BUY
We will have a review soon so stay tuned