Tag: #Irish

The Irish Casinos Leading the Tech Race

Over the past few years, the online casino market in Ireland has become increasingly competitive, with dozens of online casinos vying for players’ attention. To stand out in this crowded market, Irish online casinos have turned to technology, using innovative tools and features to attract and retain players.

One of the ways that Irish online casinos have used technology to compete is through the use of mobile apps. With more and more players accessing online casinos on their mobile devices, mobile apps have become an essential tool for online casinos to reach their audience. Leading Irish online casinos like 888casino, bet365, and LeoVegas have all developed mobile apps that allow players to access their favorite games on the go, with streamlined interfaces and features specifically designed for mobile play.

Another way that Irish online casinos have used technology to compete is through the use of live dealer games. These games, which use live video feeds to simulate a real-life casino experience, have become increasingly popular among players who prefer the social aspect of playing at a physical casino. Leading Irish online casinos like bet365 and LeoVegas offer a wide range of live dealer games, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and more, with professional dealers and high-quality streaming video.

Irish online casinos have also used technology to enhance the security and safety of their platforms. With the rise of online fraud and cyber attacks, online casinos have become increasingly vigilant about protecting their players’ sensitive information. Leading Irish online casinos like 888casino and LeoVegas use advanced encryption and security protocols to protect players’ personal and financial data, while also offering tools like two-factor authentication and account verification to prevent unauthorized access.

888casino, bet365, and LeoVegas have also made strategic partnerships and acquisitions to help them compete in the crowded online casino market. For example, in 2020, 888casino announced a partnership with game developer Pragmatic Play, adding popular titles like Wolf Gold and Sweet Bonanza to its platform. Meanwhile, in 2021, bet365 acquired a majority stake in Stoiximan/Betano, an online sports betting platform, to expand its presence in Greece and other European markets. LeoVegas also made a major move in 2020 by acquiring Expekt, a European sports betting brand, to expand its sports betting offerings and enter new markets. These partnerships and acquisitions are just a few examples of how Irish online casinos are using strategic business moves to stay ahead of the competition and offer the best possible experience to their players.

One of the key ways that Irish online casinos have differentiated themselves in the market is through their customer support offerings. Many of the leading Irish online casinos offer 24/7 customer support, with options like live chat, email, and phone support. Some online casinos also offer resources like FAQs and forums to help players troubleshoot issues and find answers to common questions. By providing top-notch customer support, Irish online casinos are able to build trust with their players and ensure a positive experience.

Another area where Irish online casinos have invested heavily is in their payment and withdrawal options. Leading Irish online casinos like 888casino, bet365, and LeoVegas offer a wide range of payment methods, including credit and debit cards, e-wallets like PayPal and Skrill, and even cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. They also offer fast and secure withdrawal options, with some online casinos processing withdrawals in as little as a few hours. By offering flexible payment and withdrawal options, Irish online casinos are able to appeal to a wider audience and provide a more convenient experience for their players.

Here are a few figures that illustrate the impact of advanced technology on Irish online casinos:

 

  • According to a report by Research and Markets, the global online gambling market is expected to grow from $58.9 billion in 2019 to $92.9 billion by 2023, with online casinos accounting for a significant portion of that growth.
  • A survey conducted by the UK Gambling Commission found that online casino games were the most popular form of online gambling in the UK, with over 3 million active accounts.
  • In 2020, 888casino reported a 56% increase in revenue, driven in part by its investment in advanced technology like AI-powered personalization and enhanced mobile offerings.
  • Bet365, one of the largest online gambling companies in the world, reported a net revenue of £2.98 billion ($3.96 billion) in its 2019-2020 financial year, up from £2.98 billion ($3.96 billion) in the previous year.
  • LeoVegas, another major player in the Irish online casino market, reported a 13% increase in revenue in 2020, driven by its investment in advanced technology like its proprietary platform and AI-powered customer support.

These figures demonstrate the significant impact that advanced technology has had on Irish online casinos, allowing them to grow and compete in a rapidly expanding market. By investing in cutting-edge technology, Irish online casinos have been able to provide a more personalized, convenient, and engaging experience for their players, driving revenue growth and securing their position as leading players in the online casino industry.

In addition to these features, Irish online casinos have also used technology to improve the overall player experience. This includes features like personalized recommendations, advanced search tools, and social sharing options that allow players to share their wins and interact with other players. By investing in technology and offering innovative features and tools, Irish online casinos like 888casino, bet365, and LeoVegas have positioned themselves as leaders in the highly competitive online casino market.

 

Envisage wins Sage Irish Partner of the Year Award

Envisage, Ireland’s largest Sage partner, a division of the Noledge Group, today announces that it has been recognised as ‘Sage Partner of the Year for Ireland’, as revealed at Sage’s 2023 Partner Kickoff event.

Sage – the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses – awarded Envisage the accolade for its success in generating strong revenue and in boosting the industry standard for software implementation.

By implementing Sage accounting and ERP solutions for its customers, Envisage focuses on automating and streamlining processes, reducing time, and making it easier for them to do business. For more than twenty years, the team at Envisage has served customers such as Tour America and Mr. Price, while more recent customer additions include Jump Juice Bars and The Institute of Education.

Ray Ryan, CEO of Envisage, said, “Envisage has had a successful few years, so it’s wonderful to see Sage recognise the effort of our growing team and our dedication to offering the best accounting and ERP solutions and services to our customers. This accolade acknowledges our amazing team, so we are thrilled to receive this prestigious award.

 “From sales and marketing to project execution, development, customer support and accounts, we have a remarkable group of talented individuals. We pride ourselves in delivering quality projects and ongoing services to our customers to make their businesses more profitable.

“Supporting our clients in a friendly and helpful way is at the core of what we do. Our business model depends on establishing sincere, honest connections with our customers and demonstrating that we care. We greatly look forward to the year ahead and the opportunities it may bring.”

Photo – (L-R) Paul Struthers; EVP & Managing Director UK and Ireland, Sage; Steve Boyes, Customer Care Director, Envisage; Amy Hughes, Sales Manager, Envisage; Sinead Galligani, Marketing Director, Envisage; Roger Gribbin, Sales Director, Envisage; and Brian Habanna, Former South African Rugby Player. Envisage received the award at Sage’s 2023 Partner Kickoff event for its success in generating strong revenue and in boosting the industry standard for software implementation.

Irish consortium led by ServBlock and Irish Manufacturing Research win EU funding to build Manufacturing Data Space

Blockchain and pharmaceutical compliance company ServBlock has received funding alongside Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to build a trusted data exchange system for outsourced pharmaceutical manufacturing. Wicklow based ServBlock leads a consortium that includes NEXA | EAM (Cork), Ingeniero Solutions (Dublin) Unison Process Solutions (Limerick) and Plant Quest (Waterford) as a pioneering test case for trusted data transfer in pharma supply chains.

The project is supported by the EU’s i4Trust program, which provides funding for innovative research and development projects. The funding will enable the consortium to bring together experts from various fields, including data science, manufacturing, and engineering.

Welcoming the funding announcement, Adrian Hovenden, IMR’s Industrial Solutions Architect said: “Irish Manufacturing Research is delighted to have worked with IMR Member, ServBlock, to successfully secure the i4Trust funding for MANU SPACE. Collaborating with IMR members to create impactful solutions for the Irish manufacturing industry such as this Data Space, is key to ensuring the continued growth and development of the sector. IMR are excited to participate in this consortium and facilitate improvements in patient outcomes through improvements to pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain.”

In pharmaceutical manufacturing 20% of executives in management cite disparate systems and data sources among key challenges in addressing top manufacturing objectives for life sciences companies. A dataspace is a way of bringing together data from different sources and making it accessible and usable for a variety of purposes, such as research, analysis, or decision-making.

Data spaces can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in business, science, or government. The manufacturing data space will bring together data from different factories, production lines, and supply chains, to gain insights into the efficiency and competitiveness of the manufacturing process.

In the pharmaceutical industry 60% of all manufacturing is outsourced, companies outsource business activities to external partners for a variety of reasons – cost, flexibility, time to market, and core competence. This outsourcing leads to an increased risk of non-compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures which in turn could be a risk to the brand reputation of the company. By utilising the Manufacturing data space pharmaceutical companies can ensure contract manufacturers adhere to the same integrity, compliance, and quality operations as in-house manufacturing.

John Ward, CEO and founder of ServBlock, said: – “We are excited to be a part of this important project and look forward to working with our partners to bring the manufacturing data space to life. Coming on the back of our recent collaboration with Microsoft, this opportunity will allow ServBlock to continue to accelerate growth while being at the forefront of the Data Space movement.”

Employee burnout is cybersecurity professionals’ greatest fear amidst rising cyber threats

Integrity360, the UK and Ireland’s largest cyber security services specialist, together with its partner and leading vendor in AI-driven threat detection and response, Vectra, today announced new findings from a Twitter poll exploring critical cyber security threats. The poll found that 35% of cyber security professionals cited employee burnout as the most concerning issue amongst increasing cyber threats.

This comes as cyber security teams are put under mounting pressure to tackle the complexity of the modern hybrid enterprise and the necessity to protect corporate data wherever it resides. In fact, almost 63% of respondents highlighted security of data as being most important to their organisation when establishing the need for effective cyber security services. Of lesser concern was securing reputation (19%), productivity (12%) and saving money (7%).

The good news is that organisations are looking to implement critical security measures to ensure greater threat detection and response in 2023, with identity and access management (29.9%) and cloud security (29.7%) on top of the agenda, followed by network (19.6%) and endpoint security (20.6%).

As businesses look to new ways to detect and contain threats that have bypassed preventative security controls, Integrity360 and Vectra have partnered to extend its existing threat detection and response service portfolio, delivering network detection and response and critically, cloud, SaaS and identity detection and response capabilities with the launch of the Vectra Managed Detection and Response Services.

Richard Ford, CTO at Integrity360, said: “Analysts are facing severe burnout from alert fatigue and Security Operations Centre (SOC) overwhelm, and organisations are lacking the experience, skills and bandwidth needed to detect and manage security incidents and data – quickly and effectively. The integration of Vectra into our MDR service is a game changer. It allows us to provide a full end to end capability to monitor and proactively hunt threats across the entire hybrid enterprise, delivering advanced Threat Detection and Threat Response services and relieving SOC teams overwhelmed by noise.”

When questioned on the best approaches to future-proof the security of their organisation, 52% of respondents to the poll pointed to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as the best means.

The new Vectra Managed Detection and Response Service (MDR) augments the SOC with AI and ML capabilities, adopting behavioural based detection instead of reliance on static or signature-based detection alone. AI combines an understanding of the environment with threat models, and human threat intelligence, to automatically surface the threats, allowing for an 85% increase in efficiency of threat identification and a 2x rise in security operations productivity.

The service enables organisations to detect and respond to threats across Cloud, SaaS, Identity and Network, removing critical blind spots and stopping cyber-attacks before they become breaches through Vectra’s Attack Signal Intelligence, which continuously monitors for use of attacker methods and learns the customers unique environment.

Garry Veale, Regional Director UKI, Vectra, commented: “The partnership sets us apart from the ‘catch and dispatch’, ‘detect and notify’ type providers, by enabling us to proactively hunt threats within the customer environment, integrating with enforcement points, identity, perimeter, and endpoint for effective and rapid response in the event of an active threat. This approach signifies a huge breakthrough in MDR services, and we are excited to see how the partnership evolves.”

Aon Survey Reveals Main Risks Facing Irish Companies Amidst Economic Slowdown

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, today published a new survey that reveals the main risks facing Irish companies and the difficult decisions business leaders must make to successfully navigate economic headwinds.

Aon’s Business Decision Maker Pulse, which surveyed 228 senior business leaders from companies employing more than 250 employees across Ireland between October and November 2022, has found that economic slowdown is seen as the top risk facing companies (40 percent), followed by inflation (26 percent) and the failure to attract or retain top talent (16 percent).

52 percent of leaders believe that rising energy prices will hinder their company’s ability to grow within the next 6 months. The growing unease over high inflation is also impacting upon business sentiment. Over half (53 percent) expect low economic growth while 41 percent expect the Irish economy to enter recession in the next six months. Irish leaders appear to be more optimistic than their global counterparts, with 79 percent of leaders globally expecting a recession this year, according to a separate survey carried out by Aon.

When considering the steps that will be needed to mitigate the impact of inflation on their organisation, half of businesses in Ireland (50 percent) are considering decreasing day-to-day spending in order to mitigate the impact of inflation on their finances. Almost a third (32 percent) say they will consider reducing headcount. 27 percent are looking to optimise supply chains and 26 percent will look to digital technology in order to increase efficiencies.

Commenting on the results, Rachael Ingle, CEO, Aon Ireland, said: “As Aon’s Decision Maker Pulse survey highlights, inflation and rising energy costs are having a tangible impact on Irish businesses and their plans for the coming months. Many leaders are now actively considering ways in which they can manage costs while continuing to build a workforce that attracts the very best talent who can help foster innovation. But with the increasing likelihood of a global recession, it is clear that economic risk is becoming the driving factor in how Irish leaders make business decisions over the coming months.

“That’s why it is vital that leaders focus on protecting their organisation’s resilience and find growth opportunities in the face of heightened volatility. Businesses will need to be agile in the face of current uncertainty and look at ways in which they can enhance their competitiveness. Despite the economic headwinds we now face, Irish businesses should not lose sight both of the need to invest in the future and continue advancing their sustainability journey. Aon Ireland is helping to give Irish businesses the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect their organisation this winter and unlock new growth opportunities in the months ahead.”

Despite short-term economic challenges, Ireland’s labour market appears to remain near full employment. According to Aon’ Business Decision Maker Pulse, 52 percent of senior business leaders say their company is experiencing difficulty in attracting and retaining talent. 30 percent of Irish businesses have enhanced their employee benefits and rewards packages in the past six months in order to attract and retain top talent.

The survey also points to the growing importance placed on company culture by leaders looking to incentivise new talent into their organisation and keep their existing employees engaged. Almost three in four (71 percent) now see company culture as more critical in attracting and retaining talent than a competitive salary or employee benefits.

Methodology

Between the months of October and November 2022, iReach Insights conducted research on behalf of Aon Ireland into attitudes and actions being considered by Irish businesses who face new economic challenges. The survey received 228 responses from senior business decision makers across the country, with 81 mid-sized SMEs, 86 large SMEs and 123 enterprises with 250+ employees taking part in the research.

Drone Safely this Christmas cautions the Irish Aviation Authority

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today launched their ‘Drone Safely This Christmas’ Campaign. If you’re thinking of getting a drone this Christmas, you need to make sure you register as an Operator with the aviation regulator and that you know the rules before you fly. This advice comes ahead of the busiest shopping days in the lead up to Christmas.

Jim Gavin, Director People & Operations from the Irish Aviation Authority, Aviation Regulator commenting on drone safety said:  “Drone use has increased significantly in recent years. Piloting a drone is fun but it comes with responsibilities and no matter what their use or purpose, drones can raise challenges from both safety and privacy perspectives. Operating a drone in public requires training, as they can have serious consequences if they are flown inappropriately, or collide with a person, an animal or an aircraft. So, if you do get a drone this Christmas, find out if you need to register as an operator with the Aviation Regulator and get trained.”

The Irish Aviation Authority became one of the first aviation regulators in the world to introduce regulations and mandatory drone registration in December 2015. Consumers who buy drones that are over 250g, or a drone fitted with a camera, are legally required to register as a drone operator. If you are a drone operator safety is your responsibility. You need to ensure you are always in control of the drone and that you remain compliant with the law.

Enda Walsh, UAS Manager/Drones Champion from the Irish Aviation Authority added. “The vast majority of drone users fly safely and are compliant with the regulations. However, we are concerned that there are many drone owners who are not registered, who may be flying unsafely and putting people and other aircraft at risk. If you see anyone you believe to be flying dangerously or using a drone irresponsibly, we encourage you to contact the IAA. Reckless use of a drone or inappropriate use of its camera may result in prosecution,”

One important exemption to registration is for toy drones. A toy drone is one where it states clearly on the box or in its documentation that it complies with the regulation on toy safety, and it is intended “for use in play by children under 14 years of age. These types of drones are usually small and only suitable for indoor flying.

For more information on IAA Drone Safety Regulations and registration process, visit www.iaa.ie/drones Stay updated by searching the following @IAApress or searching #DroneSafety.

Irish businesses continue to achieve greater gender balance at Board level

The fifth annual report of the Balance for Better Business Review Group, published today, reveals that Irish businesses have made significant progress in achieving gender balance at Board level over the past year.

The report was launched by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and the Balance for Better Business Co-Chairs Julie Sinnamon and Aongus Hegarty.

Commenting on the findings of the report, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said: “As we look back over the past year, it’s encouraging to see the progress that continues to be made on gender balance across the Irish business landscape. I’m especially pleased to see that Ireland has now not only caught up with, but exceeded, the EU average for the representation of women on the largest listed companies’ boards. This marks a significant accomplishment, especially given that this has occurred over a relatively short time period.”

Progress achieved

The report by the Government established initiative shows that in 2022, the percentage of women on the Boards of ISEQ20 companies rose to 36%, far exceeding the 30% target set for the end of 2022 as well as the 33% target set for the end of 2023.

For other listed companies, the percentage of women on Boards is now 26%, exceeding the 22% target set for the end of 2022 and up 16 percentage points since 2018.

Encouragingly, ISEQ20  Boards have also continued to move beyond a “one and done” approach to adding women to their Boards, with almost three quarters of ISEQ20 listed companies now having three or more female Board members.

While the other listed cohort has a lower number of Boards with three or more women, at 28%, this represents a significant increase from 10.7% in 2019. In addition, the overall percentage of companies listed on the ISEQ overall, with more than three women on their Board has exceeded 50% for the first time – at 51%.

This progress over the past year is reflected in the fact that, for the first time, Ireland has exceeded the EU27 average for the proportion of women on leading company Boards by 1.6 percentage points. The gap between Ireland and the rest of the EU has narrowed every year since Balance for Better Business was established in 2018.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD added: “Despite the progress, it’s clear that more work needs to be done. Women are still underrepresented in senior roles both at Board and senior leadership level, with just one female Chair on the ISEQ20 and only a small number of female CEOs on publicly listed companies. By failing to include women in leadership teams, businesses ignore the talent of half the population. While change takes time, it’s crucial that businesses redouble their efforts in 2023 to create more opportunities for women to succeed to the highest levels of Irish business.”

Challenges to overcome

While there have been significant gains over the past year, the report also reveals slower progress in some areas, particularly when it comes to the number of women in senior leadership roles. Although the ISEQ20 companies exceeded their 2022 target for female representation at senior leadership level, reaching 27% against a target of 26%, other listed companies have missed their 22% target for the year. Meanwhile, the report shows that women hold just four out of 36 CEO positions in publicly listed companies.

Although it has been a stated target of Balance for Better Business that no listed companies should have all-male Boards, there are still three listed companies with all-male Boards, albeit down from five all-male Boards in 2021, with just one female Chair represented on the ISEQ20.

Balance for Better Business co-chair Julie Sinnamon said: “Since its launch in 2018, Balance for Better Business has worked not only to promote gender balance at Board and executive leadership levels, but also to share the experience of organisations on the journey towards achieving gender balance. Those efforts to date are reflected in the progress that has been made across the past year in terms of gender balance at Board level, notwithstanding the fact that work remains to be done to ensure that women are able to progress into the most senior positions on Board and leadership teams.

“At Balance for Better Business, we’ll continue to support businesses as they look to bridge these gaps. By highlighting the ways in which proactive talent management and succession planning provide robust pathways for women to succeed to more senior roles, our aim is to help foster the deeper behavioural and cultural transformation required to drive real change across Irish organisations.”

 Balance for Better Business co-chair Aongus Hegarty added: “While the progress made this year among businesses is to be welcomed, there are still too many companies with all male boards and leadership teams in Ireland. This is despite the compelling business case of having an equal number of men and women in senior leadership positions including greater levels of innovation, enhanced financial returns and stronger Environmental, Social and Government (ESG) performance.

“With the aim of inspiring action at senior leadership level, this year’s report highlights three key recommendations for improving gender balance at board and leadership level. These include setting stretch targets and building an action plan to achieve them, fostering a gender balanced succession plan and pipeline of female talent, and mandating gender balanced candidate lists for open roles. Through these specific actions, we want to empower leaders to build a culture that promotes gender balance while also reaping the many benefits of diverse and inclusive leadership.”

 To download a copy of the fifth report of the Balance for Better Business Review Group go to https://indd.adobe.com/view/a20dd22c-af1b-413a-9763-971a5d534f96.

Over half of Irish adults wish they spent less time on their devices

The smartphone is well and truly ingrained in our daily lives but potentially impacts our social interactions and sleep, a new Deloitte digital trends study has found. Access to smartphones in Ireland remains consistent year on year with 94% of 18–75-year-olds having access to one.

The majority of adults (51%) wish they spent less time on devices, with the 18–34-year-olds being more likely than other age groups to say so (63%). Six in 10 (59%) of us use a smartphone as soon as we wake up, according to the survey. This is highest among 18–34-year-olds (71%) and among women (66% say so compared to 52% of men).

Similarly, half of respondents tend to stay awake later than planned because they are using devices into the night, rising to 62% and 64% of those between 18-24 years old and 25-34 years olds, respectively.  Accessing social media platforms (64%) and instant messaging

(62%) apps remains the top activity for smartphone users – both increasing on 2021 (58% and 61% respectively).

John Kehoe, Audit Partner from Deloitte said: “Over the last two years through the COVID-19 pandemic, technology connected us while we had to stay apart. Technology continues to keep us connected, with smartphone access remaining at 94%, with access to the old reliables such as tablets and laptops, continuing their downward trend – having peaked in 2017.

“36% of respondents check their phone at least 50 times a day, with 16% checking it at least 100 times a day. We can see that the percentage of respondents across all age categories checking their phone at least 50 times a day, increasing since 2021. While, these are great and useful devices, we need to be aware they can have a negative impact on our social interactions and sleep patterns.”

The smart home

The smart home continues to take hold with smart TVs growing to 66%, up from 44% five years ago. Voice assisted speakers have been the largest increase over the same period, up from 3% in 2017 to 32% this year – and 58% of us use them daily. Overall, 88% of respondents now own at least one connected device. Gaming consoles use also continues to grow, up 3% to 41%.

Entertainment

Access to video streaming services subscription is stable at 75%. Netflix is the overwhelming leader in streaming services, used by two in three respondents, followed by Disney+ at 33% and Amazon Prime at 29%. We don’t just use one provider either; in 2019 on average each subscriber had 1.2 subscriptions, this has risen to 2.2 in 2022.

  • The rate at which new subscribers are signing up appears to be falling with only 20% of respondents adding a new subscription in the previous 12 months, down from 25% in 2021.
  • Cancellation rates in the previous 12 months have also increased from 15% to 20%.

“The key driver for cancellation remains the lack of usage, however, as consumers face increasing pressure with the rising cost of living, 2022 seems to indicate a more cost-centric subscriber with cancellation because of the cost of the service, rising from 12% in 2021 to 22% in 2022. Despite the fact cancellation rates are rising, 12% are also resubscribing. This is primarily driven by content with 32% signing up for a new season of their favourite show,”  Kehoe said.

“There has been much coverage around Netflix’s plans to restrict account sharing and looking at their subscription model by introducing ads to lower the monthly fee. Interestingly, 42% of respondents would be interested in ad-based subscriptions, either with advertising covering half or all of the subscription costs. Watch this space as it is one that has real potential for growth,” he added.

Smart devices

Wearable devices continue to rise in popularity with 50% of smartphone owners having access to one. Similar to trends observed in other countries, access to a smart watch has increased (8% growth to 32%), however access to fitness bands has dropped (- 5% to 28%) potentially indicating consumer preferences for more multifunctional wrist devices, such as the smart watch.

  • The age demographics highlights a difference, with smart watches being the clear preference for the 18–34-year-olds and fitness bands being preferred by the 55–75 year olds

  • 55% of those who have a wearable or smart watch monitor their steps, 33% monitor heart rate and 29% monitor their sleeping patterns with women more actively monitoring than men (80% women vs 64% men)

“The smartphone is now the preferred device to browse shopping websites (2021: laptop), making online purchases, for online searches, checking bank balances and gaming (2021: consoles),” Daryl Hanberry, Partner and Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications at Deloitte said. “For those over 55, the laptop remains the preferred device for most of these activities. The TV remains the preferred device for streaming, watching live TV and using catch up services.“

Irish Company myVolts launches innovative audio product “Candycord Halo”

Candycords Halo – a unique range of illuminating premium audio cables for modular synths and more – is the hot new audio product from myVolts Ltd. The 2-week Kickstarter campaign kicks runs until 2nd December 2022. Candycords Halo was developed in close collaboration with Toronto-based music and video producer Andrew Huang. “It’s something I feel I will use all the time and I’m sure a lot of other synth nerds would also appreciate!”– Andrew Huang

Candycords Halo up close – techbuzzireland

Features and benefits of Candycords Halo include:

Beautifully designed: subtle LED in a metallic lacquered enclosure
Premium connectors: gold-plated with a reassuring snap-crunch on connecting
Unique colours: 7 yummy colours help keep track of gear, including Sunset Peach, Jellybean Purple, and Marshmallow Pink plus Midnight Black

Candycords Halo – techbuzzireland

Untangleable: bespoke thermoplastic rubber resists tangles, cables coil just right
Hard-wearing: thoughtful cable construction ensures long life
Pleasing finish: matte rubber velvet finish makes Candycords Halo a joy to handle
Different lengths: 15cm, 30cm, 50cm, 80cm and 150cm available, a cable for every situation
Different styles: Curly and straight available, right-angled and straight connectors available
Great for Modular, semi-modular or CV controller keyboard scenarios

 

Candycord Halo is live on Kickstarter until December 2nd. Prices start at 19 EUR for a pair of Halo Cables. The first run of the product is already manufactured and ready to ship worldwide at campaign end, so backers can buy with full confidence. Visit the Kickstarter campaign at: https://tinyurl.com/CandyHalo myVolts Ltd has been solving the power problems of consumers and professionals for well over a decade, has four previously successfully funded and shipped Kickstarter campaigns, and served tens of thousands of happy customers on Amazon, eBay and their own webshop.

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