Cork College of FET today celebrated the fifth iteration of the Female Leadership Development Programme (FLDP) to nurture female leadership from entry level and beyond.
Fifteen Dell Technologies team members graduated from the programme this year. This brings to over 100 the number of Dell team members who have graduated from the programme since its creation in 2019.
The FLDP graduates achieved the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management. This internationally recognised qualification is part of the Cork College of FET Skills to Advance offering to companies. Skills to Advance is a SOLAS initiative which provides subsidised upskilling for companies and those in employment.
The FLDP was co-designed by the Skills to Advance Team in Cork College of FET and a cross functional team in Dell Technologies. It covers a range of topics including how to implement change in the workplace, managing remote workers and developing effective leadership styles. Through this custom-designed programme participants develop a deeper understanding of leadership job roles and responsibilities.
Colman O’Sullivan, Colman O’Flynn, Vice President of Strategic Transformation and Cork Site Lead at Dell Technologies Ireland, said: “For Dell Technologies, empowering women in leadership is more than a commitment—it’s a cornerstone of our vision for an inclusive workforce. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate the graduation of over 100 of our talented employees from the Female Leadership Development Programme rolled out by Cork College of FET over the past five years.Through the knowledge and skills gained in the programme, we can further strengthen the pipeline for women in leadership and ensure different perspectives are brought forward to drive innovation.”
Dell Technologies has launched its 2024 Partner Programme aimed at enabling greater collaboration with partners in Ireland and delivering enhanced profit potential in critical growth areas.
With partners playing a key role in supporting success at Dell for over forty years, the 2024 programme provides a new tiered programme structure to reward partners and enhance growth over the next 12 months.
Strategic updates to the programme to continue rewarding partners include streamlining the Dell APEX Infrastructure offerings into Storage+ and Server+ product categories. The full incentive-eligible Dell APEX portfolio now qualifies for base rebates and behavioural incentives, increasing profit potential for partners.
Partners that invest in and hold the PowerFlex Design 2023 Certification will now be eligible for a stackable 4% rebate kicker on New Business and Competitive Swap incentive opportunities.
Metal-tier partners with a Client+ competency that hit their client peripheral revenue gate can now benefit from a five times multiplier on the base rebate when selling Dell Client Peripherals and two times the base rebate when selling Precision Workstation, Dell Displays & Docks and Dell Latitude Rugged laptops and tablets.
Dell Technologies is also introducing new competencies in Data Science & AI, Edge Solutions, and Sustainability & ESG to align with evolving customer priorities and market opportunities. These competencies aim to validate partners’ expertise in Dell’s offerings and address the growing demand for sustainable technology solutions.
Commenting on the launch of the programme, Mark Hopkins, Channel Director at Dell Technologies Ireland, said: “Partners are critical to our success. That’s why we’ve launched Dell Technologies 2024 Partner Programme. It will further strengthen our collaboration by opening access to new market opportunities and financial rewards for partners. By building on the partnerships we have developed here in Ireland, we can further grow and modernize the core business in the year to come.”
Catherine Doyle, Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland added: “At Dell Technologies, our partners are a critical in helping us meet the diverse and rapidly evolving needs of our customers. By adding new capabilities to our newly enhanced Partner Programme, including data science & AI, we can support businesses across Ireland to accelerate their digital transformation plans and better harness the power of GenAI and other emerging technologies.”
Golden Ride, the high-tech electric micro-mobility brand from globally renowned sustainable transportation pioneer Terravision Electric, has enhanced its operations in the UK following the launch of an innovative and wide-ranging maintenance and servicing program designed specifically for eBikes and eScooters.
The highly comprehensive package has been created to offer customers total ‘peace-of-mind’ throughout their eBike and eScooter ownership journey, eliminating concerns they might have on the safety and operational lifetime functionality of their eMobility products, encompassing all mechanical, electrical, hardware and software aspects.
Such a complete aftersales approach from Golden Ride serves to maintain the highest of safety levels of eBikes and eScooters while further enhancing reliability, performance and lifespan. The program is also available to customers with non-electric bikes of any brand as part of Golden Ride’s duty of care outlook for the wider micro-mobility community.
“The formation of Golden Ride was primarily driven by the need to create truly sustainable and affordable micro-mobility solutions that will help transform our urban areas,” says Niccolò Petroni, commercial director at Golden Ride. “But unlike so many other brands in this congested space, offering the market a high-tech but affordable product range is just one aspect to the Golden Ride eMobility vision, which is why we invested and opened a flagship store in London and today we’re delighted to launch our comprehensive maintenance and servicing eMobility program.
“We strongly feel that waving goodbye to the customer at a point of sale – be that for an eBike or eScooter; online or in the Golden Ride flagship store – just isn’t good enough. As a community-focused company we want to be with the customer throughout their ownership journey, making sure their chosen eMobility products remain at optimum operating levels across all key attributes – safety, reliability, functionality and performance. Our all-encompassing maintenance and servicing program guarantees total ‘peace-of-mind’ for the customer.”
Golden Ride implements total customer care
The new maintenance and servicing program launched by Golden Ride gives the burgeoning UK eMobility market access to a complete and high-tech aftersales service for eBikes and eScooters that is also dedicated to total customer care.
Overseen by leading eMobility technicians based at Golden Ride’s flagship store in London, the maintenance and servicing program has been designed to operate on a highly efficient yet detail-driven basis, offering customers access to high-level electric and mechanical eMobility engineering expertise.
A state-of-the-art electromechanical workshop – currently under development within Golden Ride’s flagship store – will soon become the brand’s hub for its all-encompassing aftersales, maintenance, servicing and customer care initiatives. When completed, the workshop will be equipped with advanced technologies and industry-leading tools.
The service, which has been designed to be rapid, launches with customers not needing to make any prior appointments – the Golden Ride technician team are on-hand each day during the flagship store’s regular business hours. Alternatively, customers can also message the technician team via WhatsApp on 07549 390 561.
A detailed diagnostic examination is performed on the customer’s eMobility product – the cost of which is just £25.00; this initial fee is then deducted from the price of the maintenance and service operations should the customer at that stage wish to proceed.
To maintain the highest safety standards of eBikes and eScooters, it’s advised that a safety inspection is undertaken between major mechanical services. As part of Golden Ride’s new aftersales customer care package, the brand’s complete safety inspection service sees the customer’s eBike or eScooter comprehensively assessed for state of health, functionality and performance.
Following the evaluation, the eBike or eScooter is then restored and advanced to optimal working conditions. This tailored customer care initiative comprises a full safety check of the frame, wheels and brakes – including a thorough inspection for damage and movement; frames and forks analysed for imperfections; wheels and tyres examined for wear; wheels and rims assessed for condition of use; chain tested and lubricated; and the gears and brakes optimally tuned.
‘Out with the old, in with the electric’ exchange
Golden Ride’s compelling ‘Out with the old, in with the electric’ offer has been extended in the lead-up to the busy Christmas period.
The exchange presents customers with the opportunity to take their old non-electric bikes into Golden Ride’s flagship store in London for an accurate pricing evaluation undertaken by the company’s expert eMobility tech team. The valuation of the old non-electric bike is then used as credit and exchanged for a new Golden Ride eBike or eScooter.
Philippe Grousset, director of operations for the Golden Ride flagship store in London, added: “Golden Ride’s journey into the UK market is only 12 months old but in that time we’ve made incredible progress: we’ve invested in a physical flagship store in London; we’ve launched a range of eBikes including our outstanding Classic Touring Bike; and we’ve recently introduced the A6 Pro, an eScooter that is already proving to be very popular. Today we’re adding the next element to the brand’s eMobility vision: comprehensive maintenance and servicing packages tailored for the customer.
“And by extending our ‘Out with the old, in with the electric’ exchange service, Golden Ride is continuing to support the growing eMobility community, helping as many people as possible to embrace sustainable micro-mobility solutions that will help revolutionize and revitalize our urban landscape.”
The Innovation Value Institute (IVI) at Maynooth University has been selected to lead the €7 million Digi+ and ENTRUST programmes that are focussed on sustainable digital transformation and data. The programmes are funded by the EC under the Marie Sklowdowska-Curie programme and Digi+ is also co-funded by Lero and Adapt; both world leading Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centres.
Data Driven technology is viewed by many as the next frontier for agriculture and a crucial component required to achieve a sustainable ecosystem, yet there remains a global challenge with a lack of skills and expertise in this space. ENTRUST tackles this challenge head on through the formation of a doctoral network that brings together 16 leading European research institutions. This will attract top tier doctoral candidates who will emerge as leading experts in addressing current challenges around data governance in agriculture and farming.
They will provide evidence based information in relation to the adoption of Data Technologies in order to allow farmers to unlock data potential while safeguarding their data. The ENTRUST programme will build towards a fair and trustworthy agri-data space that is aligned with the European Data Strategy and Green deal. This places Ireland at the forefront of agri-data driven technology on an international stage.
Speaking on the announcement of the awards, Martin Heydon, Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Research and Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development said: “I am delighted to announce Maynooth University has successfully been selected to lead the 7m €Digi+ and ENTRUST programmes in these two European research initiatives. I commend the Irish researchers involved for their success in these highly competitive research calls. The research will contribute to Digital innovation which is fundamental to achieving sustainability in all its forms. Ireland’s agri-food sector has been making good progress in embracing technology and innovation in recent years. These awards highlight Ireland has an innovative, competitive, and resilient agri-food sector, driven by technology and talent.”
The Digi+ programme complements the goals of ENTRUST through its multi-sector focus addressing the global challenges of sustainable digital and data ecosystems. Embedded within Ireland’s leading SFI-funded research centres, Lero and Adapt, and led by Maynooth University, it brings together a group of world-leading experts that will develop a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial and innovative research leaders, able to face current and future challenges aligned with EU’s Digital and Green Agenda.
Ireland will benefit significantly from this cohort of 20 highly skilled Postdoctoral Researchers that the programme will fund. They will work towards advancing digital transformation practices, addressing vital areas such as new and innovative business models, accelerating digital and data skills, developing forward looking data governance and business models while ensuring alignment to the EU sustainable development goals. Ireland is well positioned to be a leader in the digital and data economy and this €7m investment will contribute strongly to Ireland’s continued sustainability and progression towards world leading status both in the private and public sector.
Professor Markus Helfert, Director of the Innovation Value Institute and the Science Foundation Ireland EMPOWER Data Governance Programme explains: “The cross-disciplinary focus on sustainable digital transformation and data will deliver significant positive impact on multiple sectors including agriculture, health, climate, fintech, construction and manufacturing.
“This investment will drive the co-creation of new ways of doing business, creating value and moving from ‘potential’ to ‘real’ benefits for companies and public sector organisations. At IVI, we are looking forward to working with our partners and prospective new partners to achieve these goals and advancing the digital and data research fields.”
Professor Eeva Leinonen, President of Maynooth University said: “At Maynooth University, we are delighted to play a world leading role towards achieving sustainable digital and data ecosystems. With a growing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, Digi+ and ENTRUST are timely initiatives that will address the challenges across the ESG spectrum through a highly collaborative engagement model that benefits from the Digital and Data expertise in IVI.”
This June, prepare yourself to deep dive into all things Power Pages, Dataverse, Power Fx, Canvas Apps, Fusion Teams, Governance, Microsoft Teams, Power Virtual Agents, Adoption, Azure, AI, CreatorKit, Connectors and so much more. Alongside the learning, this conference will provide a fantastic networking opportunity for those on the journey of Power Apps implementation who want to share ideas and receive insight from their peers.
You will see some of your favourite Power Platform leaders deliver expert sessions, tutorials and keynotes. Expect to see Charles Lamanna (CVP, Microsoft), Heather Cook (Principal PM, Microsoft), Dona Sarkar (Software Engineer, Microsoft), Chris Huntingford (MVP), Samit Saini (MVP), Nick Doelman (Developer, Microsoft), Luise Freese (MVP), Joe Gill (MVP), Kristine Kolodziejski (MVP) and so many more wonderful individuals.
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Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of its 2023 Apprenticeship Programme. Delivered in partnership with further education and training agency SOLAS, applications are open until 24 March. Information on the programme is available at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/ireland-apprentice-programme.
Seeking applicants from across Munster, the four-year salaried programme at the contract pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at Currabinny, Carrigaline, Cork, is for anyone interested in an Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship or Mechanical Apprenticeship where they can earn while they learn.
Speaking on the exciting 2023 Apprenticeship Programme, Lead Craftsperson and Apprentice Programme Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Declan Carroll said: “The apprenticeship programme provides participants with a valuable opportunity to embark on a career in STEM.
“The Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentices and Mechanical Apprentices form a core part of the greater Thermo Fisher Scientific team, aiding in the maintenance of site facilities, assisting to design, install and test new apparatus that keep our operations going. Once the apprentices complete their training, they are recognised as accredited and qualified craftspeople ready to take the next step in their careers in a thriving industry. Fortunately, because our apprentices become such an integrated part of our team, many of them continue to work with us after receiving their qualification.
“We appreciate that people like to learn in different ways, and this programme provides people with a chance to actively learn on the job, applying what they have learned in real life settings and earning a salary while doing so.”
The apprentices’ time will be divided between the Cork site where they will complete on-the-job training and at training centres and third level institutes where they will complete the SOLAS curriculum modules. Successful apprentices will be awarded an internationally recognised apprenticeship (Level 6 Advanced Certificate) at the end of the programme and be eligible for consideration for entry into a related Level 7 and 8 Degree programmes provided by the Institutes of Technology.
Caoimhe Ryan, who is currently in the Electrical & Instrumentation apprenticeship programme, said: “What drew my attention to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s apprenticeship programme was having the ability to earn and learn at the same time.
“I have always had a keen interest in trying to understand how things work. As an apprentice, we get to see engineering put into action every day. What I enjoy most about the programme is, not only do we get the opportunity to learn the theoretical side of the industry and how things work, but we get apply our learnings and put them into practice straight away.”
Thermo Fisher currently has approximately 500 working at its Cork site. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. With a global team of more than 100,000. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
Fairphone, the Dutch social enterprise building a market for ethical smartphones, is proud to announce that it has received Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) Certification for Fairphone 4. The AER program aims to make it easier for enterprise businesses to integrate mobile solutions into their operations, providing a security and management framework built into Android.
By joining the program, Fairphone is working to provide enterprises with the best and most secure mobile experience possible. Fairphone’s inclusion in the program gives customers added assurance that Fairphone 4 meets Google’s strict enterprise requirements for hardware and software and they can feel comfortable about setting their business up on mobile with Fairphone 4. AER also means that customers get timely security patches and clear information about major updates.
Wayne Huang, Vice President of Product at Fairphone states: “We’re proud to have received AER certification for Fairphone 4. As a small smartphone brand, it’s quite a challenge to meet Google’s high hardware and software standards. Our inclusion in the program allows us to expand our reach into the enterprise space by demonstrating that although we are a small company, we can offer customers the same standard of support in terms of frequency and longevity of security upgrades, zero touch updates and mobile device management (MDM) as other major smartphone companies around the world. The enterprise space has been dominated by bigger brands and there hasn’t been a sustainable phone that meets all of Google’s high standards in the AER offering until now. And now that we have overcome these challenges, we want to encourage businesses to include more sustainable smartphones in their mobile offering”.
With Fairphone 4, the company is raising the bar for itself and the industry by introducing a five-year warranty at no additional cost to encourage people to use — and enjoy — their phones for longer. This is an unrivaled commitment in the electronics sector and is an addition to Fairphone guaranteeing long-term availability of spare parts combined with software support. For Fairphone 4, software support is guaranteed until the end of 2026 and includes upgrades to Android 12 and Android 13 (and aiming for Android 14 and 15). With this unparalleled ambition, Fairphone aims to repeat what it succeeded in doing with Fairphone 2: almost seven years of software support from the launch of an Android device. Joining the AER program goes hand in hand with the company’s plans for extended software support for Fairphone 4.
About Fairphone
Fairphone is building a market for ethical phones, motivating the industry to act more responsibly and pioneering more sustainable ways to make smartphones. Our latest device, Fairphone 4, is described with the tagline ‘Sustainable. Long-lasting. Fair. Fairphone 4 offers an unprecedented 5-year warranty*, is a unique electronic waste-neutral handset and contains fairly sourced materials, challenging the electronics industry to take a more responsible approach. It is the only smartphone on the market certified with the German eco-label Blue Angel and TCO Certified (for sustainable IT products).
5G and dual SIM
Modular design for easy repair
5-year warranty* for maximum longevity
48MP dual rear cameras with supporting sensor and 25MP selfie camera
The smartphone was launched in 2021 at a suggested retail price of €579 (6GB RAM, 128GB internal memory) or €649 (8GB RAM, 256GB internal memory). The two variants of the device are available in Europe from a wide distribution network of (online) retailers and network operators and Fairphone’s website. To learn more about Fairphone 4 click here.
*if bought before 31/12/2022, and warranty activated within 90 days on Fairphone.com/warranty
