SE Systems, a leading national provider of energy solutions, has announced that €500,000* is available for Irish communities as part of its Community Fund. The €500,000 in funding is for sustainable energy upgrades, specifically to help future-proof community buildings across Ireland. The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 July.
Launched in 2022, a total budget of over €2.6m has been awarded by SE Systems to local community projects to date. The SE Systems Community Fund is an independent fund that helps non-profits, charities and voluntary organisations benefit from projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, from solar panel systems and heat pump installation to insulation upgrades. Applications for the Community Fund must be submitted online via the application portal at www.sesystems.ie/community-fund-summer-call-application-form. For more information on eligibility, visit SE Systems website at www.sesystems.ie/communityfund.
John O’Leary, Co-Founder and CEO of SE Systems said: “One of the values that drives us as a business is to build greener, more resilient places to live and work. Our Community Fund is an enabler of this value, allowing us to build long term, viable solutions for vital local amenities and organisations that are fundamental to the social fabric of our towns and villages across Ireland.
“The SE Systems Community Fund is made possible through a unique funding mechanism developed in partnership with our commercial clients as part of their participation in our SEAI Community Energy Grant scheme applications. This collaborative approach allows us to redirect private sector investment into community-based energy projects, supporting grassroots organisations across Ireland in achieving their sustainable energy ambitions.”
Youenn Lowry, Co Founder and Managing Director of SE Systems added: “Applications are now open across the country, and we encourage community organisations who want to build a greener future to consider how financial support from SE Systems can help them secure a brighter and sustainable future for their local area.”
Among the projects that have received funding in the last three years include Cork Cancer Support, Irish Guide Dogs, Sixmilebridge GAA Club, Barretstown Kids Camp and Dalkey Sustainable Energy Community.
Tim O’Mahony, CEO of Irish Guide Dogs and a recent recipient of funding, said: “We were delighted to be a recipient of the SE System Community Fund. The funding provided has not just given us energy and environmental benefits, but has enhanced our facilities for staff, clients, and animals housed on-site. The cost savings we have made through working with SE Systems premises allows us to allocate funding to our core objectives – training more dogs and helping more people who are vision impaired and the families of children with autism.”
Headquartered in Cork, with regional offices in Dublin, SE Systems serves clients across the country, delivering complete solutions aimed at retrofitting and refurbishing Ireland’s homes and building stock to higher standards of energy efficiency. SE Systems has completed over €500 million worth of energy projects, retrofitting over 13,000 homes and over 2,000 commercial and community Buildings. Over 650 million kWh of Energy has been saved, and 145,000 Tonnes of CO2 have been saved through SE Systems projects.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL), the world’s No. 1 provider of AI infrastructure, announces Dell AI Factory advancements, including powerful and energy-efficient AI infrastructure, integrated partner ecosystem solutions and professional services to drive simpler and faster AI deployments.
Why it matters
AI is now essential for businesses, with 75% of organizations saying AI is key to their strategy and 65% successfully moving AI projects into production. However, challenges like data quality, security concerns and high costs can slow progress.
The Dell AI Factory approach can be up to 62% more cost effective for inferencing LLMs on- premises than the public cloud and helps organizations securely and easily deploy enterprise AI workloads at any scale. Dell offers the industry’s most comprehensive AI portfolio designed for deployments across client devices, data centers, edge locations and clouds. More than 3,000 global customers across industries are accelerating their AI initiatives with the Dell AI Factory.
Dell infrastructure advancements help organizations deploy and manage AI at any scale
Dell introduces end-to-end AI infrastructure to support everything from edge inferencing on an AI PC to managing massive enterprise AI workloads in the data center.
Dell Pro Max AI PC delivers industry’s first enterprise-grade discrete NPU in a mobile form factor7
The Dell Pro Max Plus laptop with Qualcomm® AI 100 PC Inference Card is the world’s first mobile workstation with an enterprise-grade discrete NPU. It offers fast and secure on-device inferencing at the edge for large AI models typically run in the cloud, such as today’s 109-billion- parameter model.
The Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card features 32 AI-cores and 64 GB memory, providing power to meet the needs of AI engineers and data scientists deploying large models for edge inferencing.
Dell redefines AI cooling with innovations that reduce cooling energy costs by up to 60%9
The industry-first Dell PowerCool Enclosed Rear Door Heat Exchanger (eRDHx) is a Dell- engineered alternative to standard rear door heat exchangers. Designed to capture 100% of IT heat generated with its self-contained airflow system, the eRDHx can reduce cooling energy costs by up to 60% compared to currently available solutions.
With Dell’s factory integrated IR7000 racks equipped with future-ready eRDHx technology, organizations can:
Significantly cut costs and eliminate reliance on expensive chillers given the eRDHx operates with water temperatures warmer than traditional solutions (between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius).
Maximize data center capacity by deploying up to 16% more racks of dense compute, without increasing power consumption.
Enable air cooling capacity up to 80 kW per rack for dense AI and HPC deployments.
Minimize risk with advanced leak detection, real-time thermal monitoring, and unified management of all rack-level components with the Dell Integrated Rack Controller.
Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD GPUs maximize performance and efficiency
Dell PowerEdge XE9785 and XE9785L servers will support AMD Instinct™ MI350 series GPUs, which offer 288 GB of HBM3E memory per GPU and deliver up to 35 times greater inferencing performance. Available in liquid-cooled and air-cooled configurations, the servers will reduce facility cooling energy costs.
Dell advancements power efficient and secure AI deployments and workflows
Because AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it, organizations need a platform designed for performance and scalability. The Dell AI Data Platform updates improve access to high quality structured, semi-structured and unstructured data across the AI lifecycle.
Dell Project Lightningis the world’s fastest parallel file system per new testing, delivering up to two times greater throughput than competing parallel file systems. Project Lightning will accelerate training time for large-scale and complex AI workflows.
Dell Data Lakehouse enhancements simplify AI workflows and accelerate use cases — such as recommendation engines, semantic search and customer intent detection — by creating and querying AI-ready datasets.
“We’re excited to work with Dell to support our cutting-edge AI initiatives, and we expect Project Lightning to be a critical storage technology for our AI innovations,” said Dr. Paul Calleja, director, Cambridge Open Zettascale Lab and Research Computing Services, University of Cambridge.
With additional portfolio advancements, organizations can:
Lower power consumption, reduce latency and boost cost savings for high performance computing (HPC) and AI fabrics with Dell Linear Pluggable Optics.
Increase trust in the security of their AI infrastructure and solutions with Dell AI Security and Resilience Services, which provide full stack protection across AI infrastructure, data, applications and models.
Dell expands AI partner ecosystem with customizable AI solutions and applications
Dell is collaborating with AI ecosystem players to deliver tailored solutions that simply and quickly integrate into organizations’ existing IT environments. Organizations can:
Enable intelligent, autonomous workflows with a first-of-its-kind on-premises deployment of Cohere North, which integrates various data sources while ensuring control over operations.
Innovate where the data is with Google Gemini and Google Distributed Cloud on- premises available on Dell PowerEdge XE9680 and XE9780 servers.
Prototype and build agent-based enterprise AI applications with Dell AI Solutions with Llama, using Meta’s latest Llama Stack distribution and Llama 4 models.
Securely run scalable AI agents and enterprise search on-premises with Glean. Dell and Glean’s collaboration will deliver the first on-premises deployment architecture for Glean’s Work AI platform.
Build and deploy secure, customizable AI applications and knowledge management workflows with solutions jointly engineered by Dell and Mistral AI.
The Dell AI Factory also expands to include:
Advancements to the Dell AI Platform with AMD add 200G of storage networking and an upgraded AMD ROCm open software stack for organizations to simplify workflows, support LLMs and efficiently manage complex workloads. Dell and AMD are collaborating to provide Day 0 support and performance optimized containers for AI models such as Llama 4.
The new Dell AI Platform with Intel helps enterprises deploy a full stack of high performance, scalable AI infrastructure with Intel® Gaudi® 3 AI accelerators.
Dell also announced advancements to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIAand updates to Dell NativeEdge to support AI deployments and inferencing at the edge.
“It has been a non-stop year of innovating for enterprises, and we’re not slowing down. We have introduced more than 200 updates to the Dell AI Factory since last year,” said Jeff Clarke, chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. “Our latest AI advancements — from groundbreaking AI PCs to cutting-edge data center solutions — are designed to help organizations of every size to seamlessly adopt AI, drive faster insights, improve efficiency and accelerate their results.”
“We leverage the Dell AI Factory for our oceanic research at Oregon State University to revolutionize and address some of the planet’s most critical challenges,” said Christopher M. Sullivan, director of Research and Academic Computing for the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University. “Through advanced AI solutions, we’re accelerating insights that empower global decision-makers to tackle climate change, safeguard marine ecosystems and drive meaningful progress for humanity.”
AVI-SPL, the leading global provider of technology solutions that transform how people and technology connect, today unveiled its new Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght, Dublin. This latest investment reflects AVI-SPL’s long-term commitment to Ireland, where over €6.2 million has been invested since entering the Irish market.
AVI-SPL is a modern workplace system integration company operating in over 70 offices globally and partnering with 86% of the Fortune 100 listed companies. It offers end-to-end design, deployment, and managed services of AV, UC and collaboration technology across all sectors including finance, professional services, technology and pharmaceutical. AVI-SPL were also behind the installation of the Dublin Portal livestream project in the city centre.
The company entered the Irish market in 2022 with the acquisition of Irish-based AV integrator, Sonics AVI and has since tripled its headcount here as it continues to grow. Within Ireland alone, AVI-SPL customers range from local enterprises to global blue-chips with presence in-county, such as LinkedIn and Workhuman.
At the launch, Thomas Stone, President of South Dublin Chamber of Commerce said: “I am thrilled a global technology leader like AVI-SPL is staying and continuing to invest in Tallaght. The opening of this world-class Customer Experience Centre today is a powerful endorsement of South Dublin as a dynamic hub for innovation and enterprise. By bringing cutting-edge solutions and expertise, this investment not only elevates our local economy but also creates new opportunities for collaboration and growth across the wider business landscape.”
Mike Kellaway, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, AVI-SPL said: “Our investment in Ireland reflects the huge potential we see here. The new experience centre allows our teams to deliver best global practices right here in Ireland, offering our clients a hands-on look at the next generation of workplace technology – enabling our clients to reduce complexity and boost collaboration ROI.”
“Our growth projections reflect the rapidly increasing demand for top-tier office space and reduction in commercial premises vacancies in Ireland. Through our experience with the biggest brands globally, we can accelerate businesses to the next phase of their growth journeys.”
Colin Barrett, General Manager, AVI-SPL Ireland said: “The opening of our Customer Experience Centre is a milestone event for us in Ireland. Through the centre, we will showcase leading-edge enterprises the workplace technologies as they would be implemented in onsite corporate environments, from boardrooms to multi-purpose collaboration spaces. This is an exciting period for our business with huge growth opportunities, as organisations everywhere navigate the complex nature of hybrid work.”
To celebrate this milestone, AVI-SPL is hosting two events on 1st May 2025: a grand opening of the Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght and an industry forum event in Dublin City Centre, focused on future-ready workplace strategy with Irish rugby legend, Brian O’Driscoll, Anne Sheehan, Microsoft’s EMEA Enterprise Lead, entrepreneur and founder of Ergo, John Purdy, Robin van Meeuwen, Creston EMEA Director and John Murphy, AVI-SPL Global Chief Operations Officer.
With the rising cost of phones, comes the rising cases of theft. Like minded Tech Expert Joe Davies shares tips on how to recover yours if lost.
In the age of expensive smartphones, the rising trend of phone thefts, and the ever-present risk of losing your device, it’s essential to be prepared. Phones now contain much more than just contact lists and photos.
They now also hold sensitive information and act as our connection to the digital world. With TikTok trending hacks and expert advice, we break down how you can improve your chances of finding your stolen phone.
The TikTok Hack: Can It Help You Find Your Stolen Phone?
Recently, a TikTok video went viral, showing a hack for tracking a stolen phone. By using the “Find My” feature from Apple or Google, it demonstrated how you could locate your device if it’s turned on and connected to the internet. This hack, while useful in theory, is not always reliable, particularly if the thief has turned off the phone or disabled location services.
“The viral TikTok hack is a good starting point, but it’s not a complete solution. If your phone is off or disconnected from the internet, you’re left with limited options. Always ensure that the necessary tracking services are enabled before any potential loss.”
That said, while the hack can be part of the solution, here are some other effective strategies to help you recover your stolen device.
7 Tips to Find Your Stolen Phone
Use Find My iPhone (Apple Devices) or Find My Device (Android)
Apple and Android devices come with pre-installed features designed to track your phone. If you have “Find My iPhone” or “Find My Device” enabled, these tools can pinpoint your phone’s last known location. Additionally, they offer the ability to lock your device or erase sensitive data remotely.
“One of the most reliable ways to track a stolen phone is through the manufacturer’s built-in features. Just make sure they’re enabled beforehand, or you’ll miss out on these helpful tools.”
Contact Your Service Provider
If location tracking doesn’t lead to your phone, reach out to your mobile network provider. They may be able to track your device’s IMEI number (a unique identifier for your phone) and lock it remotely to prevent further use.
Remote Lock Your Phone
Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android, remote locking can prevent thieves from accessing your personal data. “Find My iPhone” and “Find My Device” both offer the option to lock your phone remotely, offering some peace of mind in case the phone can’t be recovered right away.
Report the Theft to Local Authorities
While you may not be able to track your phone in real-time, it’s important to file a police report. This not only helps with the recovery process but is necessary for insurance claims. Some local law enforcement agencies have the means to trace stolen phones based on their IMEI numbers.
Check Lost-and-Found Services
Many airports, malls, and other public places have lost-and-found services. If you’ve lost your phone while out and about, make sure to check with them in case someone turned it in.
Use Third-Party Apps
Third-party apps like Lookout or Prey offer additional tracking options and remote control of your phone, such as taking photos of the thief, locking your phone, or erasing your data.
“Third-party apps can be a good backup option, but you need to install them in advance. These apps may not be as effective as the built-in features, but they offer extra layers of security.”
Protect Your Phone with a Case and Screen Protector
While this doesn’t help you track a stolen phone, using a protective case makes your phone less appealing to thieves. A bulky or uniquely designed case can act as a deterrent.
While recovering a stolen phone is not always guaranteed, taking these steps can increase your chances. However, the most effective way to protect yourself is to ensure your phone is equipped with the necessary security settings before any incident occurs. Enable location tracking, use strong passwords, and stay vigilant when in public spaces.
“The best way to prevent a phone from being stolen is to be proactive. Prevention is always better than trying to recover something once it’s gone.”
With these tips and expert advice, you’ll be better prepared to find your phone if it’s stolen or lost. But, ultimately, safeguarding your device starts with taking simple steps to protect it from theft.
Today, if there is one thing that challenges privacy, it is website tracking, targeted ads, and, to an extent, the threat of data breach.
One solution to all of these problems is using residential proxies. They protect the digital identity and also provide you more control over the online presence.
This article details what residential proxies are, how they work, and why you need to take them seriously in today’s digital world and the privacy and security battle.
What Are Residential Proxies?
A residential proxy is a server that hides your internet activity using a real home IP address. These are regular ISPs, making websites assume you are a normal home user.
Unlike data center proxies, residential IPs are rarely blocked because they appear like normal people. Websites trust them more.
It works because your web request first goes to a proxy server that gives you a residential IP. It covers up your actual location so that the websites you visit can’t identify your real location.
You can learn more about residential proxies and their privacy-boosting benefits. Learn about detailed resources to take full advantage of them.
Main Features of Residential Proxies
Some important features make residential proxies effective in protecting online privacy and security:
1. Authenticity
They use real IP addresses from ISPs, which makes them ordinary users. This prevents website and anti-bot detection and blocking.
2. Geo-targeting
Users can choose between IPs from specific locations to browse region-restricted content in streaming services or to run location-based studies in the playground market.
3. Enhanced Privacy
Residential proxies mask your real IP address so that when you visit a website, the website cannot trace what you are doing to your real physical location.
Benefits of Using Residential Proxies
If you’re looking to improve our online privacy, here are four huge bangs that residential proxies can provide to you:
1. Improved Anonymity
These proxies use genuine residential IP addresses that blend with common internet traffic. This increases the proxies’ degree of anonymity. Since your connection looks like it also has a regular home user connection, websites become quite hard to identify or even block you with this method.
2. Bypassing Geo-restrictions
You can access region-restricted content and services through IPs from certain locations. This is helpful when you are required to see some streaming platforms and sites accessible only in specific nations.
3. Enhanced Security
Residential proxies provide more security concerning your internet usage as they hide your IP address from the server, therefore acting as a connection between your device and the internet for security purposes. It is harder for cybercriminals to target you directly because of this thing.
Popular Ways to Use Residential Proxies
Due to its unique benefits, residential proxies have become necessary tools for many online activities. People use them in these main ways:
1. Web Scraping and Data Collection
Residential proxies help you overcome anti-scraping measures by rotating IPs. This makes them perfect for:
Keeping competitive pricing through price monitoring in different regions.
Data gathering through research about trends and competitors’ offerings in the market
SEO analysis to ensure search rankings from various locations
2. Ad Verification and Brand Protection
Residential proxies are being relied on by advertisers to:
Intercept ads to make sure they’re displayed where they are meant to be shown.
Prevent wastage of ad spending on click fraud
Watch online for counterfeit products or misuse
3. E-commerce Operations
Residential proxies are beneficial for online sellers when:
Having multiple seller accounts on Amazon platforms
Accessing region-specific pricing information
Proving that promotions look differently to customers in different markets
4. Cybersecurity
These proxies are also helpful for those security applications.
Masking real IP addresses for data protection purposes.
This will help in reducing exposure to tracking and targeted ads.
Gathering threat intelligence anonymously
Testing system vulnerabilities through simulated attacks from different locations
Residential vs. Datacenter Proxies: What’s the Difference?
The main difference between residential and datacenter proxies is where their IP addresses come from:
Residential Proxies use IPs from real household devices assigned by Internet Service Providers. This makes them:
Harder to detect by websites
Better for bypassing anti-bot systems
More expensive
Sometimes slower
More reliable for accessing complex sites
Datacenter Proxies use IPs from data centers and cloud servers. They offer:
Faster connection speeds
Lower costs
There is a higher risk of being blocked
Less geo-targeting options
Better performance for simple tasks
Choose residential proxies when you need anonymity and access to protected sites, especially for social media management or ad verification.
Datacenter proxies work better for speed-sensitive tasks like basic web scraping or SEO monitoring, where detection risk is lower.
Things to Think About Before Using Proxies
Before diving into residential proxies, the following should be considered:
1. Cost Considerations
Datacenter proxies tend to cost less than residential proxies. This higher price is due to how these IPs are purchased and maintained. Scarcity and complexity make real residential IPs more expensive to manage. Sometimes, this price difference can be very significant if you need proxies or have a specified budget.
2. Ethical Usage
Using proxies responsibly matters. Read through the website’s terms of service and privacy regulations. Do not violate them. Some activities to avoid include:
Unauthorized web scraping
Identity theft
Cyberstalking
Online abuse or harassment
However, these activities are both ethically and legally wrong.
3. Provider Selection
Find proxy providers that get their IPs legally and with users’ consent. Be wary of any free or cheap-sounding proxies, and they may:
Log your data
Inject malware
Have security vulnerabilities
Using a proxy that is a reputable provider will mean that using this proxy is ethical and secure.
Conclusion
There is no denying that residential proxies are powerful resources to protect your digital identity. It uses real IP addresses to keep you anonymous and get past firewalls online.
These days, with so many data breaches every day, masking your location is a good extra protection.
The proxies are used for research purposes to learn about the market and protect their brands; meanwhile, individuals can access geo-restricted content.
Residential Proxies are another item to be included in your privacy toolbox. The cost is a small price to pay for knowing these people are there if needed in our increasingly digitally connected world.
Starting and running a business today has many advantages, such as flexibility, low overheads, and access to a worldwide market. However, with it come challenges that entrepreneurs need to overcome.
Maintaining a professional appearance when working at home or from a distance is one of those challenges. With no dedicated office to call one’s own, one can quickly lose credibility with clients, partners, and investors.
This is where a virtual business address comes in.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or small business owner, a virtual address can provide legitimacy and operational benefits that enhance the reputation and efficiency of your business.
But how do you obtain a virtual business address, and why is it essential for long-term success? This article explores the process of obtaining a virtual business address and its benefits.
Steps Involved In Getting A Virtual Business Address
The process of purchasing a virtual business address is relatively easy. Still, it requires a certain level of deliberation so that you can select one that is most suited to your business. There are several service providers with virtual addresses, each with a different feature, fee, and level of service.
The first step is to determine your business needs. If you only require a mail handling address, a basic virtual address service may suffice.
However, if you require additional services, such as telephone answering services, meeting space, or package handling, you should look for service providers that offer full-service solutions.
Next, choose a provider. There are a few of the most well-known providers that offer virtual addresses. When selecting a provider, consider price, location availability, customer support, and services included in the bundle.
For instance, if you are looking for a virtual office in London, you should choose one that offers different locations and is affordable.
Ideally, after you have picked a provider, you will have to select one of their available addresses. Usually, they have addresses in big cities, allowing you to establish a professional presence in a reputable business area—regardless of whether you’re working remotely or from home.
The final step is to complete the paperwork. With everything in place, you can use your virtual business address for official business mail, marketing materials, and registrations.
Why You Need A Virtual Business Address
A virtual business address has numerous advantages that can benefit companies of all sizes. As a freelancer or a startup business, a virtual address can make a professional impression and introduce you to more businesses without having to lease a physical office.
Here is a closer look at why you should have a virtual business address.
1. Professional Image
A business based at a home address will not appear professional to prospective clients, business partners, or investors. If clients see a residential address on your marketing materials, business cards, or site, they might question whether you are an actual business.
In such a case, a virtual address in a well-known business district makes your business appear more professional and reputable.
2. Privacy Protection
If you run a business from home, having your personal address on business records can expose you to privacy risks. Putting your home address on your website, invoices, or legal documents can attract unwanted visitors to your doorstep, unsolicited mail, and even security threats.
In addition, a virtual business address provides you with a layer of protection by hiding your home address. This is especially useful for entrepreneurs who would like to have a distinction between their business and personal life.
3. Regulatory Compliance
In most states, business firms are legally required to have a registered business address for tax and licensing purposes and official correspondence with government agencies. In some states, you may be unable to register a business with a P.O. box or a residence address when creating an LLC or a corporation.
4. Mail and Package Handling
A significant advantage of a virtual business address is receiving mail and packages. Many virtual address services offer mail forwarding, document scanning, and storage, allowing business owners to receive their correspondence without personally picking up their mail.
For instance, if you are a business person who is a digital nomad or you travel frequently on business trips, a virtual address ensures that you never miss important business mail.
Your provider can scan and email documents, forward mail to where you currently are, or securely store mail until you are ready to pick it up. Such convenience makes virtual addresses an excellent fit for business people who are always on the move.
5. Expansion Opportunities
For expanding business firms, a virtual address is an easy way to gain a presence in new markets. Instead of renting office space in a new city or overseas, companies can use a virtual address to have a local presence and attract customers in other areas.
For example, if you run an e-commerce business in a small town but need to reach customers in major cities, you can get a virtual address in a business area like New York, London, or Los Angeles.
This gives you a local address for business and can make communication with customers, partners, and investors in those cities much more convenient.
6. Cost Savings
Traditional offices come with costly rent, utility bills, maintenance charges, and long lease terms. These are major expenses for startups, solo workers, and small businesses. A virtual address offers most of the benefits of a brick-and-mortar office—a professional address, mail handling, and access to meeting space—for a small fraction of the expense.
Besides, a virtual business address is an ideal solution for organizations that need to cut down on unnecessary spending without losing a professional image. With a virtual business address, you can access a traditional office without overhead costs.
This is an excellent solution for today’s dynamic business activities.
Conclusion
A virtual business address is a smart investment for anyone who is a business owner and wants to be professional, remain private, and stay compliant without breaking the bank. Obtaining one is simple and has numerous benefits. If you are a freelancer who needs credibility or a remote worker who needs convenience, a virtual address can provide flexibility and legitimacy.
Having a solid business presence is a must in today’s digital era. A virtual business address allows you to achieve this easily without an office. With a provider and a package appropriate for you and your needs, you can access a professional business address anywhere.
<a href=”https://n.vodafone.ie/en.html”>Vodafone Ireland</a> has been awarded Best Mobile Internet Performance 2024, for a third year in a row, and Best 5G Provider in Ireland for 2024 at this year’s nPerf Awards. This recognition follows Vodafone becoming the first mobile network provider in Ireland to switch off its 3G network transitioning customers to a faster, more efficient 4G and 5G network in 2024.
Short for network performance, nPerf is a trusted partner for both fixed and mobile operators, providing comprehensive network testing solutions and analysis. The results for 2024 were based on thousand of actual tests performed by users in real conditions using the nPerf application available on Android and iOS. nPerf points are calculated across five factors – Download (DL) Speed, Upload (UP) Speed, Latency (delay), Web Browsing, and YouTube Streaming.
Vodafone Ireland maintained its leading position in Ireland’s mobile market, achieving the highest score of 108,153 nPoints, demonstrating its promise of a premium network making every connection count for its customers. The operator excelled in multiple categories and was the best-performing provider across four – Upload Speed, Latency, Web Browsing, and YouTube Streaming – showcasing reliable performance in the 5G sector.
2024 saw Vodafone becoming the first mobile network provider in Ireland to switch off its 3G network. This upgrade to a more sustainable, efficient and reliable 4G and 5G network offers all Vodafone Ireland customers an enhanced experience with improved connection across the country. Vodafone’s 5G is now available across Ireland with 78% population coverage.
Over the past three years, Vodafone has invested over €300 million into its network nationwide, with plans to invest an additional half a billion euros over the next four years. This investment will further enhance call and text reliability, provide superfast 4G and 5G services, and expand high-definition voice coverage for Vodafone customers.
Accepting the award, <b>Sheila Kavanagh, Network Director at Vodafone Ireland</b>, commented:
<i>“Every day, we strive to offer our customers the best, most reliable mobile network experience and this award is a testament to our teams across Ireland who work to deliver on this promise day in and day out.</i>
<i>“This award recognises our ability to respond to the ever-evolving needs of our customers, who increased their data usage by 20% last year alone and still experienced the same premium service they have come to expect from Vodafone.”</i>
<i>“We remain focused on supporting businesses across Ireland, with 60% of Irish businesses entrusting their mobile business accounts to Vodafone. We understand the critical role that robust and reliable connectivity plays in today’s fast-paced business environment, and we are dedicated to maintaining our position as the leading provider of mobile internet services. We look forward to bringing even more cutting-edge solutions to our customers, enhancing their digital experiences and supporting their connectivity, growth and success.” </i>
Recognising <a href=”https://techbuzzireland.com/?s=vodafone”>Vodafone’s</a> continued success in 2024,<b> Sébastien de Rosbo, Managing Director nPerf</b>, stated, “The year 2024 has seen Vodafone continue its strong performance in the Irish mobile market, particularly in the 5G space, despite a slight decrease in overall testing volume.”
Qualcom, a leading Irish provider of IT and cybersecurity services, today announces that it expects to grow its revenues from €13.5 million to €18 million in the next three years. This represents approximately 10% year-on-year growth for the business by the end of 2027.
Within this timeframe, the company will increase its employee numbers by 20% across its information security, professional services, and support desk teams. Qualcom currently has a team of 70 people across its locations in Dublin and Belfast.
As well as organic growth of the business and team, the IT and cybersecurity services provider is open to accelerating this growth through acquisitions. Target companies would be similar to Qualcom in terms of services and culture.
Over the next three years, Qualcom expects to see the biggest growth in cybersecurity services, managed IT services, compliance, and round-the-clock IT support. This demand is being driven by the changing cyber risk landscape, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and expanding attack surfaces.
Qualcom is also seeing heightened demand from customers for support around standards such as ISO 20007, as businesses increasingly look to secure their supply chains in response to growing cyber threats. To meet this need, the team is rolling out a number of new cybersecurity and managed services.
As a result of this expanded offering, Qualcom forecasts that it will also grow its customer base by more than 25% by 2027. This will include organisations spanning a broad range of industries and across the island of Ireland, with a particular focus on the retail sector in Northern Ireland.
This expected growth follows on from the company recently achieving a Microsoft designation in Azure Infrastructure. In fact, it was just one of a select number of Microsoft partners in Ireland to receive this designation, which adds to its existing Microsoft Modern Work SME and Enterprise designations.
Ken Ryan, Managing Director, Qualcom: “We live and work in an increasingly connected world, so the demand for comprehensive managed IT and cybersecurity capabilities will only increase in the years to come. That’s not to mention the pressure on organisations to be compliant with changing legislation and regulations.
“To meet these evolving needs, we are scaling our operations. As well as expanding the team and adding to our portfolio, we are keeping an eye out for possible acquisitions. This ambitious growth plan will further strengthen the support we provide – enabling us to deliver ultra-secure services that give customers peace of mind and drive innovation, not just today but for the future.”
Pendulum Summit 2025 has announced its partnership with Viatel Technology Group (Viatel). Viatel is Ireland’s leading business comms and digital services provider.
Pendulum, the world’s number one business and leadership summit will take place on 8 and 9 January at The Convention Centre, Dublin. Pendulum brings world renowned speakers and household names like Andre Agassi, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Jimmy Carr together under one roof over two electrifying days.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Viatel Technology Group on board as our partner for this year” Frankie Sheahan, Pendulum Founder said.
“Viatel is changing the game when it comes to digital services and cybersecurity. They continue to grow at scale in an ever-evolving sector, making them a dynamic and inspirational partner for our attendees,” Frankie continued.
Pendulum will celebrate its eleventh year of success this January, with over 6,000 attendees expected to attend across the two days.
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Viatel, Damien McCann said: “It is a source of immense pride for Viatel Technology Group to be a part of this summit. We are always looking to nurture the talent, expertise, and opportunity that Irish organisations bring to the table. Pendulum is unmatched when it comes to impactful knowledge sharing that empowers leaders from around the world.”
“The leadership team at Viatel Technology Group and our customers cannot wait for Pendulum. We believe this is an exceptional event.” James Finglas, General Manager of Digital Services at Viatel, shared.
“Viatel will host the CEO Dinner at Pendulum on the evening of 8 January. That promises to be a fantastic evening of networking, innovation and collaboration, focusing on fostering new business relationships.” James added. “We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new friends on the night.”
