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Irish Tech News
Irish Tech News are Ireland's number one online tech publication and often Ireland's number one tech podcast too.
We aim to cover innovation, entrepreneurs, startups, green tech, clean tech and tech for good that aims to help the planet.
If you have a good story drop us a line.
We aim to cover innovation, entrepreneurs, startups, green tech, clean tech and tech for good that aims to help the planet.
If you have a good story drop us a line.
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Jul 1, 2023 • 25min
Everything you wanted to know about Compensation in the Financial Services with Peter Healey
In this episode Dr. Efi Pylarinou talks to Peter Healey, CEO of efinancialcareers about the comprehensive report on Compensation in Financial Services.
Gain firsthand knowledge of Compensation in Financial Services, in an exclusive interview with the CEO of efinancialcareers. We delve into the depths of this year's most comprehensive report, unearthing insights (some surprising) and key highlights. From revenue-generating roles to the impact of automation on job security, we leave no stone unturned. Discover how compensation has weathered the challenges of 2023, the shifting dynamics between culture and pay, and the truth behind the Buy side myth.
Financial Services Compensation Deep dive: In conversation with the CEO of efinancialcareers
Gain firsthand knowledge of Compensation in Financial Services, in an exclusive interview with the CEO of efinancialcareers. We delve into the depths of this year's most comprehensive report, unearthing insights (some surprising) and key highlights. From revenue-generating roles to the impact of automation on job security, we leave no stone unturned. Discover how compensation has weathered the challenges of 2023, the shifting dynamics between culture and pay, and the truth behind the Buy side myth. Pete Healey https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hea... is the CEO of eFinancialCareers, he has been with the company since 2016 where he joined as VP of Sales.
Pete has 20 years experience in the digital recruitment space, previously Pete was Sales Director for European tech platform The IT Job Board which became Dice Europe following its acquisition by DHi. Pete is also a Board advisor to Get Optimal and Autometry, both in the digital talent space.
Pete is very passionate about the role financial services can play to help addressing equality through better access to opportunities.

Jun 29, 2023 • 19min
Leading the way for Digital Transformation with Tech Mahindra, Conversation with Jinender Jain
In this podcast Melanie Boylan spoke with Jinender Jain after they met at Dublin Tech Summit about Tech Mahindra. They have architected a comprehensive strategy to position itself as the world's leading blockchain company and sustained have huge growth.
Listen in to learn more about them.

Jun 27, 2023 • 36min
Eighty eight percent of all breaches are caused by an employee mistake Gary Corley, Head of Cyber Services at Ergo
In 2022 Ireland’s Data Protection Commission applied fines of over €1bn. Data protection and security has steadily risen in importance and for good reason, but the advent of wide scale hybrid and remote working has shone a spotlight on the risks associated with this practice and the considerations Irish businesses need to think about to minimise data loss or breaches.
With Stanford University finding through its research last month that approximately 88 percent of all data breaches are caused by employee error, there are several ways organisations can alleviate the negative impact of human error, which is still very much the driving force behind an overwhelming majority of cybersecurity problems.
One person who knows a lot about the security risks posed by wide scale hybrid and remote working is Gary Corley, Head of Cyber Services at Ergo, Ireland’s largest privately owned IT services company.
Gary talks to Ronan about the lockdown, the cloud, the human factor, AI and more.
More about Gary Corley:
Gary is a cybersecurity expert with over 26 years industry experience, currently Head of Cyber Services at Ergo. Prior to joining Ergo, he worked as Country Manager of Evros New Zealand, a company that provided high skilled IT and security services to clients around the globe.

Jun 26, 2023 • 31min
The win-win benefits of natural light and solar electricity generation for buildings: Doug Milburn, inventor of SOLERA light diffusing glass
We caught up with Canadian serial entrepreneur Doug Milburn, who has turned his love of physics into creating real world solutions for buildings, and in particular the challenges of solar energy generation for windows, while also ensuring that buildings are pleasant, healthy and happy places to work. Doug speaks clearly and effectively to explain the technologies they have created and the benefits for both those who live and work in them, as well as those who build and manage them.
More About Doug Milburn
As a long-time entrepreneur and innovator, Dr. Doug Milburn thrives on solving problems. For more than 35 years, he has brought his vision and passion to
manufacturing, engineering, software development and process engineering. Throughout his leadership, Dr. Milburn has aimed to create great workplaces by shaping a company’s success through corporate values and ethical guidelines.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Milburn earned his undergraduate and Master’s degree in physics at Mount Allison University, before finishing his studies with a PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Waterloo. In 1995, Dr. Milburn and his wife Michelle co-founded Advanced Glazings, which developed and manufactures SOLERA light diffusing glass, which enables architects to create beautifully daylighted buildings that are incredibly energy efficient
In 2001, Dr. Milburn co-founded Protocase with Steve Lilley. Protocase helps engineers, innovators and scientists accelerate their project timelines by manufacturing custom metal enclosures and parts in 2-3 days, with no minimum order requirements. Lilley and Dr. Milburn took the entrepreneurial leap once more in 2014, with the start of 45Drives. As a new enterprise company, 45Drives helps companies manage and scale their data-storage needs with ultra-large storage servers and clusters that are powerful, flexible and affordable.
Advanced Glazings Links:
https://www.advancedglazings.com/
https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd/
https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight
https://www.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd
https://www.pinterest.ca/advancedglazings/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHPmKrhHJCVhhWzar1wN1w?view_as=subscrib
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Jun 25, 2023 • 52min
Why Monty Munford is a reluctant futurist!
This week on The Futurists we are joined by renowned journalist and a true renaissance man, Monty Munford. Monty has appeared on the BBC, written for Forbes, The Telegraph and contributed to TechCrunch, Mashable, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Wired, MIT Technology Review, The Independent, The Guardian, Financial Times, and The Times of India. He explains why he's had to become a futurist to do his day job better, and why tech continues to be so disruptive to our social order.
More about the hosts
Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic.
Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China’s President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year.

Jun 25, 2023 • 25min
Redefining Wealth & Leverage in the New Paradigm with Jennifer Wines
Expanding the concept of Wealth based on the principles developed by a successful ex- Wealth advisor, Jennifer Wines.
Jennifer Wines https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferwines/ worked at some of the top private wealth management institutions in the world, namely Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Fidelity. She earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston and her Certified Private Wealth Advisor designation from Booth Business School in Chicago. While at Fidelity, she developed a proof of concept and prototype for an enterprise solution, which was advanced into incubation.
Her strong background with words and numbers, paired with her entrepreneurial spirit make her a trusted voice on the topic of redefining wealth.
Recently named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future, Jennifer is a certified private wealth advisor who founded Invisible Wealth, which provides future-forward, consultancy services. Invisible Wealth, the book, is now available through all major retailers. Publisher: Wiley.
Book by Wiley: Invisible Wealth
Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.
A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Jun 22, 2023 • 27min
Bye Bye Metaverse. Hello Metaverse.
While the metaverse and web3 are receiving less airtime compared to the likes of generative AI, the ecosystem is still thriving and rapidly evolving — especially after the Vision Pro announcement by Apple. But what exactly is the metaverse, beyond the hype, and why do we care?
In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Chris Duffey, author of Decoding Metaverse, on the intersection of AI and creativity, the core principles of the metaverse, and the impact of such powerful technology on jobs and future of work. According to Chris, we are on the verge of the most significant expansion of societal and business potential in the history of humanity. So hang tight, and stay on for the ride!

Jun 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
What is Apple’s Future Vision?
On this weeks show hosts Brett King, Katie King and Brian Solis are joined by the dynamic duo of Robert Scoble and Brian Roemmele, both highly regarded futurists as we dive into the implications of Apple’s Vision Pro. What it means for computing, experiences and what the experience of wearing the VisionPro is like. We discuss the breakthroughs Apple had to make to get this far, and what likely comes next More about the hosts
Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic.
Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China’s President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year.

Jun 16, 2023 • 32min
Exploring the Possibilities of Wearables for Payments, with David Birch
Exploring the Possibilities of Wearables for Payments
In this captivating conversation, I am joined by David Birch as we delve into the emerging world of wearables for payments. From discussing the technological evolution of the chips to the possibilities in everyday life, in entertainment, and the fashion industry. David Birch - website - https://dgwbirch.com/David G. W. Birch https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgwbirch/ is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He is an international keynote speaker and recognised thought leader in digital identity and digital money.
Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.
A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Jun 15, 2023 • 48min
Round the world with a fintech lifer
While much has changed in fintech, we can all agree that more still needs to be done. As we pull back the curtain and reflect upon the fintech journey, what are the things we are most proud of? What are the most pressing matters waiting to be solved? Do we know who we are building for and why? In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Jas Shah, a fintech lifer and founder, on open banking, super apps, embedded finance, and AI. Not to worry — we will still need humans in the loop. And while you are at it, don’t forget to subscribe to Jas’ newsletter, Fintech R&R.