Brendan Noud

🚀 Empowering Partners at the FY25 Tech Strategy Day with Kainos 🚀 Yesterday, we had an exhilarating day at the Partner Tech Strategy Day for FY25, hosting one of our fantastic partner, Kainos in the Microsoft Dublin Office. The event was a melting pot of insights, discussions, and forward-looking conversations. 🔒 Security First: From zero-trust architectures to threat intelligence, we explored how partners are safeguarding businesses against evolving cyber threats. 📈 BizApps Unleashed: We delved into the world of business applications (BizApps). We discussed the latest enhancements in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and how these tools are driving digital transformation for organizations worldwide. 🤖 AI and Beyond: The afternoon buzzed with excitement as we explored artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Kainos shared their success stories. 🌐 Global Impact: The Tech Strategy Day wasn’t just about technology—it was about impact. We celebrated the role of partners in shaping industries, driving innovation, and creating positive change globally. 👏 A huge shout-out to Kainos for their active participation, thought leadership, and commitment to excellence. Let’s continue pushing boundaries together! 🌟 #MicrosoftPartners #TechStrategy #Innovation #Collaboration #Technology #Growth Palanikumar Annamalai Kirillos Akram Denis Condon Martina Naughton Clare Hillis David Power Grace Rogers Martin O'Neill Kevin Bushe Jing X.

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Decisions, Decisions.... The last webinar in the spring series is just a few days away. If you haven't already signed up, there is still time! you can do so at www.whitespire.ie I have covered this topic in workshops a number of times before and the takeaway that emerges is that decision making bottlenecks are heightened if trust is low or company objectives are ambiguous. In this webinar I'll talk about how to put in guiderails to allow people to make decisions with confidence within their sphere of control. Check it out on Monday! #decisionmaking #leadership #operationalexcellence

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Today myself and our FP&A lead will deep dive into our Irish operation, looking at the growth, opportunities and strategy in our first foreign market. Whilst our Irish launch has been a huge success in its own right, it’s played a crucial role in our broader internationalisation and expansion strategy. 🛑 🚗 It’s allowed us to get comfortable operating in barrier-led markets and sectors, rather than the pure play ANPR we more commonly deploy in the UK. This has led us to create a fully proprietary exit lane kiosk, adapt our ANPR solution so that it can interface with any barrier, build out intercom support and establish a relationship to manual enforcement offerings. 🇪🇺 💵 It’s pushed us to extend our solution to be multi-lingual and multi-currency. 🚘 It’s seen us adapt our solution to support detection and processing of number plates in any format. 📈It’s allowed us to validate and confirm that our strong unit economics are not purely UK-specific. 🌐 It’s seen us ready our domain and infrastructure strategy to be multi-domain and locally-served. Many of those developments have bled into our UK offering, and given us confidence with local authority and alternative sectors we would otherwise not have been optimised for.

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When launching an initiative to a broad audience, accessibility and scalability is key. But, with a large audience, how can you ensure inclusivity and reach without the recurring expenses of traditional platforms? Discover how the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), supported by Aurion, tackled this challenge. Our innovative Learning Portal Solution enabled the rollout of a comprehensive eLearning program across the public sector, supporting IHREC to enhance public sector staff’s understanding of equality and human rights. Dive into our Case Study to learn more about IHREC’s successful strategy. #learningportals #digitallearning #aurionlearning

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Stay ahead in the Irish finance industry! 📊 Our latest Industry Insights Report explores key challenges and digital skill gaps. Essential reading for L&D and professionals in Finance. Download your free copy below 👇#cybersecurity #DataAnalysis #ai #upskilling #professionaldevelopment

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Exciting news! RedOrange AI has been shortlisted for the National Startup Award! 🚀 The seed for RedOrange was planted during my last trip to India, brainstorming with my amazing team. At the time, we were building a tailored cloud security solution for an SME client, but a question kept echoing: How can we create a broader impact through our product? Then, something hit close to home. A third-party data breach exposed my organization’s accounting data, resulting in a regulatory notice from our accounting company. I realized how regulatory changes and growing compliance demands were making it increasingly challenging to operate, especially for smaller businesses. Being both a small business owner and part of the cloud security industry, I saw firsthand how simplified solutions could make a real difference. Together with the RedOrange team, we started intense technical and market research and quickly uncovered a core problem: compliance is a pressing issue for smaller companies, both in terms of growth and risk management. Within two months, we had built our MVP, and I’m thrilled to share that we’re now rolling out our pilot program with early clients. We’re on track for general availability by January, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Here’s to making compliance simpler and more accessible for all. Ref: https://lnkd.in/eFQ_kcZj Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme CREW RedOrange.ai #MSSP #Compliance #AI #CloudSecurity

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https://lnkd.in/e6D8WHpT I often get asked questions on tax, and I can share what I do, but , I like to lean toward good advice. Click through for a worthy listen.

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Is your business prepared for the reality of remote work today? With remote work becoming a non-negotiable for many employees, SMEs need reliable IT support to facilitate this trend. IT services set up secure VPNs, cloud services, and remote desktop solutions, allowing employees to work from anywhere. These solutions offer secure access to business resources, ensuring data integrity while boosting productivity and employee satisfaction. Flexible work arrangements are no longer a luxury but a necessity in today's competitive job market. Professional IT support can revolutionise your workforce, among many other huge benefits: https://lnkd.in/eFvyk9fQ

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Real-time insights = Real improvement! 📊✨ Skilly's wellbeing tracking solution offers instant data on student engagement, empowering educators and students to make informed decisions for better well-being. Learn More at www.skilly.ie #StudentWellbeing #EdTech #RealTimeData

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Work isn’t a place — it is a set of activities that we engage in to achieve desired results. The ongoing debate around #hybridworking reflects this truth and challenges leaders to consider the best paths forward. In a Business Post piece published this week, Eimear Harty articulates the hybrid working strategy at Bank of Ireland and our focus on empowering teams and individuals to understand, to own, to be accountable for, and to work in ways that deliver great outcomes for our colleagues and our customers. #flexibility #leadership #inclusion #futureofwork

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Excellent Tech Industry Alliance Tech talk this morning in Cork city centre. The panel - Alan Lavery, Olivia Keenaghan, Alan O'Herlihy and Marie Toft focussed on a current subject of debate in many organisations -  ‘Transforming your business with GenAI’ Some key takeaways: ➡ In today’s business landscape, adopting GenAI is no longer an option but a necessity. Organisations that fail to integrate GenAI into their operations risk falling behind competitors. However, the question remains: How does one operationalise this transformative technology? 👨‍💻 👩‍💻 ➡ A critical element is finding the balance between managing expectations and effort level required. While the potential of GenAI is considerable, it requires planning and execution to realise its full benefits. Value assurance and quality assurance must be prioritised to ensure that the implementation of GenAI aligns with organisational objectives and delivers tangible results. ➡ All panellists agreed that the recent EU AI Act emerges as a guiding framework. Far from stifling progress and innovation, it provides essential guardrails to foster responsible AI development. By focussing on trust and human oversight, it ensures that AI technologies deliver in our best interests while mitigating potential risks. An excellent morning event sponsored by KPMG Ireland in the UCC Centre for Executive Education. 👏 🌟 The next Tech Industry Alliance Tech Talk event will be on June 13th when Starcircle will be hosting a panel discussion on AI and its application in Talent Identification & Diversity. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀 👩‍🚀 👨‍🚀

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my former PP colleague Kate is speaking at this virtual event, would highly recommend for anyone running or managing an SME (or indeed, working in one!) Gen AI is here to stay and we can either ignore it, to our detriment, or understand it, to our advantage. Thanks so much Kate Minogue and the rest of the panel for giving up your time to share on this very impactful topic.

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Generative AI is changing the way we work, creating exciting new opportunities for everyone in the workforce. As this transformation accelerates, it is important that everyone has the right AI skills and knowledge to thrive in the workplaces of tomorrow.   The latest Labour Market Pulse unveiled today by IDA Ireland, Microsoft and LinkedIn reveals that Ireland’s workforce is well positioned to navigate these changes and develop the skills necessary to use AI in their role.   Results show that Gen X has the most to gain from using generative AI tools to enhance productivity and undertake value-added work. However, as we accelerate the shift to a skills-based labour market, it is important that everyone has the right AI skills and capabilities to fully benefit from the technology in the workplace.   That’s why we launched our national AI skilling programme to ensure everyone across Ireland has the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to fully participate in an AI-enabled economy.   To explore the full findings of the Labour Market Pulse below.    #MicrosoftIreland #AI #LabourMarket #SkillUpIreland https://lnkd.in/ePytB5VZ

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Ireland: The Advantage for US Companies and Global Talent. We explore the advantages of US companies establishing themselves in Ireland and the crucial role that global talent plays. #USCompaniesInIreland #GlobalTalent #WorkforceDiversity #ImmigrationSystem #BuildingGlobalTeams #IrelandAdvantages #ServingGlobalMarkets #BusinessExpansion #InternationalTalent #IrishConnections

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If you want to improve your job posts highlight the level of flexibility available in the role. Applicants are showing across the world #hybrid roles are the ones they want as they have the highest application levels. Worth rethinking your hiring approach if you’re not factoring this in, so you can attract the best talent!

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Feeling like payment processing is a puzzle you can’t solve? We get it. For many Irish businesses, juggling the complexities of payment systems – from endless updates to confusing tech – can feel overwhelming. But at ZeroPaperPay, we’re here to make it easy. No more frustrating systems, no more tech headaches. 🔧 Our promise? We simplify your payment process with user-friendly, secure, and fast solutions that fit your business needs. Whether you’re running a small café in Dublin or a growing retail shop in Cork, our easy-to-use terminals let you focus on what really matters – your customers and your growth. 💡 Need help? Let us take care of the details so you can focus on running your business. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can make payment processing smooth and seamless for you. #SmallBusinessSupport #TechSimplified #PaymentSolutions #ZeroPaperPay #BusinessGrowth #FintechIreland

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