What’s the point in collecting data if your business isn’t equipped to make the very most of it? That’s the key question business in Ireland need to consider, according to a recent study conducted on behalf of Dell Technologies by Forrester Consulting.

The Data Paradox study, which involved speaking to more than 4,000 senior decision-makers in over 40 locations around the world and over 100 in Ireland, suggests that while businesses believe that data is vital fuel for their growth, they’re struggling to keep up with the ‘data-first, data anywhere’ business challenges. In fact, 70% of businesses reported gathering data faster than they can use it and 61% are consequently dealing with overwhelmed data teams.

So, what can be done to turn data from a burden into the fuel for growth? Businesses can navigate the data burden by assessing their digital transformation journey in three areas: infrastructure, process, and people and culture.

Infrastructure: Navigating the on-demand environment

Irish businesses today are operating in a more dynamic, on-demand environment than ever before, but many are relying on legacy infrastructure that just isn’t agile or adaptable enough to cope. Rather than thinking in terms of hardware needs, CIOs should map business outcomes to digital infrastructure requirements, making the conversation about fuelling growth rather than project costs. They should set a plan that creates business-wide consensus for a manageable digital transformation. Taking this outcome-based approach will also help them to break down data siloes and help make data work harder.

As-a-service solutions can be key here by offering scalable capacity and performance. Businesses are alert to the opportunity – 63% of the Data Paradox study respondents stated they believe as-a-service approaches would enable firms to be more agile – which suggests that many see how it can help them to quickly pivot to seize new opportunities and better respond to changes in demand.

This flexibility not only reduces the financial burden of infrastructure costs, but also allows businesses to add competencies and specialisations as they grow and their needs evolve. It reduces risk without sacrificing capabilities or losing control – and importantly closes off that data paradox.

Process: Accelerating business growth

As part of an outcomes-based approach to technology, businesses can also look at how they collect and store their data to unlock its full value. The Data Paradox study found that for 47% Irish decision-makers, the quality of their actionable insights has decreased or plateaued compared to where it was three years ago. Meanwhile, only 20% of business leaders said they are treating data as capital today – despite 63% claiming their businesses are data-driven.

As data’s centre of gravity shifts in an increasingly distributed environment, setting the right processes will help make the ‘why’ of data collection the question that’s answered before people consider the ‘what’ and the ‘how’.

Businesses should also combine their data siloes to make it much easier to extract and act on insights in real time. For many, different parts of the business have different applications and this disconnected approach makes acquiring and sharing data slow and expensive, particularly after teams – or indeed businesses – combine.

Better matching technology with business outcomes will also help the IT team to focus on advising other teams on ways to move the business forward using technology and data. Rather than spending time managing day-to-day infrastructure operations and issues, the use of end-to-end automation can ensure that the IT department can concentrate on strategic areas like consulting with the business on data harmonization and monetisation.

People and Culture: Achieving business agility

The Data Paradox study found that businesses cultural and skills readiness for the data era were lagging behind. To achieve the nirvana of data readiness a fine balance n...

Artentik launches NFT marketplace for Portugal’s Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML)

St Francis of Xavier to be celebrated as a NFT on his feast day of December 3rd

Artentik, the digital marketplace for SCML, is dropping the world’s first religious relics in the form of Non-Fungible-Tokens (NFTs) for the 500-year-old social enterprise organisation and keeper of the Museum and Church of São Roque in Lisbon, which houses one of the most important religious collections in Catholic Europe.

Artentik will be SCML’s curated platform to share digital twins of its treasures and encourage living artists to also sell their works as NFTs. This will enable SCML to monetize and promote its unique cultural heritage to the world while continuing its extensive 500-year support to social causes.

The first NFT drop will take place on December 1st and is drawn from SCML’s sacred art collection, one of the finest in the world.

St Francis Xavier

The theme of the first drop celebrates St Francis Xavier, (7 April 1506 – 3 December 1552), who was a Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). He was a companion of Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first seven Jesuits who took vows of poverty and chastity at Montmartre, Paris in 1534. He led an extensive mission into Asia, mainly in the Portuguese Empire of the time and was influential in evangelization work, most notably in India.

He was beatified by Pope Paul V on 25 October 1619 and canonized by Pope Gregory XV on 12 March 1622. In 1624, he was made co-patron of Navarre. Known as the “Apostle of the Indies” and “Apostle of Japan”, he is considered to be one of the greatest missionaries since Paul the Apostle.

After his death in 1552, he was buried on an island off the coast of China and again in Malaysia, for a total period of almost two years, before being transferred to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, India — one of his key missionary sites. Each time the body was exhumed, no natural decomposition had taken place, making Francis Xavier what is called an incorrupt saint.

While St Francis Xavier was lying in state in 1554 in Goa a local Portuguese woman decided she wanted a piece for her private collection; she bit off the little toe of his right foot. The bone from this bite is now preserved in a reliquary in the SCML.

The SCML Drops

There will be five distinct items in the first drop.

The first four NFTs are part of a 20-strong collection of paintings by Portuguese proto-baroque painter André Reinoso (c.1590-1641) and his collaborators. This collection of 20 paintings features the blessing of the Pope and the submission of St Francis Xavier to the Church of Rome. These paintings were placed on the Sacristy of the Church of St. Roch in 1619, three years before the official canonization of St. Francis Xavier on the 12th of March 1622 and were part of immense religious ‘propaganda’ about the life and the work of the great Jesuit missionary, and in order to speed up the process of canonization by the Catholic Church.

The first four paintings of the collection have been converted into NFTs. Each painting in the collection will be restricted to 20 mints in total. The four first mints will be sold via auction.

The fifth item in the first drop is a reliquary of St Francis Xavier. This tiny statue dates back to the 17th century and measures 114 x 40 cm in size. In total, 1 million NFTs will be minted of this statue, but only 10,000 released in the first drop. This is a fixed price NFT at €100 each.

When and where

The auction and sale open at Artentik.com on December 1st, Independence Restoration Day in Portugal, and will run until December 3rd, the feast day of St Francis Xavier. To receive updates, visit the site and provide an email address.

Message from the President of SCML

“In Lisbon, SCML enjoys a warm relationship with residents and visitors to the museum and church and we see a way of extending that relationship globally, and to new generations, t...

Jamil catches up with Irish Tech News favourite Brett King

The Rise of Technosocialism, with Brett King

Brett King is an International Bestselling Author, a world- renowned futurist and media personality. President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented. He has spoken in over 50 countries, given keynotes for TEDx, Wired, Techsauce, Singularity University, Web Summit, The Economist, IBM’s World of Watson, CES, SIBOS and more. He has appeared on CNBC, BBC, ABC, Fox, and Bloomberg. He advised the Obama administration on Fintech.

King hosts the world’s #1 Fintech Radio Show/Podcast called Breaking Banks (180 countries, 6.5 million listeners). He is the founder of Moven, a globally recognized mobile start-up, which has raised over US$40 million to date, and launched the first in-app mobile bank account offered anywhere in the world.

“The 21st century is going to be the most disruptive, contentious period humanity has ever lived through. It will challenge our most sacred ideologies around politics, economics and social constructs. It will force us to adapt in ways we can’t imagine.”

Brett King #Technosocialism #OptimalHumanity (@BrettKing) November 4, 2021

Banking Exchange named him the King of the Disruptors, he was nominated as American Bankers Innovator of the Year, voted the world’s #1 Financial Services Influencer by The Financial Brand and listed by Bank Innovation as one of the top 10 coolest brands in banking. King was shortlisted for the Advance Global Australian of the Year for being one of the most influential Australians offshore. His book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane, was a top-10 non-fiction book in North America. Bank 4.0 remained a global bestseller in banking more than 12 months after release. The Rise of Technosocialism, is his 7th book

Banks have the horsepower. They must now replace their outdated, manual transmission with digital channels or be left spinning their wheels. Capitalizing on digital disruption is not optional. #banking

Brett King #Technosocialism #OptimalHumanity (@BrettKing) November 20, 2021

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Rising Seas & Climate

By 2050 between 300 million and 1 Billion people will be displaced by global sea rise alone across more than 500 coastal cities. Others will be forced to flee in search for food as farmland globally fails due to rising temperatures. Where will they all go?

Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders.

Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies.

Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil’s experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual.

With over ninety podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry.

Jamil’s primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

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John Wu is president of Ava Labs, an a16z-backed technology company building the next-generation blockchain platform, Avalanche. John joins Pete Townsend on this episode originally recorded as part of the Techstars Web3 Convo Series of fireside chats powered by the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator program in Ireland.

In this episode, John shares insights on bringing passion to projects, building teams and communities in Web3, the sheer joy of bringing hundreds of companies onto Avalanche this year, insights on opportunities and rapid growth areas in Web3, and what makes a great Web3 project.

This episode of MoneyNeverSleeps is sponsored by Philip Lee, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing corporate law firms and expert advisors at the heart of the Dublin and London start-up, fintech and crypto communities.

HIGHLIGHTS:

John Wu on his modus operandi rooted in his formative years:

“As a kid, I had two real passions – I loved team sports and I loved technology, and as I grew older and tried to choose a career, I realized why.

“With sports, I love people and getting to know people. I love sharing what I knew, I love leading teams and I love helping everyone be the best version of themselves. When I was able to do that, I felt like I became better for it as well.

“With technology, if I literally looked down deep into it, it was innovation – and not just in technology, but also in marketing and how to do things differently, innovation in business development. Blockchain is the ultimate way to innovate going forward, in my opinion.”

John Wu on how to think about Avalanche and Ava Labs:

“Think of Ava Labs like Apple, the company, and iOS – the operating system – is similar to Avalanche, except that Avalanche is an open and permissionless operating platform. The Ava Labs goal is to know the Avalanche community [extremely] well.

“If there’s a need for something in the Avalanche community, one path is to develop that technology internally within Ava Labs. The second path is to incentivize third parties to develop and base the company on top of Avalanche. The third path is this: can we find the next great startup that needs help? This can be funding, building their marketing and their community, helping them from a tech perspective to integrate onto Avalanche, or just a business development relationship.”

John Wu on supporting the hundreds of projects that have come into Ava Labs this year alone:

“On a macro level, this is really about a company in hypergrowth in a hyper-growth industry. Being able to handle this volume starts with people. When we look at hiring people and taking on projects, we’re looking at people who have a few characteristics. They have to be very good at whatever they’re doing, whether it’s marketing or biz dev or technology, but they also need a flexible mind.

“So, if they’re very good at something, they can use that framework and work in an environment that’s constantly changing and iterating to go to the next level. We want to bring in people who are very passionate about Web3, blockchain and crypto, so it can really be about their passion or love more than just about doing a job.

“The next thing you do as a leader or an operator in this space is to give people some sort of process so that they don’t jump into each other’s lanes too much. If I do my job well in building this firm and hiring people, then the amazing thing is that if you get the right people, they start building their own processes and they make my job even easier.”

John Wu on the trends with people coming into the blockchain industry:

“When I talk to technology developers or biz dev or marketing people, all these young, brilliant minds coming into blockchain, they do not want to work on legacy systems. They’re motivated not only because it is a good job, but they’re motivated because they feel like they’re on the cutting edge of an industry that can change other industries.

“The number one trend I see is that people want to work with passion. The...

Jamil catches up with another interesting person in the NFT space, Stephanie Ishler and her Retro Cat NFTs.

How Korean Art and Entertainment Served as the Inspiration to Create Retro Cat NFTs, with artist Stephanie Ishler

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Hey all! My name is Stephanie Ishler. I am a self-taught American artist and internet personality.Born and raised in small town Pennsylvania, I spent over 6 years in South Korea. Additionally, I also spent a lot of time traveling around the world. While I was always a creative person, I began painting in 2010 when I was living in South Korea as a form of art therapy.

We celebrating! #Koreanfood

Are you a 3D Modeler? Concept Artist? Physical Maker? Whether you’re a Creator, Maker or a Gamer read on to learn more about these top 5 facts on NFTs. This article first appeared here.

1. What does NFT mean for 3D modeling?

If you’ve spent any time exploring the NFT Marketplace or blockchain technology in general, you’ll know that a non-fungible token (NFT) can be anything from photos and video sequences to audio and 3D models.

The NFT is the most recent decentralized asset enabled by blockchain, and more importantly, 3D assets are the latest breakout vertical in the NFT marketplace.

Although 3D modelers are KEY creators of 3D NFTs, it doesn’t mean general 3D NFT makers, such as 3D concept artists and physical makers can’t make use of an NFT Marketplace. In fact, once creators have their 3D computer graphics converted into NFTs and uploaded to their collections, they can begin realizing genuine gains from their work through an NFT Marketplace.

2. Will 3D NFTs have any effect on the NFT Marketplace?

As the next step up from 2D NFTs – 3D NFTs promise to be a significant breakthrough in the growth of the NFT Marketplace by integrating with gaming assets, Metaverse building, and equally significantly by tokenizing digital manufacturing assets with non-fungible tokens for better security and privacy.

But how?

It’s obvious that NFTs are altering the perception of online gaming and in-game asset purchases. Because non-fungible tokens, as the name implies, are unique and can be designed to retain value beyond the game in which they were created, blockchain-based games have the potential to significantly expand the gaming industry.

In the three-dimensional space, props that complete the gaming experience such as characters, avatars, sound effects, city streets, etc. can now be easily created as an NFT.

Converted into NFTs, 3D game assets will turn your 2D side-scrolling worlds upside down by bringing a magnificent experience of your favourite games in three-dimensional space. Now you can see more realistic sentiment and movement instead of being limited to the details of pixel art alone.

At the same time, the Metaverse, the next evolution of the Internet, is exploding, propelled by 3D NFTs. And it’s much more than just gaming or entertainment, as the financial industry looks to capitalize on Metaverse growth opportunities by incorporating it into their business models.

Furthermore, the application of 3D NFTs to the Metaverse will help to create a space for users to connect, interact, play, create, and participate in a decentralized economy with deeper societal implications.

Most importantly, NFTs in 3D modelling will prove to be a game-changer in digital assets protection.

To ensure the security and privacy of digital manufacturing assets, 3D NFTs are encoded in a way that can help to authenticate the sensitive data owners, making digital data management tasks much more transferable and transparent.

Fundamentally, a 3D non-fungible token is a distinct crypto asset that can be used within the cybersecurity space to strengthen the security and privacy of digital assets. Therefore, the management of digital assets with 3D NFTs generates a one-of-a-kind and original tag for data attributes that can be used to track and trace the transfer, storage, and integrity of sensitive information.

3. How to make a 3D NFT?

First and foremost, you’d need a 3D graphic before converting it to an NFT. 3D Modelers selling assets on TurboSquid, Blender Market, SketchFab, Daz3D, Renderosity can easily and simply export their models to Mint NFTs on Smart MFG’s coming NFT Marketplace. Make sure to export it in GLB or GLTF format. An additional list of compatible file formats will be made available soon.

Now that you have your 3D models, you will need cryptocurrency to create NFTs. Crypto (ETH and MFG along with a partner L2 solution) are used not only to exchange goods and services online but are necessary to perform functions on the blockchain network. Th...

We look at this crowdfunded product which aims to solve some potential regular user problems. You can see more about the High Six made by Vonmählen here.

Vonmählen High Six reviewed

This was a tricky one to review, or rather the creators have sought to pre-empt some potential concerns and limitations of the product. This is fine, but it would then be useful to review a version of the product which has actually included these improvements and iterations. Therefore we have to agree with the limitations listed below, especially the shortness of the cable, and also it’s slightly tightly pressed together design. This could be an interesting product, but we will have to reserve judgement until we can see one that does what they say it will do, rather than what they hope it can do.

Here are their notes in terms of what they suggest will be different to the sample that we received. We will keep an open mind until we can see and trial the improved version. It has reached and surpassed its crowd funding goal, by x4, so you would imagine this will be something that they can do quite quickly. Below are their comments ->

Please keep in mind the following adjustments that will be made when reviewing the product:

The cable sits too tightly in the stainless-steel casing, cause it to scratch the cable when removing it from the casing. This will be loosened

There are still small gaps when the adapters are connected to the cable, and the USB A adapter. The gap will be significantly reduced.

The stainless-steel casing is shinier than we want it to be. The final color will be slightly more matte, which will also alter the appearance of final color of the product.

The Rose Gold cable needs to be adjusted so that the color of the cable and the adapters are consistent.

The aesthetics of the magnet will be improved: The magnet will be less shiny, and there will be no visible glue.

The lightning adapter speed and data transmission is not functioning as expected. This will be improved to our expected specifications before we go into mass production

The USB-A port size will be adjusted as it sits too tightly in the ports, causing scratches after normal use. The size of the USB-A adapter will be adjusted.

Our first sample for High Six are here! Be one of the first to get your hands on it. Pre-order now:#crowdfunding #backers #superbackers #earlybird #productlaunch #kickstarter

vonmaehlen (@vonmaehlen) November 4, 2021

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German based lifestyle tech accessory designer Vonmählen, known for its wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, High Five, the 5in1 charging cable for the key ring, is celebrating smashing its crowdfunding goal for its successor, the High Six, with over €45,000 raised in just over a week. The most compact six-in-one charging cable for the key chain with an integrated bottle opener, the High Six is available in black, all black, silver, and rose gold now on Kickstarter until November 25 th 2021 with pricing starting at €21 (approx $24.50/£18). Shipping will take place in January 2022.

High Six is the second generation of High Five, solving problems found in High Five after long-term use, including losing the USB-A adapter cap and modernizing to a USB-C to USB-C cable from a micro- USB to USB-C, and is equipped with power delivery up to 60 watts and data transfer.

High Six consists of a USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB- A adapter, and 2in1 micro USB/ lightning adapter, which all fit comfortably into its sleek stainless steel casing with an integrated bottle opener so users can always ensure they are charged and never thirsty! Additionally, the cable on the High Six has two strong magnets that tightly holds it together whilst functioning as a place to put the adapters when using the other connectors.

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The Intersection of the Economy of Things and the Economy of Crypto Tokens, and Why Economists are Often Wrong about Bitcoin with David Palmer, Vodafone

Bitcoin insights with David Palmer

David Palmer is a digital visionary and global platform innovator. He is the Vodafone Business lead for Blockchain technology, and he has been key to exploring the application of blockchain to telecoms and wider business. David is an expert on the convergence of digital technologies and new business models, and he is currently exploring the opportunities associated with IoT, Blockchain and Metaverse.

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By connecting people, places and things, Vodafone Business helps organisations succeed in a digital world. With our expertise in connectivity, our leading IoT platform and our global scale, we can deliver the results you need to progress and thrive. Find out how we’re helping businesses of all sizes and sectors connect for a better future.

Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders.

Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies.

Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil’s experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual.

With over ninety podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry.

Jamil’s primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

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Lime, the world’s largest and most experienced micromobility provider has partnered with homelessness charity Dublin Simon Community to provide e-bikes for its staff members and volunteers.

Lime has initially donated 10 e-bikes, which will enable staff and volunteers to travel for free in a safe and sustainable way between the homelessness charity’s services. The bikes will also be used to transport food and supplies to those in need, helping Dublin Simon Community to prevent and address homelessness in the run up to Christmas.

The partnership is part of Lime’s “Lend Me a Lime” initiative, which supports local charities and good causes by providing access to Lime’s vehicles, time and operational resources free of charge.

Following the legalisation of e-scooters in Ireland, Lime will also be able to give Dublin Simon Community staff and volunteers free access to its latest Gen4 e-scooters alongside its e-bike donation.

Hal Stevenson, Lime’s Public Affairs Manager for UK and Ireland said: “Lime’s commitment to cities goes beyond providing green, shared, affordable transport. We are proud to be partnering with Dublin Simon Community to support their tireless efforts to prevent and address homelessness and can’t wait to see our bikes on the ground in the city making a positive impact.”

As Lime prepares to launch its e-scooter services in Ireland, it has also appointed Dublin Simon Community as its “Lime Hero” partner, which means local Lime users will be able to round their ride to the nearest € to provide a donation to the charity, which Lime will then match.

Lime has similar “Hero” charity partnerships with the Felix Project in London, to tackle food waste and food poverty, and the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity in Manchester, to fight homelessness, with thousands raised so far.

Stephanie Nolan, Dublin Simon Community’s Corporate Partnerships Manager said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Lime for this wonderful initiative. Our services are incredibly busy, especially at Christmas time. The donation of these e-bikes will support the transport of staff, volunteers and supplies between our services in a sustainable and efficient way, enabling our team to focus on making home a reality for our clients and residents.”

The charity partnership follows Lime’s recent investment of €10million in its Irish operations ahead of the legalisation of e-scooters. The e-scooter provider recently raised $523m in convertible debt and term loan financing, which will be used to invest in decarbonising efforts, refresh its bike and scooter fleet with the latest Gen4 models and scale into more markets.

Relevant charities and organisations can apply to Lend Me a Lime via email, at [email protected].

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TG4 wants to increase public access to the station’s digital archive as they celebrate 25 years on air. As a custodian of Irish language Linguistic Assets broadcasting legacy, The TG4 archive contains a valuable and varied repository of material.

The development of the digital archive will continue in 2022, work that has been ongoing since the end of 2011. When complete, TG4’s Irish Language Digital Archive will be one of the most extensive and significant bodies of Irish language audio-visual material in the world.

To this end, Máire Aoibhinn Ní Ógáin has been appointed as the station’s first Archivist. Máire Aoibhinn has expertise in TG4’s programme content in her role as TG4 Schedule Manager for over twenty years.

She has previously pioneered archive developments and schemes with the support of the BAI. She will build on that experience and advance technological and curated developments in the digital archive. She will start her new role as TG4 Archivist on February 1st, 2022.

Máire Aoibhinn Ní Ógáin “It is a privilege for me to take on this new role as TG4’s Archivist. The TG4 Archive is an important record of Irish history and a source of information that reflects the broadcasting heritage of TG4 and the development of Irish language broadcasting. There is a need to ensure access to the wealth of history, information, music and entertainment contained in the archive for our audiences.

“This material needs to be curated and preserved so that it is available to study and to enjoy. My goal would be to find new ways to use the archive as a historical and creative resource, to foster national and international partners and promote the importance of television archives in general.

“I look forward to taking on the new role with the same challenge and enthusiasm I have shown in my twenty five years of service to TG4 as Schedule Manager.”

Alan Esslemont, Director General of TG4 said “As we celebrate 25 years on air, TG4 has made a significant decision to appoint a lead of our valuable archive to ensure that TG4’s content is findable and available to the public. A lot of work has been done to date in digitising and cataloguing the archive with the support of the BAI, ITMA and Europus and we look forward to building on this work in 2022.

“Máire Aoibhinn has expertise of TG4’s programming content over the past quarter of a century. This new role is a big challenge and there is no doubt that Máire Aoibhinn along with other members of our talented team at TG4 will excel in this new role”

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Irish Tech News are Ireland’s No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland’s No.1 Tech Podcast too.

You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here:

If you’d like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at [email protected] now to discuss.

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