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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.

  1. Who's in on the Digital Revolution? Global internet trends, AI adoption, and the shifting tides of consumer behaviors

    2 天前

    Who's in on the Digital Revolution? Global internet trends, AI adoption, and the shifting tides of consumer behaviors

    Who’s in on the digital revolution? In this episode of One Vision, Theo welcomes back Simon Kemp, Chief Analyst of DataReportal and Founder of Kepios, for a deep dive into the latest Digital 2026 report. The duo explores the monumental amount of data published over the past six months, including insights on AI usage, internet adoption, socio-demographic disparities, and the hyperbole surrounding digital media. Key highlights include the conservative estimate of over 1 billion monthly users of standalone AI tools, the challenges of internet accessibility in rural areas and among women, and the role of AI in our society. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on digital trends and the future of our digital economy. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:53 Digital 2026 Report Overview 02:40 AI Usage Statistics 05:09 AI in China and Global Impact 07:42 AI Tools and User Behavior 23:40 Debunking Myths About AI and Agentic Commerce 25:54 Consumer Behavior and AI Adoption 34:46 Global Internet Access Disparities 39:25 Projections for Digital Trends in 2026 Hot Take: “ …  understanding my place in the universe and my broader purpose as a human being. That's such a deep, profound conversation, and we're having it with robots. It. There's something ironic. A computer program.” Hot Take: “ Nothing in any of this is a binary choice and we've got to stop kidding ourselves that there is this magic one ring to rule them all. 'cause there isn't.” #AI #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #Internet #Digital #Inclusion  Find Simon Kemp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/  🔗Digital 2026 Report via DataReportal: https://datareportal.com/reports/?tag=Global  Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/  🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/  🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/

    42 分鐘
  2. Online shopping tips with David Curtin, CEO .ie

    4 天前

    Online shopping tips with David Curtin, CEO .ie

    New research has found that some 58% of Irish shoppers plan to make Black Friday purchases on retailer websites with a .ie domain, citing stronger trust, security and a desire to support Irish businesses as key reasons. The research, carried out by Core Research on behalf of Ireland’s national domain registry (.ie) also showed that some 55% of respondents plan on making a purchase during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. I caught up with David Curtin, Chief Executive of .ie to find out about more of the surveys results and how to shop online safely. David talks about why .ie is safe, online shopping tips, consumers rights, tips for business owners and more. More about David Curtin: David Curtin joined Ireland’s national domain registry (.ie)in November 2002, and was appointed interim Chief Executive in October 2003 and Chief Executive in January 2004. David worked for eight years in Dublin and Paris with the Jefferson Smurfit Group plc. He was Chief Executive of Smurfit Software Services, project manager for the Smurfit Group’s Hyperion systems implementation, and internal auditor of Smurfit Ireland. Prior to this he worked for KPMG in Dublin and Philadelphia. David is a graduate of UCD, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a first class honours MBA from the UCD Smurfit School.

    34 分鐘
  3. Transforming Wealth Management with FinTech and AI — An APAC Perspective

    11月20日

    Transforming Wealth Management with FinTech and AI — An APAC Perspective

    In this special on-location episode of One Vision, we welcome Andreas Mettenberger, Managing Director of Synpulse Hong Kong, to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in wealth management. Recorded during the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong FinTech Week, we explore the role of technology in wealth management, differences in regional approaches, and the mindset change needed to create new growth opportunities. Andreas emphasizes the potential of AI to streamline operations and enhance client interactions, anticipating a significant acceleration in AI deployment in the coming years. 📍 Hot take: The main opportunity for RMs (relationship managers) is not that they will be replaced, but they will become more effective and they will be able to do more within the same amount of time.  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:32 Challenges in Digital Transformation 05:19 AI in Wealth Management 09:01 Regional Differences in Wealth Management 14:35 The Future of AI in Financial Services 17:45 Looking Ahead to 2024 #AI #FinancialServices #WealthManagement #DigitalBanking #Innovation #HongKong  Find Andreas Mettenberger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-mettenberger/    Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/  🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/  🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/

    19 分鐘
  4. Context is important Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen

    11月18日

    Context is important Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen

    Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila is Senior Lecturer of Business Information Systems at The University of Queensland and Esko Penttinen is an associate Professor at Aalto University School of Business. Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen worked collaboratively on the landmark study, “The Vicious Circles of Skill Erosion: A Case Study of Cognitive Automation” and they offer different perspectives on the issue of technology-driven skill erosion in the workforce. I caught up with them to find more about this. Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen talk about their background, skillsets, their paper, context and more. More about Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen: Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila is a Senior Lecturer of Business Information Systems and an ARC DECRA Fellow at The University of Queensland Business School. He holds a doctoral degree from Aalto University School of Business, where he wrote an award-winning dissertation on the decommissioning of organisational information systems. Esko Penttinen is Associate Professor (tenured) in Information Systems at Aalto University School of Business. Penttinen holds a D.Sc. in Information Systems Science and a M.Sc. in Economics from Helsinki School of Economics. Esko's research helps organisations understand the intricacies related to the implementation of various forms of artificial intelligence, harnessing its benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. Esko is an avid student of the interplay between humans and machines, curious to generate insights on how to coordinate work tasks efficiently between the two.

    46 分鐘
  5. Building Connections: People, Technology, and Financial Services

    11月13日

    Building Connections: People, Technology, and Financial Services

    In this episode of One Vision, host Theo welcomes Pamela Villanova, VP of Digital Banking at American Eagle Financial Credit Union. They discuss the credit union's major milestone in conducting a digital banking conversion and the multi-year journey it entailed. Pam shares insights into the strategic focus they adopted, emphasizing user experience, data utilization, and the importance of partnerships. The conversation also delves into broader industry trends, such as the rapid adoption of AI and blockchain, and the importance of human connection and adaptability in the face of accelerating change. Tune in to learn about the future of digital banking and how to balance the diverse member needs and innovation. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:17 Digital Banking Conversion Journey 04:01 Strategic Focus and Challenges 06:56 Lessons Learned and Industry Insights 10:44 Balancing Member Needs and Innovation 19:28 Future Challenges and Opportunities 30:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts /#AI #FinancialServices #BankingIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CreditUnion  📍 Hot take: "Don't hide our heads in the sand 'cause that's not gonna help anyone. Be flexible. Understand the pulse of what's going on in our industry and in our communities, and react to it positively." Find Pamela Villanova on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-villanova/   Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/  🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/

    31 分鐘
  6. We use the term workflow  Dr Simon Wallace, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft UK and Ireland

    11月11日

    We use the term workflow  Dr Simon Wallace, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft UK and Ireland

    Microsoft recently launched Dragon Copilot, a next-generation AI clinical assistant designed to transform how clinicians manage time-consuming administrative tasks - from documentation and referrals to after-visit summaries. By streamlining workflows and integrating seamlessly with electronic patient records (EPRs), it frees up valuable time for what matters most: patient care. The technology combines fine-tuned generative AI with Dragon Medical One’s speech capabilities and the ambient AI of Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX). It comes at a time when a Microsoft-commissioned report revealed that 40% of patients have experienced consultations where clinicians appeared too focused on their screens to fully engage. To find out more about Dragon Copilot I spoke to Dr Simon Wallace, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft UK and Ireland. Dr Wallace talks about his background, what Dragon Copilot does, the benefits of using Dragon Copilot and more. More about Dr Simon Wallace: Dr Simon Wallace is a medical doctor specialising in GP, hospital, and public health care with over 20 years of experience in healthcare transformation. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Director of Business Strategy for Microsoft UK & Ireland, where he leads the integration of health-tech innovations—especially AI and conversational systems—into clinical workflows.

    30 分鐘
  7. Dublin Drone Delivery Revolution Reaches Austrian Radio

    11月10日

    Dublin Drone Delivery Revolution Reaches Austrian Radio

    Earlier this autumn Billy Lenihan spoke with ORF Radio Austria for their technology programme Digital.Leben about something that has already become part of everyday life in parts of Dublin – coffee, books and takeaways delivered by drone. The short feature, broadcast on 29 October 2025, explored how Irish company Manna has turned what began as a pilot project into a real delivery service. The interview came about after meeting Franz Zeller, Head of Science at Austrian public radio ORF, during Maker Faire Rome 2025. I was in Rome reporting for Irish Tech News, part of an international press delegation supported by the Italian Trade Agency and Innova Camera, the Rome Chamber of Commerce agency that organises the fair.

    3 分鐘
  8. Sepa Instant Payments insights Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt

    11月4日

    Sepa Instant Payments insights Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt

    SEPA Instant payments will allow personal and business customers to make a euro payment within ten seconds, 24 hours a day. In tandem with this, Verification of Payee (VoP) will also be introduced for both SEPA Instant and standard SEPA payments. The services are being introduced as part of the EU's Instant Payments Regulation and will come into effect from 9 October 2025. While the benefits of faster transactions and enhanced security are obvious, there may be some teething problems in the initial stages. Uneven rollout across Irish banks may cause short-term confusion or fragmented service, and VoP does not entirely eliminate scams or social-engineering risks. To find out more about this I caught up with  Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt who was a guest on the podcast last year. Donal talks about his background, faster payments, and older demographics. More about Donal McGuiness Serial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness is CEO of Prommt. He studied Computer Science at DCU and Telecommunications Engineering at DIT and spent the early years of his career in the telecommunications industry. His experience in mobile payments dates to 1999 when he founded his first mobile payments company, ItsMobile. Donal was also a Non-Executive Director of the Irish Internet Association from 2009 to 2011 and a movie distribution business from 2002 to 2020. In 2016 Donal joined a silicon valley startup in the identity verification space called Danal inc, where he set up and grew the global business outside of the USA as General Manager of EMEA until 2019 when the business was acquired by Boku Inc for $112 million USD. Donal joined Prommt as CEO in 2019. He is an innovator and is passionate about payment innovation.

    38 分鐘
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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.

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