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Startups have to be mindful of intellectual property, patents, and trademarks., and it’s important to make sure that you have this covered. One person who knows this area very well is Justin Woods, European Patent Attorney with FR Kelly, and I recently spoke with him.
Justin talks about his background, what FR Kelly does, the European Patent Office, machine learning artificial intelligence patents, the three main areas of IP and more.
More about Justin Woods:
Justin is a seasoned European patent attorney with over two decades of experience at the forefront of the European patent system. His unique perspective stems from his prior role as an examiner at the European Patent Office (EPO), making him one of the few attorneys who have worked on both sides of the patent application process.
As a leading expert in computer-implemented inventions, Justin has been instrumental in navigating the complex landscape of machine learning and artificial intelligence patents.
His deep understanding of the relevant case law and his ability to secure grants for AI-related applications have solidified his reputation as a trusted authority in the field.
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Bundledocs, is an Irish-owned leading cloud-based document bundling software provider, that serves over 1,600 customers in 35 countries and over 100 of the UK’s Top 200 law firms. The company has expanded and scaled its operations with offices in Cork, Sydney and North America.
To learn more about Bundledocs and how they have managed to scale their product to serve 1,600 customers in 35 countries and adapt to various court restrictions, I spoke to James Hogan, Co-Founder and CTO Bundledocs.
James talks about his background, what Bundledocs does, how Bundledocs has scaled their product, how Bundledocs has handled AI and more.
More about James Hogan:
James graduated with MSc in Web Development at Kingston University London with Distinction receiving the Andrew O'Keeffe Memorial Prize for Best Post-Graduate project. A committed specialist software engineer with a great passion for new and emerging web technologies.
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Journey through Asia's revolutionary payments landscape in this new episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! where Theodora Lau sits down with Monica Jasuja, a prominent Asian fintech and payments strategist, to unpack the region's digital transformation. Explore how India's UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is reshaping the future of digital payments in India, driving unprecedented growth in mobile money movement across the continent. We dive deep into:
The rapid adoption of UPI technology in India and its global expansion
Financial inclusion strategies in Southeast Asian emerging markets
How local culture shapes payment innovation and adoption rates
Watch for developments in digital identity and cybersecurity in 2025, and how AI in financial services will evolve beyond chatbots. Tune in to understand how AI, payments, and digital inclusion are converging to create the next wave of fintech and regtech advancement across the world. Whether you're a fintech professional, payment industry expert, or digital transformation enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into Asia's fintech revolution and its global implications.
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Is our education system ready for the AI revolution in finance? Join Theodora Lau as she explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial innovation, and educational transformation with special guest Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld, CEO & Founder of the marthaverse.
In this eye-opening episode of One Vision — The FinTech Fuse, we dive deep into:
• How technological advancement is reshaping our daily lives
• Why the digital divide threatens inclusive innovation
• The crucial role of education in fostering innovation and equality
• Essential frameworks for global AI regulation in finance
• Strategies for becoming AI-ready
Dr. Boeckenfeld shares invaluable insights on bridging the gap between rapid technological advancement and human adaptation through education. From critical thinking development to regulatory considerations, this episode offers a comprehensive look at preparing for an AI-led future.
#Fintech #AI #FutureOfWork #FinancialServices #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #LifeLongLearning
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Setting up a business for the first time is not easy and setting up a tech business with no tech experience for the first time is even harder. One person who has done this is Jerome Forde the CEO and founder of HR Duo. I recently spoke to Jerome Forde.
Jerome talks about his background, what HR Duo does, Covid, AI and more.
More about HR Duo:
HR Duo was established by Jerome Forde, their CEO, who has over 30 years of experience in human resources. Jerome was motivated by a desire to advance HR practices through technology, which he felt were not keeping pace with other workplace advancements.
At HR Duo, Jerome has simplified the complexities of workforce management, including staff scheduling and payroll, HR compliance, and managing the employment lifecycle. Their approach features a unique 'once and done' method, focusing on people-first policies and procedures deployed smartly through their Content Hub.
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Jump into the latest episode of One Vision with Theodora Lau, featuring Noelle Russell, Chief AI Officer of the AI Leadership Institute. They chat about responsible AI, education, and the future of work — plus the thrills and spills of AI regulation.
With all the excitement around AI, it is easy to get distracted and run straight for the shiny new toy. Noelle’s golden advice? Know your tool’s true purpose. From the boardroom to the whiteboard and keyboard, it is crucial for everyone to grasp AI’s business potential and best practices. And leaders need to create an internal environment that encourages open use of AI and fosters responsible innovation.
The future of AI is bright and agentic. Tune in for a fun and insightful ride!
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Since Oracle changed the licensing for Java in January 2023, there has been growing demand from customers looking to switch away due to extra costs being imposed. Last summer Azul conducted a study of Oracle Java customers with 86% saying they are migrating all or some of their use and 47% expressed a desire to use an open-source distribution like OpenJDK.
Despite this appetite for change there are still somewhat cliched perceptions about moving to an open source-based JDK, even though the OpenJDK is based on the same source code as Oracle Java.
There are some concerns about “better the devil you know” and a preconception that migration is difficult, but as the study showed 75% completed their migration to the OpenJDK within 12 months. To learn more about this I spoke to Scott Sellers, co-founder and CEO of Azul.
Scott talks about his background, what Azul does, Azul’s benchmarking tests, Azul’s new Java Performance Engineering Lab and more.
More about Scott Sellers:
With more than 30 years of successful leadership in building high technology companies and delivering advanced products to market, Scott provides the overall strategic leadership and visionary direction for Azul Systems.
Scott has a consistent proven track record of vision, leadership, and success in enterprise, consumer and scientific markets. Prior to co-founding Azul Systems, Scott founded 3dfx Interactive, a graphics processor company that pioneered the 3D graphics market for personal computers and game consoles.
Scott served at 3dfx as Vice President of Engineering, CTO and as a member of the board of directors and delivered 7 award-winning products and developed 14 different graphics processors. After a successful initial public offering, 3dfx was later acquired by NVIDIA Corporation.
Prior to 3dfx, Scott was a CPU systems architect at Pellucid, later acquired by MediaVision. Before Pellucid, Scott was a member of the technical staff at Silicon Graphics where he designed high-performance workstations.
Scott graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor of science, earning magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors. Scott has been granted 8 patents in high performance graphics and computing and is a regularly invited keynote speaker at industry conferences.
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Join Theodora Lau and Stephanie Foster in this week’s One Vision — FinTech Fuse! as they dive into Georgia's booming fintech scene, where 80% of US payment transactions are processed. Atlanta, nicknamed "Transaction Alley," is the hub of this fintech revolution, handling more than half of the nation’s credit card processing.
In this episode, we feature Laura Gibson Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. Discover the evolution of fintech education and the Academy's focus on experiential learning, supported by partnerships with industry giants like BlackRock and U.S. Bank Elavon. Since its inception, the Academy has influenced over 8,000 students and sparked increased interest in the finance-tech intersection.
Learn about Laura’s global upbringing and its impact on her innovative perspective. Tune in for an insightful discussion that’s shaping the future of fintech!
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As we often say, look East for fintech innovation. Luckily, you don’t have to get on a plane this time. In this week’s One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Join Sanjeev Kumar — CEO at WhiteSight, and Theodora Lau, as they chat about the growing fintech ecosystem in Brazil, Asia, and the Middle East, challenges and opportunities in fintech globalization, and the importance of customer trust. Can we build global fintechs or will they stay local and specialized? How will the fintech ecosystem evolve for small and medium-sized businesses? Are fintechs delivering on customer trust? Tune in and find out!
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About Whitesight Fintech Research: https://whitesight.net/
About Sanjeef Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-fintech/
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Last week Bo an English electric scooter company launched in Ireland. Before testing out the scooter which I loved and had fun riding, I met up with Oscar Morgan Co-Founder and CEO of Bo.
Oscar spoke to me about what Bo does, how Bo rides so well, how the name Bo was chosen, their launch in Dublin and more.
More about Bo:
Bo [Bomobility], an award-winning pioneer in the global mobility industry, is dedicated to achieving a better future through development of the best light electric vehicles on earth. First unveiled in 2022, this year sees the start of production of their highly-anticipated Bo M: The Electric Scooter for adults.
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Cato Networks, a Climb Channel Solutions vendor, is the leading Secure Access Service Edge provider in the world, having pioneered the cloud-native architecture which is improving online speeds and security while moving away from a reliance on data centres.
The company recently announced that it had surpassed $200 million in ARR —doubling ARR in under two years.
This means they are the fastest company to reach this milestone since LinkedIn. Cato Networks recently attended a Climb Channel Solutions event in Dublin and I spoke to Mark Draper, EMEA Channel Cato Networks.
Mark talks about his background, SASE, the Cato cloud, Gartner and more.
More about Mark Draper:
Mark Draper is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in channel management across the EMEA and UK&I regions.
Currently serving as Vice President of EMEA Channel at Cato Networks, previous positions include Director of EMEA Channel at Cato Networks, Sr Manager of EMEA Channel at Gigamon, and Sr Manager of UK&I Channel at Juniper Networks.
Mark also held the role of Channel Lead for UK&I at FireEye, Inc. and was a Partner Account Manager at Juniper Networks, showcasing a strong background in channel strategy and partnership development. -
It is no longer a question of whether financial institutions need AI, but more a question of what use cases we should focus on first, and how we can best scale the technology. In this special episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chats with John Duigenan, General Manager, Global Financial Services Industry with IBM Technology, and Shanker Ramamurthy, Global Managing Partner Banking & Financial Markets with IBM Consulting, on what to expect at the upcoming Money 20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas. From scaling generative AI across the financial services enterprise, to trustworthy AI best practices and top use cases for GenAI, the agenda is packed with insights from IBM experts with deep knowledge in modernization, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Join us where fintech meets responsible AI, and let’s shape the future of banking together.
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To learn more about IBM’s insights, expectations, and recommendations for the banking industry when it comes to the most significant development in technology in decades, check out these sessions and stop at IBM's conference space in Meeting Room MR 2202.
October 27 at 10:20 AM PT — Generative AI: The New Accelerator for SME Banking with Shanker Ramamurthy, IBM Consulting & Steve Van Wyk and Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN)
October 28 at 10:00 AM PM — Technology & the Future of Financial Services with Gary Cohn, Chairman IBM
October 29 at 10:00 AM PT — Reimagining Treasury & Cash Management with Matthew Angelstad, IBM Consulting & Kartik Kaushik, RBC Capital Markets
October 29 at 1:55 PM PT — Consumer Complaints: Reduce Risk and Improve Compliance through AI-Based Analysis with Maya Wilson, IBM Promontory
You can find all the details here!
https://www.ibm.com/events/money2020
#AI #FinTech #FinancialServices #IBMPartner #Money2020USA
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Cato Networks, a Climb Channel Solutions vendor, is the leading Secure Access Service Edge provider in the world, having pioneered the cloud-native architecture which is improving online speeds and security while moving away from a reliance on data centres. The company recently announced that it had surpassed $200 million in ARR —doubling ARR in under two years.
This means they are the fastest company to reach this milestone since LinkedIn. Cato Networks recently attended a Climb Channel Solutions event in Dublin and I spoke to Kanwar Loyal, Cato Networks VP N Europe & EMEA.
Kanwar talks about his background, what Cato does, smart policies, remote working and more.
More about Kanwar Loyal:
Kanwar Loyal is Vice President for Cato Networks Northern Europe and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions. Kanwar joined Cato from CrowdStrike, where he spent the past six years in various customer-facing leadership roles. Kanwar has over two decades of experience in the technology sector.
In addition to CrowdStrike, he also held key positions at cyber companies Imperva, and Fortinet where he led high-performing sales teams.
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Credit unions and smaller financial institutions rely heavily on 3rd party providers for AI solutions. But lack of clarity on regulations is one of the factors hindering the adoption of AI in the industry.
In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chat with Elizabeth Osborne, COO of Great Lakes Credit Union, on the strategies and challenges for adopting AI in the financial services industry. Pro tip from Elizabeth: Start with a focused used case and keep it simple; avoid unnecessary and overcomplicated layers of requirements and dependencies. And don’t forget to listen to your members’ feedback!
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Right now when it comes to tech, everyone is taking about AI, but another area of tech that is not mentioned enough is the Immersive Technology sector.
I decided to find out more about it and how the immersive technology sector is doing in Ireland, so I spoke with Camille Donegan, interm CEO of Eirmersive to talk about all things immersive technology
Camille spoke to me about her background what immersive technology is, what Eirmersive does, the recent Eirmersive network launch event and more.
More about Camile Donegal:
Camille is a natural connector and creator of communities. She fosters strategic partnerships within the Immersive Technology sector to elevate the Irish ecosystem both nationally and internationally. Her industry acumen, passion for the sector, and hands-on approach to collaboration make her a key player in positioning Eirmersive as the go-to body for industry, academic and government stakeholders.
Eirmersive is the voice of the Irish Immersive sector and represents solution providers to spotlight their work nationally and internationally. Our vision is for Ireland to be a go to destination for immersive solutions by 2030.
Apply for Eirmersive membership or subscribe to their newsletter here: https://www.eirmersive.com/
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Everyone has likely been breached and will continue to be breached at some point. Unfortunately, current practices for protecting against identity theft and fraud are equivalent to "dark ages medicine" and do not effectively guide individuals on protective actions. When customers don’t take action, is it because they are not motivated, or is it because the process is simply too complex? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! We chat with Jim Van Dyke, Senior Principal of Innovation for TransUnion on identity safety and how financial institutions can become better guardians for their customers by leveraging data in a smart and thoughtful way.
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In the past decade, we have seen significant progress in data democratization and the rise of consumer-centric financial services — thanks to disruption brought on by increased mobility. As we continue the journey, who will lead the next revolution? Who will be the key players and where will financial advice come from?
In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chat with Efi Pylarinou on the future of money and finance. While many companies are focusing on low-hanging fruit improvements, there is still plenty of room for innovation in the infrastructure of financial services that can bring significant business value. Where will we go as a society, against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainties? The future belongs to the crazy — who dare to try.
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The 2024 National Ploughing Championships starts today, and from its humble beginnings in 1931, it has expanded and grown year on year. The first National Ploughing Championships used a small field of 26 acres, and today’s National Ploughing Championships uses over 700 acres of land.
The National Championships is now no longer just for ploughing or machinery enthusiasts, the modern event now features something for just about every member of the community. These include a Tented Trade Village, a Food Fair, Craft Village, Livestock, Forestry, Education, Lifestyle, Motor Show, Financial Services, Bio Energy and Agri Service. Along with this, there are many entertainment and special events taking place and lots of exhibitors too.One of the exhibitors is Engineers Ireland, and I recently spoke to Engineers Ireland Director General, Damien Owens about their stand and what we can expect to see.
Damien spoke about his background, some of the tech Engineers Ireland will be showcasing, AI, and more.
More about Engineers Ireland:
Engineers Ireland is the voice of the engineering profession in Ireland. Their 25,000+ members make up a community of creative professionals delivering sustainable solutions for society.
They have been representing the engineering profession since 1835, making Engineers Ireland one of the oldest and largest professional bodies in Ireland. Their members come from every discipline of engineering, and range from students to fellows of the profession.
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Traditional views on financial milestones and pathways to financial security are changing, and we need different solutions to address our changing needs at various stages of life. In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chat with April Clobes, President/CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, on the impact of technology in the credit union industry. There is an immense interest in deploying AI to create personalized solutions for members and drive efficiencies for credit unions; how we can best leverage the technology in a responsible and fair manner is an on-going exercise. Financial services industry is at an interesting and exciting crossroad. Much work to be done, there is.
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John Mulhall, is a cloud engineer and a regular contributor to Irish Tech News. Tomorrow his first novel, From Terror to Valor: Echoes and Shadows. I caught up with John to talk about his debut novel.
John talks about his background, his debut novel, how his military and tech background helped him write his novel and more
More about John Mulhall:
John is a versatile author known for his gripping fiction narratives in the thriller, action, and suspense genres. With a background as a Journalist, and expertise in cloud technologies as an engineer; John brings a unique blend of storytelling prowess and technical acumen to his work.
His professional journey began in the Irish Defence Forces, honing his skills in security before transitioning to financial operations and management for over 12 years.
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