The document discusses research and innovation at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and its Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG). It provides details on WIT's 400 research staff and €20 million research expenditure in 2014. TSSG has 100+ researchers with expertise in networks, mobile, communications services, and other areas. TSSG has partnerships with companies like Fraunhofer, HP Labs, Intel, and IBM. It also discusses TSSG's economic impact through spin outs like FeedHenry and support for over 130 employees at client companies.