Mark Montgomerie, director of project delivery for Code for Ireland explored various technology-based solutions developed for communities in Ireland by or in association with Code for Ireland.
Smart Cities in
Public Sector need a Cultural Shift if we are to connect with our citizens and citizens to connect with the public sector in the digital worls , it will require a cultural shift — from a top-down approach to more collaboration, from open by exception to open by default, and from technology-focused to people-first.
Dr Daithi Downey from the Homeless Executive in Dublin City Council presents a high-spatial resolution Housing Monitoring Tool developed by the All-Island research Observatory (AIRO) in Maynooth University.
Open Data Ireland: Developing a national open data strategyDublinked .
Dr Evelyn O'Connor, project lead in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform presents the benefits of open data and the strategy adopted by Ireland for developing the CKAN open data portal for Ireland data.gov.ie
Smart Cities in
Public Sector need a Cultural Shift if we are to connect with our citizens and citizens to connect with the public sector in the digital worls , it will require a cultural shift — from a top-down approach to more collaboration, from open by exception to open by default, and from technology-focused to people-first.
Dr Daithi Downey from the Homeless Executive in Dublin City Council presents a high-spatial resolution Housing Monitoring Tool developed by the All-Island research Observatory (AIRO) in Maynooth University.
Open Data Ireland: Developing a national open data strategyDublinked .
Dr Evelyn O'Connor, project lead in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform presents the benefits of open data and the strategy adopted by Ireland for developing the CKAN open data portal for Ireland data.gov.ie
FITT Toolbox: Technology Transfer Follow-up CommitteeFITT
The Technology transfer follow-up committee was set up for analysis of transfer actions in order to find the best transfer strategy. Projects such as start-up creation, industrial partnership, open source diffusion and others are examined by an advisory committee, which provides feedback and recommendations for the choice of strategy and allocation of resources. The composition and work of the committee have already proved to bring added value to the performance of the public research oganisation regarding technology transfer.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Successful transfer of pharmaceutical products and their processes is critical to the successful launch. Its success ensures that products of the highest quality are delivered to the patients along with meeting the business demands of the company. However execution of that transfer is complex involving the interactions of many disciplines across an organization. It depends both on the careful development, management, and transfer of technical and business knowledge along with the development of steps to define the formal transfer of that knowledge from R&D documents and systems to commercial manufacturing documents and systems.
Denis Parfenov, founder of Open Knowledge Ireland presented alongside Adrian Corcoran about Irish hospital waiting list data and the necessity to make this data available and up-to-date in a machine readable format.
Professor Rob Kitchin from the Programmable City and Maynooth University presents the possible pitfalls to opening data in addition to the costs associated with this practice.
Within gymnastic gyms everywhere, their floor is equipped with gymnastics doormats. This is really because selecting to just provide many of the users which includes a safe performing place. For more info visit now: http://www.gymmattinguk.com/gymnastic-mats
Roscommon County Council Open Data Portal Dublinked .
Barry Doyle, Geographic Information System manager in Roscommon County Council, presented on his experience developing the open data portal for Roscommon Councy Council in addition to adhering to and developing best practices and standards in open data publishing.
A thorough review of what makes a great ecosystem for entrepreneurs. It's not enough to have a great idea or a great team, as an entrepreneur you need a supporting environment that will help you succeed. In this presentation you can find the main ingredients that create a good ecosystem for startups along with a review of main European startup ecosystems.
Lean Startup comes with its own new vocabulary, and quite often, we either misunderstand those new terms, or try to find a parallel from the old world. This presentation is more like a Lean Startup 101
Startup Ireland and the Startup Gathering 2015Dublinked .
Siobhan Finn explores the significance of Startups for employment in Ireland before presenting Startup Ireland - a collaborative initiative of universities, accelerators, Enterprise Ireland, Trade Ireland and innovation hubs. These have come together to make Ireland a worlwide startup hub by 2020.
Israel High Tech is on Fire - You can participate tooiAngels
With close to 4,000 innovative companies emerging in Israel and several high-profile exits such as Viber, Waze and Wix, “Startup Nation” has received increased attention from hi-tech heavyweights. Until now, however, it has been extremely difficult for investors worldwide to participate due to remote access and a lack of guidance. Mor and Shelly will take you through the trends and industry dynamics making Israeli high tech an attractive asset class and will then present you with the opportunity to join the exclusive network of Israel’s leading angels in their early stage investing activities.
See quickfire presentations from 8 home-grown entrepreneurs and developers
1) Localmint - Oisin Ryan
2) Evercam - Vinne Quinn
3) Loylap - Patrick Garry
4) Energy Elephant - Joseph Borza
5) Bus nearby and Powercheck - Neil Turner
6) Foodcloud Ireland, Eoin McCuirc
7) Publicpolicy.ie - Dr Donal de Buitléir
Dr David Robinson presents the Local Asset Mapping Project of which he is the Principal Investigator. The project aims to map local healthcare services in order to meet the needs of an aging and less mobile population.
FITT Toolbox: Technology Transfer Follow-up CommitteeFITT
The Technology transfer follow-up committee was set up for analysis of transfer actions in order to find the best transfer strategy. Projects such as start-up creation, industrial partnership, open source diffusion and others are examined by an advisory committee, which provides feedback and recommendations for the choice of strategy and allocation of resources. The composition and work of the committee have already proved to bring added value to the performance of the public research oganisation regarding technology transfer.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Successful transfer of pharmaceutical products and their processes is critical to the successful launch. Its success ensures that products of the highest quality are delivered to the patients along with meeting the business demands of the company. However execution of that transfer is complex involving the interactions of many disciplines across an organization. It depends both on the careful development, management, and transfer of technical and business knowledge along with the development of steps to define the formal transfer of that knowledge from R&D documents and systems to commercial manufacturing documents and systems.
Denis Parfenov, founder of Open Knowledge Ireland presented alongside Adrian Corcoran about Irish hospital waiting list data and the necessity to make this data available and up-to-date in a machine readable format.
Professor Rob Kitchin from the Programmable City and Maynooth University presents the possible pitfalls to opening data in addition to the costs associated with this practice.
Within gymnastic gyms everywhere, their floor is equipped with gymnastics doormats. This is really because selecting to just provide many of the users which includes a safe performing place. For more info visit now: http://www.gymmattinguk.com/gymnastic-mats
Roscommon County Council Open Data Portal Dublinked .
Barry Doyle, Geographic Information System manager in Roscommon County Council, presented on his experience developing the open data portal for Roscommon Councy Council in addition to adhering to and developing best practices and standards in open data publishing.
A thorough review of what makes a great ecosystem for entrepreneurs. It's not enough to have a great idea or a great team, as an entrepreneur you need a supporting environment that will help you succeed. In this presentation you can find the main ingredients that create a good ecosystem for startups along with a review of main European startup ecosystems.
Lean Startup comes with its own new vocabulary, and quite often, we either misunderstand those new terms, or try to find a parallel from the old world. This presentation is more like a Lean Startup 101
Startup Ireland and the Startup Gathering 2015Dublinked .
Siobhan Finn explores the significance of Startups for employment in Ireland before presenting Startup Ireland - a collaborative initiative of universities, accelerators, Enterprise Ireland, Trade Ireland and innovation hubs. These have come together to make Ireland a worlwide startup hub by 2020.
Israel High Tech is on Fire - You can participate tooiAngels
With close to 4,000 innovative companies emerging in Israel and several high-profile exits such as Viber, Waze and Wix, “Startup Nation” has received increased attention from hi-tech heavyweights. Until now, however, it has been extremely difficult for investors worldwide to participate due to remote access and a lack of guidance. Mor and Shelly will take you through the trends and industry dynamics making Israeli high tech an attractive asset class and will then present you with the opportunity to join the exclusive network of Israel’s leading angels in their early stage investing activities.
See quickfire presentations from 8 home-grown entrepreneurs and developers
1) Localmint - Oisin Ryan
2) Evercam - Vinne Quinn
3) Loylap - Patrick Garry
4) Energy Elephant - Joseph Borza
5) Bus nearby and Powercheck - Neil Turner
6) Foodcloud Ireland, Eoin McCuirc
7) Publicpolicy.ie - Dr Donal de Buitléir
Dr David Robinson presents the Local Asset Mapping Project of which he is the Principal Investigator. The project aims to map local healthcare services in order to meet the needs of an aging and less mobile population.
Dublinked - Celebrating Over Three Years of Open Data for the Dublin RegionDublinked .
Dublinked Manager, Pauline Riordan showcases the work and success stories to-date relating to the Dublinked Innovation Network since it's establishment in 2011 and sets out the road map for Dubilnked's future and vision.
Catalysing research and enterprise collaboration in the data ecosystemDublinked .
Dr Edward McDonnell, director of the Centre for Applied Data Analytics (CeADAR) explores data analytics tools for analysing customer segments, clustering and social fingerprinting.
Dr Francesco Calabrese and Yiannis Gkoufas from the Irish IBM Smarter City research lab presented the Smarter urban Dynamics project where open Dublin traffic data is used in the SCATS system for real time traffic monitoring and future traffic prediction analysis.
Pamela Duncan, Data journalist with The Irish Times explores some recent, popular, Irish data stories alongside some critical issues around finding data and data formats.
Introduction to Dublinked: Open Data Platform and Innovation NetworkDublinked .
The Dublinked Manager, Pauline Riordan, introduced the Dublinked open data portal and innovation network at our Data Supporting Tourism Event. Pauline outlined the Dublinked mission statement and how publishing tourism related data can improve the visitor experience in Dublin and highlight areas for innovation.
Niall O'Brolcain from the Insight Centre for Data Analytics join our Dublinked Data Supporting Tourism Event to launch the PLoT tool. This tool represents the new generation in walking tours and employs open, geo-referenced data to create a personalised walking route around Dublin City based on your interests. The tool is accessible on multiple platforms including laptops, tablets and mobile devices. The tour can be modified by the user and accessed in real time using google maps.
Data driven decision making in the Dublin region: A Fingal perspectiveDublinked .
Dr Sheila Flanagan, Head of Learning Development and External Engagement in the Dublin Institute of Technology presented on the current tourist data capture strategies employed in Dublin's Fingal region and how they use this data to drive decision making in the tourism sector.
Real world versus vitrual world data, Joseph Borza Founder of Energy Elephant...Dublinked .
• Joseph Borza is founder of the awarding winning Irish tech start-up EnergyElephant.
• He is a chartered engineer and has over a decade of experience working in the energy and environment sectors in Ireland and abroad.
• He is an active and passionate member of Dublin's startup community and has worked on numerous research, development and deployment projects.
Joseph's presentation introduces EnergyElephant, the startup that focuses on making sense of energy data, quickly and easily. From multinational organisations to residential homes, EnergyElephant has analysed several data sets to ascertain the "smartable" demand of these entities. Today, over 60% of Irish electricity demand can come from intermittent energy sources, and matching this generation with smartable demand will be one of the greatest challenges for the Irish energy system in the years ahead.
Agile v Warehouse? Maurice Lynch CEO of Nathaen Technologies - Dublinked Data...Dublinked .
• Maurice is CEO of Nathean Technologies, a software company specialising in the development of data visualisation and analysis products. He has held senior technical and executive positions over the past 20 years in the software industry.
• He has consulted for government bodies and blue-chip private sector clients in Ireland, the UK, US and Australia. Maurice graduated with a B.Sc. (Computer Applications) from Dublin City University in 1991.
• In 2011 Maurice participated in the Enterprise Ireland Leader4Group Programme in Stanford University, a programme focused on strategic leadership.
• He currently serves on the Steering Board for the Centre for Advanced Data Analytics Research (CeADAR) Technology Centre in UCD.
Maurice’s presentation focuses on the advances in in-memory data analysis and visualisation and the impact they are having on data warehouses.
Advanced Data Analytics and Open Data - Dr Ingo Keck of CeADAR - Dublinked Da...Dublinked .
• Dr. Ingo Keck graduated in physics at the University of Regensburg, Germany, and holds a doctor europeus in computer science from the University of Granada, Spain. He is an internationally recognised researcher in the field of advanced data analytics and statistics, has years of experience in writing grant proposals and was leader of various academic open source projects.
• After working as researcher, professor and lecturer in Spain and Germany he recently joined the Centre for Advanced Data Analytics Research (CeADAR), DIT, Ireland and has authored over 45 peer-reviewed publications and specialises in computational intelligence and machine learning.
• Since 2013 Dr Ingo Keck has also been involved in the Open Government Partnership and the Open Data movement in Ireland.
His presentation is on Advanced Data Analytics and Open Data.
Grangegorman DIT - Dermot Tierney of Hothouse DIT - Dublinked Data Analytics ...Dublinked .
• Dermot is Senior Licensing Executive at DIT Hothouse. Dermot works with research groups in the ICT, Data Analytics, Engineering and Life Science sectors.
• Prior to his work on licensing, Dermot managed the DIT Hothouse Venture Programme focusing on the development of new start-up companies.
• Before moving to DIT, Dermot worked in sales, marketing and new product development roles in the media industry. Dermot holds a BA in English from the University of Ulster, a Diploma in Management from the Chartered Management Institute, and an MBA from UCD Smurfit Business School.
Presentation: Computing and Data Analytics in Dublin Institute of Technology
Dermot will give an introduction to DIT Grangegorman and an overview of DIT’s body of work in the area of computing and data analytics.
INSIGHT:Intelligent Synthesis and Real Time Response using Massive Streaming ...Dublinked .
• Dermot works for Dublin City Council in the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Section where he has contributed to advancements in public transport (Luas extensions, real-time passenger information (RTPI) and bus priority) over the past seven years with the deployment of various ITS solutions throughout the city.
• Prior to moving to Dublin City Council in 2008 Dermot worked in Hewlett Packard as a test and integration engineer.
Dermot gives an update on INSIGHT an EU-funded FP7 project. DCC, one of the use-cases of the project, provide data to the INSIGHT consortium partners (University of Athens, Technical University of Dortmund, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, IBM and Fraunhofer IAIS) so that their expertise can be utilised to provide the DCC traffic section with an automated method of monitoring unusual congestion throughout the road network. Under the scope of the project, data from disparate sources is used, such as DCCs traffic management system (SCATS) data, location information from the Dublin Bus fleet, Twitter messages and data from a Crowdsourcing app.
Sharing Environmental Data, Our Experiences at EPADublinked .
Sharing Environmental Data, Our Experiences at EPA presentation by Dr. Peter Mooney Research Fellow EPA & Dept of Computer Science NUI Maynooth at Dublinked Environment DubMeet May 2014
As Europe's leading economic powerhouse and the fourth-largest hashtag#economy globally, Germany stands at the forefront of innovation and industrial might. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-tech sectors, Germany's economic structure is heavily supported by a robust service industry, accounting for approximately 68% of its GDP. This economic clout and strategic geopolitical stance position Germany as a focal point in the global cyber threat landscape.
In the face of escalating global tensions, particularly those emanating from geopolitical disputes with nations like hashtag#Russia and hashtag#China, hashtag#Germany has witnessed a significant uptick in targeted cyber operations. Our analysis indicates a marked increase in hashtag#cyberattack sophistication aimed at critical infrastructure and key industrial sectors. These attacks range from ransomware campaigns to hashtag#AdvancedPersistentThreats (hashtag#APTs), threatening national security and business integrity.
🔑 Key findings include:
🔍 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats.
🔍 Escalation of state-sponsored and criminally motivated cyber operations.
🔍 Active dark web exchanges of malicious tools and tactics.
Our comprehensive report delves into these challenges, using a blend of open-source and proprietary data collection techniques. By monitoring activity on critical networks and analyzing attack patterns, our team provides a detailed overview of the threats facing German entities.
This report aims to equip stakeholders across public and private sectors with the knowledge to enhance their defensive strategies, reduce exposure to cyber risks, and reinforce Germany's resilience against cyber threats.
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Empowering the Data Analytics Ecosystem: A Laser Focus on Value
The data analytics ecosystem thrives when every component functions at its peak, unlocking the true potential of data. Here's a laser focus on key areas for an empowered ecosystem:
1. Democratize Access, Not Data:
Granular Access Controls: Provide users with self-service tools tailored to their specific needs, preventing data overload and misuse.
Data Catalogs: Implement robust data catalogs for easy discovery and understanding of available data sources.
2. Foster Collaboration with Clear Roles:
Data Mesh Architecture: Break down data silos by creating a distributed data ownership model with clear ownership and responsibilities.
Collaborative Workspaces: Utilize interactive platforms where data scientists, analysts, and domain experts can work seamlessly together.
3. Leverage Advanced Analytics Strategically:
AI-powered Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, freeing up data talent for higher-level analysis.
Right-Tool Selection: Strategically choose the most effective advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI, ML) based on specific business problems.
4. Prioritize Data Quality with Automation:
Automated Data Validation: Implement automated data quality checks to identify and rectify errors at the source, minimizing downstream issues.
Data Lineage Tracking: Track the flow of data throughout the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and facilitating root cause analysis for errors.
5. Cultivate a Data-Driven Mindset:
Metrics-Driven Performance Management: Align KPIs and performance metrics with data-driven insights to ensure actionable decision making.
Data Storytelling Workshops: Equip stakeholders with the skills to translate complex data findings into compelling narratives that drive action.
Benefits of a Precise Ecosystem:
Sharpened Focus: Precise access and clear roles ensure everyone works with the most relevant data, maximizing efficiency.
Actionable Insights: Strategic analytics and automated quality checks lead to more reliable and actionable data insights.
Continuous Improvement: Data-driven performance management fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Growth: Empowered by data, organizations can make informed decisions to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
By focusing on these precise actions, organizations can create an empowered data analytics ecosystem that delivers real value by driving data-driven decisions and maximizing the return on their data investment.
Chatty Kathy - UNC Bootcamp Final Project Presentation - Final Version - 5.23...John Andrews
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Title: Chatty Kathy: Enhancing Physical Activity Among Older Adults
Description:
Discover how Chatty Kathy, an innovative project developed at the UNC Bootcamp, aims to tackle the challenge of low physical activity among older adults. Our AI-driven solution uses peer interaction to boost and sustain exercise levels, significantly improving health outcomes. This presentation covers our problem statement, the rationale behind Chatty Kathy, synthetic data and persona creation, model performance metrics, a visual demonstration of the project, and potential future developments. Join us for an insightful Q&A session to explore the potential of this groundbreaking project.
Project Team: Jay Requarth, Jana Avery, John Andrews, Dr. Dick Davis II, Nee Buntoum, Nam Yeongjin & Mat Nicholas
Levelwise PageRank with Loop-Based Dead End Handling Strategy : SHORT REPORT ...Subhajit Sahu
Abstract — Levelwise PageRank is an alternative method of PageRank computation which decomposes the input graph into a directed acyclic block-graph of strongly connected components, and processes them in topological order, one level at a time. This enables calculation for ranks in a distributed fashion without per-iteration communication, unlike the standard method where all vertices are processed in each iteration. It however comes with a precondition of the absence of dead ends in the input graph. Here, the native non-distributed performance of Levelwise PageRank was compared against Monolithic PageRank on a CPU as well as a GPU. To ensure a fair comparison, Monolithic PageRank was also performed on a graph where vertices were split by components. Results indicate that Levelwise PageRank is about as fast as Monolithic PageRank on the CPU, but quite a bit slower on the GPU. Slowdown on the GPU is likely caused by a large submission of small workloads, and expected to be non-issue when the computation is performed on massive graphs.