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Introducing the Databricks data lakehouse architecture as a modern solution for data management. It explains how this architecture combines the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of data lakes with the analytical capabilities of data warehouses, aiming to eliminate data silos and accelerate data and AI initiatives. The book discusses the limitations of traditional data warehouses and data lakes, h...

The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) , a legislative package designed to establish a safer and more equitable online environment. The DSA focuses on protecting online users' fundamental rights and addressing the spread of illegal content and disinformation by imposing tiered obligations on digital services, with the strictest rules applying to Very Large On...

In this TechSence podcast we look at a new publication from Eurostat. This publication is an interactive online report from Eurostat, which provides statistical data and insights into the state of digitalisation across Europe as of 2025 . It examines the digital skills of individuals , noting that a significant portion still lack basic proficiency despite high internet usage. The publication also...

Uphill struggle ahead for Govt’s use of AI as PAC report reveals the scale of the challenge - Committees - UK Parliament The UK Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified significant challenges in the government's efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector. A primary concern is the prevalence of outdated technology and poor-quality data, which hinder AI implementati...

Many companies are heavily investing in artificial intelligence (AI), yet they often lack the necessary infrastructure and skilled personnel to fully realise its potential. A significant challenge is building a robust data infrastructure, with many firms addressing data issues inconsistently on a project-by-project basis. Poor data quality, stemming from messy and siloed information, hinders even...

We introduce the Office of the EU Data Protector and discuss one of their recent reports on Deepfakes and how what the EDPS is doing about them. Sources: Podcast based on article: Machine unlearning | European Data Protection Supervisor https://www.edps.europa.eu/data-protection/technology-monitoring/techsonar/machine-unlearning_en TechSonar | European Data Protection Supervisor https://www.edps.e...

We discuss a useful article on LinkedIn where we find out what big data sets are available for research and study: This text details numerous publicly accessible datasets. Several websites are highlighted, including "Our World in Data" focusing on global issues, "Get Open Data" offering UK-centric data, and "Open Data Northern Ireland" providing government and public sector information. Specific d...

Microsoft details three proven patterns for using their Azure OpenAI Service to build AI-powered applications. Pattern 1 shows how to create a GenAI chatbot, Pattern 2 explains building a personalisation engine, and Pattern 3 guides users through creating a custom copilot. We discuss Azure OpenAI's capabilities, including its various models (like GPT-4), multimodal features, and enterprise-grade s...

A discussion about the Gartner 2024 Report on the latest Cloud Database Management Systems on the market. This Gartner Magic Quadrant report (December 2024) assesses twenty leading vendors of cloud database management systems (DBMS). The report evaluates vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute , considering factors such as market understanding, innovation, sales strate...

Will Microsoft's A.I. strategy and current implementation of LLM's adhere to the forthcoming enforcement of the EU AI Act? References: https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/01/15/innovating-in-line-with-the-european-unions-ai-act/#:~:text=At%20Microsoft%2C%20we%20are%20ready,and%20use%20the%20technology%20compliantly https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/cognitive-services/openai/code-o...

Our two hosts describe the comprehensive guide produced by Fiverr..com and explains how to run Python scripts across major operating systems. It begins by clarifying the role of the Python interpreter and runtime, emphasising their necessity for script execution. The guide then details the installation and configuration process, including crucial steps for setting the PATH variable on different op...

Based on the information provided in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, the following analytical platforms offer a licensing model that allows other companies to use a licensed version of their tool on their platforms: Databricks: Databricks allows other companies to use a licensed version of their tool. For example, Microsoft provides an Azure version of D...

Introducing Microsoft's Co-pilot agents , including their creation, usage, potential business use cases, and how they can improve automation and business productivity. AI agents are software entities that perceive their environment through sensors and act upon that environment through actuators to achieve specific goals. In the context of Microsoft's Co-pilot, these agents are designed to assist u...

The Searl Effect Spintronic Generator Patent This document details a patent application for a "spintronic generator," a device purportedly generating clean energy using the spin of electrons. The generator uses concentric rings of specially designed stators and rollers, with precisely arranged magnetic fields to achieve resonance and power generation. The design incorporates multiple layers of spe...

Further to our introduction to this topic we provide an Overview of International Pharma Regulations. Focusing on those regulations produced by the EU, US and China. The discussion goes into some details about international pharmaceutical and medical device regulations. EU Annex 1 and EU-GMP guidelines focuses on sterile medicinal product manufacturing within the European Union. Chinese Pharmacopo...

Our discussion focuses on introducing some of the most significant international pharmaceutical and medical device regulations. EU Annex 1 and EU-GMP guidelines focuses on sterile medicinal product manufacturing within the European Union. Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and European Pharmacopoeia (EuPh) establish quality standards for pharmaceuticals across their res...

In this discussion our two hosts discuss the role of the Office of the Communications Regulator for Ireland (ComReg). The EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) provides the overarching framework for data protection across the EU, ComReg ensures compliance with these regulations within the communications sector in Ireland. This includes overseeing how personal data is handled by telecom ope...

Focus on Africa's Digital Economy and Digital Transformation. Discussing a new article by Digital Realty., Ireland. " What are the challenges of digitalization in Africa? Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges in digital development, including poor infrastructure, expensive connectivity, a digital gender gap, limited skills, and inadequate policies. Despite these issues, the region has made significa...

Key Irish and European technology events and news from 2024. It covers topics such as AI advancements (including OpenAI releases), the Irish tech sector's challenges (layoffs and the NDRC closure), the launch of a national digital health framework in Ireland, and various conferences focusing on AI, data science, and digital connectivity. The impact of these events on Ireland's digital economy and...

Discussing Brian Letort'sdigital article: Understanding and Implementing AI Workflows for Optimal Training and Deployment. Brian is Head of Data Office and Platform AI at Digital Realty. https://www.digitalrealty.ie/resources/articles/ai-workflows Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize business operations and change the trajectory of innovation across industries, and acros...

BRIEFING EU Legislation in Progress EPRS | European Parliamentary Research Service Artificial intelligence act OVERVIEW European Union lawmakers signed the artificial intelligence (AI) act in June 2024. The AI act, the first binding worldwide horizontal regulation on AI, sets a common framework for the use and supply of AI systems in the EU. The new act offers a classification for AI systems with...

In this episode our hosts discuss the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, highlighting its implications for IT system management and legal liability. The scandal involved faulty software leading to wrongful convictions of subpostmasters. Issues include assigning responsibility for IT failures, emphasising the importance of thorough investigations, clear contractual agreements, proactive risk managemen...

What are the Drivers and Challenges of Ireland's IT Landscape? Digital Realty and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have collaborated together to author a report on exactly that! Let's deep dive into it and see what the conclusions and recommendations are and if they are relevant now and for the forthcoming years in Ireland, given the extraordinary A.I. age we are now living in. Yes, we have to pinch our...

In this Podcast our two hosts discuss how you can have a table of data connected to Dataverse refreshing in Excel online. That is, without the need for it to be opened in Excel for Desktop. If you have a workbook shared amongst many people all through the day and night you will find there are data conflicts between the users which becomes especially obvious when the workbook is opened in desktop....

Exploring the Excel Data Analytics. This podcast episode is part of a series "Analysis Cloud Talking Tech Sense" providing insightful tech discussions, from Ireland, exploring the latest software, news, and innovative ideas, focusing on how global tech developments impact the Irish market. Expect coverage on tech giants, AI, cloud development, and the intersection of world politics and technology....