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Denis Hannigan

AI adoption in Ireland is increasing especially amongst businesses and new research from Accenture Ireland backs this up. Ronan talks to Denis Hannigan, AI Lead Accenture Ireland just after Accenture Ireland released the findings of their new AI Maturity Index. Denis talks about his background, AI in business, making AI readily more accessible, Accenture's new AI Maturity Index and more. More about Accenture Ireland: Accenture Ireland brings together leaders in strategy, industry experts, enterprise function practitioners, business intelligence professionals, designers, data scientists, and many other specialised skills to see the possibilities all around your business and create positive, long-lasting change.  Some of the findings of their new AI Maturity Index include: Irish companies are close to the global average today in terms of AI capabilities and they plan to be ahead of their global peers in three years. Irish companies are keeping up with their global peers on AI strategy with 74% having a core AI strategy and critical tools in place (global average: 73%). Top challenges in scaling AI for Irish companies include managing data ethics and responsible AI (16%), lack of clear vision and roadmap (12%) and shortage of AI skills (12%).

AI adoption in Ireland is increasing especially amongst businesses and new research from Accenture Ireland backs this up. Ronan talks to Denis Hannigan, AI Lead <a href="https://www.accenture.com/ie-en?c=acn_glb_locationmarketiyext_11057197&amp;n=otc_1019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accenture Ireland</a> just after Accenture Ireland released the findings of their new AI Maturity Index. Denis talks about his background, AI in business, making AI readily more accessible, Accenture's new AI Maturity Index and more. More about Accenture Ireland: Accenture Ireland brings together leaders in strategy, industry experts, enterprise function practitioners, business intelligence professionals, designers, data scientists, and many other specialised skills to see the possibilities all around your business and create positive, long-lasting change.  Some of the findings of their new AI Maturity Index include: Irish companies are close to the global average today in terms of AI capabilities and they plan to be ahead of their global peers in three years. Irish companies are keeping up with their global peers on AI strategy with 74% having a core AI strategy and critical tools in place (global average: 73%). Top challenges in scaling AI for Irish companies include managing data ethics and responsible AI (16%), lack of clear vision and roadmap (12%) and shortage of AI skills (12%).

The movement to make AI readily more accessible Denis Hannigan, AI Lead Accenture Ireland

David Kirwan

The 22nd Accenture Tech Vision report is out and it places a big emphasis on the metaverse. So besides seeing the metaverse as something businesses should be prepared for, what else does the Tech Vision report mention. Ronan talks to David Kirwan, Head of Technology, Accenture Ireland about this and more. David talks about his background, what he does in Accenture, trust and transparency, Accenture's latest Technology Vision report and the metaverse, . David also talks about AI, Star Trek, and what technology will become ubiquitous. More about the Accenture Technology Vision report: The annual Technology Vision report identifies the latest technology trends that will have the greatest impact on companies, government agencies and other organisations in the next three years. The Technology Vision explores disruptive technology that impacts digital business and includes examples, bold predictions and critical decision points for leaders to consider related to their digital technology investments. The research is based on input from the Technology Vision External Advisory Board comprised of public and private sectors, academia, venture capital and entrepreneurial companies. Insights are also drawn from nearly 100 Accenture business leaders who have deep expertise with digital technology. To understand the perspectives of both business leaders and consumers, the research process includes a global survey of more than 6,000 business and IT executives, and a global consumer survey.

The 22nd <a href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/technology/technology-trends-index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accenture Tech Vision report</a> is out and it places a big emphasis on the metaverse. So besides seeing the metaverse as something businesses should be prepared for, what else does the Tech Vision report mention. Ronan talks to David Kirwan, Head of Technology, Accenture Ireland about this and more. David talks about his background, what he does in Accenture, trust and transparency, Accenture's latest Technology Vision report and the metaverse, . David also talks about AI, Star Trek, and what technology will become ubiquitous. More about the Accenture Technology Vision report: The annual Technology Vision report identifies the latest technology trends that will have the greatest impact on companies, government agencies and other organisations in the next three years. The Technology Vision explores disruptive technology that impacts digital business and includes examples, bold predictions and critical decision points for leaders to consider related to their digital technology investments. The research is based on input from the Technology Vision External Advisory Board comprised of public and private sectors, academia, venture capital and entrepreneurial companies. Insights are also drawn from nearly 100 Accenture business leaders who have deep expertise with digital technology. To understand the perspectives of both business leaders and consumers, the research process includes a global survey of more than 6,000 business and IT executives, and a global consumer survey.

Meet me in the Metaverse David Kirwan, Head of Technology, Accenture Ireland

Jacky Fox

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My guest this week is Jacky Fox – Security Lead at Accenture Ireland and Vice Chair of Cyber Ireland.  We cover an array of topics from how to encourage women into the cyber security industry to advice on how to develop your career path with appropriate education and experience. We even touch upon the show biz elements of the cyber security industry. Listen in as Jacky share her thoughts, insights and wisdom. 

My guest this week is Jacky Fox – Security Lead at Accenture Ireland and Vice Chair of Cyber Ireland.  We cover an array of topics from how to encourage women into the cyber security industry to advice on how to develop your career path with appropriate education and experience. We even touch upon the show biz elements of the cyber security industry. Listen in as Jacky share her thoughts, insights and wisdom.