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Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Jim O'Hagan: Jim is the Smarter Factory Technology Gateway (SFT Gateway) lead, supporting the digital transformation with innovative research projects for Irish industry (both SME and large MNC's). As SFT Gateway Manager, work with Irish SME’s to conduct innovative research projects that alleviates their operational challenges. The Gateway researchers identify and address the business challenges in manufacturing, engineering and technology processes, utilising Enterprise Ireland and EU funding. The SFT Gateway facilitates the collaborative research projects that deliver value, impact, and growth for Irish industry partners. Previous experience includes 20+ years’ experience in renewable energy, industrial automation, cloud, IoT, geospatial and data analytics as both Sales Lead for EMEA at Cyient, a global provider of software and engineering solutions for large utilities and enterprises, and also as Global Strategic Account Manager for Europe at Schneider Electric, (a leading supplier of automation, electrical, renewable energy management and engineering solutions).

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Thom Conaty: Thom is the Growth Manager at Creative Spark, bringing over a decade of international experience in business development, learning design, and future-of-work skills consulting. Formerly Innovation Partner with Digital Catapult (2022–2024), he led national innovation and deep-tech adoption programmes, including the UKRI-funded Smart Nano NI.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Sujit Upadhyay: Sujit is a results-oriented Digital Business Analyst at Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) in Galway, with over seven years of extensive IT experience. He is proficient in utilising advanced technology to enhance business efficiency and profitability. Sujit has held pivotal roles at leading organizations like eBay, Accenture, and SAP Labs, where he has contributed significantly to various IT and digital transformation, development and QA Testing projects. His expertise includes a broad range of technical skills and methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, which facilitate effective project execution from start to finish. Sujit has played a key role in driving business innovation and performance, taking part in major global initiatives and supporting international expansion efforts.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About André Martins: André is a Researcher in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems for IDEAM, within the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). André graduated in Electrical Engineering in 2016 from the Polytechnic University of Leiria in Leiria, Portugal, where he also completed a master's degree in Electrical Engineering – Automation and Robotics, in 2021 with the project entitled "Industrial Device Integration and Virtualization for Smart Factories”. He moved to Ireland from Portugal in 2021 to pursue a PhD while being a researcher at RUN-EU European University, collaborating internationally on different tasks and projects between IDEAM, the Technological University of the Shannon and the Polytechnic University of Leiria. From 2018 to 2021 he was an Assistant Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Leiria in the scientific areas of Electrical Engineering, lecturing on subjects such as Robotics, Computer Vision, Electrical Machines and Fundamentals of Electrotechnology. In the same period, he was part of two research projects in Portugal “Tooling 4G – Advanced Tools for Smart Manufacturing” and “S4Plast – Sustainable Plastics Advanced Solutions” as a researcher, mainly in tasks related to data gathering and shopfloor digitalisation in the Plastics and Precision Engineering sectors.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About David Downey: David is an experienced industry practioner in advanced manufacturing, machining and additive manufacturing. David leads an industry cluster focussed on supporting SMEs with Digitalisation and Green Transformation, he is passionate about the next phase in manufacturing (Industry 4.0/5.0) and, the digital journeys for SME to enable sustainability. He possess a high level of technical acumen, having completed a mechanical trade (Toolmaking) early in his career and pursued Continued Professional Development over many years to a Masters Level 9 qualification, in business.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Peter Woods: Peter is the Business Development Manager at Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC), focusing on promoting the centre's capabilities and forging partnerships with various organisations. His expertise lies in identifying public sector organisations with big data needs, generating business cases across different domains, and collaborating with industry partners on research and commercial projects. Peter also contributes to developing industry-focused educational content including Deep Learning course within the MSc in AI program.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Sandeep Joshi: Sandeep is a Data-driven Operations Excellence Consultant with over 21 years of experience across diverse sectors like Defense, Manufacturing, and Management Consulting. He leverages data analysis and visualisation to help organisations, particularly SMEs, implement lean process improvements leading to increased efficiency and profitability. Sandeep currently supports SMEs by identifying funding opportunities and managing projects throughout the EU. He also assists a large hospitality chain in enhancing customer focus through lean operations and digitalisation.

Our Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) is a diagnostic tool to help identify areas of improvement for your business. It analyses your organisation’s digital readiness and pinpoints where technology can level up your processes. Through a series of questions, we can help you identify tech gaps, benchmark against peers and connect you with the tools and training to elevate your digital know-how and equip your business for the demands of tomorrow. This service is the first step on your FXC journey enabling you to measure the current level of digitalisation within your organisation. The DMA will provide you with a clear and structured digital transformation pathway whilst opening up your access to the full range of FXC services. The goal of the DMA is to provide insight in relation to how effective you are at leveraging digital technologies to achieve your strategic goals while staying competitive in the digital age. What to Expect: · The DMA is a structured evaluation process (up to 1 hour) for your Enterprise or Public Organisation with your preferred Digital Strategist · Completion of the DMA will help you assess your current capabilities, identify strengths and weaknesses in your operations, and help you create a Digital Roadmap. This roadmap will help you identify the appropriate FXC services for your Enterprise or Public Organisation from the FXC marketplace. · The DMA will calculate your Digital Maturity Score from questions related to the following 6 dimensions: Enterprise: 1. Digital Business Strategy; 2. Digital Readiness; 3. Human-centric Digitalisation; 4. Data Management; 5. Automation & Artificial Intelligence; & 6. Green Digitalisation Public Organisation: 1. Digital Strategy & Investments; 2. Digital Readiness; 3. Human-centric Digitalisation; 4. Data Management and Security; 5. Interoperability; & 6. Green Digitalisation What you takeaway: · A Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist to inform your Digital Roadmap and help you benchmark yourself against similar organisations across Europe. · Insights with further explanations on how to interpret the given figures, evaluate your own digital maturity, understanding how you compare to your peers in Ireland and abroad. Please note: The DMA is a mandatory step before booking a service with FXC.

Unlock the next level of your digital transformation with the FactoryXChange Digital Maturity Assessment Plus (DMA +). Designed for enterprises and public organisations, this comprehensive assessment is available 12 months after your initial DMA. Our expert team will evaluate your progress, identify new opportunities, and provide tailored recommendations to ensure you stay ahead in the digital landscape. Book your DMA+ today and continue your journey towards digital excellence. What to Expect from DMA +: The DMA + builds on insights from your initial DMA, providing a structured follow-up assessment. Our team will revisit the same set of questions to evaluate the impact of your digital transformation efforts over the past 12 months. This structured approach allows us to: • Measure progress based on implemented changes. • Identify new areas for enhancement. • Provide updated recommendations to keep your digital transformation on track. Evaluation Process: • Structured Evaluation: The DMA + is a structured evaluation (up to 1 hour) conducted with your preferred Digital Strategist. • Progress Measurement: By comparing your new Digital Maturity Score with your previous one, you’ll gain a clear understanding of your progress and the next steps needed to advance your digital capabilities. • Updated Recommendations: Our expert team will provide tailored guidance based on your progress, ensuring you stay ahead in the digital landscape. Outcome: • Digital Maturity Scorecard: Receive an updated Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist, helping inform your Digital Roadmap and benchmark your organisation against European industry standards. • Insights and Explanations: Gain insights into how to interpret your score, evaluate your digital maturity, and compare your standing among peers in Ireland and abroad. By participating in DMA +, you will see tangible progress in your digital transformation efforts and continue your journey towards digital excellence.

Revolutionise your digital transformation with the FactoryXChange Digital Maturity Assessment Pro (DMA Pro). Tailored for forward-thinking enterprises and public organisations, this comprehensive assessment becomes available 36 months after your initial DMA, and 24 months after your DMA +. Our expert team will meticulously evaluate your progress, uncover new opportunities, and deliver bespoke recommendations to keep your organisation at the forefront of the digital landscape. Secure your DMA Pro today and continue your journey towards digital leadership. What to Expect from DMA Pro: Building on the insights from your initial DMA and DMA+, the DMA Pro is designed to accelerate your digital transformation efforts. Our team will revisit the same set of evaluation questions to assess: • Your progress over 36 months. • Areas for further enhancement. • Cutting-edge recommendations to accelerate your digital transformation. Evaluation Process: • Structured Evaluation: Engage in a focused, 1-hour session with your preferred Digital Strategist, tailored to your Enterprise or Public Organisation. • Progress Measurement: Compare your new Digital Maturity Score with previous benchmarks to gain a clear picture of advancements and plan the next phase of your digital journey. • Updated Recommendations: Receive expert insights and guidance to ensure your digital transformation strategy remains aligned with industry advancements. Outcome: • Digital Maturity Scorecard: Receive an updated Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist, providing key insights to refine your Digital Roadmap and benchmark your progress against industry peers. • Insights and Explanations: Understand how to interpret your digital maturity figures, assess your growth trajectory, and compare your digital standing in Ireland and across Europe. By participating in DMA Pro, you will see the long-term impact of your digital transformation initiatives and remain at the forefront of digital innovation.