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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 William Hynes: Dr. William Hynes (BSc, MRUP, MSc, MSc (Econ), PhD, MRICS, MSCSI, MRTPI, MIPI, MCILT) is a Chartered Urban Planner, a Chartered Surveyor and Construction Economist who has extensive experience leading significant critical infrastructure planning and development projects and providing expert advice to public (including the European Commission) and private sector clients in strategic spatial planning, economic and business case analysis, housing analysis and strategies, socio-economic, demography analysis and population projection, healthcare analysis and requirements, and smart cities incorporating urban, transportation, infrastructure and energy planning, citizen engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. Since 2011, William has been successful in winning and coordinating 20 European Commission (EC) Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe Applied Research and Technological Development (RTD) Programme Projects. These awarded projects have secured over €90m EC funding, and this has resulted in William being twice awarded as ‘Irish Champion of EU Research and Development’ by the Irish President and Enterprise Ireland. William has undertaken numerous Housing Strategies and Housing Needs Demand Assessments for many Irish Local Authorities and within KPMG FA, has developed an evidence-based approach to housing assessment and analysis. In addition, William has prepared and delivered many Business Case Reports in the sectors of housing, education, urban regeneration and enterprise. In addition, William is a visiting Professor in the College of Business and Law at UCC, and a visiting lecturer at UCD and TUD, also in the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy, UCD. #Access to Finance #Innovation Development #Project Development #Data Processing and Analysis #Project Development #Processing & Analysis

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. #Project Development #Access to Finance #Innovation Development #Tech Support on Scale-Up #Innovation Development #Community building

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 Karin Jancykova: Karin brings extensive experience in program management, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystems across Europe. With a background that spans her role at the FXC European Digital Innovation Hub, and leadership positions in sustainability and climate policy initiatives, Karin is known for her expertise in driving digital adoption and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Fluent in English, German, Czech, and Slovak, she has worked with leading organisations such as Climate-KIC, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, and the COST Association. Karin is committed to sustainable, data-driven innovation. #Project development #Innovation development #Process and organisation maturity #Decision-making #Innovation development #Business support https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-jancykova-36587047/

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 Dr. John Cosgrove: Dr. John Cosgrove brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing automation and digitalisation to the table. As the Director of Smart Manufacturing at the Technical University of the Shannon (TUS) and a lead researcher, he has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions in collaboration with leading manufacturers. He combines his extensive practical background as an electrician and electrical engineer with his academic expertise, including a Master’s and Doctorate focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. Notably, his doctoral research focused on developing advanced analytics for sustainable manufacturing, showcasing his commitment to environmentally responsible practices. #Ideas Management and Materialization #Project Development #Innovation Development #Innovation Development #Data Processing and Analysis #Incubation Acceleration Support

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FXC2.0 Digital Strategist (DS) for a 30-minute consultation. Our DS 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 Dr. Becky Garrard: Dr. Becky Garrard holds a PhD in Metallic Additive Manufacturing from the University of Liverpool. Her post-doctoral research focused on applications for metallic 3D printing, including leveraging artificial intelligence for defect detection in process monitoring, alloy development, and the production of bio-compatible materials for cardiac applications. Currently, she serves as a Project Manager at the Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), where she operationalises the FXC 2.0 European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) project, supporting Irish manufacturers in their digital journeys. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · Public sector organisations · European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · Large industries Expert in: · Test Before Invest · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Becky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-garrard/

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.

FXC Reference Number: DKPM95274 In today's advanced-manufacturing industry, efficient workflows and processes depend on accurate, timely and relevant information. In line with the principles of the 'Green Digital' transition, KPMG FA will help your organisation to structure and make sense of large amounts of complex quantitative and qualitative data. What to expect: This data analytics-focused service will enable participants to generate data insights to better understand patterns and trends across markets and regions, to overcome challenges and to realise opportunities. As part of this service, KPMG FA will help your organisation acquire data from various sources, process and analyse it using the right systems and techniques and integrate it into your decision-making functions using metrics and KPIs. The service will also show you how share and report these insights in a clear, concise, and effective manner. Key interrelated services will include the following: • Data Collection and Management • Data Analytics: • Predictive Analytics • Spatial Analytics • Text Analytics • Data Aggregation • Business intelligence • Data Modelling What you takeaway: • Understanding of how data analytics, business intelligence and visualisation works in practice. • Understanding the benefits of integration of data analytics for your organisation. This service is designed for: • Micro-industry; • SMEs.

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.