1. The Information System Opportunity
Pat Howlin
Head of ICT
IDA
11th October 2012

2. Internet so far... “People centric networks” Localization
Visualization
Personalization Recommendation
Social Analytics

3. “By 2020 there will be 50 Billion connected devices on the planet”
Industrial Internet
“By 2020 there will be 50 Billion connected devices on the planet”
Hans Vestberg (CEO) Ericsson

4. Industry Drivers – Current Phenomenon
Semiconductors
Software
Social Media
Big Data
Sensors
Consumerisation
Mobile
ICT Equipment
Communications
Other Drivers:
Risk & Security
Regulation / Data Protection
Device Proliferation
Convergence of technologies and sectors
Even more customer focus

5. ICT Industry Sectors, Activities, Technologies
RD&I
Global Services
Manufacturing
Personalisation
Mobile
Big Data
Social Computing
Location Aware
The Cloud
Business Intelligence
System on Chip
Security
Connected Health
Software & Services
ICT Equipment
Communications
Semiconductors #

6. Key Global Technology Trends / Opportunities
ICT Convergence
e-Services
Cloud Computing
Smart Grid
IPTV
VoIP
e - Health
e - Learning
e - Finance
“Big Data”
Sensors
Biometrics
Zero Power ICT
Human Computer Confluence
Analytics
Exascale Computing
Regulation
Collective Intelligence
Security
Crowd Sourcing
Context Aware Computing
Personalisation
Cognitive Computing
Device
Person
Community
Critical infrastructure

7. Convolving complex data
Geographic Information System
ICT Information System

8. Building the Digital Ecosystem

9. Leading Global Companies in Key Sectors
Lifesciences
ICT
Financial Services
Digital Media and Content
Professional /International Services

11. Strategic Approach Areas of Focus include:
New ICT Technology/Digital Media/Internet/Cloud companies
Investments from existing MNC technology companies in Ireland
New, emerging SME Technology companies which are growing internationally
Forms of Investment
Research, Development & Innovation
Global Services
Data Centres
Typical Activities
International HQ Research & Development
International Operations Centres Collaborations with Universities
IP Management Centres Data Centres
Customer Support Cloud/Analytics Centres
Inside Sales Network Operations Centres
Technical Support Financial Shared Services
 The above forms of investment are typically accompanied by a strategic mandate, e.g. they may have pan European or internationally responsibility and /or be deemed a centre of excellence within their respective company.

12. Why Ireland
Companies are attracted to Ireland for a variety reasons. These include:
Talent - Young, flexible, adaptable, mobile, tech-savvy, multilingual workforce. The median age of the population is 35, the lowest in the EU
Technology – Ireland has a rich history of achievements in science and technology and continues to invest in research and technological capabilities, especially in Digital Technologies
Track record - Over 1,000 multinational corporations have chosen Ireland as their strategic European base. Many of these companies have gone on to expand their facilities due to the profitability and success of the Irish operation
Tax - Corporate Tax rate of 12.5% + R&D 25% Tax Credit
Business Environment – supportive ‘Team Ireland’ ecosystem
European Market – Barrier-free access to over 500 million consumers in Europe
English speaking – Ireland is an English speaking member of the Eurozone
Education – A highly skilled and educated workforce. According to the EIU, Benchmarking Global City Competitiveness report 2012, Dublin ranks as the best city in the world for human capital.

13. Challenges in Realising Information Systems Opportunity
Continuing Technology Investment – Public and Private Sectors
Availability of Digital/Cloud/Analytics Skills Sets
Information Security & Privacy
Legal framework
Technology
Providing Optimal Infrastructure
Availability of and Access to Data Sets

14. An “End to End” view in data
Dynamic Markets: Real-time electricity pricing
Computational advertising : Location based services
Smart Agriculture : Irrigation
Social Media: Foursquare
Entertainment : Quadruple play
Grid
City
Smart Grid
Smart Cities
Mobile consumers
Person
Device

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