A lot of the technology that underpins the Internet and our digital experiences uses "open source" software. What does that even mean? Open source software is software where the source code is available and developers can both check what is in it, as well as fixing it and improving on it. Essentially it is the opposite to proprietary software where the code is protected … [Read more...] about Open Source Software Needs Financial Support
Unlocking a Quirky Personal Goal
If you're based in Ireland then you've probably picked up a copy of the Irish Times at some point. One of the things that the IT has always done well was the cartoons. Political cartoons in newspapers are an art form. They're often cutting, and done right can highlight the absurdity of current politics, both domestic and international. I have been a fan of the art for years. … [Read more...] about Unlocking a Quirky Personal Goal
Why Being in the Room Matters
This afternoon I was invited to give a talk to the members of INEX in Dublin. With the upcoming ICANN meeting scheduled to take place here next month my topic was focussed on encouraging people to participate and maybe even attend in person! Here are my slides from today: If you're interested in attending the upcoming ICANN meeting in October 2025 you can find full … [Read more...] about Why Being in the Room Matters
A bit of Radio Advertising
We're currently doing a bit of radio advertising. This isn't the first time we've advertised on radio. We've run a few campaigns in the past, both alone and with industry partners. However this time round we chose to go down a slightly quirkier route. You can listen to the ad here: What say you? Do you like it? Do you hate it? When I came up with the … [Read more...] about A bit of Radio Advertising
Advertising Broadband in Print Media
I'm a strong believer in advertising in print media. Of course it's all about context. What are you advertising? Who is your ideal buyer? Where can you find them? It's not an exact science and some print ads give very little return. They might help with the mythical "brand awareness", but when you've got a finite advertising budget you have to be very careful where … [Read more...] about Advertising Broadband in Print Media