Cianán Clancy Blog

26TH February 2017

The future of journalism depends on all of us working together.

By Cianán Clancy

We are living in the heart of the information age. Anyone with a mobile device and an internet connection can now access information about literally anything within seconds. And just as access has expanded to the masses, the ability to publish and disseminate information is now widely available. Journalists are no longer the sole gatekeepers of the media. Anyone can write and publish anything.

26TH February 2017

Why decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) firms could be Europe's future.

By Cianán Clancy

Over the last ten years we have seen a dramatic shift of economic and financial power from West to East. The new Chinese Silk Road being built, a new road and rail network, will position China as an even greater world economic super power.

26TH SEPTEMBER 2017

How the UK and Ireland can lead the world in Healthcare AI

By Cianán Clancy

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector is growing. The reality is that robotic surgery and AI virtual assistants are no longer limited to the realm of science fiction; the technology is here and ready to be used in clinical health applications.

15TH SEPTEMBER 2017

Amazon is on the hunt for a second HQ. Why isn’t Dublin on the list?

By Cianán Clancy

Amazon is on the hunt for a city to house their second headquarters with several US and Canadian cities lining up to participate in what one city mayor has called, “The Olympics of Bidding”.

15TH SEPTEMBER 2017

The Importance of a US-Ireland Relationship

By Cianán Clancy

Vacillating is a word that applies to many international relationships. Can you be certain which entities are committed to each other in the global sphere? When does a country matter?

11TH AUGUST 2017

Mastercard's opportunity to be the "kickstarter.com" of Blockchain TGE’s

By Cianán Clancy

Recent developments in the world of blockchains are creating new opportunities for startup business - in turn creating an interesting opportunity for a company with existing startup programmes to become the "kickstart.com" of blockchain businesses.

11TH AUGUST 2017

Is Irish News and Media missing a trick with its advertising innovation strategy?

By Cianán Clancy

With so many exciting technological innovations in the advertising arena, I believe the owners of the Irish News and Media are missing some key areas in their marketing strategies.

21th July 2017

Why BMW needs to build on the M2.

By Cianán Clancy

As one of the foremost luxury car brands in the world, BMW is a name synonymous with luxury and German engineering. BMW has become wildly popular in the last few years and with the growth of emerging markets, the demand for the cars have sky-rocketed in China and the Middle East, helping to make it the No. 1 selling luxury car in the world for 10 straight years.

21th July 2017

CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY

By Cianán Clancy

The Chester Beatty Library stands out as among the most intriguing and interesting places to visit in Dublin. Located in the heart of the city at the Dublin Castle, the Chester Beatty Library is a vast collection of medieval and ancient artefacts from Greece and North Africa to early Islamic, Chinese and Japanese cultures.

21th July 2017

Welcome to the right side not the dark side Google.

By Cianán Clancy

After extensive lobbying, Google has finally relaxed its policy on gambling apps. From the start of the Premier League in August, gambling apps will be allowed in the Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom and France - providing they are fully licensed.

21th July 2017

Singapore Parent Tax Rebate

By Cianán Clancy

There are many reasons Singapore is one of the best cities in the world. Not only do they have things like super trees but they have implemented a family tax rebate scheme as well. This gives families the opportunity to claim up to $8,000.00 per child and a $20,000.00 bonus as a parenthood rebate.

5th May 2017

Riots E-Sport Strategy – Are they missing a trick?

By Cianán Clancy

League of Legends (LoL) was a relatively new entrant in the world of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena when it launched back in 2009. Building upon the popularity of world-famous titles such as Warcraft and DOTA it quickly began to develop a global following and became Riot Games’ Flagship title, driving the company from a small indie studio to a $1 billion+ company today.

5th May 2017

The Rise of E-Sports for the every day gamer

By Cianán Clancy

PlayerUnknown’s Battle Ground is a breakout success for the South Korean developer Bluehole inc. Despite being launched less than 4 months ago, PlayerUnknown’s Battle Grounds has quickly become one of the top games on Steam and one of the most watched games on Twitch.tv. Still in its early access, the game grossed $11 million on its first weekend and has made more than $60 million to date, becoming one of the most popular titles to be launched in 2017.

15th March 2017

The Brexit creates both opportunity and challenges for Ireland - Should we get Gibraltar to join us?

By Cianán Clancy

As the UK moves closer towards triggering article 50 and formally starting the process for a Brexit there is considerable disquiet among the European community. Brexit does not only pose questions on the future of the European Union itself but also puts millions of Britons living across the EU in an uncertain position.

20th January 2017

Creating a Discoverfingal 2.0

By Cianán Clancy

Back in 2012, I led a small volunteer force to create DiscoverFingal; a reimagine brand for tourism in Fingal and an innovative mobile website that utilizes awards and incentives to encourage the public to visit local attractions. We tried with DiscoverFingal to use the power of open data, social networking, and gamification to turn Fingal into an interactive information playground.

20th January 2017

Why opening up API’s is important in the travel industry

By Cianán Clancy

If large corporations like Airbnb and Ryanair open up their services to include an API layer, they will help to expand the ecosystem for new apps and content and build a community better user experience, and better user generated content for all.

20th January 2017

The Possibilities with API’s in Regards to Airport Travel

By Cianán Clancy

API technology has become ever more popular over the years, but it certainly isn’t being utilized across the full spectrum of possible potential. I imagine a world where functional services can be brought together across companies to make travel more seamless and convenient.

20th January 2017

Security waiting times at Airports

By Cianán Clancy

One of the issues I have always had with traveling is knowing when to leave for the airport. By the time I have checked traffic, ordered a UBER, and checked in for my flight, I have already wasted time on three different apps. Not to mention the fact that I have no idea how long it will take me to get through the airport and to my gate on any given day.

20th January 2017

Bmw Vs Tesla

By Cianán Clancy

Back in September I had an opportunity to have a look at the pre production new BMW 5 series codenamed G30. In several ways the BMW has improved the core 5 series product, better visuals, better dynamics, better engines and a vastly improved interior with a TFT cockpit. The 5 series also takes the 7 series remote key fob allowing remote parking and summons capability.

20th January 2017

PSD2 Implementation: Banks Can Ill-Afford To Wait And See

By Cianán Clancy

On October 8th 2015, the European Parliament adopted the revised Payment Services Directive (“PSD2”). Following that decision, EU member states will have two years to introduce the necessary changes in their national laws to comply with the new regulations. In this article, we will take a look at the implications of PSD2 implementation for banks, why they must be proactive and look at this as an opportunity instead of a cost as well as some strategies that banks can look at in order to take advantage of this opportunity.