Nishan Chelvachandran on the Irish Tech News podcast

Irish Tech News; 15th July 2020

Nishan, Quest for Quality keynote speaker, talks about how cybercrime has evolved, the possibility of a cyberwar and his topic of choice for this year’s Q4Q conference.

AI and the Reverse Arc of Digitalization

TechBuzz Ireland, 21 July 2020

The article discusses how the application of AI has produced mixed results to date, as well as the key enablers of the technology and the ethical considerations.

Dublin’s Quest for Quality Conference Goes Online

Tech.eu, 27th July 2020

This article announces that Quest for Quality, forward-thinking annual software QA and testing conference organized by Comtrade Digital Services, goes online this year.

6-on-6 Leaders’ questions and answers

The Business Post, 5 July 2020

CDS Business Director for IRL&UK talks about the innovation being demonstrated by technology companies in Ireland and how he has kept himself motivated during the pandemic.

The fine line between civil liberties and humanitarian rights

Irish Tech News, 16 June 2020

The article focuses on the fine balance between civil liberties and humanitarian good from the perspective of using data and surveillance practices to tackle the Covid-19.

Green shoots of a new kind of economy

The Business Post, 7 June 2020

The article references the work that Comtrade Digital Services has done in terms of intelligent energy storage and its award-winning AI solution.

Is the clock ticking on the cash?

The Business Post, 10 May 2020

The article discusses how online payments are currently dominating in light of Covid-19 and explains that consumer spending is, perhaps surprisingly, decreasing overall.

Artificial intelligence moves to the edge

The Business Post, 1 March 2020

Boris Cergol discusses the uses for edge AI and highlights how processing on edge could be performed in devices performed in devices that have not yet been considered.

New and notable appointment at the Comtrade Digital Services

Business & Finance, 28 February 2020

Comtrade Digital Services has announced the appointment of Boris Cergol as Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Bringing it back to reality

The Business Post, 2 February 2020

Boris Cergol discusses AI Collective’s work on projects that have a positive impact on society and highlights the need for a forward-thinking approach to ethics in AI.

Comtrade Digital Services Signs on to Join TDA’s Network of Top Digital Agencies

Top Digital Agency, 27 January 2020

Comtrade Digital Services joins a growing number of the world’s top development providers as a Gold partner.

The Quest for Quality in AI

TechCentral, 8 November 2019

An article by Davar Ardalan in which she speaks to eight of the Quest for Quality speakers about the current state and future of Artificial Intelligence and Quality Assurance.

Automatic for the enterprise

The Sunday Business Post, 4 November 2019

Viktor Kovacevic, VP and GM at CDS, discusses how, despite some reports, the uptake of AI among large enterprises has been quite low.

ANDRES LATAS MARTINEZ DATA ENGINEER COMTRADE DIGITAL SERVICES APPEARS ON THIS EPISODE OF THE IRISH TECH NEWS PODCAST

Irish Tech News, 4 November 2019

Andres Latas Martinez, Data Engineer at CDS, talks about his background, what he does at Comtrade Digital Services and the benefits of AI.

This Week in Business

The Irish Times, 4 November 2019

Mike Clarke, Erudite Software, who tests the latest applications for the healthcare sector, knows all about it and was featured among a list of speakers at the Q4Q 2019

Why Rhealyn Mugri believes emotional intelligence will set humans and robots apart

Silicon Republic, 31 October 2019

Fintech project leader Rhealyn Mugri, the speaker at Q4Q 2019, told Siliconrepublic.com why soft skills will be critical in separating us from our robot colleague

Pallavi Kumar on finding AI solutions for real-world problems

Silicon Republic, 24 October 2019

An interview with Pallavi Kumar, a speaker at this year’s Quest for Quality conference.

Blockchain: the reality

TechCentral.ie, 19 June 2019

Dejan Cusic shared his thoughts on blockchain becoming recognised as a distinct technology from its use in cryptocurrencies.

How Comtrade’s Pop-Up Labs approach to AI could be a game-changer

Silicon Republic, 11 June 2019

Comtrade Digital Services has revealed an interesting approach to driving the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with the recent launch of AI Pop-Up Labs in Ireland.

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS FOR QUEST FOR QUALITY CONFERENCE IN DUBLIN

Irish Tech News, 7 June 2019

Comtrade Digital Services announces final call for speakers for 4th Quest for Quality conference which will take place 5-6 November in Dublin.

New digital roles and how to fill them

TechCentral, 21 May 2019

Dejan Cusic, Business Director IRL&UK at Comtrade Digital Services, spoke about the hiring complexities around new technologies for TechCentral.

Comtrade Digital Services expects €1.5 million in revenue from new AI service

Sandyford.com, 7 May 2019

Comtrade Digital Services announces the launch of its AI Pop-Up Labs in Ireland.The service will show Irish businesses how to leverage and implement Artificial Intelligence.

What 2019’s ‘AI Spring’ has to offer your business

The Business Post, 7 April 2019

Viktor Kovacevic speaking about the acceleration of hardware that can implement AI algorithms.

Beyond the hype: How businesses can implement AI

The Sunday Business Post, February 2019

Viktor Kovačević, VP and GM of Comtrade Digital Services, will tell the forthcoming AI Summit that AI will shape not just industry, but society as a whole

Comtrade’s Haris Ceco: ‘Banks have something most fintechs lack’

Silicon Republic, 3 Dec 2018

By embracing open banking, traditional banks can make use of solid income streams to be digital leaders. But only if they want to, says Comtrade’s fintech leader Haris Ceco.

Why AI needs to be culturally inclusive

Silicon Republic, 17 October 2018

Comtrade’s Nikola Šopar reflects on Davar Ardalan’s session on storytelling in the age of AI at the 2018 Quest for Quality event.

European thought leaders in AI and blockchain gather at Dublin conference

Independendt.ie, 4 October 2018

More than 100 delegates gathered at a niche conference to explore the advances in digital agility, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology.

BENJAMIN TALIN A SPEAKER AT THE UPCOMING COMTRADE DIGITAL SERVICES’ QUEST FOR QUALITY CONFERENCE APPEARS ON THIS EPISODE OF THE IRISH TECH NEWS PODCAST

Irish Tech News, 2 October 2018

Benjamin Talin, a speaker at the Q4Q Conference, talks about his background, how technology has changed over the years and become cheaper, and what his talk will be about.

Guest Article: Machine learning is already transforming the business world — Klemen Kozelj

Business & Finance, 30 September 2018

Can AI transform business?

A desire to predict the future has been inherent within the human race from the very beginning.

FABIAN DITTRICH A SPEAKER AT THE UPCOMING COMTRADE DIGITAL SERVICES QUEST FOR QUALITY CONFERENCE APPEARS ON THIS EPISODE OF THE IRISH TECH NEWS PODCAST

Irish Tech News, 28 September 2018

Fabian Dittrich a speaker at the upcoming Quest for Quality Conference explains how he manages to connect to the internet as he travels around the world.

Comtrade Digital Services sets out European growth strategy

CXP Group, 18 September 2018

PAC recently caught up with Dublin headquartered Comtrade Digital Services to discuss its digital offering and go—to-market strategy for its European push across the markets.

What’s preventing businesses from embracing digital transformation?

Silicon Republic, August 2018

Dejan Ćušić unpacks the findings of Comtrade Digital Services’ Digital Transformation Report and considers what is holding Irish companies back.

To Improve Banking In Mobile Channels, Listen to Users and Embrace New Tech

The Financial Brand

Research reveals that 84% of financial institutions rate their current mobile experience a seven or higher on a 10-point scale, many are flattering themselves.

THINKING BIG DATA

Chambers Ireland, InBusiness, Summer 2018

Interview with Sandi Horvat, engagement manager Industry 4.0, on how big data and data analytics have become critical part of doing business.

Future of Software Testing Leadership by Anna Royzman

Silicon Republic, 24 July 2018

Interview with Anna Royzman, Quest for Quality Conference opening keynote speaker, on the opportunities and challenges facing software testing’s future.

At Comtrade Digital Services, We Strive Towards Building Long-Term Win-Win Partnerships

Fleming, 4 June 2018

The Fleming team sits down with Haris Ceco, VP and GM Fintech, Comtrade Digital Services, to discuss digital transformation in retail banking.

Speakers Announced for Quest for Quality Conference 2018

TechBuzzIreland, 2 June 2018

Exciting speaker names from leading software innovators who will explore a wide range of topics based on this year’s theme of reinventing QA for new IT era.

Inside Comtrade Digital Services’ new global HQ in Dublin

Silicon Republic, 21 May 2018

Silicon Republic headed down to Comtrade Digital Services’ new global HQ in Sandyford to talk about the company’s ambitious plans for its Irish operation.

Support with chatbots, pay with apps

Flemming, 17 May 2018

“How can I help you today?” That is how Assisto greets digital-savvy users when they open the banking chatbot on their favourite instant messaging platform.

Airlines Could Generate €6 Million More Ancillary Revenue Per Year with Comtrade Digital Services’ Adnexa Platform

Financial Buzz, 27 February 2018

Comtrade Digital Services today announces that it has developed a digital platform that could make airlines €6 million in ancillary revenue per year.

QUEST FOR QUALITY CONFERENCE 2018 DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Irish Tech News, 23 February 2018

Submit for call for papers if you are interested in speaking at Quest for Quality conference 2018.

Can AI be tailored to next generation’s employer demands?

Irish Tech News, 3 January 2018

What will be the impact of AI on the future of business and its role in digital transformation? Leading experts from the field shed some light.

Intelligent Robots in the Workplace within Next Five Years

The Irish Times, 15 Dec 2017

Independent survey of 133 Irish IT leaders shows 56% believe intelligent robots will be part of workspace in the next five years.

The world after PSD2: Compliant or competitive?

Silicon Republic, 25 November 2015

The finance industry has decisions to make and steps to take in the post-PSD2 landscape, and Comtrade Digital Services has some advice.

AI Is the Future, And Slovenia Holds The Key

Forbes, 20 November 2017

In his latest article for Forbes, Mark Minevich argues Slovenia holds the key to artificial intelligence.

Survey shows Irish IT leaders are eager to embrace digital transformation

Silicon Republic, 17 November 2017

Digital transformation is taking hold around the globe, but what about here in Ireland?

Maturing IoT: platforms, sensors, utility?

TechCentral, 9 November 2017

The IoT has often generated more heat than light, but where are the technologies to make connected devices an everyday utility?

24-7 banking through chatbots or mobile apps?

Finextra, 16 November 2017

The communication behavior of people changed. What does this mean for banking mobile apps?

FDI of the Month October 2017: Comtrade Digital Services

Business & Finance, 2 November 2017

Leading the way with innovation, moving fast but never forsaking quality – FDI of the Month for October 2017 is Comtrade Digital Services.

The Importance of Small Cells

Irish Tech News, 26 September 2017

Interview with Ruben Guillen Izuma, Trials and Pilots Engineer at Nokia, and a speaker at Quest for Quality conference

Average business to spend €455,000 on digital transformation

Silicon Republic, 21 September 2017

‘The time for investment in digital transformation is now’ - Dejan Cusic, business director for Ireland and the UK at Comtrade Digital Services

Viber brings good vibes to Addiko Bank’s chat banking payments

Banking Technology, 18 September 2017

Addiko Chat Banking is a digital banking service that enables customers to directly communicate with the bank and make payments.

THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY

Irish Tech News, 18 September 2017

Interview with Amela Teftedarija and Darko Nikolic on building stronger agile teams by thinking globally and acting locally.

CROWD SOURCED TESTING

Irish Tech News, 17 September 2017

Crowd Sourced Testing, lessons learned with Maja Schreiner, Test Manager with Swisscom and Quest for Quality 2017 speaker

WHY AND HOW TESTING ITSELF DOES NOT IMPROVE QUALITY

Irish Tech News, 17 September 2017

Finn Lorbeer, Product Quality Specialist with Thoughtworks shares thoughts on the upcoming Quest for Quality conference

BUILDING BLOCKCHAIN OPPORTUNITIES

Irish Tech News, 16 September 2017

Interview with Christopher Clements, QA/Delivery Lead with PwC and a Quest for Quality 2017 speaker.

‘We have digitised the social aspect of travel’

Silicon Republic, 15 September 2017

The future of online travel will be content, social connectivity and discovering unique experiences, says Hostelworld CTO John O’Donnell.

Guest blog: Quest for quality in the platform economy

Business & Finance, 13 September 2017

Quality assurance at every stage of development is key to creating flawless digital platforms, says Nikola Šopar

‘We will be a tech company with an airline attached’

Silicon Republic, 9 September 2017

Colin O’Brien, head of QA and change control at Ryanair Labs, reveals how the airline has embarked on the ultimate digital journey.

Neglecting software QA and testing is hurting Irish companies

Silicon Republic, 8 September 2017

Irish companies need to step it up when it comes to testing their software platforms, according to Comtrade Digital Services.

47% of Irish businesses don’t engage with quality assurance from product conception

Industry and Business, 7 September 2017

The results of the survey come as Comtrade Digital Services prepares to host its Quest for Quality conference in Dublin.

Does automation in pharma spell the end for manual testers?

Silicon Republic, 31 August 2017

Interview with the Quest for Quality conference’s speaker Saurabh Shrihar, software development manager in automation with Johnson & Johnson.

QUEST FOR QUALITY CONFERENCE COMES TO DUBLIN

Irish Tech News, 10 August 2017

Nikola Šopar, Director of QA Services, Comtrade Digital Services, on quality assurance and Quest for Quality 2017 conference

How DevOps is Done by Top Performes

Irish Tech News, 31 July 2017

Interview with Andreas Grabner, speaker at Comtrade Digital Services’ Quest for Quality conference.

Software testing in the platform economy world

Business & Finance, 22 June 2017

Examining the issues and opportunities surrounding software testing in a world in which digital platforms reign.

Quest for Quality in the Platform Economy

Sunday Business Post, 4 June 2017

Nikola Šopar and Evelina Emma Robas from Comtrade Digital Services offer their quality insights and advice.

Staggering the solution

The Sunday Business Post, 2 July 2017

From blockchain to regtech to mobile payments, the financial technology sector is getting more complicated.

10 things you need to know about the PSD2

Business&Finance, 5 May 2017

Oliver Lynch of Comtrade Digital Services explains how the PSD2 will bring exciting changes to the banking world.

Chatbots, an Effective Way of Dealing with Customers and Fintechs

FinExtra, May 2017

Which challenges can banks tackle with chatbots? Johan Loenneberg, Director Business Development of Comtrade Digital Services, offers insight in his article for FinExtra.

Digital Disruption in an Age Where Digital Is King

Business & Finance, May 2017

Oliver Lynch discusses the role of the CIO at panel discussion looking at emerging trends in the area of information technology, hosted on 16 April by Deanna O’Connor.

Dealing with IT due diligence

Business&Finance, 5 April 2017

Johan Lönnberg of Comtrade Digital Services explains how the digital transformation is changing the IT due diligence process.

IoT is more than just internet and things

The Business Post, 2 April 2017

Comtrade's Bojan Sneberger on IoT and opportunities for Irish business.

The Future of Customer Service through Chatbots

The Sunday Business Post, 26 March 2017

The focus of fintech may be transactions and payments first, but customer service is also ripe for change.

Shaking up the Banking World

The Sunday Business Post, 26 March 2017

The rate of change driven by technology has accelerated in financial services industry.

Keeping Assets Working

The Sunday Business Post, March 2017

Dejan Cusic on Comtrade`s predictive analytics.

Agile Software Development – Could it Be Magic?

The Sunday Business Post, March 2017

Comtrade's Snjezana Momic talks agile software development taking hold of workplace culture.

Make Data Work for Your Business

The Sunday Business Post, March 2017

Comtrade's Sandi Horvat talks pragmatic data analytics projects.

The Age of Bots

Digital Transactions, January 2017

They sell products, answer questions, and take payments in a process called conversational commerce. Just how much potential do chatbots really have?

Stagnate or innovate – the new EU payments directive

Business & Finance, October 2016

With the new EU payments directive, it’s sink or swim time for Europe’s banks, believes Oliver Lynch, director of Business Development at Comtrade Digital Services.

FDI of the Month

Business & Finance, 8 September 2016

Comtrade’s digital transformation solution for Ryanair highlighted as one of the ICT excellence projects of the year.

Is lack of transparency standing in the way of growth in the engineering sector?

Silicon Republic, 18 July 2016

QA automation engineer at Comtrade Digital Services Jasna Velickovic investigates what motivated her to become an engineer.

Start-up advice

Silicon Republic, 13 July 2016

Range of business advice to start-ups, from how to assemble a good team to what qualities a good founder should possess.

Ryanair’s digital platform for take-off

The Irish Times, 12 May 2016

Ryanair officially launched MyRyanair platform and lays foundations to become Amazon for travel.

Comtrade talks Fintech

Sunday Business Post, April 29 2016

Comtrade's Oliver Lynch talks on major trends in financial services.

Protract Yourself

Irish Tech News, March 15, 2016

As technology advances and development cycles shorter, test automation is vital. Aleksandar Ristic, senior engineer at Comtrade DS speaks how Protactor tool can help.