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Want to practice your cúpla focal? Road-trip around the most beautiful part of the Gaeltacht
Want to practice your cúpla focal? Road-trip around the most beautiful part of the Gaeltacht

The Journal

time03-07-2025

  • The Journal

Want to practice your cúpla focal? Road-trip around the most beautiful part of the Gaeltacht

Journal Media Studio / YouTube The Journal is partnering with Allianz Insurance for our Best Drives series that showcases some of the most picturesque drives across the country. For our next instalment, we're packing up the car and heading west to one of Ireland's most breathtaking routes on the Dingle Peninsula. From narrow cliffside roads to sweeping Atlantic views and ancient cultural landmarks, Dingle offers one of the most unforgettable drives in the country. Although you could spend a week driving around this beautiful part of the world, we picked one of our favourite drives. This route through one of the most popular areas in the Gaeltacht is more than just a scenic Sunday drive, it's a journey into the heart of Irish heritage. Our journey begins at the dramatic Conor Pass look-out point. We recommend taking all the safety precautions necessary if you do decide to drive it while making sure you are well prepared. However we began our route from the lookout point parking lot into Dingle town which is a safe and well-paved road where you can take in the sheer scale of the landscape. Advertisement From there, wind down into Dingle town. It's one of our favourite towns; colourful, lively, and packed with character. You can watch out for well-known boutiques and local shops before pulling in for coffee at the much-loved Out of the Blue café. Bellies full and ready to go, the coastline calls. The Slea Head Drive loop is the main event: a coastal road that hugs the cliffs and opens up to one jaw-dropping vista after another. Along the way, historical landmarks like the Gallarus Oratory and the Riasc Monastic Settlement offer a chance to step back in time and soak in the serenity of this part of the country. Further along, the road winds through Ballyferriter, where a stop at Tig Áine Café & Gallery delivers great food and panoramic views. Close by, the Blasket Centre, a cultural and historical gem provides stories of resilience, literary greats and island identities. From the centre's stunning viewing platform, take in almost 360-degree views of the wild Atlantic ocean. Talk about a photo opportunity – it doesn't get much better than this. In summer, please note that this is a one-way system for visitors based on the clockwise direction through Ventry / Ceann Trá village. Turn off your sat nav and google maps, and only follow the local road signs. This is to avoid the bottleneck of coaches and tours that often come to visit. Make sure to touch base with a local on arrival, they will be sure to offer all the help and guidance you need! Protect your next drive with Allianz Car Insurance and get 15% off online. Allianz p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Terms, conditions and a minimum premium of €284 applies.

Danfoss delivered solid performance in a volatile market, with significant growth in the MENA region
Danfoss delivered solid performance in a volatile market, with significant growth in the MENA region

Zawya

time28-02-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

Danfoss delivered solid performance in a volatile market, with significant growth in the MENA region

MENA sales recorded 20% year-on-year growth in 2024 Operational EBITA was EUR 1,097 million corresponding to a margin of 11.3%. Investments in innovative solutions (R&D) at EUR 488 million, corresponding to 5.0% of sales. Continued to decouple our own emissions from our sales growth, achieving a 19% reduction in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions. Outlook 2025 sales in the range of EUR 9.5-11.0 billion and operational EBITA margin in the range of 10.8-12.3%. In 2024, we delivered solid operational results and most of our core businesses remained resilient. However, factors such as higher interest rates and lower farm income sent the build of new off-highway machines within agriculture and construction into a cyclical downturn. The electric vehicle market was also impacted by governments scaling back incentives. We have as always proactively managed our business performance through the cycle and maintained our long-term focus. To set Danfoss up for the future, we have taken decisive actions to evolve our operating model to better serve our customers, improve competitiveness, enable faster decision-making, and become a more responsive organization. We continued with significant investments in delivering competitive and innovative solutions as well as regionalizing our factory footprint, thereby continuing to execute on our green growth strategy. NORDBORG, DENMARK – In 2024, sales were EUR 9,674 million. Despite challenging market conditions, we delivered a solid operational EBITA of EUR 1,097 million, equal to a margin of 11.3%. 'I am especially excited to see the continuous strong performance in our Climate Solutions and our Drives businesses. We strengthened our position in selected high-growth markets like data centers, commercial heat pumps, and selected electrification applications such as marine. Moreover, we maintained a high level of investments in innovation to expand our offerings of competitive, innovative, and best-in-class technology and solutions,' says Kim Fausing, President & CEO of Danfoss. Over the past five years, we doubled the size of Danfoss, achieving balanced sales and a strong local presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We firmly believe in the long-term growth opportunities for Danfoss and in offering great service to our customers all over the world. This is why we continue to invest in factory automation and in regionalizing our supply chain to become more resilient. Additionally, we successfully completed the integration of the Eaton Hydraulics acquisition into the Danfoss Power Solutions segment. With our new operating model, we have decentralized further to move closer to our customers and become easier to do business with. We focus on strengthening innovation and our entrepreneurial mindset as well as improving our cost competitiveness and responsiveness through increasing speed in decision-making. Today, we operate Danfoss through three segments and 16 divisions. Our businesses now operate within a significantly simplified structure, supported by leaner Shared and Corporate functions. 'We're especially proud of our performance in the MENA region, where we registered growth of 20% in comparison to 2023. Acquisition of BOCK®, compressors, was one of the contributors to this success, alongside our existing portfolio of energy-efficient solutions, and our Dubai-based heat exchangers assembly plant. We pride in becoming our customers preferred decarbonization partner in the region', added Ziad Al Bawaliz, General Manager, Danfoss MENA. For Danfoss, sustainability is a key driver of competitiveness and an integrated part of our strategy. We continued to decouple our organic growth from emissions, reducing our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 19% as we work toward our ambitious 90% reduction target by 2030. We also signed a power purchase agreement covering 100% green electricity for our two campuses in Haiyan, China reducing our carbon emissions by 40,000 tons every year as of 2025, which is equivalent to 33% of Danfoss' emissions in China and 9% globally. In 2024, we launched the 'Green Ask' initiative with strategic suppliers, which covers 40% of our EUR 3.5 billion spend to enhance data on sourced products and identify decarbonization opportunities. 'I am proud of what the Danfoss team has accomplished together this year. Our global team's engagement, resilience, and determination in overcoming challenges and driving impact exemplify the exceptional talent that is fueling our success. I sincerely thank our customers and partners for their trust and close collaboration, which is fundamental for our common success going forward. While global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability may cause market fluctuations, we stay the course. We firmly believe in the long-term growth opportunities for Danfoss,' says Kim Fausing. Financial outlook 2025 Danfoss has a continued ambition to expand or maintain our market share. Sales are expected to be in the range of EUR 9.5-11.0bn for the full year. The operational EBITA margin is expected to be in the range of 10.8-12.3%, following our continued investments in new products and solutions. Key figures for 2024 Sales in 2024 down 9% to EUR 9,674m (2023: 10,654m). Operational EBITA (EBITA excl. integration costs and other operating income and expenses): EUR 1,097m equal to a margin of 11.3% (2023: EUR 1,455m or 13.7%) Investments in innovation (R&D) maintained at high level of EUR 488m (2023: 487m), corresponding to 5.0% of sales (2023: 4.6%). Investments (CapEx) excluding M&A were EUR 434 million (2023: 596m). Net profit EUR 370 million (2023: 819m). Free operating cash flow (after financial items and tax) amounted to EUR 467 million (2023: 692m). Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) continues to be at the same low level as the previous year at 1.3 (2023: 1.2). The total number of employees decreased to 39,360 (2023: 42,054), reflecting efforts to balance the workforce in alignment with the current market conditions as well as the implementation of our adjusted operating model. About Danfoss A/S: Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, lower energy consumption, enable electrification, and reduce emissions. Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, Power-to-X, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district-energy solutions for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.

Proven Excellence: cPacket's Enterprise Grade Packet Capture Appliance, the cStor200S, Raises the Bar in Network Observability
Proven Excellence: cPacket's Enterprise Grade Packet Capture Appliance, the cStor200S, Raises the Bar in Network Observability

Yahoo

time06-02-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Proven Excellence: cPacket's Enterprise Grade Packet Capture Appliance, the cStor200S, Raises the Bar in Network Observability

200Gbps Sustained Capture, Indexing, and Analytics – Zero Packet Loss, Tolly Certified MILPITAS, Calif., February 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--cPacket Networks Inc. proudly announces that the Tolly Group, a globally recognized leader in independent validation and testing, has confirmed that cPacket's packet capture appliance, the cStor200S delivers unmatched, market-leading performance, including sustained 200Gbps capture-to-disk, real-time analytics, and indexing—all with zero packet loss. Advancing the Standards of Packet Capture The cStor200S is engineered to handle the most demanding network environments, offering best-in-class packet capture and deep analytics. Built for high-performance network observability, it provides users with seamless access to real-time traffic insights, detailed metadata, and high-speed forensic analysis. Integrated with cClear, cPacket's intelligent management platform, the cStor200S ensures that network operators can make instant, data-driven decisions with unmatched visibility and efficiency. Tolly Report: Game-Changing Results Key findings from the Tolly validation include: Sustained 200Gbps capture-to-disk with support for up to 66.9 million packets per second. Zero packet loss when downloading raw packets in PCAP format while capturing at full 200Gbps capacity. No performance degradation when using Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs). Real-time analytics processing without impacting capture performance. Kevin Tolly, Founder and CEO of The Tolly Group, shared his assessment: "The cPacket cStor200S is a powerhouse. As demonstrated in the report sustained 200Gbps capture and real-time analytics at full capacity, all with zero packet loss, cPacket has set a new bar for packet capture technology." A Pivotal Transition in Network Observability cPacket CEO Brendan O'Flaherty emphasized the significance of this achievement: "This validation from Tolly is another proof point that cPacket continues to lead the industry. Our customers demand the highest levels of performance and reliability, and we deliver. From best-in-class packet brokers to lossless capture and simultaneous analytics at up to 200Gbps, we ensure optimal network observability and security monitoring. Enterprises across finance, healthcare, and beyond rely on cPacket to provide deep visibility, proactive insights, and actionable intelligence to keep their networks secure and resilient." Designed for the Future of High-Speed Networks The cStor200S represents the latest evolution in packet capture, seamlessly recording and indexing network traffic, and running advanced real-time TCP and flow analytics, market data feed processing, and deep protocol investigation. The cClear platform then ingests this metadata, delivering actionable insights in a dynamic dashboard for real-time decision-making. Head of Product Iain Kenney reinforced the significance of these results: "Our commitment has always been to deliver high-performance solutions that redefine expectations. Enterprises managing high-speed, high-stakes networks—whether in trading, healthcare, or security—cannot afford to compromise on packet visibility. The cStor200S not only meets but exceeds those needs, and this Tolly validation underscores that." Access the Full Tolly Report To explore the detailed findings, download the full Tolly Report here: Experience the Future at Cisco Live, Amsterdam Join us at Cisco Live in Amsterdam (Stand A15) to see the cStorS family in action and discover how cPacket is shaping the future of network observability. About cPacket Networks cPacket Networks powers hybrid-cloud observability through its Intelligent Observability Platform. It reduces service outages through network-centric application analysis, strengthens cyber security through high-resolution network data for threat detection, and accelerates incident response through network forensic analysis. The result is increased service agility, experience assurance, and transactional velocity for the business. Find out more at View source version on Contacts For media inquiries, please contact:Michael AghaDirector of Marketingpress@ +1 (650) 567-3236 Sign in to access your portfolio

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