Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) What we offer The indigenous technology sector (Digital/ Software/IT Services/ Telecoms) has enjoyed 10%+ annual growth over past 5 years. Revenue growth is driven by companies in all sectors investing in digital transformation initiatives. At same time running costs for tech companies through remote date centre hosting(cloud) and selling software online (Software as a Service) is increasing margin. Bank of Ireland through its investment in sector expertise, including hiring from the sector and direct access to leading external experts through Gartner is well placed to continue funding the sector with growth finance. We have supported the growth of leading domestic technology companies, including Netwatch, Version 1 and Sysnset. Technology Sector Review & OutlookViewPrint Paul Swift – Head of Technology Paul’s Bio – Read here Paul’s Bio Paul has over 20 years’ experience in delivering transformational and innovative business opportunities. He has worked with leading technology-driven companies and institutions including TSSG (Waterford Institute of Technology) and the Adapt Centre (formerly CNGL), Trinity College Dublin, where he led technology commercialisation activities across both the indigenous and multi-national technology sectors. He has also worked closely with spin-outs and mentored new and established technology companies. Paul managed the Consumer Technology portfolio for IDA Ireland (based in Boston), across New England and Eastern Canada territory; working with some of the world’s biggest technology brands. Paul also completed a posting in the Middle East, based in Bahrain, assessing multi-million euro investment projects in the region. More recently he led business development for Eishtec across the North American market. A native of Waterford, Paul holds a Masters of Business (Hons) Internationalization from Waterford Institute of Technology. × Connect on LinkedIn Email: paul.swift@boi.com Mobile: 087 251 6681