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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New Software Made Human! 🎙️ Garrett Sheridan & Louise French on turning tech waste into public energy, Doughnut Economics, and tech’s hidden eco-impact. Listen now: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Eu8... RSS: feeds.acast.com/public/shows...

A promotional image for a new episode of the Software Made Human podcast featuring host Garrett Sheridan and sustainability consultant Louise French. The episode focuses on how businesses can practically adopt sustainability, covering topics like Doughnut Economics, Dublin's Tallaght district heating project using AWS waste heat, and the hidden sustainability challenges unique to software companies.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Having an AI policy isn't the same as proving it's followed. Marino Software CSO Ed Melvin breaks down how to move from "trust us" to "show us" with a real governance evidence pack. Read more 📚: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/boa...

A visual representation of navigating complex AI governance: standing before a labyrinth of rules, signals, and automated checks to build audit-ready evidence.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Unsanctioned AI use is outpacing policy. At Marino Software, we help high-compliance teams manage messy realities—not perfect futures. CSO Ed Melvin shares practical steps to uncover shadow AI in part 1 of our AI Governance series. Read more: www.marinosoftware.com/insights

A Rubik's Cube set against a background of discarded electronics and organized server cables, illustrating AI governance scenarios for Marino Software.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Marino Software has been accepted onto the UK Government's G-Cloud framework. This gives UK public sector bodies a recognised route to engage us for technology and software services. We look forward to expanding our work with the public sector in the UK.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The EU AI Act is a sliding scale based on what your tech does—not a pass/fail test. Know your tier before you ship: ⛔ Banned: Emotion tracking 🚨 High Risk: Hiring, credit 💬 Limited: Chatbots (labeling) ✅ Minimal: Spam filters Categorize early. Read more here: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/eu-...

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From law/finance to elite sports tech. Fiona Ryan (Collata) joins Garrett Sheridan on Software Made Human to discuss solving "data overload" for coaches with AI and smart dashboards. Listen now: 🎧 RSS: lnkd.in/ehRm6VGg 🎧 Spotify: lnkd.in/egSQ6JdN 🎧 Apple: lnkd.in/e9pCjCz5

Podcast graphic for Software Made Human featuring host Garrett Sheridan and Fiona Ryan, co-founder of Collata, discussing how her sports tech startup uses AI to solve data overload for elite coaches.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The quantum threat is already here. Through "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later," bad actors are stealing data today to unlock tomorrow. With DORA mandates looming, you need cryptographic agility. See how our Application Agility Audit future-proofs your code. 👉 www.marinosoftware.com/insights/pre...

Graphic announcing Marino Software’s "Application Agility Audit" blog post, highlighting the Post-Quantum Cryptography threat of "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" and the need for cryptographic agility under DORA regulations.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Platform migrations shouldn’t be a multi-year "death march." At Marino Software, we break the consulting trap—moving mission-critical apps to modern platforms incrementally, reliably, and at pace. www.marinosoftware.com/insights/mak...

A table comparing traditional, high-risk platform migrations with Marino Software’s iterative approach, highlighting how Marino reduces discovery time, ships software continuously, and delivers value from week four.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Some of the crew here at Marino, looking stylishly shady at the annual summer BBQ @ DCU:Innovate Hub

A group photo of colleagues from Marino posing together and wearing sunglasses at the annual summer BBQ at the DCU Alpha Innovation Hub. They are smiling and looking stylishly "shady" outdoors in a sunny courtyard.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We’re thrilled to announce Aaron Smith as our new Chief Technology Officer! With 20+ years of software engineering experience, Aaron will provide technical leadership as Marino Software reshapes around an AI-native operating model to build intelligent applications.

Announcement graphic featuring a photo of Aaron Smith, Marino Software’s new Chief Technology Officer. The text details his extensive background in software engineering and his leadership role in driving Marino’s new AI-native operating model.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The new RTÉ News app is live on iOS & Android, built in partnership with RTÉ Digital! Powering one of Ireland’s most-used apps (138M+ monthly page views) with robust engineering at scale. Software made human. www.rte.ie/news/2026/06...

Announcement graphic for the updated RTÉ News app on Android and iOS, developed by Marino Software and RTÉ Digital, highlighting its scale as one of Ireland’s most-used digital products.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Regulated industries need to transform fast, but traditional consultants are structurally designed to be slow. Our founder, Keith Davey, explains how Marino Software delivers "Intelligence Made Human"—showing you working software by our second meeting. 👇 Read: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/age...

Marino Software announcement on fast-tracking digital transformation in regulated industries using agentic AI.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Our mantra is Software Made Human. But software is the medium. Intelligence - how it reasons, decides, and acts in the world - is the core layer. So our focus is now here: Intelligence Made Human. Nowhere is that shift more visible than in AI governance. www.marinosoftware.com/insights/int...

Compass helping someone to navigate on a road.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Out of the office and onto the track! 🏃‍♂️💨 Great times with the Marino Software crew at last night’s annual Staff Relay series. Perfect May weather and a brilliant way to kick off the summer season. ☀️ #MarinoSoftware #StaffRelay #Dublin 🙌

Marino Software team members running on a track during the evening Staff Relay series

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"The curb cut was built for wheelchair users. Now everyone with a buggy or a suitcase relies on it." Aoife Kenny breaks down why inclusive design is just good design, and why accessibility benefits every single user. Read more 👇: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/the...

Text graphic from a Marino Software blog post by Aoife Kenny, discussing how inclusive design like curb cuts, captions, and voice control benefits all users.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

At ISPE Inspire 2026, Marino Software, HiTech Health, and Uni of Galway launched CellConnect Cloud: Ireland’s first GxP-compliant digital backbone for cell and gene therapy manufacturing and logistics. 🧬☁️ #ATMP #ISPEInspire2026 #MedTech #Biotech

CellConnect Cloud launch at ISPE Inspire 2026: Ireland’s first GxP-compliant digital backbone for cell and gene therapy manufacturing and logistics.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Marino Software is now an approved supplier on the NHS Workforce Technology systems framework. Secure, scalable, usable software for healthcare and the public sector, ISO 27001, 27017 & 9001 accredited, now available to NHS trusts and partners.

Healthcare professional reviewing medical scans in a digital workspace. Graphic includes Marino and NHS logos to signify Marino’s status as an approved NHS supplier.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Is your software technically correct but humanly hostile? Nubank proves that "software made human" wins. By absorbing complexity for the user, they’ve hit 131M customers and a 90 NPS. The UX ceiling is rising. Don’t get left behind. Read more 👉 : www.marinosoftware.com/insights/wha...

An insightful post about modern software design philosophy. It uses the examples of Monzo and Nubank to explain that "Software made human" means the technology handles the heavy lifting so the person doesn't have to. It concludes that the ceiling for UX is rising globally.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Ed & Cara (@MarinoSoftware) are headed to ISPE Inspire 2026 in Cork! 🧬 Catch us Thu 14 May at Páirc Uí Chaoimh presenting CellConnect—our breakthrough cell therapy hub infrastructure developed with @HiTechHealth, @uni_galway, & @Entirl DTIF. Details: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ispe-ire-i...

Ed and Cara from Marino Software. Announcing CellConnect presentation at the ISPE Inspire conference.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

What if things could go right? Marino Software's Garrett Sheridan on how AI is shifting incentives, restoring makers to their highest purpose, and giving us a genuine shot at building software that actually serves the people using it. Read more: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/des...

Text graphic titled "More rolls of the dice" about the value of rapid experimentation. It argues that the real goal of speed is to lower the cost of being wrong, allowing for more "shots on goal." When building a prototype is faster than scheduling a meeting to discuss it, the "build, measure, learn" loop becomes a transformative business advantage.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Agentic AI is flooding healthcare—but who is validating it? 🤖🏥 HIMSS 2026 proved AI agents are outpacing their validation frameworks. Cara Ludlow explores how to balance speed with safety through smarter architectural choices. Read more: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/age...

Article cover for a piece by Cara Ludlow regarding the gap between Agentic AI deployment speed and patient safety validation frameworks in healthcare following HIMSS 2026.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

AI hallucinations aren’t a bug—they’re structural. For regulated industries, that’s a risk event. But if you build for it from the start, it’s manageable. Our take on why they won’t be "patched" and what it means in practice: 👉 www.marinosoftware.com/insights/why...

A conceptual visualization of an AI neural network, showing a dense web of grey nodes interconnected with colorful icons and symbols representing data clusters.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Great to see Fiona Simpson (AWS GM) and our own Ed Melvin (CSO) discussing the road to modernization. As an AWS Partner, we’re focused on making AI work for the enterprise and public sector—keeping it effective, responsible, and compliant. 🚀🤖 #AWS #MarinoSoftware #ResponsibleAI #Kilkenny

Fiona Simpson (AWS) and Ed Melvin (Marino Software) at the AWS AI and Data Conference in Kilkenny. The two leaders are pictured standing between statues at the event venue.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Marino Software to build breakthrough infrastructure for "CellConnect": with HiTech Health & the University of Galway, supported by Enterprise Ireland, we're delivering a GxP-compliant cloud platform to digitalise the end-to-end supply chain for cell therapies. www.marinosoftware.com/insights/cel...

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Last week’s National Health Summit confirmed our mission: healthcare needs interoperability. At Marino Software, we're building the secure, validated systems and data flows required for critical clinical contexts. Learn more: FHIR-Bridge service at our website. 🌐 www.marinosoftware.com/fhir-bridge

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Marino team catching up yesterday on our AI practice modeling & tooling... followed by some Pictionary. Is it even a strategy session if there isn't a mysterious drawing on the whiteboard? 🐝🖋️

A collage of four photos showing the Marino team in a vibrant office. On the left and center, team members are laughing and chatting during a strategy session. On the right, a woman draws a cartoon bee on a whiteboard for a game of Pictionary

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

How do cognitive load and the "Hero’s Journey" shape better software? 🧠 Behavioral psychologist Pádraig Walsh joins Marino Software’s Garrett Sheridan to discuss how frameworks like COM-B and Self-Determination Theory help teams build more confident users.

Behavioral psychologist Pádraig Walsh, guest speaker on the role of behavioral science and self-determination theory in software development.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The "AI Coding Boom" is fast, but is it accountable? 🤖⚖️ In regulated sectors, "Black Box" AI is a liability. Marino Software CEO Keith Davey explores why we need deterministic systems and human oversight to stay compliant. Read more: www.marinosoftware.com/insights #AI #TechEthics #MarinoSoftware

A summary of a blog post by Marino Software CEO Keith Davey on balancing AI innovation with accountability. It highlights the risks of "Black Box" AI in regulated industries, advocating for deterministic systems, human oversight, and legal compliance.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Keith Davey from Marino Software, presenting an AI-powered social systems resilience concept with Goal Global - finalists in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Breaking Barriers hackathon (Dublin-London-Manchester).

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

As 2025 closes, we'd like to thank our clients and partners for a fantastic year. One highlight: our pro bono work with GOAL Global on GOALie, an AI-powered policy intelligence platform: www.marinosoftware.com/case-studies.... Looking forward to continuing support for GOAL in 2026. Happy Christmas!

Colourful snowflake with Season's Greetings beneath in text

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Marino Software 🤝 Iarnród Éireann We’re thrilled to partner with Irish Rail to transform their digital customer experience! Together, we’re designing the future of connected, sustainable travel in Ireland. 🚆📱 #IrishRail #DigitalTransformation #Design #MarinoSoftware

Announcement graphic: Marino Software partners with Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail for digital transformation. Features a photo of a green commuter train and the logos of both Marino Software and Irish Rail.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Rotunda Hospital and Marino Software successfully developed a SMART on FHIR app POC, integrating with the Cerner Millennium EHR! High user-centered design scores show this is a pathfinder for future Irish and international EHR integrations. Great work by Prof. Brian Cleary and the team! #FHIR

A group of seven project collaborators from The Rotunda Hospital and Marino Software celebrating the successful development and testing of their SMART on FHIR proof-of-concept app. The team includes Prof. Brian Cleary (Chief II Pharmacist and Thrombocalc Project Lead), seen standing in the middle wearing light blue surgical scrubs, alongside six colleagues in business casual attire.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Marino Software was at the European Digital Health Summit. The consensus confirmed that the EHDS mandate makes FHIR interoperability urgently needed, promising up to 50% faster clinical processes. #DigitalHealth #FHIR #EHDS

Scenes from the European Digital Health Summit, featuring three attendees posing for a photo and multiple images of panel discussions and speakers on stage.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Marino Software is officially **ISO 9001 certified**! 🥳 This milestone reflects our team's commitment to quality, excellence, and continuous improvement. Ready to build with trusted, certified standards. Onwards! #ISO9001 #DigitalInnovation #QualityManagement #MarinoSoftware

Announcement that Marino Software is officially ISO 9001 certified for its Quality Management System.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

James McCann of @MarinoSoftware was at the @techuk Public Sector SME event! 🤝 Key takeaways: Co-design solutions are vital, pipeline visibility scales SME impact, and procurement is driving massive £32bn Social Value. Thanks to all speakers!

James McCann (Marino Software) attended the techUK Public Sector SME event in London. Key takeaways included the need for buyers/SMEs to co-design solutions rather than pitch, the critical role of pipeline visibility for scaling SME impact (Tussell), and the success of procurement in validating £32bn in Social Value (Social Value Portal). He thanked the speakers and looks forward to future collaboration.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

“AI should work for people — not the other way around.” On the latest episode of Software Made Human, Garrett Sheridan talks with Naomh McElhatton about inclusive AI, SME adoption, and keeping people at the centre of innovation. Spotify: lnkd.in/e-h9xfsJ Apple: lnkd.in/eZ385BUN RSS: lnkd.in/efiTwXsd

Naomh McElhatton, expert in AI and digital leadership, featured on the Marino "Software Made Human Podcast." The cover highlights the topic: "Putting People at the Heart of AI."

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Accessibility "Before & After" Prioritizing Core Accessibility APIs (like VoiceOver) is key. Poor code means confusing, verbose experiences. 🛠️ The Fix: • Use a clear accessibilityLabel ("Save"). • Icon buttons need labels/traits. • Group elements correctly. Build delightful, accessible software!

A snapshot of an internal working session this morning. Good software is inclusive software. Talking about Accessibility, mostly VoiceOver

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Adventure Time at Marino Software at Alive Outside Ireland 🪓🏹🔥🧠🌋💣. We had a blast!

Marino Software team at Alive outdoors grounds

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

SISCOG, a major international software platform specialised in solutions for optimised resource scheduling, management, and dispatching for passenger and freight transport operators - is now a Marino Software client and partner. Read more: www.siscog.pt/en-gb/blog/m...

Logos of SISCOG and Marino Software side-by-side, announcing their new client and partnership relationship for optimized transport solutions.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

The Strategy for Disabled People hinges on User Experience (UX). 🎧 Aoife Kenny explains how a UX lens is key to fixing Transport & Mobility. It's not just ramps—it's designing the full journey. Listen now! 🔗 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5QcY...

Podcast episode cover art featuring Aoife Kenny and Garrett Sheridan discussing how a User Experience (UX) lens is key to implementing the Strategy for Disabled People, particularly for Transport & Mobility.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

"Marino's Product Lead Aoife Kenny argues that UX is the key to turning Ireland's new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People into a reality." Read more: tr.ee/V7EdJeOOnM

The image shows a graphic with a gradient background of orange, pink, and red. Text on the graphic reads "Marino" at the top left, "Aoife Kenny Product Lead" in a pink box, and in large black letters, "How UX can make a new disability strategy actually work." At the bottom, it says "SOFTWARE MADE HUMAN."

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Ireland is a leader in European bus and coach travel, with the second-highest share of passenger transport in the EU. Marino Software partnered with Expressway to transform the digital experience for passengers, making travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable. Expressway: tr.ee/NStjjdxe3v

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Building Responsibly: How Marino Software aligns with the EU AI Act - new blog post by Keith Davey. Follow the link to read more: www.marinosoftware.com/insights/eu-...

Keith Davey, CEO of Marino Software, discusses the company's perspective on the EU AI Act, framing regulation as validation for their long-standing commitment to building responsible, compliant, and secure software. Link attached to read more

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We’ve chased minimalism for years, but everything now feels generic, emotionless, homogenous. Material 3 Expressive feels refreshing — embracing emotion, individuality, and playful motion to make interfaces feel alive again.

A three-panel image showing different mobile app designs. The first panel shows a travel app page for Chile, the second a baby feeding tracker app, and the third a news article about electric cars with an audio player.

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Marino Software ❤️ Travel & Transport challenges. Experiences, data, interfaces, integrations... good software is essential here. See this case study on our work for Expressway: lnkd.in/eWCzVxcf

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Automated but human customer self-service, digitised travel planning & tracking, effective & appropriate use of AI in a key product component... the focus for three workshops Marino has run recently. This is the promise of "Software made human" put into practice. See more at www.marinosoftware.com

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Brendan Kearns, whose mantra is "Software Made Human," discusses his "Everything is a Prototype" philosophy with Garrett, stressing the importance of prototyping. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7wLE... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/s... RSS: feeds.acast.com/public/shows...

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Some of our A11y - Accessibility Working group, on tour at Google Ireland’s Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC). Inclusive design is a core component of our work at Marino Software

An Image of our A11y - Accessibility Working group, on tour at Google Ireland’s Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC).

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Marino Software partners with GOAL Global on a workforce technology project. They support GOAL's mission in 14 countries, aiding their Strategy 2025 to help communities move "From Crisis to Resilience." Visit www.goalglobal.org.

An image with text Marino_ GOAL partnership

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Marino Software @marinosoftware.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

"AI + human-centred design + strong regulation gives us a real chance to build a more human digital experience. We can eliminate drudgery. Get tasks done and get out more." #softwaremadehuman www.marinosoftware.com/insights/hum... (IMG: Ariyana Ahmad & The Bigger Picture, Creative Commons license)

The image is a very detailed, black-and-white sketch-like illustration featuring a complex scene of interconnected figures and technology. The artwork portrays various individuals in different environments to represent the relationship between technology and humans.

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