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Duration 4.125 Days 24.75 CPD hours This course is intended for The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Individuals responsible for maintaining and improving the workplace safety, Occupational health and safety officers, consultants, and advisors, Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB's IMS2 Methodology for implementing an OH&S MS, Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of OH&S MS to ISO 45001 requirements, Members of OH&S teams, Individuals aspiring to pursue a career as OH&S MS implementers, consultants, or officers Overview Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001 Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an implementer Initiate and plan the implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001, by utilizing PECB's IMS2 Methodology and other best practices Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001 Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit This course is designed to equip you with the competence to establish, implement, manage, and maintain an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 requirements and guidance. This training course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 45001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of an OH&S MS. The ultimate ambition of this training course is to enable you to create the conditions for a safer workplace. Introduction to ISO 45001 and initiation of an OH&S MS implementation Training course objectives and structure Standards and regulatory frameworks Fundamental concepts and principles of OH&S Initiation of the OH&S MS implementation The organization and its context Implementation plan of an OH&S MS Leadership and worker participation OH&S MS scope OH&S policy and objectives Hazard identification and assessment of risks and opportunities Implementation of an OH&S MS Resource management Awareness and communication Documented information management Operations management Emergency preparedness and response OH&S MS performance evaluation, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation Internal audit Management review Treatment of nonconformities and incidents Continual improvement Preparation for the certification audit Closing of the training course

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is a must-have for the Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst, and Requirements Engineer. The Business Sponsor and the Project Manager who are actively involved with specifying requirements for their project will also benefit from this workshop. Overview Describe the planning, techniques, and partnerships that are vital to the success of requirements elicitationIdentify and differentiate between the different types of requirements that need to be elicitedDescribe the importance of documenting business objectives and project scope before eliciting requirementsUtilize a context diagram to scope the requirementsUtilize a process, techniques, and templates for stakeholder identification and analysisApply industry best practices to common issues with Stakeholders during requirements elicitationPlan and conduct a good InterviewIntroduce standards in process modelingPlan and develop a prototype to elicit requirements In this interactive 2-day course, you will learn how to enhance and refine your elicitation skills. Working in small groups, you will practice new techniques and discuss strategies that your organization should be using to better define stakeholder needs. Day 1 Unit 1: Course Introduction Unit 2: Fundamentals of Requirements Elicitation Unit 3: Understanding the Project Objectives and Scope Unit 4: Identifying and Analyzing Your Stakeholders Unit 5: Interviewing Techniques Day 2 Unit 6: Facilitation Techniques Unit 7: Process Modeling Unit 8: Prototyping Unit 9: Document Analysis, Interface analysis, and Reverse Engineering Unit 10: Course Summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA26 - Requirements Elicitation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA26 - Requirements Elicitation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Senior system administrators who wish to learn more about troubleshooting. Have earned a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or have similar experience. It is recommend that students have earned a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or have similar experience. Overview As a result of attending this course, students should be able to leverage the software development life-cycle process to plan, create, test, and provision host systems within an organization. Students should be able to demonstrate the following skills: - Installation of Red Hat Satellite 6 - Software life-cycle management of software used to provision and maintain configured hosts within a controlled production environment This course enriches your skills by providing the tools and techniques that you need to successfully diagnose, and fix, a variety of potential issues. You will work through hands-on problems in various subsystems to diagnose and fix common issues. You will learn develop the skills to apply the scientific method to a structured form of troubleshooting. You will then apply this approach in troubleshooting various types of problems, including boot issues, hardware issues, storage issues, RPM issues, network issues, third-party application issues, security issues, and kernel issues. At the end of the course, you will be empowered to complete various comprehensive review labs to test your skills. 1 - INTRODUCTION TO TROUBLESHOOTING Describe a generalized strategy for troubleshooting. 2 - TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS TO PREVENT SMALL ISSUES Prevent small issues from becoming large problems by employing proactive system administration techniques. 3 - TROUBLESHOOT BOOT ISSUES Identify and resolve issues that can affect a system's ability to boot. 4 - IDENTIFY HARDWARE ISSUES Identify hardware problems that can affect a system?s ability to operate. 5 - TROUBLESHOOT STORAGE ISSUES Identify and fix issues related to storage. 6 - TROUBLESHOOT RPM ISSUES Identify and fix problems in, and using, the package management subsystem. 7 - TROUBLESHOOT NETWORK ISSUES Identify and resolve network connectivity issues. 8 - TROUBLESHOOT APPLICATION ISSUES Debug application issues. 9 - DEAL WITH SECURITY ISSUES Identify and fix issues related to security subsystems. 10 - TROUBLESHOOT KERNEL ISSUES Identify kernel issues and assist Red Hat Support in resolving kernel issues. 11 - RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for business users and knowledge workers in a variety of roles and fields who have competence in a desktop-based Microsoft Office productivity suite, and who are now extending Microsoft Office to a collaborative cloud-based Office 365 environment. Overview In this course, you will build upon your knowledge of the Microsoft Office desktop application suite to work productively in the cloud-based Microsoft Office 365 environment. You will: Sign in, navigate, and identify components of the Office 365 environment. Create, edit, and share documents with team members using the Office Online apps, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Teams Collaborate using Teams. Configure Teams. This course introduces several productivity apps including SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams that can be used in combination by teams for communication and collaboration. Outline for Teams About What is Microsoft Teams? Overview How to Access Microsoft Teams Etiquette for using teams Integration Capabilities SharePoint OneDrive Interface Storage ? OneDrive & SharePoint Permissions & Access Owner, Member & Guest Communication and Collaboration Team Conversations Private conversations Mentions Inviting people Search Settings and Customization Use the search tool to find specific messages, files or people Working with Files Create new files Upload files Attaching or sharing Files Edit and Collaborate on files Open files in SharePoint OneDrive for personal files Administration (Champions) Add members to a Team Access administrator settings Meetings and calls Initiate a meeting on demand Schedule a meeting and invite attendees Meetings and Outlook Introduction to SharePoint What is SharePoint Understanding your permissions Logging into SharePoint Working with SharePoint sites Working with SharePoint sites Navigate, browse and search in a site Follow a site Working with documents Navigate a library Open and edit a document Upload or create a document in a library Share a file Set alerts for files Use checkout and check-in Team collaboration Versioning Getting Started (OneDrive Outline) Sign in, access and navigate Working with files and folders Upload files Organize files and folders Rename. Copy and download files Delete and recover files Search Use OneDrive with Office Save an office file online to OneDrive Use OneDrive with desktop office Versioning Share files Co-authoring

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is appropriate for developers and administrators who intend to use HBase. Overview Skills learned on the course include:The use cases and usage occasions for HBase, Hadoop, and RDBMSUsing the HBase shell to directly manipulate HBase tablesDesigning optimal HBase schemas for efficient data storage and recoveryHow to connect to HBase using the Java API, configure the HBase cluster, and administer an HBase clusterBest practices for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks Cloudera University?s four-day training course for Apache HBase enables participants to store and access massive quantities of multi-structured data and perform hundreds of thousands of operations per second. Introduction to Hadoop & HBase What Is Big Data? Introducing Hadoop Hadoop Components What Is HBase? Why Use HBase? Strengths of HBase HBase in Production Weaknesses of HBase HBase Tables HBase Concepts HBase Table Fundamentals Thinking About Table Design The HBase Shell Creating Tables with the HBase Shell Working with Tables Working with Table Data HBase Architecture Fundamentals HBase Regions HBase Cluster Architecture HBase and HDFS Data Locality HBase Schema Design General Design Considerations Application-Centric Design Designing HBase Row Keys Other HBase Table Features Basic Data Access with the HBase API Options to Access HBase Data Creating and Deleting HBase Tables Retrieving Data with Get Retrieving Data with Scan Inserting and Updating Data Deleting Data More Advanced HBase API Features Filtering Scans Best Practices HBase Coprocessors HBase on the Cluster How HBase Uses HDFS Compactions and Splits HBase Reads & Writes How HBase Writes Data How HBase Reads Data Block Caches for Reading HBase Performance Tuning Column Family Considerations Schema Design Considerations Configuring for Caching Dealing with Time Series and Sequential Data Pre-Splitting Regions HBase Administration and Cluster Management HBase Daemons ZooKeeper Considerations HBase High Availability Using the HBase Balancer Fixing Tables with hbck HBase Security HBase Replication & Backup HBase Replication HBase Backup MapReduce and HBase Clusters Using Hive & Impala with HBase Using Hive and Impala with HBase Appendix A: Accessing Data with Python and Thrift Thrift Usage Working with Tables Getting and Putting Data Scanning Data Deleting Data Counters Filters Appendix B: OpenTSDB

Embark on a transformative learning journey with our 'Read Construction & Structural Drawing Like Expert' course, meticulously crafted for those with a zeal to decode the intricate language of architectural blueprints. This course unlocks the gateway to understanding the complex layers of G+3 residential building designs. From the foundational footing layout to the sophisticated slab reinforcements, you will be guided through the arcane world of construction drawings, emerging with the knowledge to navigate this technical terrain with ease and precision. The curriculum is an architect's treasure map, leading you from the initial sketches of a residential project to the high-level detailing required for successful execution. As you traverse the course, you will witness the fusion of theory and practice with site videos, unraveling the real-world applications of structural drawings. You'll not only learn the principles of Vastu in planning but also grasp the nuances of load calculations and material specifications, all geared towards equipping you with a keen eye for structural details and the skill to interpret them expertly. Learning Outcomes Interpret architectural and structural drawings of multi-story residential buildings with clarity. Apply the principles of Vastu Shastra in building design and planning. Analyze load calculations and material requirements for construction projects. Develop the ability to detail beams, columns, and slabs from structural analysis results. Synthesize practical construction knowledge with technical drawing acumen. Why choose this Read Construction & Structural Drawing Like Expert course? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments are designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Read Construction & Structural Drawing Like Expert Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Who is this Read Construction & Structural Drawing Like Expert course for? Aspiring construction professionals eager to master architectural drawing interpretation. Civil engineers seeking to refine their understanding of multi-story building structures. Architects looking to align design concepts with structural integrity. Technical draftspersons aiming to enhance their detailing capabilities. Project managers and site supervisors wishing to bridge the gap between drawings and physical construction. Career path Construction Project Manager: £35,000 - £70,000 Architectural Technologist: £25,000 - £50,000 Structural Engineer: £28,000 - £55,000 Building Surveyor: £22,000 - £50,000 CAD Technician: £20,000 - £40,000 Site Engineer: £25,000 - £50,000 Prerequisites This Read Construction & Structural Drawing Like Expert does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Read Construction & Structural Drawing Like Expert was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Section 01: Architectural & Structural Drawings of G+3 Residential Building Reading The Architectural Plan of G+3 Residential Building & Planning It 00:36:00 Understanding To Read Footing Layout drawing Of G+3 Building 00:31:00 Learn to Read Footing Schedule and Reinforcement Drawing of G+3 Building 00:24:00 How Combined Footing Reinforcement Is given practically at Site & What is Chair 00:26:00 Learn To Read Column Layout & Column Schedule Drawings of G+3 Building 00:14:00 Learn to Read Column Reinforcement & Column Lateral Ties & SP-34 Detailing 00:49:00 Video Explaining depth of footing, PCC, Development Length & Column Placing 00:16:00 What is Vastu & How this G+3 Building Is planned According to vastu Theory 00:38:00 Plinth Beam Layout, How to Frame Plinth Beam layout & Understand Reinforcement 00:20:00 Practical Video of Plinth Beam Reinforcement, Shuttering & Concreting 00:07:00 Learn First Floor Shuttering Layout & Slab Centering Layout with Site Videos 00:19:00 Learn to Read 1st Floor Beam Reinforcements of a G+3 Residential Building 00:24:00 Practical Video Of Beam Reinforcement and Extra Bar Provided in Beam R/F 00:06:00 Difference Between 1-way Slab & 2-way Slab 00:35:00 Practical Video of How Crank Bars are Put Up In The Slab 00:22:00 Theory of 2 way Slab & Its Importance & How it is Provided Practically at Site 00:32:00 Learn to Read slab 1st Floor Slab Reinforcement Details & Slab practical Video 00:26:00 Second Floor Shuttering Layout & Minor Changes With Respect to 1st Floor Layout 00:18:00 Second Floor Beam Details & Theory Behind Extra Bar at Support ( MUST WATCH ) 00:29:00 Second Floor Slab Details & Theory Behind Simply Supported & fixed Support Slab 00:25:00 Third-floor Slab shuttering Layout, Beam Details & Slab Reinforcement Details 00:11:00 Terrace Floor Plan & Head Room Architectural & Structural Details. 00:13:00 Section 02: Etabs Model of G+3 Residential Building Learn How the G+3 Residential Building is Modeled On E tabs Software 00:15:00 How to Define Beam, Column & Slab Sizes in the Etabs Model 00:23:00 How Dead Load & Live loads are calculated practically and Applied On The Slab 00:28:00 How to Apply Wall load on Beams & How to calculate Wall Load Manually 00:22:00 How to Create Load Pattern & Load Combinations in Etabs 00:21:00 How to check Footing Reaction & How to Size the footing Using excel Sheets 00:39:00 Check Bending Moment of Beam & understand it with Structural drawings 00:16:00 Detailing of Beam from Etabs Results & Excel Sheet Values 00:19:00 Detailing Of Stirrups, Spacing between stirrups & Logic Behind Providing Them 00:17:00 Column Detailing Manually & with Excel Sheet from Etabs Results 00:13:00

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for IT Professionals who deploy small-to- medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:Explain how Aruba networking solutions meet customers? requirementsExplain how Aruba AirWave provides unified wireless and wired network managementDescribe in-band management and out-of-band managementComplete the initial setup on ArubaOS switchesControl access to switches for both in-band and out-of-band managementManage software and configuration files on ArubaOS switchesExplain use cases for VLANs and configure port-based VLANs on ArubaOS switchesUnderstand and configure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)Understand and configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)Differentiate between different types of link aggregation and understand the benefits of Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)Configure and troubleshoot link aggregation on ArubaOS switchesConfigure static routes on ArubaOS switches and interpret IP routing tablesConfigure a basic Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) solutionDescribe how Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) works and the advantages that it providesConfigure and verify a simple VSF fabricDescribe the basics of wireless communications and 802.11 standardsDefine a wireless LAN (WLAN) and differentiate between wireless security optionsConfigure basic settings on Aruba Instant APsConfigure AirWave management settings on an IAP clusterConfigure SNMP v2c settings on ArubaOS switchesDiscover ArubaOS switches in AirWave and bring switches and IAPs under monitoring and managementImplement zero touch provisioning (ZTP) for Aruba IAPs and ArubaOS switches This course teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions. This course consists of approximately 20% lecture and 80% hands-on lab exercises to help you learn how to implement and validate small to medium enterprise network solutions. This 3-day course prepares network professionals for the HPE ATP - Aruba Mobile First Solutions V1 certification exam.In this course, participants learn about ArubaOS switch technologies including: VLANs, securing access, redundancy technologies such as MSTP, link aggregation techniques including LACP, and switch virtualization with Aruba?s Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). You also learn about IP Routing including static and dynamic IP routing with OSPF. This course teaches you how to deploy Aruba wireless Access Points and configure Aruba Clustering technology. It also teaches you how to configure, manage and monitor the network with the Aruba AirWave management solution. Introduction to Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise companySwitch CLI (Command Line Interface) NavigationProtecting Management AccessManagement of Software and ConfigurationsVLANSSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)Link AggregationIP RoutingVirtual Switching Framework (VSF)Wireless for Small-to-Medium Businesses (SMBs)Aruba AirWave

The learning objectives that we believe you require to be covered within the training include: A detailed understanding of the CDM 2015 Regulations and how they should work in practice An understanding of the key roles (Designer, Principal designer, contractor, principal contractor and client) under CDM 2015 What constitutes design and when you may be acting as a designer The requirements for notification Pre construction information, the construction phase plan and the H&S file An opportunity for delegates to ask questions and gain clarification on specific project requirements 1 Introduction Why manage health and safety? The costs of accidents Construction industry statistics Why CDM 2015? 2 Overview of health and safety law and liabilities Criminal and civil law Liability Enforcement and prosecution Compliance - how far do we go? Statutory duties 3 Health and safety law in construction - the current framework Framework of relevant legislationHealth and Safety at Work etc Act 1974Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015Work at Height Regulations 2005 Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work? Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities Control of contractors - importance of contract law 4 CDM 2015 - the principles and current best practice Scope - what is construction? Application - when do the Regulations apply? The CDM management systemDutyholders (client, designer, principal designer, principal contractor, contractor)Documents (pre construction information, Notification, construction phase Plan, H&S File)Management process The 2015 HSE guidance / industry best practice Clarification of roles and responsibilities 5 Competence under CDM 2015 What is 'Competence'? The criteria to be used in construction Achieving continuous improvement 6 Part 4 Construction Health Safety and Welfare Overview of Part 4 Responsibilities Welfare arrangements 7 Risk assessment and the role of the designer Principles of risk assessment Loss prevention / hazard management What is a suitable risk assessment?Design v construction risk assessmentThe client is a designer?Whose risk is it? 8 Risk assessment exercise Understanding the principles of design risk assessment Identifying hazards under the control of clients and designers Quantifying the risk 9 Questions, discussion and review

Overview This comprehensive course on Construction Safety will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Construction Safety comes with accredited certification, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Construction Safety. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Construction Safety is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 13 sections • 13 lectures • 05:15:00 total length •Managing Health and Safety: 00:29:00 •Risk Assessment and Common Risks: 00:20:00 •Health and Safety Guidelines and Legislations: 00:24:00 •Reporting Accidents at Work: 00:17:00 •General Site Issues: 00:29:00 •Working at Height: 00:27:00 •Excavation Work and Confined Spaces: 00:32:00 •Work Equipments: 00:29:00 •Manual and Mechanical Handling: 00:28:00 •Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control: 00:30:00 •Electrical Hazards and Control: 00:27:00 •Fire Hazards and Control: 00:23:00 •Assignment - Construction Safety: 2 days

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network engineers, support personnel, reseller support, and others responsible for implementing ScreenOS products. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Configure attack prevention features, including: ?SCREEN options; Deep Inspection (DI); and Antivirus (AV) scanning. Configure URL filtering. Configure antispam filters. This course meets the business needs of customers who are deploying the attack prevention features of ScreenOS software. The course focuses specifically on the attack-related features and assumes familiarity with ScreenOS software. Upon completing this course, you should be able to return to work and successfully configure and verify the desired attack prevention features. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Chapter 2: ScreenOS Basics Review Concepts Review Configuration Review Lab: ScreenOS Basics Review Chapter 3: SCREEN Options Multilayer Network Protection Types of Attacks SCREEN Options Configuration SCREEN Best Practices Lab: SCREEN Options Configuration Chapter 4: Deep Inspection Deep Inspection Overview Attack Database Configuration Policy Configuration Logging and Monitoring Lab: Deep Inspection Configuration Chapter 5: Antivirus Antivirus Operations Antivirus Configuration?Kaspersky Antivirus Configuration?ICAP Verifying Operations Lab: Antivirus Configuration Chapter 6: Web Filtering Web-Filtering Options Web-Filtering Configuration Verifying Operations Lab: Configuring Web Filtering Chapter 7: Antispam Antispam Concepts Antispam Configuration Verifying Operations Lab: Antispam Configuration Additional course details: Nexus Humans Attack Prevention with Juniper Networks Firewalls training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Attack Prevention with Juniper Networks Firewalls course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.