Source: Silicon Republic Journalist: John Kennedy
Four IBM workers in Dublin are to be awarded for their contribution to the development of a community project that uses open source software to ensure older people and vulnerable members of the public in 20 counties across Ireland receive a good neighbour service.
Later today, the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan TD, will make a presentation on behalf of IBM employees Alex Markelov, Mark Gargan and Guillermo Ordonez and Deirdre Kennedy for their work in the Friendly Call Service.
The service, which is currently available in 20 counties across Ireland, is a free and confidential telephone alert/good neighbour service for older people and those who feel vulnerable in society.
This project which began in Dublin is now in operation nationwide and plays a major role in policy and service development in the challenge of dealing with an ageing population.
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