Open Source Helps Keep Vulnerable People Connected

"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..."

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