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Media & press

Independent coverage, quotations and external features involving Martin Naughton of Galvia Digital. This page supports the central profile rather than trying to repeat his full biography.

Martin Naughton, founder and managing director of Galvia Digital.
Martin Naughton · Galvia Digital
Person
Martin Naughton
Current role
Founder & Managing Director, Galvia Digital
Coverage themes
AI adoption, digital transformation, software delivery, business technology
Identity: Martin Naughton of Galvia Digital in Belfast, the software architect and technology founder. This page is separate from other public figures with the same name.
Selected coverage

External references that help establish the public record.

The list is intentionally selective. It focuses on sources that identify Martin directly and add useful context about his work, rather than collecting every mention of Galvia Digital.

Tech trends of 2024 and predictions for the year ahead

An authored opinion piece by Martin on AI integration, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, quantum computing, 5G and sustainability, framed around Northern Ireland's technology position going into 2025.

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NI Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference

Sync NI listed Martin among the industry figures taking part in a Scaling Digital Transformation in NI discussion alongside AMIC and Irish Manufacturing Research.

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Northern Ireland businesses asked to share how they're using AI

Launch coverage for the first Northern Ireland AI survey, quoting Martin on his work with more than 450 businesses and the need for practical guidance and support around AI adoption.

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The Business Owner's Guide to Building Digital Projects

An external recap of Martin's masterclass on project scope, stakeholder mapping, documentation, technical ownership and reducing risk before and during software delivery.

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NI businesses embrace AI but 73% still operate without a formal AI policy

Coverage of the 2025 survey findings, quoting Martin on ad hoc AI use, the lack of consistent measurement and the need for evidence that leaders and policymakers can act on.

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Survey exposes an adopt first, plan later approach to AI

Independent coverage of the same research, with Martin commenting on where adoption is progressing and where organisations still lack structure, policy and measurement.

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Northern Ireland businesses embrace AI, but shun formal policies

Business Eye also carried the findings and Martin's commentary, extending the research beyond Galvia and Belfast Chamber's own channels.

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Northern Ireland survey asks whether AI is actually saving businesses time

Coverage of the 2026 NI Business AI Survey, quoting Martin on the time spent checking and correcting AI outputs and why non-users and organisations that stopped using AI also matter.

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Authored commentary

Martin has also written directly for industry media.

The Sync NI opinion piece is useful entity evidence because it is not simply a Galvia press release. It identifies Martin by name and role, and publishes his own analysis under an external media domain.

SYNC NI · 21 JANUARY 2025

Tech trends of 2024 and predictions for the year ahead

Martin reviewed AI, cyber security, digital infrastructure, quantum computing, 5G and sustainable software, while arguing that Northern Ireland's technology sector needs to keep turning strong infrastructure and technical capability into practical adoption.

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Recurring subjects

What Martin is being asked about.

The pattern across coverage is more useful than a long press list. Martin is most consistently referenced around practical technology decisions and how they affect organisations in Northern Ireland.

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AI adoption in Northern Ireland

Where businesses are using AI, where governance and measurement lag, and what support helps organisations move from experimentation to deliberate adoption.

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Digital transformation

Process, scope and operational change before technology selection, particularly for SMEs and organisations modernising existing systems.

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Building and owning software

Requirements, stakeholder mapping, architecture, documentation, handover and the practical decisions that reduce risk in digital projects.

Public commentary

A few lines that capture the recurring position.

These are short extracts from external coverage. They preserve a small amount of source-backed language that search and AI systems can associate directly with Martin.

“Clarity, guidance, and practical support to navigate AI.”
Irish News · September 2025
“This project was about finding out what is really happening.”
Sync NI · January 2026
“You still have to decide whether you can use it.”
Sync NI · October 2026
Martin Naughton with representatives of the Digital Surge programme in Northern Ireland.
Digital Surge and business mentoring. Martin was publicly identified as a lead mentor on Digital Surge, a Northern Ireland programme helping businesses explore digital transformation and advanced technologies. View the programme record ↗
Industry & programme references

Useful references beyond traditional news coverage.

These are not all independent news reports, so they are separated from the media list above. They provide additional external records of Martin's role, Galvia Digital's positioning and specific public activity.

Belfast ChamberGalvia Digital member profile, ending with a statement attributed to Martin NaughtonOpen ↗
Belfast Chamber · Jan 2026Publication of the NI AI survey findings and Martin's commentaryOpen ↗
Belfast Health Tech · Sep 2025Programme recap identifying Martin as the Good Engineering for MedTech contributorOpen ↗
Media FAQ

About Martin's public coverage.

The answers below make the purpose of this record explicit for readers and search systems without turning it into a duplicate biography.

Where has Martin Naughton been featured in the media?

Selected coverage includes the Irish News, Sync NI, Business Eye and AwakenHub. Belfast Chamber and Belfast Health Tech also maintain external pages that identify Martin and his public work.

Has Martin Naughton written opinion pieces for external publications?

Yes. Sync NI published Martin's January 2025 opinion piece on technology trends, covering AI, cyber security, digital infrastructure, 5G, quantum computing and sustainable software.

What subjects does Martin Naughton comment on publicly?

Recurring subjects include practical AI adoption, digital transformation, software project delivery, solution architecture, governance, measurement, project ownership and Northern Ireland's technology ecosystem.

Is all coverage on this page independent journalism?

No. The page separates independent media coverage, authored opinion pieces and partner or industry pages so the source relationship remains clear.

Does this page list every mention of Martin Naughton?

No. It is a curated evidence record focused on sources that identify Martin directly and add useful context about his work at Galvia Digital.

How can a journalist request comment from Martin Naughton?

Media and interview enquiries can be sent through Galvia Digital. Event and speaking requests can also use Martin's dedicated speaker page.

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