OpenSky launches Managed AI Framework for Irish public sector

OpenSky, a Naas‑based data, AI and governance firm, has unveiled its Managed AI Framework, a service aimed at helping public sector bodies move AI projects from pilot to live operation responsibly and reliably.

The framework was presented at the International AI Summit in Dublin last month, which formed part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Co‑founder and managing director Michael Cronin said the service is built on Microsoft Foundry and operates across four pillars – scale, integration, adoption and risk/safety/oversight – with governance embedded throughout.

Cronin explained that the offering starts with a measurable service outcome, connects AI solutions to existing systems and data, supports staff adoption and then runs as a managed service, monitoring performance, accuracy and cost. He stressed that public bodies require clear accountability, so the framework includes compliance with the EU AI Act, GDPR and NIS2.

He added that the service aligns with the national Digital and AI Strategy and the newly established AI Office of Ireland, aiming to close the gap between successful pilots and live services where much value is currently lost.

OpenSky’s research arm collaborates with Enterprise Ireland, CeADAR, the Alan Turing Institute and the University of Ulster, delivering services such as an uptake intelligence tool for cervical cancer elimination across Europe.

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