Ireland stories - Page 2
Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Payhawk survey finds 45% of self-described AI leaders in finance lack minimum use rules, exposing a wider gap between ambition and control.
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Iarnród Éireann has expanded digital checkout for rail passengers by adding PayPal, with early data showing strong uptake from overseas travellers.
UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
UK boards still see cybersecurity as a top risk, but a five-year flat reading suggests awareness has not translated into stronger oversight.
Stegawave launches watermarking tool to tackle sports piracy
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saas
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integration
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content security
Stegawave's live watermarking platform traces pirate sports streams to subscriber accounts, with Clubber reporting a 100% detection rate.
Cork Airport plans Ireland's largest solar carport
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Cork Airport to add 3,696-panel solar carport as part of GBP £200 million upgrade, with Greenvolt Next project set to cover Holiday Blue car park.
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
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agricultural technology
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ai
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healthtech
KPMG has opened applications for its 2026 Global Tech Innovator contest in Ireland, with founders set to pitch for a place in Lisbon.
Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local
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e-commerce
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online shopping
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customer expectations
Scurri posts 22% parcel growth as retailers favour nearer European markets and faster delivery options amid shifting consumer demand.
Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler
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saas
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document management
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digital transformation
Mail Metrics taps Avanade Ireland's Karl Kohler as Chief Revenue Officer to drive UK, Ireland and European expansion toward USD $1 billion.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Esri Ireland to gather up to 500 industry figures in Dublin for a free forum on mapping, data and critical infrastructure planning.
Canon named Leader in IDC's high-speed inkjet study
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Canon strengthens its position in IDC's high-speed inkjet rankings, with its own printhead technology, service network and market data praised.
UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK businesses back AI and SAP transformation, but only 4% are very confident in data quality and 94% say silos hinder real-time decisions.
PortmanDentex signs AI deal to cut dental admin
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
PortmanDentex expands Heidis clinical AI across UK and Ireland practices after pilot showed faster record keeping and lighter admin for dentists.
Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Foresight sells Northern Ireland's TES Group to Legrand after revenue jumps 84% and a major datacentre expansion, locking in a fourfold return.
Confirmo wins Irish approval for stablecoin payments
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Confirmo secures dual Irish licensing for stablecoin payments, positioning its European hub to serve businesses ahead of the EU's 2026 MiCA deadline.
SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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it industry
SHE@CYBER cybersecurity training spreads in Poland and North Macedonia as post-grant uptake tests whether the women-focused model can endure.
Vertigenius raises EUR 2.55 million for US expansion
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wearables
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devops
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apm
Vertigenius secures GBP £2.2 million to accelerate US clinic rollout of its wearable vertigo sensor, with 20 sites already using the device.
Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe
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clean technologies
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insurance
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climate change
Renew Risk unveils first offshore windstorm catastrophe models for Europe, aiming to sharpen insurers' pricing as bigger turbines face harsher seas.
CIOs learn on the go as AI pressure mounts at firms
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Logicalis study finds 89% of Chief Information Officers are learning AI as they go, with skills gaps, data issues and compliance concerns slowing roll-outs.
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
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digital transformation
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dc
Origina's new Dublin headquarters will support 350 hires as the Irish tech firm expands its software, security and AI teams worldwide.
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
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storage
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Climb hires seasoned Channel Executive Mike Holt to drive Irish sales, partner relations and growth as AI and digital transformation reshape the market.