Ireland stories - Page 4
OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer
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OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.
UK consumers trust banks over AI for financial advice
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UK consumers still favour banks over AI for financial advice, with over a third saying they do not trust artificial intelligence in banking.
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
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Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.
Nucleo warns Irish firms on public AI governance risks
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Irish firms are fuelling AI governance risks by urging staff to use generative tools without supplying secure, centrally controlled systems.
Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to grow advisory services
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Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to expand advisory arm, hiring 12 specialists and targeting EUR €5m revenue amid rising demand for GRC support.
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
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Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.
Corlytics wins FinTech Breakthrough policy management award
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Dublin regtech Corlytics wins Policy Management Solution of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough for its AI-driven compliance platform.
Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
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Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
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Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.
Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts
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UK Mother's Day eCommerce orders rose 8.47% as shoppers bought earlier, spreading demand across the week and favouring faster delivery.
SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten
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SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.
Qualtrics launches synthetic panels & hub to speed research
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Qualtrics unveils AI-driven synthetic panels and Research Hub, promising research-grade insights in hours and cheaper than human panels.
Robinhood fund buys into Stripe, AI start-up ElevenLabs
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Robinhood Ventures Fund I adds Stripe and ElevenLabs stakes to give retail investors listed access to late-stage private tech firms.
Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey
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Irish bosses are warier of AI risks than peers in the UK, Germany and France, with cybersecurity and job fears driving cautious adoption.
Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network
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Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.
Construction turns to data-led, people-first safety
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Construction leaders are shifting from injury statistics to data-led, people-first safety, prioritising near-miss reporting and culture.
Irish directors adopt AI fast but lag on governance
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Irish directors embrace AI tools at pace, but most admit they lack strategies and understanding of looming national rules on governance.
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
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Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.
Pure Data Centres builds 110MW Dublin microgrid for AI
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Pure Data Centres and AVK have built a 110MW on-site microgrid in Dublin to power AI data centres and ease Ireland's strained grid.
Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access
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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.