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Amid AI shifts - Common Purpose wants 1,000 more Irish leaders
Artificial Intelligence

Amid AI shifts - Common Purpose wants 1,000 more Irish leaders

The target underscores growing demand for cross-sector leadership as Irish organisations face social change, green transition and AI shifts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
IT.ie to invest EUR 3.5 million & create 50 jobs
Data Protection

IT.ie to invest EUR 3.5 million & create 50 jobs

Demand for cyber and compliance help is driving the firm's Dublin expansion, which will lift headcount from 60 to 110 by 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
xAI launches Grok 4.7 for coding & knowledge work
Large Language Models

xAI launches Grok 4.7 for coding & knowledge work

The new model is pitched at longer, harder coding jobs and arrives with broader safety checks as rivals vie for developer workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training
eLearning

OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training

Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops
Data Protection

Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops

Irish business leaders will get monthly guidance on deploying Copilot safely as firms weigh productivity gains against data and cybersecurity risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Retail Insight launches AI analytics platform for retailers
Data Analytics

Retail Insight launches AI analytics platform for retailers

Retailers may cut analysis time from hours to minutes as the tool turns operational data into plain-English answers with charts and audit trails.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI
Robotics

Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI

Free workshops and ambassador schemes are widening access to AI and STEM for schools, as Microsoft boosts its Belfast education hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
HDI gets Lloyd's approval for new London syndicate
Small Business

HDI gets Lloyd's approval for new London syndicate

The move gives clients and brokers another route into Lloyd's specialist cover as HDI deepens its London footprint.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
CMOs & CIOs split over AI decision-making at firms
Data Protection

CMOs & CIOs split over AI decision-making at firms

Shared AI projects are stalling as marketers and technologists dispute control, with most CIOs claiming the final say on CMS and DXP choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Giesecke+Devrient says token platform passes 1.4bn
Fintech

Giesecke+Devrient says token platform passes 1.4bn

Banks face rising pressure to keep digital wallet payments running smoothly as token provisioning becomes central to eCommerce and AI commerce.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
RainViewer launches Apple Watch radar complication update
Wearables

RainViewer launches Apple Watch radar complication update

Apple Watch users can now see live radar on their watch faces, as RainViewer's rebuilt app moves beyond simple forecast icons.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates
Artificial Intelligence

AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates

Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Flam raises USD $40 million in QED-led funding round
Software-as-a-Service

Flam raises USD $40 million in QED-led funding round

The cash will fund research, product expansion and overseas sales as the San Francisco-based company grows beyond 100 enterprise customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition
Software-as-a-Service

TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition

Growing demand from mid-sized teams is driving TOPdesk's latest tools as it looks to ease ticket backlogs and knowledge overload.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Veridion raises USD $20 million in Series A funding
Software-as-a-Service

Veridion raises USD $20 million in Series A funding

Banks and insurers could spot commercial risk sooner after Veridion secured USD $20 million to expand its live business graph.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Nintex appoints Amy Payne as Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Nintex appoints Amy Payne as Chief Marketing Officer

The software maker is betting on seasoned marketing leadership to sharpen its pitch as it pushes deeper into AI-driven workflow orchestration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Conexiom names product & marketing chiefs for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Conexiom names product & marketing chiefs for AI push

The hires come as manufacturers and distributors demand AI tools that can be verified before they replace manual order and invoice processing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ABBYY named leader in Gartner's IDP market assessment
Software-as-a-Service

ABBYY named leader in Gartner's IDP market assessment

Enterprise buyers are weighing more than OCR as ABBYY's latest Gartner ranking underscores growing demand for reliable AI-ready document workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SCI Semiconductor raises GBP £5m to boost chip output
Supply Chain

SCI Semiconductor raises GBP £5m to boost chip output

Strong demand for memory-safe chips has helped SCI Semiconductor secure GBP £5 million, with plans to add 15 jobs and scale output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week