Ireland stories
The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.
The hire signals a push to deepen partner ties in Ireland as AI and digital transformation reshape demand for technology distributors.
Irish consumers are losing 284 million hours a year to poor service, as weak systems and low empathy leave firms at risk of defections.
The shortlist spans the island and includes firms employing more than 3,000 people, as EY marks the 29th year of its award programme.
Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.
A self-financing non-profit has helped 1,500 start-ups in Dublin, with below-market rents and support services funded by campus revenue.
Irish fintech investment climbed as larger cheques and a handful of big deals helped lift funding to USD $259.38 million in 2025.
Early US traction could help Vertigenius turn remote vertigo monitoring into broader clinic adoption after securing EUR 2.55 million.
Insurers face tighter pricing pressure as offshore wind farms in Europe expand into deeper waters and more exposed storm regimes.
Most technology leaders are still finding their feet as companies race to deploy AI despite skills gaps, data problems and compliance pressure.
Monzo's retreat from America will close customer accounts by June, while Revolut is seeking direct access to deposits and loans in the US.
The expansion is set to lift output and jobs at a north-west site supplying power distribution equipment for data centres.
The environmental services group is reshaping its leadership as Richard Kirkman takes charge of a GBP £4 billion Northern Europe business.
The site underpins real-time payments for banks and merchants across Europe, while keeping sensitive data within the region.
Live project data has helped the telecoms infrastructure company cut spreadsheet use and improve gross margins by several points.
The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.
Contractors in Northern Ireland can now get electricity maps within an hour, reducing the risk of strikes and power cuts.
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are more likely to see outages hit revenue, with 52% reporting direct top-line damage.
Administrative tasks are still eating into law firm margins, with North American practices facing the sharpest pressure from fragmented systems and manual work.
Growth in Britain puts integration and visibility under pressure as Advania adds senior finance and marketing leadership.