Ireland stories - Page 7
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
AccountsIQ boosts staff by 38% and broadens its cloud finance tools after acquiring UK expense platform ExpenseIn to meet rising demand.
Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Acronis appoints Jo Holliday as UK and Ireland General Manager to drive partner-led growth in its expanding cyber protection business.
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
Vertiv & GreenScale partner on AI-ready data centres
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Vertiv wins preferred supplier role for GreenScale's AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centre campuses, supporting nearly 1 GW expansion in Europe.
AVK seals long-term Rolls-Royce deal for UK data hubs
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AVK inks long-term Rolls-Royce mtu generator deal, securing UK and Ireland data centre power capacity and exclusive integration rights.
UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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edutech
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data analytics
University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
Most SAP users plan AI but remain cautious on real benefits
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Nearly 90% of SAP users in the UK and Ireland plan to deploy AI, yet 74% remain sceptical about its real-world benefits, a new survey finds.
DAS Fire appoints new leaders to drive UK & Ireland growth
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
DAS Fire appoints David Parry as Managing Director and Paul Darke as Executive Director to boost UK and Ireland growth in data centre fire safety.
NetApp appoints Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for UKI
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cisco
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ibm
NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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erp
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entrepreneurship
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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smb
Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iot
UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.