Ireland stories - Page 8
Europe's productivity puzzle: Is outdated workplace tech to blame?
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
Europe's productivity stalls as many firms rely on outdated tech, with only 28% of UK workers having the tools needed for effective collaboration.
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ai
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smb
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entrepreneurship
UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates
Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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ai
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software updates
Safe Software has surpassed USD $100M in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% amid global expansion and new AI-driven product updates.
CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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inflation
Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.
Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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agricultural technology
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investment
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funding
Bovonic secures funding from Cultivate Ventures to launch its QuadSense mastitis screening device in UK and Ireland, expanding beyond New Zealand farms.
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
ManageEngine scales UK growth as cloud & AI demand surges
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
ManageEngine boosts UK focus as demand for cloud-first, AI-driven IT management surges, with the UK now its second-largest global market.
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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ai
UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
Glass Atlas unites four agencies to launch new digital powerhouse
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Glass Atlas launches as a new digital agency uniting four brands with 180 experts to offer integrated marketing and commerce technology services.
Commvault names new leaders to drive North Europe cyber resilience
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Commvault appoints Martin Gittins as VP and Mark Molyneux as Field CTO to enhance cyber resilience across North Europe amid rising threats.
Glass Atlas launches in UK & Ireland after four-way agency merger
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Glass Atlas has launched in the UK and Ireland, merging four agencies into one 180-strong team to offer integrated digital marketing and commerce services.
Paragon appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to drive tech growth
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Paragon Group appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to unify tech strategy and boost AI-driven growth across its global operations and client base.
Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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it services
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smb
Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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financial systems
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bi
A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.
Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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fintech
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bnpl
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smb
Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.
Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Huntress teams up with Sherweb to offer MSPs in the UK, Ireland and North America enhanced access to advanced cybersecurity solutions via Sherweb's marketplace.
Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians
Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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productivity
Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.
UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Nearly three-quarters of UK and Ireland consumers now trust AI assistants, with 79% confident chatbots provide reliable help, says IBM study.
SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.