Northern Ireland stories
Employers say UK graduates work-ready despite job gap
Last week
Most UK employers say graduates are work-ready, but recruiters warn flawed hiring systems are locking thousands of young people out of jobs.
Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances
Last week
Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
Vertiv & GreenScale partner on AI-ready data centres
Last month
Vertiv wins preferred supplier role for GreenScale’s AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centre campuses, supporting nearly 1 GW expansion in Europe.
Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth
Last month
Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.
Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Last month
Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
ScreenCloud Belfast team wins three major awards for service
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
ScreenCloud's Belfast team won three top awards at the Contact Centre Northern Ireland Awards, highlighting their excellence in customer service and leadership.
UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.
Apogee brings managed IT services to UK charities via CBG deal
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Apogee joins Charities Buying Group to offer managed IT services, helping UK charities improve tech access and reduce costs through collective purchasing.
Apogee selected to deliver IT & telecoms for charity sector
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Apogee has been chosen as the IT and telecoms partner for the Charities Buying Group, enhancing managed services for UK non-profits across the sector.
Workwear Mallusk adopts cloud ERP to boost eCommerce growth
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Workwear Mallusk adopts Forterro’s Orderwise Cloud ERP to enhance eCommerce, boost efficiency, and manage rising UK workwear and PPE demand.
One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.
UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost
Thu, 8th May 2025
The UK Digital Twin Centre has opened in Belfast, aiming to boost the UK economy by GBP £62 million over ten years through cutting-edge digital twin technology.
Belfast Distillery adopts new ERP system to boost efficiency
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Belfast Distillery Company adopts Forterro's 123Insight ERP to enhance traceability, streamline operations, and support growth at its historic Belfast whisky site.
Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.
Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.
UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.
Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.