Ireland stories

Rithum rolls out SupplyExplorer as retailers face pressure to widen assortments and cut supplier sourcing delays.

Irish companies urged to treat bespoke AI agents with caution as consultants warn of legal, compliance and governance risks.

HCS plans EUR €13.2m expansion with new Dublin office and 125 hires as AI-led managed services drive revenue growth.

Irish organisations overestimate ransomware readiness as BullWall and Renaissance survey finds 57% hit in two years and backup gaps persist.

Hogan Assessments warns that overuse of artificial intelligence in Irish offices could dull judgement and create a workforce of 'AI zombies'.

eSentire backs MTU cybersecurity student with bursary, paid Cork internship and training as industry grapples with a Europe-wide talent shortage.

Rotary Bearings adds sensor-linked industrial parts and a custom dashboard, aiming to help manufacturers catch faults early and cut downtime.

Ireland's data and AI hiring market tightens as most professionals stay put, with firms planning bigger teams and stronger pay and development offers.

Bull and Equal1 strike hybrid quantum pact to link silicon-spin hardware with HPC software for European data centres and EU-led projects.

Payhawk survey finds 45% of self-described AI leaders in finance lack minimum use rules, exposing a wider gap between ambition and control.

Iarnród Éireann has expanded digital checkout for rail passengers by adding PayPal, with early data showing strong uptake from overseas travellers.

UK boards still see cybersecurity as a top risk, but a five-year flat reading suggests awareness has not translated into stronger oversight.

Stegawave's live watermarking platform traces pirate sports streams to subscriber accounts, with Clubber reporting a 100% detection rate.

Cork Airport to add 3,696-panel solar carport as part of GBP £200 million upgrade, with Greenvolt Next project set to cover Holiday Blue car park.

KPMG has opened applications for its 2026 Global Tech Innovator contest in Ireland, with founders set to pitch for a place in Lisbon.

Scurri posts 22% parcel growth as retailers favour nearer European markets and faster delivery options amid shifting consumer demand.

Mail Metrics taps Avanade Ireland's Karl Kohler as Chief Revenue Officer to drive UK, Ireland and European expansion toward USD $1 billion.

Esri Ireland to gather up to 500 industry figures in Dublin for a free forum on mapping, data and critical infrastructure planning.

Canon strengthens its position in IDC's high-speed inkjet rankings, with its own printhead technology, service network and market data praised.

UK businesses back AI and SAP transformation, but only 4% are very confident in data quality and 94% say silos hinder real-time decisions.