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Irish Stories

Market competition stories

DevOps

AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure

Fees are under pressure as two-thirds of service providers say clients want more for less and expect AI to cut costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Market competition stories

Software-as-a-Service

Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain

The funding gives Wasabi room to expand storage capacity and global reach as demand rises for data-heavy AI workloads.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Anthropic expands Amazon tie-up in USD $5 billion deal

Users of Claude should see fewer peak-time slowdowns as Anthropic secures more AWS capacity and Amazon adds USD $5 billion to its stake.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Accounting software faces AI rivals in bookkeeping shift

Small businesses could see faster reporting and less manual admin as AI-driven rivals automate bookkeeping and pressure QuickBooks to adapt.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Fintech

Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure

British small businesses may cut card processing costs as Zeller enters a crowded market with more than 100 early UK sign-ups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Market competition stories

Software-as-a-Service

Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge

Rising AI-driven phishing is forcing cyber security vendors to bolster defences, as Abnormal AI adds senior leaders in product, customer success and legal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts

Most firms expect AI to streamline admin and planning support, while only 3% plan staff reductions this year, a survey shows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

eCommerce

Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India

Portable charging demand is pushing Rapoo into the laptop power bank market, with a 20,000mAh model priced at INR 4,499 in India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Only 6% of UK firms would use AI time for advisory

Most UK accounting firms would divert AI savings to compliance or staffing, not higher-margin advisory work, a Ravical survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Gaming

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV

British shoppers can now buy TCL's new QLED line-up from GBP £379, with models spanning Google TV, Fire TV and a 98in screen.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Gaming

Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in Australia at AUD $1,999

The premium handset lands in local stores as HONOR seeks a stronger foothold against Apple and Samsung in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Fintech

Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options

Brokers on Brickflow can now tap Pallas Capital for development and bridging loans, widening funding options for mid-market property deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Gaming

Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand

A nationwide promotion is putting game characters on supermarket shelves, as buyers in New Zealand can win Xbox prizes from special Fanta packs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Cartech

Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y

Australia’s car buyers now face far more choice as the market has shifted from local sedans to imported SUVs and electric vehicles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development

The hire underlines CirrusHQ’s push into public sector cloud work as councils and government departments seek safer, cheaper systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026