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KPMG names judges for Irish tech innovator contest

Irish founders will get global exposure through a contest that caps entrants at USD $15 million in revenue and rewards growth.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation

The programme gives staff a route to turn workplace ideas into customer solutions and patentable intellectual property, as AI speeds up competition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Software Development

Logitech backs Sydney hackathon for high school coders

Support from Logitech gave the 48-hour Sydney event prizes and kit, helping more than 30 teenagers build projects and connect across borders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills

Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills

Most finance chiefs still need sharper strategic, people and commercial skills before boards will back them for the top job, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Crypto

Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules

Entry-level hiring, not a lack of talent, is keeping many would-be Web3 workers out, with 54% citing experience demands as the main barrier.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed

Pressure is mounting on security teams as AI spending rises, with 68% saying the job has become harder over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Generative AI

Multiverse opens Edinburgh tech hub with Amazon veteran

The expansion will add 200 jobs and deepen the skills group's AI engineering footprint as it seeks talent beyond London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

IT Industry

CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot

Scottish and Irish founders will get a supported route into each other's markets through the pilot, easing the cost and risk of expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Software-as-a-Service

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator

Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Canadian workers say employers favour tech over careers

Many Canadian staff fear AI spending is outpacing training, with 51% saying employers favour new tools over career development.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

IT Industry

Ngāti Whātua names first tech scholarship recipients

The awards aim to widen Māori access to tech careers by funding study, mentoring and business links for 18- to 25-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award

The accolade highlights Western Australia's growing health-tech sector, with his AI cardiac diagnostics work spanning hospitals, universities and start-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Recruitment

Iron Mountain opens Rugby campus for inclusive learning

The Rugby site will give 18- to 25-year-olds with special educational needs and disabilities workplace experience as they study, widening access to jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Education, Learning & Training

Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth

Young Māori could gain funding, mentoring and industry links under a new scheme aimed at building future leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Women in TechWorks event draws 160 at Arm Cambridge

Strong demand for women-focused tech leadership events was shown by an inaugural Cambridge gathering that drew 160 people and a 150-plus waiting list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month