The Ultimate Guide to Software Development
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software Development.
What to know about Software Development
Software development is a dynamic and essential field that spans the creation, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems, vital for innovation across industries. From integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities and enhancing security protocols to embracing low-code platforms and implementing efficient DevOps practices, software development continues to evolve with technology advancements.
Our coverage explores the latest trends, including the adoption of AI-native tools to accelerate app development and security, strategies for managing software supply chain risks, and the growing importance of automation and observability in ensuring quality and robustness. We also delve into how industry leaders and emerging startups are shaping the future by leveraging cloud technologies, generative AI, and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and smart software solutions.
Readers can gain insights into managing the complexities of modern software development, including addressing cybersecurity challenges, embracing continuous integration and delivery, and navigating the intersection of AI and development workflows. Whether you're a developer, IT manager, or technology enthusiast, our stories offer valuable knowledge on staying current with this fast-moving landscape and leveraging new tools and practices to drive business success.
Irish Software Development News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Medtronic opens Galway software hub for cardiac care
The new site will create 85 jobs and boost Ireland's role in high-value cardiac software as Medtronic expands digital health work in Galway.
Irish IT teams under stress amid staff shortages & AI
Staff shortages, legacy systems and AI demands are leaving most IT decision-makers in Irish companies reporting stress and mental health issues.
MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs
The expansion will lift MongoDB's Irish headcount by more than 50% by 2027 as it adds engineering and AI roles in Dublin and Cork.
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
The internal promotion comes as demand grows for ERP projects that join finance reporting, operations and AI-enabled automation on one platform.
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.
Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds
Most Irish data and AI professionals are staying put as employers prepare to expand teams and compete for scarce talent.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software Development
Citrix adds managed observability & developer services
Google named Forrester AI Platforms leader on strategy
Tencent rolls out Hy3 internationally for enterprise AI
Tricentis acquires Tabnine to boost AI quality context
Enterprise AI deployments slowed by security reviews
Featured News
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Grafana Labs has launched six AI observability tools during its AI Week, including new capabilities for monitoring and investigating AI agents.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Expert Columns
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Your annual penetration testing is already out of date
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software Development News
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Fragmented records and weak governance are making health IT roll-outs slower, costlier and less effective than budgets suggest.
Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
Irish enterprises have squandered an estimated EUR €720 million on failed AI projects as poor strategy, bias and explainability woes derail plans.
Auxilion names Eleanor Dempsey Advisory Services Chief
Auxilion has promoted Eleanor Dempsey to lead its advisory services, expanding her remit as it targets growth in Ireland and the UK.
Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant
Equinix will invest up to USD $700 million in a new Dundalk plant with Hanley Energy, promising hundreds of skilled jobs and faster kit supply.
Oracle launches APEX AI generator on Autonomous AI Database
The new tool aims to speed enterprise app building while keeping AI-generated outputs governable, auditable and easier to deploy safely.
NVIDIA unveils Nemotron 3.5 Lightning for local agents
Developers can now run more specialised AI agents on PCs and compact systems, as NVIDIA broadens support for open-weight local models.
Nvidia launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning & Switchyard
Cheaper, faster agent workflows are the aim as Nvidia's new open model and routing library target multi-model AI systems.
Google adds Gemini code conversion for PostgreSQL migrations
Enterprises could cut months from database migrations as Gemini now rewrites proprietary procedures into PostgreSQL inside Google's migration service.
OpenAI launches Premium seats for ChatGPT Business
Businesses with heavy ChatGPT users can now avoid splitting teams across plans as OpenAI adds a higher-usage tier in one workspace.
Nutanix launches MCP server for AI cloud operations
Customers can now use plain-language prompts to manage Nutanix cloud systems, while existing access controls and audit logs stay in place.
Rippling launches AI Spend Console to track AI costs
Employers can now link AI bills to team output as Rippling's new console aims to show whether model use is worth the cost.
Amazon launches runtime instances for Bedrock agents
Production AI agents on Bedrock can now share sessions for up to 14 days, making long-running workflows easier to run and coordinate.
Secureframe launches hosted AI server for compliance
Defence contractors could cut compliance overhead as Secureframe's new tools flag federal obligations, gaps and costs for CMMC and FedRAMP.
Tencent Cloud named Omdia gaming cloud leader again
Developers are turning to AI tools and outsourced infrastructure as cloud providers battle for a bigger share of the global games market.
DesignVerse expands enterprise AI platform into the US
US enterprises could cut software delivery time by months as DesignVerse brings its AI tools to regulated industries beyond Europe.
Cloudinary launches agent layer for visual media workflows
Developers could save setup time as the platform lets AI agents provision media environments and carry workflows through to handover.
LevelBlue named SentinelOne remediation partner for AI
The tie-up aims to help security teams turn validated AI findings into ranked fixes before vulnerabilities pile up and attackers move first.
name.com signs AI platform deals to embed domain access
Users of AI build tools will be able to register domains without leaving the platform as Name.com expands its integration push.
Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps
Governance gaps are widening as AI-assisted coding lets non-engineers create internal apps faster than companies can review them.
Guidewire launches Qusar with AI agents for insurers
The new release lets insurers automate claims and underwriting tasks inside their existing systems, while keeping data access and compliance controls in house.