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Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase
Data centers

Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase

More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland
Smart Cities

Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland

The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Supply Chain

Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills

Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
eir business inks ServiceNow deal for managed services
Data Protection

eir business inks ServiceNow deal for managed services

Customers across Ireland will get a single portal for service requests and incident updates as eir business shifts onto ServiceNow's AI platform later this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Hogan warns AI use could create 'zombie' workers
Digital Transformation

Hogan warns AI use could create 'zombie' workers

Heavy use of AI at work could erode staff judgement and critical thinking, Hogan Assessments says, as employers adopt the tools more widely.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
Agricultural Technology

KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland

Irish tech start-ups with up to USD $15 million in revenue can now seek a Dublin final and a place in Lisbon next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it
Data Protection

Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it

Irish workers race ahead of their employers on generative AI, as staff adopt free tools faster than firms can set policies and pay for them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Data Protection

Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages

Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026