Ireland stories
More than half of UK and Irish hospitality businesses fear AI could expose customer and company data, a new survey shows.
Local customers will gain more support as Tines expands in response to rising demand from Australian and New Zealand enterprises.
AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.
Despite widespread confidence in governance, UK companies are already seeing AI tools surface sensitive data as Copilot rollouts accelerate.
Customers in the UK and other English-speaking markets will get more help adopting Unit4 software as Embridge expands its role beyond implementation.
Retailers could cut weeks of manual sourcing work as Rithum’s new tool uses network data to match suppliers to growth needs.
Manufacturers could cut downtime as real-time sensor data on bearings and motors helps spot faults earlier and reduce maintenance costs.
The deal could bring quantum workloads into existing data centres sooner, as Bull and Equal1 target hybrid systems for European users.
Many self-described AI leaders in finance are still using it only in limited workflows because governance and data foundations are incomplete.
Thirty percent of UK and Ireland board directors still rank cyber threats as a top risk, with healthcare concern rising, survey data showed.
Illegal streams can now be traced back to individual subscriber accounts, helping broadcasters cut off piracy within minutes during live sports.
Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
The expansion is set to lift annual revenue to EUR €30 million by 2028 as the Waterford-based firm broadens into cybersecurity and AI services.
Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.
Heavy use of AI at work could erode staff judgement and critical thinking, Hogan Assessments says, as employers adopt the tools more widely.
The award will fund and place Munster Technological University student Bartosz Lipinski in eSentire's Cork security operations centre amid a widening EU skills gap.
Demand for automated workplace IT has pushed ControlUp past USD $100 million ARR, lifting its valuation above USD $1 billion.
Most Irish data and AI professionals are staying put as employers prepare to expand teams and compete for scarce talent.
Foreign travellers now account for a fifth of PayPal rail bookings as Ireland’s state operator expands checkout options on its website and app.
