Ireland stories
Businesses may need to rethink bot blocks, as Decodo says automated systems now make up 57.4% of web requests and shape product discovery.
Weak data and governance are leaving most UK mid-market AI projects stuck in pilots, despite 91% of firms saying they are ready to scale.
New tools for governing AI agents are moving to the fore as Google picks 33 cybersecurity startups for its first cybersecurity forum cohort.
Security teams now see autonomous AI as a bigger internal danger, even as most say it is boosting productivity, a survey found.
The hire bolsters Vault365's channel push as demand rises for backup and recovery planning to limit disruption from cyber incidents and system failures.
UK and Ireland partners will gain wider access to Docker's container platform as Exclusive Networks expands its cloud-native software portfolio.
The Irish-headquartered group is stepping up dealmaking in healthcare software, with more than 20 products and €100 million earmarked for acquisitions.
The hires underline a partner-led push as identity security vendors increasingly rely on managed services to win and retain customers.
The distributor has unified its UK and Ireland sales teams as it seeks a single route to market for partners and vendors across Europe.
Vendor reviews could be cut from days to minutes as the new AI tool centralises evidence and automates lower-risk approvals.
Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.
Irish firms risk falling further behind as GPT 5.6 outpaces their ability to retrain staff, redesign workflows and justify AI spend.
A lack of clear IT planning is leaving Irish large firms with a €667,000 annual drag from projects that should have been stopped.
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.
The appointment comes as the commerce software group seeks to sharpen its market position and deepen customer engagement amid tougher competition.
Expansion across Ireland is being targeted as Steve Boyes takes charge of Envisage's leadership, sales growth and customer service.
Only a third of Irish organisations have a formal AI strategy, leaving boards scrambling to align rapid adoption with governance and returns.
Almost half of Irish businesses faced at least one cyber attack last year, exposing hidden costs that can hit operations, cash flow and trust.
Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.
The competition is helping thousands of Irish pupils tackle real school problems with 3D printing, while widening early STEM participation.
