Viatel Technology Group has achieved diamond partner status within Palo Alto Networks’ NextWave partner programme. The accreditation marks another significant milestone in the continued growth of Viatel’s cyber security practice. In July the company announced the acquisition of FullProxy, a specialist Scottish cyber security consultancy, further strengthening the group’s expertise, scale and capability across Ireland [&hellip

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Agentic AI platform Newcode has secured €17 million in a Series A funding round to support its US expansion, including customer support, product development, go-to-market, and strategic partnerships across the AmLaw 200, and the broader legal ecosystem. It has now increased its headcount to 60 on the back of a seed funding round of more [&hellip

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The five-year-old washing machine is broken, and statutory warranty and commercial guarantees have long since expired – but perhaps it can be repaired? Since the end of July, manufacturers have been obliged to offer at least the possibility of repair for certain products.  Domestic washing machines are among these products: so in the event of [&hellip

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Google has patched several high-risk security vulnerabilities in the desktop version of Chrome. The same applies to the open source image editing software Gimp, which has also been secured by its developers. Users are being urged to install updates for both programs as quickly as possible, and cyber security officials in Germany have urgently warned [&hellip

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One of the more surprising stories to hit the headlines in the last year is growing opposition to data centres. Not that it is particularly shocking that people object to giant industrial buildings being built near their homes, but it is novel to see opposition grow not only across the world but also across the political [&hellip

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For decades, humanoid robots have belonged to the realm of science fiction. We have watched them in films, seen them demonstrated at global technology exhibitions and read about their capabilities in research papers. They have inspired awe, curiosity and sometimes concern. Yet for most organisations, humanoid robotics has remained something distant, inaccessible and largely theoretical. [&hellip

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Recent data from Ramp, a company specialising in expense management and corporate credit cards, points to a shift in the competitive landscape between OpenAI and Anthropic among US companies. Since neither entity is currently listed on the stock exchange and neither discloses financial figures, analysts rely on third-party spending patterns to gauge their commercial success, [&hellip

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Scammers cost adults in Ireland €760 million last year according to research was conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Ekco. The poll of 1,000 adults in Ireland showed that 96% of people encountered a scam or phishing attempt last year and the average person received more than five scam or phishing communications per month, or [&hellip

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Ireland is facing financial sanctions following its referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union in recent weeks for failing to fully transpose the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) legislation into national law. Ireland was referred to the CJEU alongside France, Spain and the Netherlands for failing to fully transpose NIS2, which [&hellip

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Following a similar move by SK Hynix, Samsung has unveiled a large-scale shareholder return initiative, rounding off an important week for South Korea’s semiconductor industry. The tech giant estimates that by the end of 2026 it will allocate between €55.6 billion €67.9 billion for these payouts. According to the company, this would be the largest [&hellip

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According to Hari Srinivasan, LinkedIn chief product officer, the ‘Mark as AI spam’ report button has already been used more than a million times in its first weeks. This initiative has reportedly led to a 40% drop in the visibility of content identified as AI slop. LinkedIn is keeping under wraps exactly how reports affect [&hellip

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US have warned of an AI-fuelled campaign that attempts to exploit vulnerable Siemens S7 devices across multiple industries, including energy, water, critical manufacturing, agriculture and, potentially, the defence industry.   The FBI, the National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in an advisory that hackers are conducting reconnaissance and gathering other information [&hellip

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Garmin, best known for its navigation devices, now appears to be looking to enter the smart ring market after all. A device called Cirqa Smart Ring has surfaced in an Indonesian certification database. The registration is in the name of Garmin Indonesia and is dated 12 August 2026. That is striking because Garmin previously showed [&hellip

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Redfaire, an Oracle enterprise resource planning (ERP) services provider, has announced a €13 million minority investment by growth capital investor BGF to support its international expansion and continued development of its Oracle Fusion practice. Founded in 2003, the Limerick-headquartered business provides consulting, implementation, managed services, application support and cloud services across Oracle’s JD Edwards (JDE), [&hellip

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You know yourself what it’s like when the time comes around again for you to renew your car insurance, health insurance or fixed rate mortgage and you remember all those people on the radio, TV or social media telling you it always makes sense to “shop around” to get a better deal. In almost all [&hellip

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France’s tax authority, the Directorate-General for Public Finances (DGFiP) has been hacked, resulting in a data breach affecting a reported over half a million individuals and businesses. The attack occurred in June and was confirmed by authorities on 15 August following a posting to a cybercrime forum by the alleged perpetrator calling himself ‘ZeroBytes’. Data [&hellip

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Google wants to move production of its Pixel devices completely out of China from next year, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Google is said to have informed its suppliers that production of Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and earbuds must take place outside China from 2027 onwards. Google has expanded its production capacity in Vietnam [&hellip

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Video service Vine appears to have returned as Divine, the platform where users can create and share videos that last just six seconds and then loop endlessly. The new app also includes more than 2.5 million original Vine videos. To further distinguish itself from other platforms, Divine bans AI-generated content. Founder Evan Henshaw-Plath, a former [&hellip

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In the second quarter, Alibaba posted an operating profit that was 57% lower than a year earlier. The cause: heavy AI investments, such as in the Qwen model. The AI labs & applications segment, which includes model development and the consumer app Qwen, saw its loss quadruple in a year to two billion dollars. Revenue, [&hellip

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Summer is drawing to a close, so it’s time to look ahead to the best sci-fi coming to cinemas and streaming over the autumn and winter, from big screen blockbusters to cult classics and some seriously ambitious adaptations. We’ve a ton of great recommendations including why Dune: Part Three could be a very different kind [&hellip

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Sixty per cent of global CIOs confirm their organisations are planning investment in agentic AI over the next year. According to the Logicalis 2026 CIO Report, more than half (53%) of global CIOs believed generative and agentic AI will fundamentally disrupt existing business models within the next two years. This signals that organisations are moving [&hellip

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In a bid to capitalise on the rise of artificial intelligence, Marvell Technology has entered into a partnership to support Google in developing specialised semiconductors. As part of the agreement, the search giant is given the option to acquire a significant equity stake in Marvell, with a potential total value of $12.2 billion (€10.5 billion). [&hellip

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In an attempt to boost its market valuation, SK Hynix has announced a share buyback programme worth 40 trillion won, roughly €25 billion. After a period of unprecedented profits in the second quarter, the South Korean semiconductor giant plans to repurchase 24.1 million of its own shares from Thursday until 19 November. These shares will [&hellip

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JunieXR has been named national winner of the 2026 Creative Business Cup Ireland, earning the opportunity to represent Ireland at the prestigious Creative Business Cup Global Finals in Copenhagen next week. The company will join creative start-ups from more than 60 countries to compete on the international stage and connect with investors, industry leaders and [&hellip

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OpenAI is expanding its advertising reach by introducing ChatGPT Ads in 31 European countries. This follows a six-month trial period that began in the United States and was extended to eight other regions. Initially, brands can use the platform through partner agencies, technology partners or the OpenAI ads solutions group. Later this summer, the launch [&hellip

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed its concern that the current sharp rise in investments in AI may be unsustainable, which could lead to a stock market crash with global consequences. While American companies continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, a group of ECB researchers have suggested that a financial correction is likely, [&hellip

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Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has recently announced a new partnership with DataBuilders to help organisations connect data held across enterprise systems, and use it to make faster and more informed decisions. The partnership combines Esri Ireland’s geospatial technology and GIS services with DataBuilders’ expertise in making enterprise data reliable, connected and ready to use. “Esri Ireland and DataBuilders [&hellip

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In association with Damovo and Zoom AI is rapidly changing the customer experience landscape, but for many organisations, the challenge isn’t understanding that AI matters – it’s knowing where to start, how to implement it, and how to generate measurable value without replacing the technology theyalready have. On 22 September at 10:00am, Damovo and Zoom [&hellip

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Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, has been elected chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA). He replaces Caroline Gaynor, partner, Lightstone Ventures, who has completed her term of office. The IVCA is the representative organisation for venture capital and private equity firms on the island of Ireland. Last year, [&hellip

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In an attempt to resolve its ongoing disputes with the European Commission, Apple has announced an extensive overhaul of its fee system for app distribution within the European Union. The restructuring is intended to bring the company’s practices into line with the rules of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). As a result, all EU developers [&hellip

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Mozilla has started rolling out a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS. This allows users to block adverts, trackers, pop-ups and other intrusive elements without having to install a separate browser extension. The new feature is currently being tested and should make browsing on iPhone and iPad a lot calmer. In particular, websites that [&hellip

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In association with Conscia Donegal ETB partnered with Conscia and HPE to modernise its network infrastructure, creating a secure, cloud-managed and AI-driven platform that supports digital learning across one of Ireland’s most geographically dispersed educational estates. Following the successful completion of phase one across seven sites, the organisation has gained greater network visibility, stronger security, [&hellip

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Netflix and Amazon Prime Video each accounted for 22% of Ireland’s subscription video-on-demand market in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures from streaming guide JustWatch. The figures show a closely fought market at the top, with Disney+ only one percentage point behind the two leaders on 21%. However, the strongest growth story came [&hellip

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Irish-owned Blackberry Hearing is embracing artificial intelligence across its business, introducing AI to help customers access hearing care while also investing in a new generation of intelligent hearing devices which use sophisticated technology to adapt to the individual and their surroundings. The company has introduced Áine, an AI agent developed to help customers navigate the [&hellip

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Echelon Data Centres, the Irish-headquartered hyperscale data centre owner, developer and operator, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Trinovium, a subsidiary of Trinity Biotech plc, to develop next-generation liquid cooling solutions for AI and high-density computing environments. The collaboration brings together Echelon’s experience in designing, developing and operating hyperscale data centre infrastructure with [&hellip

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In California, a historic trial has begun against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. A coalition of 29 US states accuses the company of having deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive for young people. Meta is also said to have misled consumers about the safety of its services and to have unlawfully [&hellip

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The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced the appointment of Teresa Hooks as head of Connected Hubs and digital innovation. Connected Hubs, Ireland’s national hub network, is managed by the WDC on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Hook’s appointment comes at a significant time for the initiative, with [&hellip

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Applications are now open for the 2027 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (Stripe YSTE). Secondary school students from every county across Ireland are invited to turn their curiosity and ideas into reality and showcase them at the RDS in Dublin from 6-9 January 2027. Whether inspired by artificial intelligence, the physics of the world [&hellip

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Irish manufacturers are moving from testing advanced technologies towards implementing them in their operations, but the strength of their digital foundations will determine how quickly AI and automation deliver value on the factory floor, according to a new report from Irish Manufacturing Research. IMR’s 2025 End of Year Report records engagement with 679 industry organisations [&hellip

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI will lease a massive new data centre in the US for 20 years, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia, according to a regulatory filing published Monday. The project will be built on the site of a former Cold War-era uranium enrichment plant in Ohio and could eventually grow to have [&hellip

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