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Businesses back energy supports as costs bite in Ireland
Clean technologies

Businesses back energy supports as costs bite in Ireland

Rising bills are already squeezing profits, forcing price rises and delaying hiring as Irish firms brace for more energy cost pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Ireland adults lose GBP £760 million to scam texts
Phishing

Ireland adults lose GBP £760 million to scam texts

Nearly every adult in Ireland was targeted by scam texts or phishing attempts last year, with more than one in five paying out and losing money.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
One in eight adults in Ireland in AI romance survey
Digital Transformation

One in eight adults in Ireland in AI romance survey

More than 510,000 adults in Ireland now say they are romantically involved with AI chatbots, raising questions about human relationships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Global Stories

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Gorilla flags margin confidence gap in European energy
Data Analytics

Gorilla flags margin confidence gap in European energy

Delayed reconciliations and siloed teams are leaving European energy retailers exposed, with most executives saying up to 10% of revenue is at risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Cvent says APAC events now use AI in everyday work
Software-as-a-Service

Cvent says APAC events now use AI in everyday work

Event planners are now using AI to cut routine work and prove returns, as Cvent says APAC has moved past the experiment phase.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
CFOs wary of global hiring as compliance losses rise
Human Capital Management

CFOs wary of global hiring as compliance losses rise

Despite strong interest in overseas recruitment, almost all surveyed finance chiefs said non-compliance had already cost their firms money.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Nine in 10 NHS staff use AI in their work, survey says
Data Protection

Nine in 10 NHS staff use AI in their work, survey says

Nine in 10 clinicians are already using AI to ease NHS admin overload, as staff say patients are largely supportive of the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links
Data Protection

UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links

Security and resilience are driving more enterprises to route sensitive cloud traffic over private links as cyber risks and DDoS attacks rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Creditspring partners college on student money lessons
Fintech

Creditspring partners college on student money lessons

Fewer than half of 18 to 24-year-olds understand APR or minimum repayments, prompting a new college programme on borrowing and budgeting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK CIOs face AI blame as sovereignty drives buying
Software-as-a-Service

UK CIOs face AI blame as sovereignty drives buying

Data sovereignty is now steering UK AI buying, while half of technology leaders say the Chief Information Officer will be blamed if systems fail.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UK shoppers prefer reliable retail tech over flashy AI
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers prefer reliable retail tech over flashy AI

UK retailers could miss the mark on digital spending, with shoppers valuing reliable basics such as pricing and returns over flashier AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds
Data Protection

Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds

Nearly 60% of big UK retailers reported AI security incidents last year as rapid adoption outpaced governance and risk checks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
US airlines expect ADS-B In fleetwide within five years
Aviation safety

US airlines expect ADS-B In fleetwide within five years

Most US airline managers expect fleets to be fitted with ADS-B In within five years, as lawmakers weigh a possible mandate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
AI lifts UK shopping expectations but delivery lags
Customer Experience

AI lifts UK shopping expectations but delivery lags

Only 7% of shoppers said fast delivery promises are consistently met, even as AI is widening the pool of brands UK consumers will consider.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
CNI firms report repeated supplier breaches, study finds
Identity and Access Management

CNI firms report repeated supplier breaches, study finds

Most critical infrastructure operators still face repeated supplier-led intrusions, with fresh research linking them to weaker oversight of remote access.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers
Digital Transformation

HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers

Most UK employers expect AI ability to be a baseline requirement soon, with pay premiums already emerging for workers who can use it well.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026