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Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project

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Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.

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Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience

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Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.

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UK Mother's Day eCommerce orders rose 8.47% as shoppers bought earlier, spreading demand across the week and favouring faster delivery.

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SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten

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SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.

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Qualtrics launches synthetic panels & hub to speed research

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Qualtrics unveils AI-driven synthetic panels and Research Hub, promising research-grade insights in hours and cheaper than human panels.

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Robinhood fund buys into Stripe, AI start-up ElevenLabs

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Robinhood Ventures Fund I adds Stripe and ElevenLabs stakes to give retail investors listed access to late-stage private tech firms.

Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey

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Irish bosses are warier of AI risks than peers in the UK, Germany and France, with cybersecurity and job fears driving cautious adoption.

Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network

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Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.

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Construction turns to data-led, people-first safety

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Construction leaders are shifting from injury statistics to data-led, people-first safety, prioritising near-miss reporting and culture.

Irish directors adopt AI fast but lag on governance

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Irish directors embrace AI tools at pace, but most admit they lack strategies and understanding of looming national rules on governance.

Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally

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Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.

Pure Data Centres builds 110MW Dublin microgrid for AI

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Pure Data Centres and AVK have built a 110MW on-site microgrid in Dublin to power AI data centres and ease Ireland's strained grid.

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Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access

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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.

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Keepit & Hammer expand UK, Ireland SaaS backup reach

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Keepit teams with Hammer Distribution to expand SaaS backup coverage across UK and Ireland, targeting sovereignty and cyber resilience demand.

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Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants

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Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants, disrupting implant production and locking thousands of staff out of global networks.

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Irish tech leaders see stronger returns & AI focus

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Irish tech leaders report stronger returns on digital spend than global peers, as AI strategies sharpen and cyber risk climbs the agenda.

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Antevia & Benetel launch validated outdoor 5G offer

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Antevia and Benetel team up to offer a jointly validated outdoor Open RAN private 5G solution, targeting faster, lower-risk deployments.

Isle of Man hosts first spring interceltic business forum

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The Isle of Man hosts its first Spring Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to forge economic, tech and green growth ties.

Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it

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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.

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Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects

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Irish enterprises have squandered an estimated EUR €720 million on failed AI projects as poor strategy, bias and explainability woes derail plans.