Northern Ireland Stories

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Northern Ireland stories

Integrity360 partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland

The deal gives the institute round-the-clock threat monitoring and executive cyber oversight as it seeks to protect nearly 40,000 members and 8,600 students.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Smart Cities

Dublin Airport picks Esri Ireland for digital twin

The airport expects faster maintenance and better passenger flow as data from CAD, BIM and sensors is unified across its expanding site.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Qualcom wins Microsoft security badge amid AI concerns

The badge strengthens customer confidence as firms racing to deploy Copilot and other AI tools face tighter scrutiny over data access and governance.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Housing

Amid AI shifts - Common Purpose wants 1,000 more Irish leaders

The target underscores growing demand for cross-sector leadership as Irish organisations face social change, green transition and AI shifts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI

Free workshops and ambassador schemes are widening access to AI and STEM for schools, as Microsoft boosts its Belfast education hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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

Artificial Intelligence

Qualcom appoints James Quigley as Field Service Engineer

The hire will bolster on-site IT support for businesses across Ireland as the company expands its Northern Ireland operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand

Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Smart Cities

Esri Ireland partners DataBuilders to connect data

Irish organisations could cut delivery risk and duplication as the firms link scattered data for GIS, cloud and AI projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

TLI Group adopts ArcGIS for Irish infrastructure work

Real-time mapping is now helping TLI Group cut manual reporting and improve safety on broadband, power and renewables projects across Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Northern Ireland stories

Digital Transformation

Qualcom appoints Fergal Flattery to grow AI practice

The Irish provider has committed €500,000 to the unit as demand grows for secure, practical AI adoption among businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Bookkeepers offer unpaid advice as tax demands grow

More than one million extra sole traders and landlords will be pulled into Making Tax Digital from next April, boosting demand for bookkeepers' guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Clean technologies

UK battery market splits as regions diverge sharply

Regional shifts are leaving manufacturers exposed, as fast-growing markets in Wales and Northern Ireland look little like England's battery sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Northern Ireland stories

Transport

October roadworks could disrupt travel to six UK airports

Passengers flying from Heathrow, Birmingham and other hubs are being urged to allow extra time as overnight closures and diversions hit key routes this month.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday