New data released by Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected vehicle solutions and asset management, reveals that Irish and UK commercial fleets reduced their travel distances by almost 10% in the week before Christmas compared to other European fleets. However, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions increased by 9% during the holiday period. The […] Read more ›
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Ireland’s Connected Hubs model is breaking new ground in Europe, as regions in Finland and France begin rolling out pilot projects based directly on the Irish system. Through the CODIL Pilot Action, Ireland’s experience is now informing regional policy, digital infrastructure, and community hub strategy beyond its borders. Western Development Commission (WDC) oversees the Connected […] Read more ›
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University of Galway has been awarded funding for 25 collaborative projects as part of the ENLIGHT European university alliance. Title photo From left, Aishling Hanrahan, ENLIGHT Engagement Manager; Kathryn Kozarits, ENLIGHT Executive; Alex Metcalfe, Vice President International; Louise Hannon, Head of Research, Post Award; and Pamela Devins, Head of ENLIGHT, University of Galway. Academics and […] Read more ›
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In Dublin, coffee sometimes falls from the sky via drone delivery Earlier this autumn I spoke with ORF Radio Austria for their technology programme Digital.Leben about something that’s already part of everyday life in parts of Dublin: coffee, groceries, and takeaways delivered by drone. The short feature, broadcast on 29 October 2025, looked at how […] Read more ›
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A wide-ranging selection of tech companies, from drone software to med-tech have today been announced among the winners of the inaugural North–South Business Cooperation Awards, a €500,000 programme launched by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation to celebrate cross-border entrepreneurship on the island of Ireland. The Awards, which culminated in a high-profile ceremony at Castle Leslie Estate, […] Read more ›
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Guest post by Orla Kelly, founder of Orla Kelly Publishing. You have a book inside you. It’s a collection of your hard-won lessons, your unique perspective, your vision for the future. As a leader, you understand the power of a story to inspire change and build a legacy. Yet, that book remains unwritten. The document […] Read more ›
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Three of Cork’s highest-achieving female STEM students were today recognised by Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, at the WISE UP Technological Awards to celebrate outstanding academic achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Founded by Stryker’s WISE (Women in Stryker’s Engineering) team in Anngrove, the annual award recognises outstanding students from Cork’s […] Read more ›
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A researcher working on the design AI-driven methods for secure and trustworthy drone operations will share his expertise at one of the South East Science Festival’s most keenly anticipated free events. ‘Drones in Everyday Life – Promise, Potential, and Protection’ is the title of Walton Institute researcher Iftikhar Umrani’s talk in Clonmel Library in Tipperary […] Read more ›
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions and operating a global delivery centre out of Letterkenny in Ireland, has expanded its 18-year partnership with ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation. The partnership aims to modernise ABB’s global hosting operations, simplify its IT landscape, and strengthen its […] Read more ›
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A majority of Irish organisations have enhanced cybersecurity measures in recent months yet under-investment in key areas of training and compliance, ongoing talent shortages and AI-powered cyber threats continue to be areas of concern for Irish cyber leaders. That’s according to EY Ireland’s inaugural Cyber Leaders Index, which surveyed 165 of Ireland’s senior cyber leaders […] Read more ›
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced Fastnet, a new state-of-the-art transatlantic subsea fibre optic cable system connecting Maryland, U.S., and County Cork, Ireland. When operational in 2028, Fastnet will add vital diversity for customers by building a new data pathway with unique landing points, keeping services running even if other undersea cables encounter issues. This […] Read more ›
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TechWorks Marine has commenced a comprehensive year-long metocean survey in Maritime Area A – Tonn Nua, of the Irish Government’s South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (SC-DMAP), supporting EirGrid’s Powering Up Offshore South Coast project. Commissioned by Fugro, EirGrid’s appointed marine survey supplier, the survey will deliver vital baseline oceanographic and environmental data to support […] Read more ›
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ePower is reminding sports clubs across the island of Ireland who have been selected for grants to install electric vehicle chargers to ensure they have carried out the necessary paperwork to receive the funding. Through the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which was launched earlier this year, 227 clubs, of which 179 are […] Read more ›
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New data from Matrix Recruitment for Q3 2025 has revealed that workers in Ireland are prioritising stability, flexibility, autonomy, upskilling, and culture despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest. Despite a seasonal slowdown in manufacturing and construction, finance, healthcare, and engineering remained resilient. Contract and temporary role renewals soared, signalling a “wait-and-see” approach taken by employers […] Read more ›
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Guest post by Stanley Olisa For years, corporate giving has been dominated by the same playbook: annual donations, branded sponsorships and one-off CSR campaigns that rarely go beyond a press release. The problem is lack of structure. Business leaders want to create real social impact but most models for doing so are still transactional, not […] Read more ›
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Guest post by Isobel Rimmer, who is founder of international training and development consultancy, Masterclass Training, and author of Present with Presence: Everything you need to plan, prepare and deliver with impact in any situation published by Rethink Publishing I’ve trained hundreds of tech professionals, from IBM mainframe pre-sales engineers to the geekiest white hat […] Read more ›
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Time is running out for third-level students across Ireland to showcase their vision for the future of the country’s energy sector. Students are invited to apply for the EirGrid CleanerGrid Competition 2025/26, with applications due to close on Wednesday, 19th November 2025. Back for a third year, the CleanerGrid competition run by EirGrid, the operator […] Read more ›
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Researchers from Trinity and the ADAPT Research Ireland Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology are leading a newly funded project to transform how AI is integrated into mobile and wireless communication systems. The NAIRA project (Native AI for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Radio Access Networks) is a pioneering initiative that envisions a new generation of […] Read more ›
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SEPA Instant payments will allow personal and business customers to make a euro payment within ten seconds, 24 hours a day. In tandem with this, Verification of Payee (VoP) will also be introduced for both SEPA Instant and standard SEPA payments. The services are being introduced as part of the EU’s Instant Payments Regulation and […] Read more ›
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By David Stephen Mental health symptoms and emotional distress are universally present in human societies, and an increasing user base means that some portion of ChatGPT conversations include these situations – OpenAI There is a new [October 27, 2025] safety report by OpenAI, Strengthening ChatGPT’s responses in sensitive conversations, stating that, “Our safety improvements in the recent model update […] Read more ›
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