Now in its ninth year, the annual Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2025, which surveyed 500 Irish businesses, released today, has revealed the growing scale of cyber threats facing Irish businesses, with new risks emerging from Artificial Intelligence, as well as persistent challenges from ransomware. Frequency and impact of attacks In total, 40% of Irish businesses […] Read more ›
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations agency for digital technologies – Google, and musician, tech founder and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa to help with African AI . Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor Event at the UN General Assembly, the programme combines hands-on […] Read more ›
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ServiceNow the AI platform for business transformation, has announced AI Experience, a unified, conversational front door to enterprise AI. With its context-aware interface, the new AI Experience unites people and AI in a seamless, multimodal environment with built-in governance, security, and the trust and transparency customers need as they implement AI meant for scale. Building […] Read more ›
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Guest post by Stanley Olisa Health insurance is meant to protect people from financial ruin when illness strikes. But in many low- and middle-income countries, that protection barely exists. Out-of-pocket payments still account for the majority of healthcare spending, driving tens of millions into extreme poverty each year, according to the World Health Organisation. The […] Read more ›
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Social Media is a superb tool for business, but should it be the only one? For more than two decades, social media has been the default answer for businesses looking to grow. From the early days of Facebook Business Pages to the arrival of Instagram Reels and TikTok, the advice has been simple: show up, […] Read more ›
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Keychain, the AI-powered manufacturing platform transforming the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has announced its expansion into Ireland and the appointment of Alan Metcalfe, General Manager, Europe, to drive its global operations forward. Coming off the heels of its $30M Series B funding round, this expansion reflects Keychain’s commitment to supporting global CPG brands and […] Read more ›
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To celebrate and honour the older adults in our community, Irish Girl Guide members are teaching digital skills. This past week, Leaders from 10 new Units across Ireland joined a growing cohort of Hi Digital trained Members. In total, 30 Units are ready to work with older people on the island, which include 60 Leaders […] Read more ›
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Gemini image editing just got a major upgrade with Nano Banana, unlocking a world of creative possibilities. With Nano Banana, anyone can turn a single photo into countless new imaginative creations, allowing people to transform, remix, and elevate their images like never before. Nano Banana introduces an array of advanced features designed to empower every user. These include the ability to […] Read more ›
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Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced that it has won the Outstanding Achievement in Communication at Chambers Ireland’s Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2025. The company was recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony which took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport. The awards celebrate best practice in sustainable […] Read more ›
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Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, has announced it has acquired the commercial operations of Verizon Connect’s telematics business in Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, and Germany. This strategic acquisition, which does not include Verizon’s Connect’s product, engineering, and other non-sales focused teams, significantly expands Geotab’s global […] Read more ›
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The STEM sector can foster continued growth and unlock new opportunities in the South West region. Achieving this requires strong collaboration between national and local government, the education sector and the business community. This was the key message from the STEM South West Leaders Dialogue session, held in the Muckross Park Hotel, earlier this month. […] Read more ›
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New research from Laya Healthcare, part of AXA, highlights a gender health gap in Ireland, which shows a clear difference in how men and women perceive their healthcare experience in Ireland. This “gender health gap” means women can face delayed diagnoses, limited access, and less focus in research. Closing this gap is a global challenge […] Read more ›
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Aerska, an Irish-based biotech company, pioneering groundbreaking therapies for diseases of the brain, has announced it has raised $21m in seed funding. Founded by Jack O’Meara, an Irish serial biotech entrepreneur, alongside David Hardwicke and leading RNA scientist Stu Milstein, they are joined by a team of seasoned drug developers based out of Dublin with […] Read more ›
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Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, today announced funding of €33.1 million for eight additional projects under Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) to support Innovative Technologies. Announcing the projects, the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, […] Read more ›
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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy (read it here), a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy places high integrity climate-resilient coral reefs (HICOR) at the heart of global conservation action. […] Read more ›
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Lateat guestBy J.M. Auron Quantum Tech Resumes In my previous article, I recommended against using an all-bulleted resume format—because it’s unclear and difficult to read, among many other problems. In this article, I’d like to go a bit more deeply into that topic—and more importantly, give some guidance on how to write a resume that’s […] Read more ›
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Irish med-tech firm patientMpower is expanding its remit to develop an AI-powered tool for the prediction of lung disease as it marks ten years in business. The development, in partnership with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, University College Dublin (UCD) and Enterprise Ireland, is set to build on patientMpower’s existing work as a […] Read more ›
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A pioneering new test that can recover fingerprints from ammunition casing, once thought nearly impossible, has been developed by scientists at Maynooth University. Dr Eithne Dempsey, and her recent PhD student, Dr Colm McKeever, of Maynooth University’s Department of Chemistry, have developed a unique electrochemical method which can visualise fingerprints on brass casings, even after […] Read more ›
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We look at the new book, Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature by Tim Christophersen see more about it here. Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature reviewed This is an important and challenging book. At first we were a little pessimistic about it, due to […] Read more ›
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Dell Technologies today announced the launch of the Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525), the latest addition to its AI-based audio portfolio. Designed for the hybrid workforce, these earbuds combine advanced noise filtering, voice optimisation, and all-day comfort for employees, while offering IT teams simplified deployment and centralised manageability. As the world’s first earbuds to earn […] Read more ›
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