The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence

2026 · Irish Edition

Also known as AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping business operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation across sectors globally and in Australasia. From the surge in AI-driven cybersecurity threats and the adoption of AI in cloud infrastructure to the integration of generative AI in customer service, marketing, and financial sectors, this dynamic field demands close attention.

Experts emphasise the critical role of robust data management and infrastructure in successfully leveraging AI technologies, while organisations face challenges including skill gaps, ethical considerations, and regulatory developments. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must balance innovation with security, sustainability, and human-centric strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest AI trends, practical applications, organisational strategies, technological advancements, and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of AI. Understanding these developments is essential for anyone interested in the impact of artificial intelligence on business, technology, and society.

Irish Artificial Intelligence news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · AI · Firewalls
Last week
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · AI · Digital Transformation
Last week
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · AI · Data Protection
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · AI · Firewalls
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · AI · Malware
Last week
Reviews
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Mobile gaming
Last month
Expert columns
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
By Laura Mathews of VisibleThread
Last week
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
Last week
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
This month
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
By Pascal Coubard of Celonis
This month
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
By Jamie Ng of Ashurst
This month
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
By Will LaForest of Confluent
This month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
By Mark Hopkins of Dell Technologies Ireland
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Discussing Threat intelligence
Last week
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
Last week
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Kia Ora New Zealand: Microsoft AI Tour delivers a dose of He Tangata
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Recent news
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
HCS to invest EUR €13.2m & create 125 jobs in Dublin
About Cloud Services
This month
Hogan warns AI use could create 'zombie' workers
About Management
This month
AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure
About Outsourcing
This month
Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds
About Business Intelligence
This month
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
About IT Industry
This month
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
About IT Industry
This month
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
About IT services
This month
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
About Storage
This month
ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap
About Helpdesk
This month
EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award
About Collaboration
This month
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
About IT Industry
This month
Two-in-five Irish workers say AI is essential at work
About IT services
Last month
Nucleo warns Irish firms on public AI governance risks
About Bring Your Own Device
Last month
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
About Big Data
Last month
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
About IT Industry
Last month
Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey
About Data Protection
Last month
Irish directors adopt AI fast but lag on governance
About Data Protection
Last month
Irish tech leaders see stronger returns & AI focus
About Trends & Predictions
Last month
Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it
About Social Media
Last month
Job moves
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
Move at Microsoft
Last week
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
Move at EMEA
This month
Expleo names Alan Gallagher to lead life sciences push
Move at Cognizant
Last month
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