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Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises
Digital Transformation

Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises

Skills shortages are now holding back Ireland's tech chiefs as AI investment jumps, with most firms still unable to deploy it at speed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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AI saves workers 11 hours, but botsitting eats gains
Software-as-a-Service

AI saves workers 11 hours, but botsitting eats gains

Despite productivity gains, workers are losing much of AI's time savings to checking, fixing errors and juggling multiple tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
IP Fabric names Jonathan Korntheuer Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

IP Fabric names Jonathan Korntheuer Chief Financial Officer

The move signals tighter financial oversight as IP Fabric steps up hiring and targets more enterprise demand for network visibility tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth
Outsourcing

Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth

The corporate services group is deepening its Americas push after buying Biz Latin Hub, which extended its reach across 18 Latin American markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Paysecure names Vanessa Mantzarioti Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Paysecure names Vanessa Mantzarioti Chief Financial Officer

The move bolsters Paysecure's expansion plans as the payments firm seeks tighter finance oversight across growing international operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate
Disaster Recovery

UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate

British businesses are recovering slowly from attacks, with fewer than half back to normal within 10 days despite rapid detection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Zendesk names Tifenn Dano Kwan as Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk names Tifenn Dano Kwan as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire underscores Zendesk's push to turn surging AI bookings into revenue, with demand set to top USD $400 million next year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
EfficiencyIT names Giles Pattison to drive AI growth
Hybrid Cloud

EfficiencyIT names Giles Pattison to drive AI growth

Rising demand for faster AI-ready infrastructure is driving EfficiencyIT's expansion, as Giles Pattison joins to help scale its modular data centre business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
AMD names Vinay Awasthi Senior Vice President for APJ
Semiconductors

AMD names Vinay Awasthi Senior Vice President for APJ

The hire strengthens AMD's push in Asia Pacific and Japan, a key growth market as demand for AI and computing products rises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Skillable names Brian Barnum chief financial officer
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable names Brian Barnum chief financial officer

The software group is reshaping its senior team as it seeks faster growth across virtual labs, training and AI-related services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

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UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
AICPA & CIMA launch Rise2040 on AI's finance future
Data Analytics

AICPA & CIMA launch Rise2040 on AI's finance future

Accountants face a shift towards advisory work as AI and data tools reshape finance, with trust and judgement remaining vital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
GTIA ChannelCon 2026 agenda puts AI & security first
Data Protection

GTIA ChannelCon 2026 agenda puts AI & security first

Attendees will hear more about turning AI into revenue, as the event focuses on security, growth and practical channel issues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Geordie appoints Courtney Broadwell as Channel Chief
Digital Transformation

Geordie appoints Courtney Broadwell as Channel Chief

The hire bolsters Geordie's push to help enterprises govern AI agents, as it expands after a USD $30 million funding round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director
Partner Programmes

Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director

Demand for consistent global IT support is driving Nebula Global Services to bolster senior leadership as it expands across 170 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane
Digital Transformation

Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane

The Brisbane-based operator is boosting digital and brand capabilities as it pushes to meet rising customer use of online channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 2 min read • This month
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
Digital Transformation

HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand

The hire signals HiBob's push to sharpen its AI-era message as enterprise software rivals compete for customers and investor attention.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month