Northern Ireland stories
Cloudsmith raises USD $72 million in Series C round
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Belfast software firm Cloudsmith secures USD $72 million as TCV returns to back its push to secure AI-driven software supply chains.
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan to lead Dynamics 365 Business Central push as it expands finance, reporting and AI-focused services.
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
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data protection
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ecm
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martech
ShareGate survey finds AI tools have surfaced sensitive data at 29% of firms, exposing a widening gap between confidence in governance and reality.
Embridge named Unit4 training provider outside Europe
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Embridge expands Unit4 ties with new training role across the UK and other English-speaking markets, boosting support after software rollouts.
Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Rotary Bearings adds sensor-linked industrial parts and a custom dashboard, aiming to help manufacturers catch faults early and cut downtime.
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
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agricultural technology
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ai
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healthtech
KPMG has opened applications for its 2026 Global Tech Innovator contest in Ireland, with founders set to pitch for a place in Lisbon.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Esri Ireland to gather up to 500 industry figures in Dublin for a free forum on mapping, data and critical infrastructure planning.
Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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Foresight sells Northern Ireland's TES Group to Legrand after revenue jumps 84% and a major datacentre expansion, locking in a fourfold return.
EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award
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manufacturing
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supply chain
EY names 31 entrepreneurs from 24 firms as finalists in Ireland's 2026 award programme, spanning technology, health, construction and consumer sectors.
Benn tours Vertiv's Campsie site amid expansion plans
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
Hilary Benn visits Vertiv's Campsie plant as the company steps up manufacturing, adds warehouse space and recruits for expansion in the north west.
NIE Networks speeds map requests to cut cable strikes
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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rpa
NIE Networks and Esri Ireland launch 24/7 map service to speed access to electricity data and reduce cable strikes across Northern Ireland.
AbbeyAutoline signs data deal to boost motor cover
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AbbeyAutoline turns to LexisNexis data in bid to widen insurer appetite and improve motor cover choice in Northern Ireland.
BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
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network infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
BT secures a multi-year GBP £200m deal to modernise Northern Ireland's electricity grid with upgraded connectivity and cyber security.
Qualcom invests EUR €500,000 in secure AI services
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Qualcom launches EUR €500,000 secure AI push in Ireland, creating new practice, hiring specialists and partnering with NROC on services.
Ransomware dominates UK cyber incidents, data loss surges
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ransomware
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Ransomware drives over half of UK cyber incidents as data loss surges, with healthcare, retail and complex supply chains hardest hit.
Study probes how public sector AI handles UK accents
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A UK study will test how well public sector chatbots understand regional accents amid fears some voices are left behind by AI systems.
UK tech showcase targets 6G, IoT & security at MWC
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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uc
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data protection
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network infrastructure
The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.
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Vertiv to create hundreds of new jobs in Derry, Donegal
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Vertiv will create hundreds of skilled manufacturing jobs in Derry and Donegal as demand for AI-driven power infrastructure surges.
UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
UK IT teams are Europe's most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.
Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.