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How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Network Infrastructure

How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses

Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.

By Mark Hopkins • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Global Stories

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Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe
Clean technologies

Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe

Insurers face tighter pricing pressure as offshore wind farms in Europe expand into deeper waters and more exposed storm regimes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
Risk & Compliance

OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate

The world may face faster job losses and cyber risks than many expect as OpenAI urges governments to debate AI rules before decisions turn urgent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Paysecure and Yaspa partner to link open banking platforms
Data Analytics

Paysecure and Yaspa partner to link open banking platforms

Merchants will gain a single connection to open banking payments and fraud checks as the two fintechs combine routing data and bank identity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
Robotic Process Automation

Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

Women still make up just 22% of the tech workforce, and leaders say confidence gaps and male-dominated spaces are holding back more progress.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event
Robotics

London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event

Europe's push to fund frontier technologies will take centre stage at London Tech Week 2026 as organisers add a Deep Tech Stage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push
Disaster Recovery

Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push

The badge could help the cloud unit win larger customers seeking tighter cost control, automation and security across AWS estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise
Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Defence tech is drawing fresh investor interest as the Brisbane fund says committed capital has reached AUD $17 million, led by Steve Baxter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds
DevOps

Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds

A new report warns that poorly targeted AI is adding work rather than profit for many online merchants, despite some sharp gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom
Physical Security

Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom

Despite a population surge, Canada’s patent count barely moved in 2024, underscoring a widening gap between research and domestic investment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
BlueProof named UK StartUp Awards finalist in Cambridge
Digital Transformation

BlueProof named UK StartUp Awards finalist in Cambridge

The Cambridge startup has joined a shortlist of more than 900 firms vying for a national prize as it seeks more work from event operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore
Generative AI

AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

Singapore’s AI developer scene is set for a bigger global spotlight, with more than 2,000 people expected at a sold-out conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore
Smart Cities

North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore

Investors overseeing USD $350 billion in assets will join more than 300 startups in Singapore as AI shifts towards industrial uses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Pearcey Foundation names Jordan Green as new chair
Quantum Computing

Pearcey Foundation names Jordan Green as new chair

The foundation is broadening its tech leadership as a 27-year chairmanship ends and plans advance for awards and a virtual computer museum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round
Data Analytics

British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round

Funding will help the London fintech expand its US push and AI tools after its valuation passed USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026