Ireland stories - Page 7
Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
Climb extends Delinea identity security reach in Europe
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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pam
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cloud security
Climb extends its Delinea identity security distribution into the UK, Ireland and DACH as AI-driven identity threats intensify across Europe.
eDesk appoints Gareth Cummings as CEO to drive AI push
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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saas
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uc
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data analytics
eDesk names Gareth Cummings as CEO, tasking the AI veteran with leading an 'AI-first' expansion drive across EMEA and North America.
Investors pivot to GPUs as long-term AI infrastructure
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Investors are shifting from AI software bets to GPUs and data centres, treating scarce compute capacity as long-term infrastructure.
Auditoria boosts UK, EU growth with new data hubs, hire
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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hyperscale
Auditoria opens UK and Ireland data hubs and hires London lead as it chases 400% European growth and rising demand for sovereign AI.
Spectralink launches S1000 DECT platform for Teams
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Spectralink's new S1000 DECT platform brings serverless, site-wide voice to frontline workers with direct Microsoft Teams integration.
Klaviyo boosts EMEA growth, names Europe-based Co-CEO
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Klaviyo posts 48% EMEA revenue surge, names Europe-based Co-CEO Chano Fernández to spearhead international and AI-driven retail push.
BGF invests GBP £16.6m in Workbooks to fund US growth
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
BGF invests GBP £16.6m in Workbooks to accelerate US expansion and deepen development of its integrated mid-market SaaS platform.
Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.
Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
AccountsIQ boosts staff by 38% and broadens its cloud finance tools after acquiring UK expense platform ExpenseIn to meet rising demand.
Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Acronis appoints Jo Holliday as UK and Ireland General Manager to drive partner-led growth in its expanding cyber protection business.
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
Vertiv & GreenScale partner on AI-ready data centres
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Vertiv wins preferred supplier role for GreenScale's AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centre campuses, supporting nearly 1 GW expansion in Europe.
AVK seals long-term Rolls-Royce deal for UK data hubs
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AVK inks long-term Rolls-Royce mtu generator deal, securing UK and Ireland data centre power capacity and exclusive integration rights.
UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.