The Ultimate Guide to AI Agents
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AI Agents (Agentic AI).
What to know about AI Agents
AI agents represent a transformative area within artificial intelligence, focusing on autonomous or semi-autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks and making decisions to enhance business operations and personal productivity.
Our recent stories highlight how AI agents are rapidly evolving across sectors—from cybersecurity and data management to customer experience and enterprise automation. Companies are integrating AI agents to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and manage security risks in increasingly sophisticated ways.
By exploring these developments, readers can gain insights into the potential benefits, emerging applications, and challenges associated with AI agent deployment. Whether you're interested in how AI agents enhance software development, automate workflows, or secure enterprise environments, this tag offers a comprehensive look at this dynamic and impactful technology.
Irish AI Agents News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
EY Ireland & CrowdStrike launch cyber resilience tie-up
Critical sectors in Ireland are under growing pressure to keep services running as AI-driven cyberattacks outpace traditional defences.
KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize
Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.
Why AI projects struggle to move beyond the pilot stage
Many businesses are finding that AI pilots stall when ownership, adoption and measurement questions emerge after the first demo.
ManageEngine rolls out Zia Agents for IT automation
The rollout gives enterprise IT teams autonomous task execution across service, security and endpoint management, with built-in privacy controls.
The next competitive advantage isn't more AI, it's knowing how to put AI to work
The real payoff will come from governed workflows, as executives move beyond pilots and turn AI into a measurable business capability.
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to AI Agents
Genesys unveils AI tools to orchestrate customer journeys
Blue Yonder named Verdantix leader in green quadrant
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027
Featured News
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Grafana Labs has launched six AI observability tools during its AI Week, including new capabilities for monitoring and investigating AI agents.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
AI data centres are hitting copper limits, pushing Marvell and Nvidia towards optics as clusters grow larger and more distributed.
Expert Columns
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
The hidden security risk in document redaction
Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality
Why AI fails without a strong data foundation and how to get it right
When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
Why AI and composable architectures are changing the ERP playbook
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
'Human-in-the-Loop' is the industry's most comfortable lie
How AI is changing the rules when it comes to observability
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Recent AI Agents News
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap
Irish consumers are losing 284 million hours a year to poor service, as weak systems and low empathy leave firms at risk of defections.
Irish directors adopt AI fast but lag on governance
Irish directors embrace AI tools at pace, but most admit they lack strategies and understanding of looming national rules on governance.
Qualcom invests EUR €500,000 in secure AI services
Qualcom launches EUR €500,000 secure AI push in Ireland, creating new practice, hiring specialists and partnering with NROC on services.
Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow
Organisations are being pushed to tighten controls as AI systems often get broader access than staff in similar roles, Saviynt said.
Digital Science opens £25,000 grant for trusted AI workflows
Researchers and start-ups worldwide can seek equity-free funding as the programme backs AI agents that can show their workings and accountability.
Reco launches Browser Guard for enterprise AI security
Security teams now have to police shadow AI in browsers, where Reco says Browser Guard can block prompts, data leaks and rogue actions.
Brightcove launches Gen 2 video platform with AI hub
Video teams could cut manual work and unlock revenue as Brightcove rolls out an AI tool that can act across its platform from chat prompts.
Westcon-Comstor signs Sonar deal across EMEA & APAC
Partners across EMEA and APAC gain a route into AI coding and DevSecOps projects as SonarQube checks aim to cut security and governance risks.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents
The new tools aim to curb prompt injection, data leakage and rogue AI activity as firms deploy agents with wider system access.
CrowdStrike launches SafeMind and cyber defence AI lab
Enterprise security teams could see faster breach detection and response as CrowdStrike's new AI models are trained on live threat data.
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ClickHouse buys RunReveal to boost security analytics
Security teams could get faster investigations as ClickHouse folds RunReveal's platform expertise into its database business.
Ping Identity launches controls for personal AI agents
Businesses using personal AI agents in the workplace now face tighter access checks, as Ping aims to stop unsanctioned actions and improve audit trails.
Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report
New controls and tests are being added as agentic AI systems spread, with Microsoft warning that risks now span tools, data and users.
Airrived launches sovereign AI platform for governments
Governments and regulated firms can now keep agentic AI on their own systems, reducing cloud dependence and tighter data controls.
Innovid adds Meta ads MCP to NIVO AI for marketers
Advertisers can now check Meta campaign health and spot optimisation opportunities inside NIVO without juggling separate dashboards.
Dreamdata launches Dreamdata AI suite for B2B marketers
Marketers can now verify AI-generated pipeline and revenue answers before spending budgets, as Dreamdata ties them to governed data definitions.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon IQ to automate AI defence
Customers will get real-time remediation tracking as CrowdStrike adds automation and new data links to its AI defence coalition.
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
Google unveils Cloud Run instances for always-on AI agents
Persistent AI agents can now run for up to seven days on Google Cloud Run instances, with fixed endpoints and no autoscaling.