TechDay Ireland

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. Critical sectors in Ireland are under growing pressure to keep services running as AI-driven cyberattacks outpace traditional defences https://lnkd.in/gSTKHn5C #government 2. Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added https://lnkd.in/gtP6eiHf #softwareupdates 3. Paid transaction activity at IMPT jumped 273% in the first half as its live international platform broadened market coverage and inventory https://lnkd.in/gGBdUYXx #sustainability 4. Mobile networks are under growing strain as crowds at Ireland's biggest summer gatherings upload video, post online and check travel details more ofte... https://lnkd.in/g6bp5wjD #socialmedia Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. Irish organisations could cut delivery risk and duplication as the firms link scattered data for GIS, cloud and AI projects https://lnkd.in/gwCr8b8Q #businessintelligence 2. Shoppers in Ireland can now buy locally branded gift cards at more than 3,000 Payzone outlets, boosting town-centre spending https://lnkd.in/g_k-Bwsk #mastercard 3. Rising demand for reliable grid support and data centre power is drawing private equity into OFS, with Exponent set to back its expansion https://lnkd.in/gmpdGeZf #oilandgas 4. More than two in five Irish professionals now fear AI could affect their jobs, even as most remain confident their skills will still count in three ye... https://lnkd.in/grMj-7zD #recruitment Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. More than 510,000 adults in Ireland now say they are romantically involved with AI chatbots, raising questions about human relationships https://lnkd.in/gRNR3mai #socialmedia 2. More than two in five Irish professionals now fear AI could affect their jobs, even as most remain confident their skills will still count in three ye... https://lnkd.in/grMj-7zD #recruitment 3. Millions of customers will gain quicker access to payments, card controls and accessibility features as the lender pushes more banking into mobile https://lnkd.in/g8CmdUK3 #ios 4. The move gives the energy and broadband group more capacity and backup resilience as it shifts disaster recovery off site and into a Tier 3 facility https://lnkd.in/gViKg9AV #cloudservices Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. Millions of customers will gain quicker access to payments, card controls and accessibility features as the lender pushes more banking into mobile https://lnkd.in/g8CmdUK3 #ios 2. The move gives the energy and broadband group more capacity and backup resilience as it shifts disaster recovery off site and into a Tier 3 facility https://lnkd.in/gViKg9AV #cloudservices 3. Rising demand for cyber and compliance advice is driving HCS to broaden its services as Lesley Whelan takes charge of the new practice https://lnkd.in/gTGYpHvQ #itservices 4. The forum gave teenage founders access to investors and mentors as Patch seeks to turn early ideas into ventures and build a peer network https://lnkd.in/gp9-qhKd #itindustry Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. Millions of customers will gain quicker access to payments, card controls and accessibility features as the lender pushes more banking into mobile https://lnkd.in/g8CmdUK3 #ios 2. The move gives the energy and broadband group more capacity and backup resilience as it shifts disaster recovery off site and into a Tier 3 facility https://lnkd.in/gViKg9AV #cloudservices 3. Rising demand for cyber and compliance advice is driving HCS to broaden its services as Lesley Whelan takes charge of the new practice https://lnkd.in/gTGYpHvQ #itservices 4. The forum gave teenage founders access to investors and mentors as Patch seeks to turn early ideas into ventures and build a peer network https://lnkd.in/gp9-qhKd #itindustry Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. The forum gave teenage founders access to investors and mentors as Patch seeks to turn early ideas into ventures and build a peer network https://lnkd.in/gp9-qhKd #itindustry 2. Enterprises in Ireland can now buy dedicated 5G networks directly from Logicalis after a regulatory change opened spectrum to non-telecoms firms https://lnkd.in/gpQmMhWF #cisco 3. Demand for premium flexible offices in central Dublin is being boosted as vacancy falls and occupiers seek shorter-term space with better amenities https://lnkd.in/gG_K2Hbm #expedia 4. Small firms in Cork were shown how artificial intelligence could boost daily operations, while tackling skills, security and compliance concerns https://lnkd.in/gftmdRxG #itindustry Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. A quarter of office staff fear losing jobs to AI, as new research suggests digital colleagues could become commonplace in Ireland within three years https://lnkd.in/gUggS98Z #itservices 2. Tighter regulation and rising cyber threats are pushing insurers to bolster defences for customer data and operational systems https://lnkd.in/gpgReiqK #contactcentre 3. The free forum aims to ease burnout and compliance risks for small Irish employers, with 99.5 per cent of surveyed SMEs reporting exhaustion https://lnkd.in/gqhPX-A5 #smallbusiness 4. The upgrade is set to lift output of advanced semiconductors in Ireland and bolster Europe's supply chain as demand grows https://lnkd.in/g9bwEwpY #jobs Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance t... https://lnkd.in/gtSqx3pm #itservices 2. Irish firms risk falling further behind as GPT 5.6 outpaces their ability to retrain staff, redesign workflows and justify AI spend https://lnkd.in/gcqkQqYK #productivity 3. A lack of clear IT planning is leaving Irish large firms with a €667,000 annual drag from projects that should have been stopped https://lnkd.in/gNdBhFhv #productivity 4. Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug deliver... https://lnkd.in/gxZgdQta #google Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. Almost half of Irish businesses faced at least one cyber attack last year, exposing hidden costs that can hit operations, cash flow and trust https://lnkd.in/gZpfzSbQ #cloudservices 2. Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug deliver... https://lnkd.in/gxZgdQta #google 3. Travellers using Dublin Airport transfers now get live shuttle updates and faster boarding as Park2Travel rolls out a €2 million upgrade https://lnkd.in/gF_CZzgZ #telematics 4. Millions who rely on pensions and income supports could see faster service as the department expands AI and automation across core systems https://lnkd.in/gnHYH9zx #itservices Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!

TechDay's top Irish stories last week: 1. The three Cork sites are due to power about 38,000 homes a year, boosting Ireland's solar pipeline and local community funds by mid-2027 https://lnkd.in/gwgMFS-k #jobs 2. Concerns over infrastructure and costs have not deterred foreign investors, with two-thirds planning to expand in Ireland over the next year https://lnkd.in/gZqxFkxn #itservices 3. Stronger wholesale networks could help shield Irish consumers and SMEs from supply shocks as tighter margins and disruption bite across the food chain https://lnkd.in/gfE9wKBJ #businessintelligence 4. Grid-constrained Dublin operators may get a cleaner backup option after a 12-week pilot showed hydrogen generators could support live cooling systems https://lnkd.in/gqmzcB4S #sustainability Which story caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!