Ireland’s €85 Million Digital Transition Fund Is Open and Irish SMEs Should Be Moving Through It Now
Ireland's €85 million Digital Transition Fund is one of the most significant publicly-supported SME digital transformation instruments in the country's history. With 47% of Digital Decade funding measures expiring by end of 2026, the window is open now.
Redesmere opens Newcastle office to expand its North East presence
Redesmere, the Cheshire-based digital transformation and cloud consultancy, has opened a Newcastle office in the Spire building. It matters because the move builds a regional presence in one of the UK’s established technology hubs.
Heathrow extends Adobe partnership to boost visibility in AI search
Heathrow Airport has extended its partnership with Adobe to rebuild its website on Adobe CX Enterprise and track its visibility in AI search. It matters because travellers increasingly rely on AI platforms for trip planning.
Queen’s University Belfast unveils AMIC Factory of the Future for manufacturers
Queen’s University Belfast has opened its almost £100 million Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, giving manufacturers access to AI, robotics and digital twins. It matters because firms can test advanced technologies in a shared facility before committing to their own investment.
Vodafone Business offers Irish firms managed smartphone subscriptions
Vodafone Business has introduced Device as a Service, a managed smartphone subscription for Irish firms with 25 or more employees. It matters because businesses can replace upfront device purchases with predictable monthly costs and managed end-of-life handling.
Mastercard opens second Dublin office building to expand European tech hub
Mastercard has opened a second office building, Two South County, at its Leopardstown campus in Dublin. It matters because the hub drives work on agentic commerce, quantum-resilient payments and digital security as Europe localises payments infrastructure.
Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 names six new speakers for AI manufacturing agenda
The Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 has announced six new speakers for its AI ready manufacturing agenda, adding expertise across pharmaceutical operations, regulatory affairs, digital manufacturing and AI. The conference will examine how AI can support manufacturing, digital transformation, process optimisation and operational excellence in regulated environments.
Irish Organisations Have Invested in AI at Scale and the Path to Measurable Return Is Now Clearly Mapped
Ireland has emerged as Europe’s leading jurisdiction for AI and technology investment, with 80% of large Irish businesses already invested in AI. William Fry’s Technology Report 2026 identifies the transition from AI investment to measurable AI return as the defining commercial opportunity for Irish enterprise leaders in 2026.
BT Business introduces AI Receptionist to tackle missed small-business calls
BT Business has introduced AI from BT, led by an AI Receptionist that answers small-business calls around the clock. It matters because BT estimates missed calls cost UK small firms £3.7 billion in revenue each year.
SEPANTA wins seven enterprise contracts as buyers chase AI revenue growth
SEPANTA has signed seven enterprise contracts in a month, including one six-figure deal. It matters because large buyers are weighing AI as a route to revenue growth, not only cost reduction.
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