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Digital Planning launches 50,000 pound AI fund for regional firms

Author: Archie Villaflores

Digital Planning has committed £50,000 to a pilot fund helping East Midlands businesses trial AI automation on a single operational problem. The scheme targets firms wary of committing to unfamiliar systems without proof of return.

First Derivative invests 15.3 million pounds in AI centre

Author: Archie Villaflores

First Derivative is investing £15.3 million in research and development for a new AI and fintech centre of excellence in Newry and Belfast. The investment creates 100 jobs and brings the EPAM-owned consultancy's Northern Ireland headcount to around 600.

Landmark Technologies and Microsoft launch secure AI workshops

Author: Archie Villaflores

Landmark Technologies is partnering with Microsoft on Secure Copilot Enablement workshops for Irish businesses. The free sessions target senior leaders seeking practical guidance on deploying AI while managing associated security risks.

Bank of Ireland deepens Stripe partnership to accelerate AI integration

Author: Archie Villaflores

Bank of Ireland has announced a new strategic partnership with Stripe to integrate AI-driven financial technology into its core operating systems. The deal builds on an existing relationship and extends across the bank's wealth management and life assurance subsidiaries.

Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 features Pfizer data science lead William Fahey

Author: Archie Villaflores

William Fahey, Data Science Lead at Pfizer, joins the Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 as the keynote speaker as it examines how AI is being applied across life sciences manufacturing and operations. His expertise spans AI, machine learning and generative AI, with a focus on scaling these technologies across regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Ireland’s Medtech Sector Has Redefined Digital Transformation as Core Infrastructure and Other Sectors Should Follow

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland’s medtech sector has formally redefined digital transformation as core infrastructure rather than an efficiency lever, with AI adoption in medtech manufacturing already at 54%, above the national average. The Irish Medtech Strategy 2026–2029 offers a replicable model for every Irish enterprise leader embedding digital transformation durably rather than episodically.

CloudClevr acquires Flow AI to build digital transformation practice

Author: Archie Villaflores

CloudClevr has acquired Flow Automated Intelligence from SCC, adding an £8 million revenue business to its group. The deal marks the managed service provider's return to acquisitions after completing its previous integration programme.

Stonegate Farmers selects Version 1 to modernise technology platform

Author: Archie Villaflores

Stonegate Farmers has appointed Version 1 to modernise its JD Edwards technology platform as part of a wider digital transformation programme. The investment targets supply chain visibility and decision-making as retailer and regulatory demands increase.

Setanta Space seeks 3 million euros to scale satellite AI platform

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin-based Setanta Space Systems is raising €3 million to develop its AI-powered onboard satellite computing platform. The raise follows the start-up's acceptance into a European space business incubation programme.

ROCTEL doubles infrastructure footprint with Servecentric partnership

Author: Archie Villaflores

ROCTEL has doubled its infrastructure footprint with Irish data centre provider Servecentric to support managed services growth. The expansion strengthens ROCTEL's network, security and firewall operations as demand for AI-enabled managed services rises.

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