Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Emer Higgins TD has announced that Limerick’s H&MV Engineering has won the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Horizon Award at a ceremony in Dublin. H&MV Engineering was recognised for its design and construction solutions across data centres, wind farms and solar and battery projects. The award was presented by Minister Higgins and Enterprise Ireland CEO, Leo Clancy. Now in its second year, the AWS Horizon Award aims to recognise firms that have helped to improve employment in Ireland, exported their skills or products to other regions a ..read more

Storm Technology, the market-leading digital solutions provider, has revealed the findings of its survey which found that over half (51%) of companies in Ireland permit the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but don’t have the policies in place to govern same. The Storm Technology research – involving more than 100 IT leaders and decision-makers across larger enterprises and organisations across Ireland – further revealed that three quarters (77%) say their organisation is concerned about how to govern AI. More worryingly, just 28% have a strategy in place to address any AI risks that arise ..read more

A series of Info Days to better acquaint Seeds of Bravery applicants with the project’s opportunities is ongoing. Recently, the Info Day, dedicated to the Business and Innovation Services and Innovative Entrepreneurship programmes, which offer grants of up to €10,000 and €25,000 euros respectively, was held. Seeds of Bravery The speakers discussed the differences between the types of support, the costs covered, and the evaluation stages. In particular, the Innovative Entrepreneurship programme focuses on: Startups that continue to operate in Ukraine; Women-led start-ups seeking to relocate o ..read more

Guest post by Dr Jessica Barker MBE, author of Hacked: The secrets behind cyber attacks Malicious insiders are a unique threat in the world of cyber security. Most internal organizational issues are non-malicious: people make mistakes within systems that are rarely designed to support them, usually with high levels of security friction and insufficient training and tools. Internal people with malicious intent are much less common but can be deeply damaging. Hacked, insights by Dr Jessica Barker Unlike external attackers, these individuals already have privileged access to an organization’s n ..read more

Guest post by Steve Hearsum, author of No Silver Bullet: Bursting the bubble of the organisational quick fix  A few years ago, a friend of mine who has deep experience of helping organisations with their digital ‘transformation’ ambitions explained to me one of the fundamental challenges they face when working with senior leaders. Exec teams in modern organisations are typically made up of people who have led the business to where they are today. Faced with digitalisation and the need to invest in new technology, people and processes, these leaders make seven-figure investment decisions ..read more

Buglife’s citizen science project, the Scottish Oil Beetle Hunt, needs your help. As part of the partnership programme, Species on the Edge, members of the public are asked to look out for these amazing beetles and record any sightings. Looking for the Scottish Oil Beetle Scottish records of oil beetles on iRecord more than doubled last year due to the combined effort of the Scottish Oil Beetle Hunt and surveying carried out by the Species on the Edge team. Survey work for Short-necked Oil Beetle in particular yielded over 100 records of individual beetles, with many new sites ..read more

Version 1, a leader in digital transformation headquartered in Dublin, has announced it has acquired Farsight Consulting for an undisclosed amount. Farsight Consulting is a UK-based company with a strong track record in delivering digital transformation projects with organisations across the public sector. Today’s news heralds a strong start to 2024 for Version 1 and marks another milestone in its ambitious growth strategy, adding around €20m in revenue and an additional 133 people. Version 1 already partners with Farsight on several large-scale government projects, and this move will provid ..read more

Workhuman®, the company revolutionising the way employees celebrate, connect with and appreciate each other in the workplace, has unveiled the latest innovation in its platform – the addition of a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant to its cultural [workforce] intelligence tool, Workhuman iQ. Workhuman is launching this tool as many HR and business leaders struggle to access organisational insights, which are often buried in static, incomplete, and cumbersome data analytics systems. Workhuman iQ offers an intuitive generative AI interface that surfaces dynamic and actionable an ..read more

Guest post by Nora Lawton, Director and Head of Client Services at Springboard Communications In recent years, marketplace realities have transformed, with sustainability driving the agenda now. Businesses must embrace new reporting obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), highlighted as a game changer by Davy’s 2024 insights. The EU Council’s consensus on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD) also signals a pivotal step in enforcing environmental responsibility. These ground-breaking directives signify compliance and com ..read more

Are you out of contract or looking for a better deal for your mobile phone? If so, there are some great SIM Only deals available in Ireland right now with huge savings to be made over long contract plans. We’ve teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the best SIM Only deals available every month. Check back regularly to stay informed of the latest deals and offers, and visit the Switcher.ie website to order one of these great packages. Best SIM Only Deals A prepay SIM-only deal is a good alternative to bill pay if you alre ..read more