In the Republic of Ireland, July, the International Indoor Air Quality Institute (IIAQI) officially unveiled its groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing indoor air quality challenges. In recent years, indoor air quality has garnered significant attention, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. After decades of neglect, governments, institutions, and the public have become acutely ..read more

Cytora, the leading digital risk processing platform, has partnered with Gamma Risk, the global provider of location intelligence systems and services. The integration of Gamma Risk’s Perilfinder™ into Cytora’s advanced underwriting productivity tool will provide insurers with enhanced tools for precise risk evaluation and management. Perilfinder™ is a cutting-edge address-level risk assessment and reporting solution ..read more

Tyndall National Institute, based at UCC, is pleased to announce Dublin City University (DCU) as the newest member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Space Solutions Ireland Consortium. The ESA Space Solutions Ireland Consortium, which supports innovative space active start-ups, is a collaborative initiative designed to foster innovation, facilitate the transfer of space technology to ..read more

Guess post by Francis O’Haire, CTO of DataSolutions, a Climb Company It is something that everyone is talking about, and the deadline is right around the corner. Of course, it’s the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) and compliance is an absolute must. But what does it really mean for the IT sector, and how can ..read more

Data Edge, Ireland’s most experienced network optimisation and application performance management specialists, has announced it is growing its partnership with Japanese multinational Anritsu Corporation, with the addition of its newly launched Site Master (MS2085/89 ) to its product portfolio. This means Data Edge is the only Anritsu partner in Ireland currently offering access to the ..read more

Today, Dell Technologies and Red Hat announced a significant advancement in the Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift, which was designed to streamline and accelerate the deployment of AI solutions. This enhanced platform delivers a fully integrated, automated infrastructure optimised for Red Hat OpenShift AI, setting a new standard in how organisations handle ..read more

Researchers from MTU’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research and Innovation Group (SIRIG) will take part in a groundbreaking, multi-million euro project that aims to reduce dependency on fossil-based fertiliser imports through the increased use of Recycling Derived Fertilisers (RDFs). The ReNu2Cycle project will examine impacts on availability, ecological footprint, supply chain and price stability via the use ..read more

Details about the title image: In the battery lab at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, Josef Rizell is working on developing the batteries of the future. The work is done in so-called ‘glove boxes’, an enclosed and inert environment where the materials are exposed to as little external influence as possible. Metal batteries have the potential to deliver more energy, at a lower weight, than the popular lithium-ion battery. The problem, however, is that the technology currently has too short a lifespan due to the highly reacti ..read more

In a study conducted by Metamo in partnership with Amárach Research, it has been revealed that Credit Unions across Ireland have undergone substantial change over the past five years. The study, which surveyed Credit Union members nationwide, found that 58% of members believe their Credit Union has undertaken considerable transformation during this period. The findings underscore the dynamic evolution within the Credit Union sector, driven by technological advancements and an increasing demand for modern financial solutions. According to the research, 79% of members agree that technology is ..read more

Miagen, the leader in financial modelling technology solutions, has announced an investment of €1.8M in the launch of GreenGen, an essential tool in helping businesses to streamline compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other ESG reporting frameworks. Initially targeting Europe’s largest enterprises, the CSRD is a landmark new EU-wide regulation that aims to improve sustainability transparency, while also providing the EU with greater insights into key sustainability and environmental issues. Helping businesses to ensure they are compliant with the new r ..read more