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Retail’s AI revolution: building the foundation for intelligent commerce
Learn why proper data governance and infrastructural investments are necessary to maximise the value of AI investments in retail. The retail sector stands at a pivotal moment. With 98% of executives aiming for full AI deployment within three years, the industry is witnessing one of the largest technology investment waves in corporate history, yet demands...
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Building a high-performance culture with trusted information
In his seminal book Good to Great, Jim Collins, a renowned business researcher and author, explores key principles such as ‘Level 5 Leadership’ and confronting brutal facts. He argues that leaders must build a culture where truthful, often harsh information is made available and acted upon, without losing optimism. Meanwhile, in companies that failed to...
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Harnessing the power of data to transform Irish healthcare
A thriving healthtech sector supports national priorities like competitiveness and economic resilience, but challenges like global tariffs, regulatory hurdles and talent gaps require a coordinated, strategic, data-driven approach backed by agile procurement and sustainable investment. As CEO of HealthTech Ireland, I’ve seen how data can transform healthcare — making it more resilient, responsive and patient-centred....
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What NIS2 means for senior leaders and global organisations
The new NIS2 Directive is set to reshape how organisations approach cyber security. However, Member States’ different approaches are leading to complex and duplicative processes for global organisations. The introduction of the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive is the EU’s response to the rising volume and sophistication of cyberattacks, demonstrated by high-profile incidents...
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Implications of the EU AI Act for Irish businesses
The European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), formally adopted in 2024, is set to reshape how businesses across Europe, including Ireland, develop and deploy AI. As the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, the Act introduces binding rules designed to ensure AI systems are safe, transparent and aligned with European values....
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Building smarter security through integration and automation
In today’s digital economy, organisations drown in data. Security teams juggle relentless alerts, logs and intelligence from disparate tools — where each new solution adds visibility but also complexity. A flood of information is risky. Cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed by noise, alert fatigue sets in, response times slow and critical threats slip through undetected. The...
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Unlocking the promise of consumer-generated health data
Smart wearables now reach 40–60% adoption, turning us into data sources with 2–5GB generated daily. Consumer-generated health data holds transformative potential to improve individual outcomes while shifting healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, benefiting both health span and system costs. Governments are taking note: the US Health Secretary told House members he sees wearables...
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The unseen hand: why AI agents are already reshaping business
AI agents are no longer a distant concept; they are becoming deeply embedded in our personal and professional lives. The time to understand, prepare and embrace this autonomous future is now. It’s clear that AI agents — autonomous systems capable of executing tasks on behalf of users — are emerging as the next frontier. Some...
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National Training Fund can help build Ireland’s workforce of tomorrow
As the workplace transforms at speed, upskilling and reskilling are vital to survival and success. Technology, shifting global trends and economic uncertainty are disrupting industries at a scale never seen before. Despite mounting evidence of the urgent need for action, Ireland continues to fall short in preparing its workforce for what lies ahead. Why digital...
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Why AI and regulation are key drivers of cybersecurity for 2025
Cybersecurity is no longer just the responsibility of IT professionals; it is an integral part of a business managing its risk strategy. The consequences of a single cybersecurity incident, such as a data breach, ransomware attack or an operational disruption can have serious consequences for any business in Ireland, regardless of size. Business leaders must...