IT Brief Ireland - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Chatbots stories - Page 2

Modern it control room ai workflows dashboards pro observing award

OutSystems named G2 Leader for AI agent builders in 2026

Last month
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
it automation
OutSystems named a Leader in G2's Spring 2026 AI Agent Builders Grid, after earning top scores for ease of admin, trust and governance.
Modern corporate it control room ai agents enterprise automation

OutSystems named G2 Leader for enterprise AI agents

Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
cx
OutSystems named G2 Spring 2026 Leader for AI Agent Builders as customers push agent-based software beyond pilots into production at scale.
Civil servant reviewing ai decision flows with human oversight

Governments to deploy AI agents, tighten oversight by 2029

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Most governments will lean on AI agents for routine decisions by 2028, with stricter explainability and human oversight baked in by 2029.
Judson

Microsoft unveils Agent 365 & new Microsoft 365 E7 suite

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
#
risk & compliance
Microsoft launches Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, blending AI agents, Copilot upgrades and security tools in a single enterprise push.
Pell1 d3a0530 1 copy 2

Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty

Last month
#
hybrid cloud
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Laura

How the universal adoption of AI can help women in insurance balance the scales

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
ai
#
agentic ai
As AI reshapes insurance, automation could free women from routine tasks and open faster routes into higher-skilled, better-paid roles.
Email attachment20260306 2983184 s9mx4j

Sahar Group selects Ramco for Black Hawk MRO digitisation

Last month
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
supply chain
Sahar Group picks Ramco's aviation suite to digitise Black Hawk MRO, unifying maintenance, supply chain and finance on one platform.
Millennial couple conflicted over ai chatbot in cozy living room

AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others

Last month
#
genai
#
data privacy
#
ai
AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
Global cloud datacenters secure ai traffic low latency path

Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency

Last month
#
firewalls
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.
Uk ireland insurance office data analysts ai ready integration

How insurance providers are making their customer data AI ready

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
cx
Insurers race to clean and connect sprawling customer records into a single AI‑ready view, paving the way for hyper‑personalised cover.
Uk gov service desk chatbot scottish welsh ni accents office scene

Study probes how public sector AI handles UK accents

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
#
risk & compliance
#
ai
#
ai ethics & governance
A UK study will test how well public sector chatbots understand regional accents amid fears some voices are left behind by AI systems.
Uk ireland hr office automation faster digital recruitment onboarding

Capita cuts hiring time by 43% with Workday AI tools

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
#
uc
#
hcm
#
rpa
Capita slashes time-to-hire by 43% and speeds HR admin by up to 80% after rolling out Workday AI, HiredScore and Teams integration.
Modern uk office workers confused by ai icons graphs skills gap

UK firms see AI boost but workforce training lags behind

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Two-thirds of UK firms report AI boosts in productivity, yet only 45% offer workforce training, highlighting a skills gap despite notable gains, IBM finds.
Traditional customer service desk human agent ai robot london backdrop discount

UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
#
cx
#
martech
#
rpa
New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.
Confident caucasian woman using smartphone ai assistant modern uk ireland home

UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
#
cx
#
martech
#
data privacy
Nearly three-quarters of UK and Ireland consumers now trust AI assistants, with 79% confident chatbots provide reliable help, says IBM study.
Techday 66326203e756145cb5e0

Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
#
supply chain
#
genai
#
ai
Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.
Techday 4d7f4e942db88ed0048c

Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
#
uc
#
drones
#
digital transformation
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
Img boyrr3qyohsamgr98nakkw1w

UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
#
uc
#
digital twins
#
llms
Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.
Img iqsbjpz1bechmla1oph0xyns

UK firms target regional suppliers for key items by 2026

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
#
uc
#
supply chain
#
digital twins
By 2026, over 53% of UK companies plan to secure most key items from regional suppliers, boosting domestic production and reducing global disruption risks.
Img s19of5dkst8iknzkvj7iilc6

NTT DATA UK&I & eir partner to enhance customer experience journey

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
#
uc
#
cx
#
martech
IT service provider, NTT DATA UK&I, partners with Irish telecommunications firm, eir, to revolutionise their customer experience journey.