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Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

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Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.
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How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses

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Irish businesses urged to pair leadership, skills and AI-ready infrastructure to turn workplace experimentation into measurable value.
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KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

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KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
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Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

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KPMG survey finds most executives will keep pouring money into artificial intelligence through a recession, with USD $186 million planned on average next year.
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Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise

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Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.
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Qualtrics unveils AI tools to fix customer issues fast

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Qualtrics launches AI-powered customer experience tools to unify feedback, automate analysis and fix service issues before they escalate.
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Alchelyst merger creates unified private markets platform

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Alchelyst merges with Lyra Client Solutions to form a unified tech-enabled private markets servicing platform led by founder Joan Kehoe.
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monday.com opens workspace doors to external AI agents

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monday.com now lets external AI agents sign up, verify and work natively inside its platform, collaborating alongside human users.
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GrayCyan unveils AI readiness scorecard for industry

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GrayCyan launches an AI readiness and ROI scorecard to test if industrial workflows and systems can truly support responsible automation.
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Women leaders champion 'Give to Gain' in insurance tech

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Women leaders at LexisNexis Risk Solutions hail 'Give to Gain' as a catalyst for inclusive leadership, mentoring and diversity in insurance tech.
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ClearCourse appoints leadership team to drive 2026 growth

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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ClearCourse names new CFO, COO, AI and M&A heads to unify its software brands and accelerate growth towards 2026 ambitions.
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UK finance jobs surge, led by tech & fintech roles

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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UK finance jobs jumped 13% in 2025 as tech and fintech hiring surged, with London tightening its grip and banking still leading the field.
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Klaviyo boosts EMEA growth, names Europe-based Co-CEO

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Klaviyo posts 48% EMEA revenue surge, names Europe-based Co-CEO Chano Fernández to spearhead international and AI-driven retail push.
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Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Silverfin appoints Allison Searle as UK and Ireland General Manager to accelerate growth in cloud-based accounting and advisory services amid digital transformation.
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Klearcom eyes 79% revenue growth as AI fuels global expansion

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Klearcom projects 79% revenue growth in 2025, driven by AI innovations and plans to expand its global carrier network and market reach.
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GlobalLogic appoints Vivek Daga as UK VP Managing Director

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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GlobalLogic has appointed Vivek Daga as Group Vice President Managing Director for the UK, Ireland, and Emerging Markets, to drive strategic growth.
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BackBox celebrates record growth & innovation in 2023

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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BackBox, a network team automation firm, reported stellar growth in 2023, showcasing strong expansion and significant growth in clientele.
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Suttons International and LogChain partner for digital supply chain enhancement

Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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In a major move for logistics, Suttons International and LogChain join forces to advance digitisation and sustainability.
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Digital Barriers hires new leaders to expand growth

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Digital Barriers expands leadership team with key hires, bringing expertise in telco, hyperscale, and IoT to accelerate growth & revenue.
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SNP completes CEO transition with a new appointment

Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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SNP appoints Dr. Jens Amail as its new CEO, possesses extensive management expertise in software services industry in Europe, the US and Asia.