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Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

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Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.
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EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award

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EY names 31 entrepreneurs from 24 firms as finalists in Ireland's 2026 award programme, spanning technology, health, construction and consumer sectors.
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Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI

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Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over headcount cuts.
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Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

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Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.
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Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally

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Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.
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AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads

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AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.
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ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim

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ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.
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Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses

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Boosting female representation in AI is key to cutting bias, building trust and unlocking more innovative, profitable business outcomes.
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Why "Give to Gain" needs to stop being a women's virtue and start being a business model

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Communications must abandon hoarding influence and make advocacy a core business strategy, not a selfless virtue expected only of women.
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This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)

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This International Women's Day, experts urge proof of skills through hands-on practice to close confidence gaps and drive real career growth.
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International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress

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On International Women's Day, organisations are urged to expand access, invest in mentorship and redefine leadership for true equity.
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Great leaders don't have All the Answers - They Ask The Right Questions

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In modern tech, the strongest leaders aren't answer-givers but question-askers, building trust, safety and innovation through curiosity.
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What actually makes partnerships work (beyond the handshake)

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Enduring partnerships hinge less on slick pitches and more on listening, candour, shared insight and consistent, thoughtful engagement.
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How Lean AI may be creating new pathways or opportunities for women in logistics

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Lean AI is reshaping logistics roles, easing routine tasks and opening new leadership pathways for women across global supply chains.
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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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Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.
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Dr Nicole Mather named Chair as Wellcome Genome Campus expands

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Dr Nicole Mather has been named Chair of the Wellcome Genome Campus Science Advisory Group as it embarks on a major expansion in genomics and data science.
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Channel businesses urged to use AI wisely in ESG strategies

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Channel businesses are urged to adopt AI thoughtfully in ESG strategies, balancing innovation with sustainability concerns, says Nebula Global Services report.
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Martyn Bullerwell named Chief Executive Officer at Telefónica Tech UK

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Martyn Bullerwell has been named CEO of Telefónica Tech UK&I, succeeding Mark Gorton as the firm expands its focus on data, AI, and digital transformation.
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.