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Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software

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Irish companies urged to treat bespoke AI agents with caution as consultants warn of legal, compliance and governance risks.
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Oracle launches agentic AI apps across Fusion Cloud

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Oracle unveils 22 agentic AI apps for Fusion Cloud, aiming to automate core business workflows and embed decision-making into enterprise systems.
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AI agents vs AI automations: how to get the mix right in your future marketing strategy

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B2B marketers are racing to balance AI agents and rule-based automations to personalise at scale without losing the human touch.
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Cryptio raises USD $45m to scale digital asset ERP tools

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Cryptio raises USD $45m Series B to scale its digital asset ERP platform for banks, auditors and tokenisation firms handling on-chain data.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce AI-powered contact centre

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Salesforce debuts Agentforce Contact Centre, unifying AI agents, voice, digital channels and CRM data to simplify customer service operations.
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Women in cybersecurity, what it really looks like, and where you can fit

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Women hold under a quarter of cyber roles, but the field is broader, more human and more open to curiosity than many women are told.
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Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
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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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Deloitte Ireland hires Ron Doyle to boost aviation tax

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Deloitte Ireland hires aviation finance tax specialist Ron Doyle from PwC as partner to strengthen aircraft leasing advisory work.
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AccountsIQ expands leadership team with new CFO & CMO

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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AccountsIQ strengthens its leadership team with the appointments of James Hunter as CFO and Evan O'Shea as CMO to propel company growth.
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Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.
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Sovos & PwC Ireland form partnership to enhance e-invoicing

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Sovos and PwC Ireland join forces to bolster e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions, aiming to streamline compliance in response to new EU mandates.