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Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award

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Cork skincare start-up Doctrine wins top AxisBIC award as seven ventures chase EUR €9.5m and cybersecurity firm Ailtire takes best pitch.
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Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

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Carbery CogniMed, Love Better and Target Alert Group have been honoured after pitching to investors and local firms at UCC's IGNITE Spring Awards 2026.
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Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights

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Conflow Power Group lands Frost & Sullivan's top global honour as its solar iLamp streetlights turn urban infrastructure into an AI revenue stream.
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KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland

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KPMG has opened applications for its 2026 Global Tech Innovator contest in Ireland, with founders set to pitch for a place in Lisbon.
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Fastly & LALIGA launch anti-piracy push on streams

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Fastly and LALIGA deepen AI-led crackdown on illegal live football streams as the Spanish league says piracy drains up to USD $800 million a year.
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Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models

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Small Cell Forum outlines stadium network options as venue owners weigh shared infrastructure, private systems and 5G Standalone for crowded events.
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Hapana rebuilds fitness platform after USD $7.25 million

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Hapana unveils rebuilt fitness software platform after USD $7.25 million Microequities-led round, targeting multi-site operators with AI tools.
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How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed

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At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
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Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta

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Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
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Coach Logic unveils SAM AI tool to analyse coaches

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Coach Logic launches SAM, an AI video tool that categorises coaching behaviours to scale structured feedback beyond in-person observation.
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Octave tech to drive Racing Bulls' asset operations

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Octave signs multi-year deal to power Racing Bulls' asset operations with Attune software, targeting reliability gains across F1 season.
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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.
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Axon Perform opens UK office to boost elite sports analytics

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Axon Perform has launched a UK office to provide its sports analytics platform to elite rugby and football teams across Europe, enhancing performance insights.
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Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.
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MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.
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Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.
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GAA revamps digital platform with Deltatre's FORGE system

Tue, 6th May 2025
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The GAA has modernised its digital platform with Deltatre's FORGE system, enhancing user experience and engagement across its comprehensive sports content.