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Preparing for the worst when the cybercriminals strike

A potential large-scale data breach has highlighted the threat to Irish businesses. But some organisations are still failing to be GDPR compliant, writes Jason Walsh

Delivering on digital transformation

The ‘low-code/no-code’ revolution promise a lot but can it deliver true digital transformation for business? Jason Walsh investigates

A gift for every occasion

Three has got Christmas covered with so many great ideas to improve your space

Ireland ‘could lead on AI’ globally

AI Ireland founder praises steps taken to make state a global leader in artificial intelligence

Microsoft aims to help resolve supply chain issues

New platform combines AI, collaboration, low-code, security and SaaS applications

Inventor of the internet looks to fix it

Having invented the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee is now focused on fixing it. Charlie Taylor caught up with the legendary computer scientist, and cybersecurity expert John Bruce recently to discuss how they are getting on with ‘reshaping the internet’

Does Ireland risk becoming a surveillance society?

As technology makes it ever easier to monitor society, there is growing concern about the potential for abuse, Alex Meehan reports

Jess Kelly: Social media need not be a hellscape

It’s not all bad on social media, a bit of muting and blocking can ensure your experience stays positive

Fresco appoints first ever chief operating officer

Smart kitchen company names US-based expert Will Deines in the newly created role

Handing over control or getting a helping hand?

As both dependence on technology and its complexity grow, managed services have moved closer to the core of enterprise IT. What are the pros and cons of having an external provider run services, asks Jason Walsh

Intercom sends a clear message

Irish unicorn adds updates to its flagship Messenger product as former chief executive returns to the hot seat

The long view: a conversation with the father of futurism

Ideas, scenarios and views. Fundamentally, that’s the life of Peter Schwartz. The senior vice president of strategic planning for Salesforce speaks to Emmet Ryan about why he doesn’t believe in virtual reality but is a huge fan of augmented reality, why companies shouldn’t seek the next Steve Jobs, and how his latest role may be his most challenging yet

Working hypothesis: how tech is shaping the future ‘office’

Whether at home or in an office, technology is central to the modern workplace. Jason Walsh looks at the trends developing that will make it easier to run your business, as well as those that may be promising a little too much

Getting SaaSy: Software-as-a-Service hits the big time

Companies attending SaaStock in Dublin recently were bullish on future prospects even as other tech firms worry about the future. Charlie Taylor reports

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches deep tech talent initiative

EIT is looking to train one million people in deep tech fields over the next three years. Can it succeed? Fiona Alston reports

Wylie: Nothing has changed with Facebook

Christopher Wylie, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower, has said that Facebook hasn’t changed significantly to protect users since the scandal broke in 2018

Europe ahead of US in fintech law, says Stripe boss

Patrick Collison cites example of e-money rules and open banking/PSD2 legislation in helping to foster innovation in Europe

Michelle Fogarty: ‘Nobody tells you how emotional it is to leave a business you started’

The founder of PepTalk and entrepreneur in residence at Dogpatch Labs says being an athlete was a good psychological preparation for being in business

Cybercrime: SMEs are not below the radar

Many smaller businesses assume that they are too insignificant to be a target for attacks – but the opposite is true

Beyond human: the rise of the cyborgs and what it means for us all

Is being human enough or is merging with technology the future? Alex Meehan investigates