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2023 marked a turning point for artificial intelligence with the rapid rise of new generative Al technologies such as ChatGPT and incredible advances in image and video generation technology. It’s already beginning to change different areas of our everyday lives, but how will it impact retail? Cian Kelliher, Management Consulting Partner at KPMG Ireland explains. […]
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The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, and the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, welcomed the publication of the IMF’s assessment of the Irish economy, the Staff Report for the 2023 Article IV Consultation. Ireland’s 2023 Article IV Consultation was set against the backdrop of Budget 2024, […]
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IDA Ireland reported strong annual results for 2023 showing an increased number of investments, steady levels of employment across the FDI sector, robust regional investment and strong performance across key transformation areas of research development and innovation, sustainability, digitalisation and talent development. The organisation reported an increase in the number
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Digital Business Ireland, the country’s largest representative body for digital and online businesses has urged the public to ‘Click Green, Buy Nearby’ in the Christmas shopping rush. Following the announcement of the finalists for the National Digital Awards 2023, proudly supported by PTSB, DBI have compiled a list of 24 top businesses to buy from […]
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US tech company WP Engine is hiring at its Limerick office as it accelerates its growth in Europe. The WordPress company, which provides managed hosting as well as e-commerce and enterprise offerings, is hiring for 20 new roles in Ireland, which includes software engineers, pricing analysts, technical support and more. The company first came to […]
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Verizon Communications, one of the world’s leading providers of enterprise and consumer communications and technology services, has announced the establishment of a Global Centre of Excellence in Limerick, Ireland. This initiative will create hundreds of jobs over the next two years with and has full support of the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Active in […]
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Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, has chaired the first meeting of the Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum (EDAF) since its recent membership refresh. The EDAF will continue to support the government in driving the digitalisation of enterprise across Ireland. The forum brings together representatives of indigenous
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Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Neale Richmond, has congratulated the UCD project team following the historic launch of the first Irish satellite, EIRSAT-1. The Minister hailed the historic achievement by the UCD-based project which was undertaken as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) “Fly Your Satellite!” Programme, saying, “history has
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IDA Ireland hosted an event marking the significant and substantial contribution of multinational companies to Ireland’s economy with a particular emphasis on the life sciences sector. Similar recognition has previously been paid to Ireland’s thriving technology sector at IDA Ireland events that acknowledged contributions made by Google and Apple.  Life sciences in Ireland