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Irish leaders prize empathy over AI skills in management

Concern is rising in Ireland as leaders say empathetic coaching matters more than AI know-how for future managers during adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

Publicis to acquire LiveRamp for USD $2.167bn in cash

The cash purchase will expand Publicis's data and AI ambitions, while giving LiveRamp shareholders a 29.8% premium and closing certainty.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Data Protection

Most enterprises piloting AI agents, but many fail

Poor data governance and recovery gaps are undermining AI roll-outs, even as 97% of enterprises have deployed or are piloting agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Data centers

Renewtech names Claudio Christensen Chief Executive

The refurbished IT hardware supplier will expand under Claudio Christensen as demand grows for cheaper, lower-waste enterprise technology across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Private Cloud

Cycloid appoints Isabelle Perie to lead Europe partner push

Greater demand for sovereign cloud and repeatable platform tools is driving Cycloid's channel strategy as it adds a senior Europe partner lead.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Artificial Intelligence

SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies

Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Quantum Computing

Quobly & Hon Hai launch QPE toolbox for researchers

Researchers can now probe fault-tolerant quantum computing trade-offs with an open-source toolkit that models phase estimation on ordinary laptops.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Supply Chain

Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens

Higher component costs are squeezing margins even as households across Europe curb spending on discretionary technology products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Sinch survey finds 74% of firms rolled back AI agents

Governance and safety costs are now overtaking development as many firms struggle to keep live customer-facing AI agents reliable and compliant.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

High Performance Computing

Quobly, Hon Hai launch quantum phase estimation toolbox

The open-source software gives researchers a way to test quantum phase estimation trade-offs before fault-tolerant machines arrive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Semiconductors

Firgun backs Quantum Motion in GBP £62 million round

The UK quantum computing sector gained a major boost as Quantum Motion secured one of Europe's largest financings, drawing fresh specialist backing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Storage

Europe refurbished PC market shifts to premium notebooks

Buyers across Europe are trading up to higher-spec refurbished notebooks, lifting revenue 10% even as unit sales stayed broadly flat.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Unified Communications

eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity

More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Document Management

DocuWare unveils AI assistant & new interface refresh

Customers will soon get easier document searches and accessibility upgrades as DocuWare rolls out its AI assistant and redesigned interface through 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026