IT Industry stories - Page 5

As women reshape the tech landscape, careers in engineering and AI are offering purpose, impact and fulfilment far beyond the job title.

Auxilion has promoted Eleanor Dempsey to lead its advisory services, expanding her remit as it targets growth in Ireland and the UK.

Tech's gender gap won't close with quotas alone; real change depends on everyday culture, practical allyship and genuine sponsorship.

Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.

Irish cybersecurity dealmaking surged 40% in 2024, bucking a 9.5% funding drop across Europe as investors backed more Irish startups.

Veeam taps seasoned sales and channel leader Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President to drive UK and Ireland data resilience growth.

Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.

Equinix will invest up to USD $700 million in a new Dundalk plant with Hanley Energy, promising hundreds of skilled jobs and faster kit supply.

The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.

Manchester's GBP £1.7bn Sister hub and Galway's Platform94 sign a 12-month pact to ease cross-Irish Sea expansion for start-ups.

ConnectWise hires Johannes Kamleitner as EMEA go-to-market SVP, bolstering sales and partner-led growth across the UK and wider Europe.

Data and AI firm Quantexa will move its global headquarters to The Delft on London's South Bank when the new development completes in 2027.

Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.

DXC opens a central London Customer Experience Centre to co-create AI and automation solutions with clients and expand its UK presence.

ConnectWise appoints Johannes Kamleitner to lead EMEA go-to-market, aiming to accelerate MSP-focused growth across key European regions.

Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.

Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.

LearnUpon buys AI-native course builder Courseau and unveils new tools, leadership hires and offices ahead of full 2026 integration.

Anthropic will build a Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK, piloting personalised support for job seekers and people returning to work.