The Ultimate Guide to Software Development

2026 · Irish Edition

Software development is a dynamic and essential field that spans the creation, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems, vital for innovation across industries. From integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities and enhancing security protocols to embracing low-code platforms and implementing efficient DevOps practices, software development continues to evolve with technology advancements.

Our coverage explores the latest trends, including the adoption of AI-native tools to accelerate app development and security, strategies for managing software supply chain risks, and the growing importance of automation and observability in ensuring quality and robustness. We also delve into how industry leaders and emerging startups are shaping the future by leveraging cloud technologies, generative AI, and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and smart software solutions.

Readers can gain insights into managing the complexities of modern software development, including addressing cybersecurity challenges, embracing continuous integration and delivery, and navigating the intersection of AI and development workflows. Whether you're a developer, IT manager, or technology enthusiast, our stories offer valuable knowledge on staying current with this fast-moving landscape and leveraging new tools and practices to drive business success.

Irish Software Development news
Analyst Insights
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Gartner · Software Development · Virtualisation
Yesterday
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · Software Development · Data Protection
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Software Development · PAM
This month
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Software Development · Virtualisation
This month
Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile
Gartner · Software Development · DevOps
This month
Expert columns
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
By Robert Kelly of Heart Rhythm International
This month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin
By Jenna Farrell of Scopey Onsite
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
How to navigate a career change into tech. As a woman. In your 40s
By Mandy Bath of Merkle UK
Last month
AI won't reduce construction disputes unless documentation improves
By Gillian Laging of Scopey Onsite
Last month
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
By Renee Roumanos of Renee Roumanos Legal
Last month
Women own the most underrated skill in tech: Translation
By Lauren Malhoit of IP Fabric
Last month
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
By Kelly Han of Compu Dynamics
Last month
International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress
By Shanthi Rajan of Linarc
Last month
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
By Tracey Broderick of Encube
Last month
Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders
By Sonia Eland of HCLTech
Last month
Interviews
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Discussing Digital Transformation
2 days ago
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Discussing Trends & Predictions
Last week
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
Discussing Software engineering
Last month
Recent news
Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
About Business Intelligence
Last month
Auxilion names Eleanor Dempsey Advisory Services Chief
About Cloud Services
Last month
Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant
About IT Industry
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
DevOps incidents jump 21% as downtime hits 9,255 hours
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
OpenAI launches Symphony for coding agent workflows
About Software engineering
Yesterday
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
GitLab deepens Anthropic Claude integration for governance
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Oracle NetSuite launches AI coding skills for developers
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
API attacks surge as AI exposure raises cyber risk
About Data Protection
2 days ago
UiPath & Deloitte launch AI testing for enterprises
About Managed Services
2 days ago
MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
About DevOps
2 days ago
UiPath links Databricks data & expands Deloitte tests
About DevOps
3 days ago
team.blue rolls out AI tools across its business brands
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
AI investment could help construction firms retain staff
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
About Cloud Services
Last week
AI flaws & supply-chain risks top new pentesting report
About Data Protection
Last week
Zapier expands AI governance controls for enterprise users
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Studio Graphene expands into Ireland with Tribe deal
About Cloud Services
Last week
Infosecurity Europe adds AI summit amid cyber defence shift
About Data Protection
Last week
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
About Data Protection
Last week
Job moves
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
Move at Microsoft
Last week
Auxilion names Eleanor Dempsey Advisory Services Chief
Move at IT Governance
Last month
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