63% of businesses in Ireland to increase AI spend in 2024


Sixty three percent of businesses in Ireland are to increase their spend on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2024, according to new research from Storm Technology, the digital solutions provider. The research finds that 59% of IT leaders think their company needs to adopt AI to be competitive over the next three years and 46% of […]

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Social media advertising is surging in Ireland, report claims


A new report claims Alphabet and Meta hold a ‘duopoly’ in Ireland’s digital advertising sector, but predicts that TikTok will be a ‘key driver’ of growth in social media advertising. Ireland’s media market managed to grow last year despite volatile macroeconomic conditions, while digital advertising remains the dominant sector. That’s according to a new report from marketing […]

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6 tips for workers hoping to make positive changes


Article Source: Silicone Republic Whether you want to make a career switch or you’re simply hoping to acquire some better work habits, these nuggets of wisdom should help you out. Making a change in your career can be daunting, even if it’s just a small one. We asked some tech leaders for their top tips […]

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Top HR tips for business leaders in 2024


BrightHR’s Alan Price advises business owners on how to ensure HR success this year, from updating policies to prioritising training initiatives. As a business owner, it’s important to take advantage of the fresh start and growth each year brings. But to effectively set your business up for success in the new year, first you need […]

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38% of employers want workers back in the office in 2024


A new survey has shown that 38% of Irish employers will require their employees to spend more time in the office in 2024. The study from recruitment consultants Hays Ireland also shows that 58% of employers expect hybrid working arrangements to stay the same this year. The research found that, currently, 44% of employees work […]

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Cloud and AI will be 2024’s cybersecurity battlegrounds


Experts warn that zero-day flaws will be exploited at mass scale, while the adoption of AI technology will lead to a rise in advanced social engineering attacks. The cybersecurity landscape is always in a state of flux, but certain developments in 2023 shook up the sector. Constant tech developments led to new threats, with the […]

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How will AI affect the employee experience in 2024?


How AI impacts employees over the coming months depends on how well employers equip workers with the knowledge they need to use it to its full potential. You would want to have been living under a rock for the entirety of the past year not to know that AI is the most talked about technology […]

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Irish business unprepared for AI


Only one in four Irish business leaders believe they have the right skills and capabilities to harness the potential of AI within their organisation.  This is according to research released by the Irish Management Institute (IMI) at its National Leadership Conference on Thursday. Lack Of Knowledge The research reveals a skills shortage among senior business leaders […]

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