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  1. 9 HR AGO

    Bay Broadcasting Goes National with Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio, and Sunshine 106.8

    Bay Broadcasting, the second largest radio group in Ireland, has today announced a major expansion with the rollout of its stations Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8 on DAB, bringing the three services to an estimated 85% of the population. Bay claims the move marks a new era of national scale and audience growth for the group and describes the launch of the three radio services on national DAB as the most exciting development for radio choice in over a decade. The expansion will significantly increase Bay's reach, bringing Radio Nova and Sunshine 106.8 to an additional 2.5 million people, while Classic Hits Radio will reach a further 1.2 million, bringing important new choice to millions of people and having the potential to challenge Bauer Media's monopoly on national radio commercial radio in Ireland. The radio services will broadcast on the Failte DAB Mux2 trial, which will reach most of the country outside the Dublin and is expected to launch in the coming days. Bay Broadcasting CEO, Kevin Branigan, said, "We've long harboured ambitions to expand our radio services around the country and the Failte DAB Mux2 trial gives the opportunity to do that. DAB works hand in hand with FM radio and will provide a seamless transmission network around the country alongside our existing FM. The extension of our services brings our three highly successful services, to a quasi-national audience, increasing diversity and plurality in the radio industry." Bay's stations are already the leading music services within their respective FM franchise areas. In Dublin, Radio Nova and Sunshine 106.8 are the number one and number two music radio stations, with 9.4% and 8.8% respectively. In Galway, Bay-owned Galway Bay FM commands a market share of 29% while Classic Hits Radio is the largest commercial radio services in the country outside the two national stations Today FM and Newstalk, both owed by Bauer Media. Radio Nova currently broadcasts to Dublin City, County & Commuter Belt (Dublin, Kildare, Meath Wicklow) Sunshine to Dublin City & County and Classic Hits Radio to the multi-city area of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway & Clare. The move will make all three stations available across a wide area taking in virtually of the country apart from parts of the North West and South West. "This is about growing radio choice, making radio services available to more people, building new national brands and delivering long-term growth for our group. We are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the rollout of DAB.By combining our strong FM presence with national DAB coverage, we will bring more choice to listeners. We have a clear ambition to become the largest radio group in Ireland within the next three to five years. While that is an ambitious goal, our track record in growing audiences across all our stations gives us great confidence in achieving it," added Branigan. Bay Broadcasting's DAB expansion signals a confident move into the future of Irish radio combining trusted brands, strong audience performance, and cutting-edge technology to deliver an enhanced listening experience for audiences nationwide. Branigan describes the arrival of Radio Nova, Sunshine 106.8 and Ireland's Classic Hits Radio on national DAB as 'imminent'. See more stories here.

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  2. 10 HR AGO

    Dell Technologies Expands Cybersecurity and Resilience for the AI Era and Emerging Quantum Risks

    Dell Technologies has introduced new security by design and cyber resilience capabilities to help organisations secure, detect and recover from next-generation threats. The enhancements address emerging risks from quantum computing and AI by hardening device foundations, strengthening cyber resilience when incidents occur and extending threat detection into AI data platforms. Why it matters AI is creating more valuable data and giving attackers new ways to move faster. Quantum computing will accelerate that shift by weakening the encryption technology that organisations use today to protect data and verify software integrity. These converging threats are driving demand for devices built to resist future attacks, cyber resilience to minimise incident impact and stronger detection across environments where AI data lives. Dell is addressing these security challenges through a layered defence approach across the technology stack, from the PC to the data centre. Hardening the PC foundation with quantum-ready protections Quantum computing threatens the security foundations that protect devices today, driving a need for security by design at the deepest firmware layers. Dell is introducing quantum-ready security features to its commercial PCs to protect against attacks that can evade traditional security tools and remain hidden even after a restart or system reinstall. The upgraded security features harden the PC's embedded controller (EC), a core hardware security component, to verify firmware updates using signatures designed to resist future quantum-enabled attacks. This helps prevent the controller from accepting malicious or tampered firmware and reduces supply chain risk by validating updates with stronger encryption and digital signatures. Dell's enhanced BIOS Verification capability, aligned to post-quantum standards, detects tampering by checking the BIOS against a trusted reference stored securely in Dell's cloud. If something does not match, this Dell-unique verification flags the device and triggers an alert so teams can investigate and respond. Strengthening cyber resilience with AI-powered recovery Hardened devices are essential for helping reduce successful attacks, and so is cyber resilience to minimise impact when incidents occur. According to Dell's Cyber Resilience Insights research, only 40% of global organisations successfully contained and recovered from a cyberattack or incident drill with minimal impact. Dell is strengthening its PowerProtect cyber resilience portfolio to help organisations detect threats like ransomware sooner and recover faster from incidents. Enhancements to PowerProtect Data Manager help organisations resolve recovery issues faster with an AI-powered assistant that provides contextual guidance during time-sensitive tasks, spot ransomware risk earlier with enhanced anomaly detection that scans Dell PowerStore snapshots and simplify management at scale with a unified dashboard across distributed systems. PowerProtect Data Domain, the world's most secure foundation for cyber resilience3, extends protection to smaller sites and strengthens data security in transit. The PowerProtect Data Domain DD3410 appliance delivers up to 2x faster backups and 46% faster data restores,4 empowering organisations to resume operations quickly after an incident. The updated Data Domain Operating System, now including support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3, helps protect data while it moves between systems and aligns with NIST requirements for encrypted connections. Extending threat detection from endpoints to AI data platforms Fast recovery requires early threat detection. AI workloads concentrate valuable data in platforms that traditional endpoint security can miss, creating visibility gaps that attackers exploit. Dell is extending its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service into environments where unstructured data and AI workloads live. Building upon the MDR expansion to Dell PowerProtect, D...

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  3. 11 HR AGO

    Galway Start-Up Launches Platform That Takes the Hard Work Out of Club Fundraising

    A Galway-based technology company has launched a new online platform set to transform how sports clubs raise money, replacing WhatsApp messages, cash collections, and manual spreadsheets with a digital competition engine that any club administrator can have up and running in minutes. Entrypoint, available now at entrypoint.club, allows clubs to create and run online fundraising competitions, collect entry fees securely, and have every euro raised land automatically in the club's own bank account the moment a member enters. There is no waiting period, no manual bank transfer to request, and no funds held on a third-party platform. US PGA Championship — live and open to clubs now Clubs can activate the US PGA Championship Golf Pool competition on Entrypoint today. Members pick their teams, Entrypoint's live scoring engine updates automatically as rounds are played, and the real-time leaderboard keeps participants engaged throughout the tournament, no manual score-checking by a committee member, no group chat updates. The PGA Championship is the first of several golf majors that will be available on Entrypoint this season. Further major tournaments will follow, giving clubs a ready-made series of fundraising competitions tied to the events their members are already watching. Premier League Last Man Standing arriving in August When the Premier League season kicks off in August 2025, Entrypoint will launch a dedicated Premier League Last Man Standing competition format. Members pick one team to win each week; one wrong result and they are out. The last person standing takes the pot, one of the most popular fundraising formats in Irish sport, now with online entries, automated results, and live leaderboards that update the moment final whistles blow. Between the PGA Championship now, further golf majors through the summer, and Premier League LMS from August, clubs using Entrypoint will have a fundraising competition available for virtually every week of the sporting calendar. Built in Galway, born from a gap in the market Entrypoint was built by the founders of Actimet, a team management app used by clubs and coaches across Irish sport to manage players, schedules, and communications. Working closely with their home club, the team watched committee members spend evenings on tasks that should have taken minutes — chasing entries, counting cash, and manually tracking who was still in the competition. The gap in the market was obvious. No platform existed that was built specifically for club fundraising competitions, simple enough for a volunteer administrator, and capable of handling the full flow from entry to payout without manual intervention at every step. Entrypoint was built to fill it. "We have spent years building software for clubs through Actimet, and then we looked at how our own club was trying to run a Last Man Standing — texts flying around, someone's cousin keeping a spreadsheet, lads forgetting to pay. We knew we could fix that. Entrypoint is the platform we wish had existed." Commented Rory McGauran, Co-founder, Entrypoint. A World Cup fundraiser built for every club in Ireland With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Entrypoint is launching a dedicated World Cup Last Man Standing format. Administrators set it up in a few clicks, share a link with members, and the platform handles entries, picks, live results, and the prize payout. Members follow through real-time leaderboards that update automatically as matches are played, making the club fundraiser as engaging as the tournament itself. "The World Cup only comes around every four years and it is one of the biggest fundraising opportunities any club will ever have. We built the World Cup LMS so clubs can take full advantage of it, with a competition that keeps members genuinely hooked from the group stages all the way to the final." added Rory McGauran, Co-founder, Entrypoint Funds flow directly into the club account from day one Entrypoint uses Stripe Connect, the...

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  4. 12 HR AGO

    Authenticity at work – from buzzword to behaviour

    Authenticity has become one of those words which has been used so often in a 'trend' way over a handful of recent years, that it's started to lose it's meaning. We've seen in appear more frequently in values statements, leadership programmes, social media snippets, and engagement surveys. Everyone is in favour of it, but I'd say that a substantial majority haven't actually worked out what to do about beyond these trends. Authenticity at work – how HR can move it from buzzword to behaviour This is where HR comes in, and it's a significant opportunity if the profession takes it on board. The reality many organisations now find themselves in is one of having spent years, possibly even decades doing the opposite of building authenticity. This has been in the shape of training people to 'read the room' or 'soften your approach;' all things which lead to managing themselves in a way that's more 'palatable' to the culture above them. The effect has been quietly corrosive though. People have learned to perform professionalism, rather than bring themselves to it. And now we seem to be surprised that they don't feel safe enough to show up as who they actually are. You can't just put the word authenticity on a wall or include in your rehashed company values. It either exists in how the organisation actually operates, or it doesn't exist at all. HR can move authenticity from language into practice. The foundation is psychological safety, not policy. The reason most people don't bring their whole selves to work isn't because they don't want to, it's because they have learned through experience that doing so comes with risk. That could have been seeing a team member share an idea, and it was unduly dismissed, or when they saw vulnerability being shared and it being used against the person. HR can't legislate safety in existence. What they can do though is create the conditions where people experience it. This is though the way performance conversations are conducted, through who gets recognised and why. Through what happens when someone raises a difficult issue. Every process is a signal. These signals need to tell people that who they actually are is welcome. Then, it means looking at what gets rewarded. In most organisations, the people who advance are the people who've learned to perform confidence, manage up effectively, and reflect the cultural norms back at leadership. That's not authenticity though. If HR want to genuinely embed authentic behaviour, it has to look at the criteria within the promotion decisions, performance frameworks, and succession conversations. Are they rewarding the people who challenge the room, or read it and adjust? The people who bring the honest picture or the comfortable one. The person who said the thing nobody else was wiling to say; did that count in their favour or go against them? The answers in these questions tell you far more about your culture than your values statement does. Authenticity requires leaders who model it first – and it's contagious. People take their cues from the top. If a senior leader is one who carefully manages their image, filters everything through a performative lens of how it will land, and is never visibly uncertain, that is exactly what will become the cultural norm, regardless of what the people agenda says. HR's most powerful leverage here isn't a programme. It's working with senior leaders to help them, re-train them so they understand that the diluted and 'managed' version of themselves is costing the organisation. That they need to stop performing leadership, start practising it and then see the entire culture shift around them. To understand that being real isn't 'soft', it's the thing which builds the trust, retention, and innovation that every organisation is seeking. Authenticity at work isn't a wellbeing initiative. It's a business imperative. The organisations that create genuine conditions for it will outperform the ones who still rely on carefully managed, p...

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  5. 13 HR AGO

    Trinity College Dublin and Microsoft Ireland Research Shows a Widening AI Maturity Gap Between SMEs and Large Organisations

    New research from Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with Microsoft Ireland finds a widening AI maturity gap among Ireland's small and medium-sized enterprises that, if left unaddressed, risks constraining national productivity and growth. The AI Economy Ireland 2026 report – the third in an annual series tracking how AI adoption and organisational readiness are shaping economic capacity nationwide – finds that AI adoption is now near-universal with 92% of organisations using or planning to use AI. Despite this, just 10% of leaders describe their deployment of AI as advanced or frontier-level, and SMEs remain disproportionately concentrated at the early stages. SMEs that invest in AI are more likely to report significant productivity gains than large organisations (18% vs 8%) – a sign that, where SMEs do commit, the returns are real. But too few SMEs are making that investment. Given that SMEs account for more than two-thirds of all employment in Ireland and contribute over 40% of gross value added, the economic stakes are significant. The report shows a persistent AI readiness gap that is already translating into uneven business outcomes between large firms and SMEs. Large firms are more than twice as likely to deliver weekly time savings of two hours or more per employee (54% vs 25%), and SMEs are more than twice as likely to have no formal AI training in place (15% vs 6%). Left unchecked, this divide risks becoming a structural drag on the country's productivity and growth. This gap matters because even modest levels of AI adoption are already delivering measurable gains in day?to?day work. A typical mid-sized organisation in Ireland is freeing up to 1,000 hours a month through everyday AI use, driven by reduced time spent on meetings, email and routine administrative tasks. For large multinational organisations operating here, this rises to up to 5,000 hours per month. Importantly, the impact extends beyond organisational efficiency, with clear, direct benefits for leaders themselves. 70% of leaders report a reduction in overall workload pressure, while one in three say AI is making it easier to switch off from work. A further 26% report reduced evening or weekend work. While efficiency gains are important, they represent only the first phase of AI's economic potential. International evidence already suggests the biggest returns come not from doing today's work faster, but from using AI to create new value – through innovation, new products and growth. However, the findings show that many organisations have yet to redesign workflows, governance or operating models to capture these gains at scale. Ultimately, the next phase of economic impact in Ireland will depend on whether organisations use the time freed up by AI to drive innovation and growth, not just efficiency. Regarding AI adoption, Ireland compares relatively well when set against international benchmarks. Current levels of AI use across Ireland's workforce place the country among the leading group globally, while enterprise-level adoption in Ireland sits modestly above the EU average. Challenges around governance, skills and translating adoption into organisational impact mirror patterns identified in OECD and international research. "AI is already delivering real value for Irish organisations, freeing up thousands of hours a month," said Catherine Doyle, General Manager, Microsoft Ireland. "The opportunity now is to make sure the benefits are felt equally. That means closing confidence gaps wherever they exist and supporting SMEs to scale from early adoption to full integration. That's where the next wave of value will come from. "But the data reveals a growing divide. While large organisations race ahead, too many SMEs are still at the starting line, and the confidence gap among women in leadership tells us the skills challenge goes beyond technical training. Widespread adoption is what unlocks the biggest gains – and it's where the real opportunity beg...

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  6. 14 HR AGO

    DAVAS 2026: Ready to Welcome a New Wave of Large-Scale Investment

    In recent years, Da Nang's innovation-driven startup ecosystem has continued to grow strongly, attracting increasing attention from investment funds, startup support organizations, and startup communities both domestically and internationally. Building on the success of previous editions, the Danang Venture and Angel Summit 2026 (DAVAS 2026) is scheduled to take place from May 25 – 27, 2026, in Da Nang City. The event is expected to become a key destination for connecting investment capital with innovative startup projects. Highlights from DAVAS 2025 and what to expect from DAVAS 2026 Following the success of DAVAS 2025, the forum made a strong impression by bringing together more than 20 domestic and international investment funds, with total assets under management reaching USD 3.5 billion, along with the participation of over 60 experts and speakers from countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Germany, and India; Launching of Da Nang – Greater Bay Area Innovation Center; Hosting an exhibition of 40 innovative startup booths; And announcing and signing 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Startups also had the opportunity to pitch directly to investment funds Beyond sharing investment trends and startup development experiences, DAVAS created favorable conditions for innovative startups to present their ideas, connect with investors, and expand international partnerships. At DAVAS 2025, 36 startup projects participated in pitching sessions, with many receiving initial interest from investors and continuing discussions after the event. These outcomes have played an important role in positioning Da Nang as an attractive destination for international investors and startups, while advancing the city's goal of becoming a leading innovation hub in the region. Expectations for Breakthrough Growth at DAVAS 2026 Building on these positive results, DAVAS 2026 is expected to achieve breakthroughs in both scale and depth of investment connections. The number of participating investment funds is projected to double compared to 2025, with the presence of reputable international funds such as Quest Ventures, Genesia Ventures, Makara Capital, Vertex Ventures, TRIVE, Sunwah Innovations, Universal Materials Incubator Co. Ltd, Daiwa Corporate Investment Co. Ltd, Z Venture Capital, along with other venture capital funds and angel investors. This expansion is expected to significantly increase investment resources for startups, opening up greater access to funding and accelerating project development. DAVAS 2026 will also feature participation from organizations involved in building and developing innovation ecosystems, including Kilsa Global, Gima Group, Aeternum Consulting Ltd., Republic Polytechnic, Belkin Marketing along with representatives from startup support organizations, incubators, innovation centers, and ecosystem stakeholders from various countries and territories. The diverse participation of investment funds and ecosystem development organizations will not only enhance startups' access to capital but also strengthen knowledge exchange, international experience sharing, and foster sustainable, globally integrated development of Da Nang's innovation ecosystem. In addition, the number of startup projects registering for pitching is expected to increase threefold compared to the previous year. This will lead to higher competition, requiring startups to better prepare their business models, technologies, and market strategies. Not only will the quantity increase, but the quality of participating startups is also expected to improve significantly through rigorous selection and structured preparation. Notably, startups will receive pre-event training from experts and investors to enhance their fundraising capabilities, refine products, and improve their success rate during pitching sessions. The simultaneous increase in both the number of investment funds and the quality of startups is expected to position DA...

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  7. 16 HR AGO

    Ireland reaches 1GW grid-scale solar peak as EirGrid progresses electricity infrastructure delivery plan to support renewable transition

    Ireland reached a significant milestone in the renewable energy transition last week, according to EirGrid, with a new peak of over 1GW of electricity provided by grid-scale solar power for the first time. For comparison to the same time last year, a peak of around 750 MW was recorded in March 2025, and again in May 2025 with a 755 MW peak. EirGrid balances supply and demand every minute of the day, while also planning for Ireland's long-term electricity needs. It is estimated that 1GW is enough to power around 500,000 customers, and the new record is attributed to the growing number of large (grid-scale) solar farms connected to the power system. This comes as EirGrid progresses the most ambitious programme of work ever undertaken on the transmission system in Ireland, with a €18.9 billion investment package having recently been provided by the regulator and Government for the national electricity grid and network. It says that this investment will be critical to bring more renewable power, including wind and solar, onto the system. The delivery of a significant amount of grid infrastructure over the coming years is required to unlock greater energy independence and security, supporting national and regional economic growth and a resilient society, according to EirGrid. The peak of 1GW (1021 MW) was set for the first time on Monday, 20 April at 12.19 pm. Another record of 1087 MW was then set on Friday, 24 April at 12.08 pm, followed by a record peak of 1133 MW on Saturday, 25 April at 2.14 pm. There have been a number of records on the system in recent months and across last summer, with the most recent record before the 1GW peak of 983 MW set on 21 March. Given Ireland's climate and available generation, onshore wind energy remains the largest contributor to renewable power in Ireland. Between February 2025 and January 2026, 3.1% of demand was met by grid-scale solar, with 33.2% met by onshore wind. Looking over the course of a year, EirGrid's metred data shows the percentage of electricity demand met by grid-scale solar has continued to grow. In 2023, the average was 1.1%, growing to 2% in 2024 and 3.1% by 2025. The new record observed by EirGrid refers to power generated and brought onto the transmission system from grid-scale solar farms at a moment in time, but there has also been a significant increase in the amount of rooftop (embedded) solar in Ireland. The integration of renewables on the system is an important lever to support the electrification of the economy and society, supporting the transport sector and housing, including, for example, the charging of electric vehicles. Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, said: "Over the coming years, wind and solar will play an increasingly significant role in powering homes, businesses and farms across the country. This is key to reducing our reliance on imported and volatile fossil fuels and to reducing prices for electricity customers. "Further progress will be facilitated by the delivery of renewables and grid infrastructure, underscored by Government commitment and by the PR6 grid investment programme that will support Ireland's economy and society." Cathal Marley, EirGrid's Chief Executive, added: "The 1GW milestone recorded by the National Control Centre represents continued progress in integrating renewable energy onto the system, and managing the very complex and technical task of balancing different forms of renewable and conventional generation on the system to ensure we meet national demand. "We're committed to facilitating continued growth through the delivery of electricity infrastructure. This is essential to supporting the delivery of Government policy and targets in key areas such as housing, climate, enterprise, digitalisation and industry, benefitting our communities and wider society." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...

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  8. 17 HR AGO

    Buying an Electric Vehicle is now €2,375 cheaper on average

    Research carried out by Nevo.ie, Ireland's only dedicated electric vehicle platform, has found that since the start of the year, the 10 best-selling EV (electric vehicle) models have an average price of €37,774. For the same period, the top 10 petrol and diesel models have an average price of €40,149. A difference of €2,375. Derek Reilly with Nevo stated "For a long time, price has been a huge factor stated by drivers stopping them going electric, there was a 'Green Premium', This is no longer the case. This research, adding to the lower running costs and total cost of ownership that goes hand in hand with owning an EV is really starting to make sense to more Irish drivers." Electric Vehicle now €2,375 cheaper Coupled with this research, the Q2 Fuel Price Comparison data from the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) shows that the average cost of fuelling an EV in Ireland to drive 100km is €3.12. The same distance in a diesel car costs €8.75, and petrol would, on average, cost you €9.32. These average forecourt prices do not reflect the recent price increases per litre. The SUV body type is dominant across all fuel types, with 9 of the top 10 coming in this form factor, as Irish drivers prefer a more upright driving position. Since SUVs are the most popular shape, it's easy to calculate just how much can be saved by driving electric versus a 1.5L diesel. If you're looking to trim your monthly expenses, switching from a traditional diesel SUV to an electric vehicle offers some pretty eye-opening numbers. Based on a standard 30-day month with a daily commute of 35 km (totalling 1,050 km), a 1.5L diesel SUV consuming 6.0 L/100 km would burn through 63 litres of fuel. At a price of €2.14 per litre, your monthly fuel bill hits €134.82. In contrast, a 60 kWh EV with an efficiency of 18 kWh/100 km would use 189 kWh for that same distance. Using a home charging rate of €0.18/kWh, the monthly cost drops significantly to just €34.02. This results in an estimated monthly saving of roughly €101, which puts about €1,210 back in your pocket every year on commuting costs alone. About Nevo Nevo is an impartial website where consumers can educate themselves all about electric vehicles. From our comparison tool to journey planner, visitors can research all Electric Vehicles from every automotive brand available in Ireland. Users can enquire and book test drives with franchise retail dealers across Ireland, all in one site. Nevo also hosts Ireland's largest motor show in November, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, which last year attracted over 30,000 attendees Nevo is a part of parent company Drive Inc, an Irish company that is behind several next generation solutions focused on innovation in the Irish motoring sector. In 2024 the Dublin-based automotive technology company, Drive Inc was acquired by ACV Auctions, a US-based Nasdaq-listed company. This acquisition gives further strength to the formidable Dublin based tech team. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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