Ireland’s Cybersecurity Vanguard: 8 Women Pioneering Digital Defense and Innovation
Ireland’s Rising Influence in Global Cybersecurity As digital transformation accelerates across all sectors, Ireland has emerged as a significant hub…
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Hostelworld’s $12M Strategic Bet on Event Discovery to Fuel Social Travel Ambitions
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Dissenting Creditors Challenge Ardagh’s Landmark $10 Billion Debt Restructuring Plan
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Akara AI Sensor Named Among Time’s Best Inventions 2025
Irish health-tech company Akara has earned a spot on Time Magazine’s Best Inventions 2025 list for its AI sensor technology. This marks the second Time recognition for the company, following their 2019 inclusion for their elderly care robot Stevie.
For the second time in six years, Irish health-tech company Akara has earned prestigious recognition from Time Magazine, with their AI sensor technology making the publication’s Best Inventions 2025 list in the medical and healthcare category. Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Niamh Donnelly describes the achievement as “just as special” as their first Time recognition in 2019.
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Ireland Advances AI Factory Antenna and National Supercomputer Projects
Ireland is advancing two major computing initiatives with €10m funding for an AI Factory Antenna and a new national supercomputer. These projects will connect Irish innovators to European AI networks and enhance computing capacity for research and development.
Ireland is making significant strides in high-performance computing with two major initiatives that promise to transform the country’s artificial intelligence and research capabilities. The Irish AI Factory Antenna has secured €10 million in combined European and national funding, while the University of Galway has signed a hosting agreement for a new national supercomputer. These developments position Ireland as an emerging player in Europe’s digital infrastructure landscape, according to recent analysis of European tech investments.