Advanced AI-powered chatbots are revolutionising online engagement by proactively steering visitors towards purchases, boosting lead quality and revenue without increasing staffing levels. AI-powered chatbots have evolved from simple customer-service tools into proactive revenue drivers that engage visitors the instant they arrive and guide them toward purchase decisions. According to industry…

The Irish Government, in partnership with industry leaders like Microsoft Ireland, has introduced targeted micro-qualifications in artificial intelligence designed to expand access and bolster digital capabilities across small businesses and workers nationwide. The Irish Government has introduced a new suite of Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications in artificial…

Market research firms predict a booming IoT platform sector driven by enterprise adoption, edge computing and industry-specific solutions, despite security and interoperability challenges. Market research firms are predicting rapid expansion in the market for Internet of Things platforms as organisations across sectors accelerate deployments of connected devices and analytics.…

Broadcom’s decision to end the Advantage Partner Programme for VMware Cloud Service Providers, set for 2026, risks shrinking Europe’s cloud ecosystem, sparking legal challenges and concerns over data sovereignty and reduced customer choice. Broadcom has told VMware Cloud Service Providers that the Advantage Partner Programme will not be renewed,…

Europe faces a multi-hundred billion euro challenge to modernise its electricity networks, with private capital playing an essential role amid regulatory hurdles and the push for smarter, staged investments that ensure system resilience post-2025 outages. Europe faces a monumental task to upgrade its electricity networks if it is to…