Niall Kitson

Munster Technological University (MTU) has announced the launch of a pioneering PhD research supported by TU Rise aiming nurture and support innovative enterprises, elevate the global competitiveness of Irish based companies, expand export opportunities and ultimately lead to increased revenues and employment across key industry sectors. The research – entitled Exploring the Optimisation of Ireland’s [&hellip

The earth didn’t shake, but the stock market certainly wobbled. This week we learned something interesting about artificial intelligence (AI) following the release of version three of DeepSeek, a large language model (LLM) AI developed in China. We thought, for instance, that AI requires the fastest semiconductors and virtually unlimited investment. Now we know that [&hellip

GE HealthCare is investing €132 million to expand its contrast media fill and finish manufacturing site in Carrigtohill. A new state-of-the-art facility on the grounds of the existing site will enable 25 million more patient doses per year of contrast media by the end of 2027. Contrast media are injectable diagnostic imaging agents used to [&hellip

SciFest, Ireland's largest and most inclusive STEM fair programme for second-level students, has announced its return ahead of its 20th anniversary with a call for entrants to the SciFest regional fairs, taking place across the country.

Solutions business calls recognition as 'significant milestone' Brendan Murphy, Arrow Electronics

The global smartphone market grew 7% in 2024, reaching 1.22 billion units, marking a rebound following two consecutive years of decline, according to new figures from research firm Canalys. Apple defended its pole position on the vendor ranking table for the second year, backed by emerging market growth and stable performances in North America and [&hellip

Irish managed service provider Qualcom will increase its employee numbers by 20% across its information security, professional services, and support desk teams over the next three years. The company currently has a team of 70 between locations in Dublin and Belfast. The company also expects to grow its revenues from €13.5 million to €18 million [&hellip

The European Union is preparing to implement reforms that will shift responsibility for dangerous or illegal products sold online to e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon Marketplace. The change, as reported by the Financial Times , stems from a draft proposal for new customs rules.

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Taiwan has imposed a ban on the Chinese AI application DeepSeek in government agencies due to national security concerns. The Ministry of Digital Affairs cited the technology’s cross-border activities as a potential information security risk. The move follows the recent launch of DeepSeek’s R1 model, which has attracted attention for its capabilities similar to US [&hellip