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Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 puts AI on the manufacturing floor tomorrow
On 22 October, Ireland's life sciences leaders meet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry for the Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026, a conference on putting AI to work across pharma manufacturing. Discover the keynote, panels and themes on the agenda tomorrow, and book your place before it's too late.
Irish Businesses Are Investing in Cyber Resilience at Record Rates and That Investment Is Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation
Irish businesses are investing in cyber resilience at record rates, with 68% updating employee training, 57% investing in cybersecurity software, and 55% hiring additional staff. The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2026 confirms this investment is becoming a leadership priority, building the people, technology, and process foundation that digital transformation depends on.
Accenture acquires UK data firm Sagacity to expand AI customer intelligence
Accenture has acquired London-based data and customer intelligence firm Sagacity, adding more than 140 specialists to Accenture Song in the UK and Ireland. It matters because clients with large customer bases want data, AI and operations connected into unified programmes.
FourNet buys Glasgow contact centre specialist SVL to deepen AI services
FourNet, the Manchester-based customer experience and AI firm, has acquired Glasgow-headquartered contact centre specialist SVL Business Solutions. It matters because the deal adds specialist capacity for AI-enabled customer service projects in regulated industries.
SFC Capital leads seed round for Obsero’s AI search agents
London-based Obsero has raised $1.2 million in seed funding led by SFC Capital to build specialist AI agents for brands. It matters because marketers need to know whether AI assistants recommend their brand.
Bank of Ireland records 21% rise in SEPA Instant payments
Bank of Ireland has reported a 21% quarter-on-quarter rise in SEPA Instant payments and 3.4% year-on-year growth in mobile logins for Q3 2026. It matters because ATM use fell 7% as customers move to digital and contactless payments.
Claret Capital backs LearnUpon with $50 million for agentic expansion
LearnUpon, the Dublin-based learning platform, has secured a $50 million non-dilutive growth financing facility from Claret Capital Partners. It matters because the debt funds product development, international expansion and acquisitions as enterprise learning shifts towards AI agents.
Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 brings together 19 speakers to examine AI in manufacturing
The Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 will bring together 19 speakers from pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital technology, quality, engineering and research. The Dublin conference will examine practical AI adoption across regulated life sciences operations.
Ireland’s €85 Million Digital Transition Fund Is Open and Irish SMEs Should Be Moving Through It Now
Ireland's €85 million Digital Transition Fund is one of the most significant publicly-supported SME digital transformation instruments in the country's history. With 47% of Digital Decade funding measures expiring by end of 2026, the window is open now.
Redesmere opens Newcastle office to expand its North East presence
Redesmere, the Cheshire-based digital transformation and cloud consultancy, has opened a Newcastle office in the Spire building. It matters because the move builds a regional presence in one of the UK’s established technology hubs.
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