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Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 announces seven new speakers for AI manufacturing agenda
The Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 has announced seven new speakers for its AI Ready Manufacturing Site agenda, bringing expertise across operations, quality, risk, R&D, biobanking and molecular modelling. The programme will examine how AI can be applied across life sciences manufacturing and operations, with a focus on regulated environments, operational excellence and organisational readiness.
Ireland’s First National Procurement Strategy Digitises a €20 Billion Market and Irish Enterprises Should Be Ready
Ireland has published its first National Public Procurement Strategy, committing to end-to-end digitisation of a €20 billion annual market and significantly expanding SME access and data-driven decision-making across the public sector supply chain. Procuring for Our Future 2026–2030 is a commercial transformation opportunity Irish enterprises should be actively preparing for.
Pulsant invests 1 million pounds to upgrade Birmingham data centre
Pulsant has invested £1 million in its Birmingham data centre to support growing AI demand in the Midlands. The upgrade connects the facility to Pulsant's UK-wide network, positioning it as a low-latency alternative to routing workloads through London.
Digital Planning launches 50,000 pound AI fund for regional firms
Digital Planning has committed £50,000 to a pilot fund helping East Midlands businesses trial AI automation on a single operational problem. The scheme targets firms wary of committing to unfamiliar systems without proof of return.
First Derivative invests 15.3 million pounds in AI centre
First Derivative is investing £15.3 million in research and development for a new AI and fintech centre of excellence in Newry and Belfast. The investment creates 100 jobs and brings the EPAM-owned consultancy's Northern Ireland headcount to around 600.
Landmark Technologies and Microsoft launch secure AI workshops
Landmark Technologies is partnering with Microsoft on Secure Copilot Enablement workshops for Irish businesses. The free sessions target senior leaders seeking practical guidance on deploying AI while managing associated security risks.
Bank of Ireland deepens Stripe partnership to accelerate AI integration
Bank of Ireland has announced a new strategic partnership with Stripe to integrate AI-driven financial technology into its core operating systems. The deal builds on an existing relationship and extends across the bank's wealth management and life assurance subsidiaries.
Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 features Pfizer data science lead William Fahey
William Fahey, Data Science Lead at Pfizer, joins the Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 as the keynote speaker as it examines how AI is being applied across life sciences manufacturing and operations. His expertise spans AI, machine learning and generative AI, with a focus on scaling these technologies across regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Ireland’s Medtech Sector Has Redefined Digital Transformation as Core Infrastructure and Other Sectors Should Follow
Ireland’s medtech sector has formally redefined digital transformation as core infrastructure rather than an efficiency lever, with AI adoption in medtech manufacturing already at 54%, above the national average. The Irish Medtech Strategy 2026–2029 offers a replicable model for every Irish enterprise leader embedding digital transformation durably rather than episodically.
CloudClevr acquires Flow AI to build digital transformation practice
CloudClevr has acquired Flow Automated Intelligence from SCC, adding an £8 million revenue business to its group. The deal marks the managed service provider's return to acquisitions after completing its previous integration programme.
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