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Author: ThinkBusiness

Ireland’s InsurTech sector is rapidly expanding globally, with 122 firms active nationwide and 86% planning growth into the UK, US, and Europe, according to InsTech.ie’s Irish InsurTech Report 2025. AI adoption and collaboration are driving digital transformation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The pace of digital transformation continues to accelerate, reshaping organisational priorities, workforce strategy, and competitive positioning. This edition highlights initiatives that showcase how leadership, technology, and culture are aligning to deliver sustainable impact across industries. Flashback to earlier this year, ‘Sandvik AB Group and EY win Best People & Culture Impact Award at Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025’ demonstrates the tangible value of integrating people and culture into technological change. Their recognition shows how rigorous collaboration and human-centred design can modernise complex global operations. Moreover, ‘Seven Ireland Companies Secure New Funding to Accelerate Advanced Digital Technologies’ illustrates how investment is enabling firms to scale innovative solutions. The story highlights the national ecosystem’s role in fostering growth, advancing capability, and positioning organisations for broader digital adoption. Globally, ‘IBM Acquires Confluent to Create Enterprise AI Data Platform’ reflects a trend toward unifying data, infrastructure, and AI intelligence. It demonstrates how integrated platforms are increasingly essential for organisations seeking agility, informed decision-making, and competitive advantage. These stories underscore the transformative potential of combining technology with strategic foresight. They show how disciplined digital innovation and systems overhaul are shaping the future of enterprise leadership.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sandvik AB Group and EY were recognised as the Best People & Culture Impact Awardees at the Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025 for their Seamless Flow programme. Their achievement demonstrates large-scale collaboration in operational excellence.

Author: Insider PH

Microsoft has launched AI, security, and productivity tools tailored for Philippine enterprises. The solutions support digital transformation for BPOs, SMEs, and hybrid workforces, enabling secure, scalable, and efficient operations in a rapidly evolving technology-driven economy.

Author: IBM Newsroom

IBM is acquiring Confluent, a US-based data streaming company, for $11 billion (€9.46 billion) to create a smart data platform for enterprise generative AI. The move aims to connect, govern, and mobilise real-time business data.

Author: TechCentral.ie

ATU and Vodafone Ireland are accelerating digital transformation in education through 5G-enabled XR labs. The initiative enhances hybrid apprenticeship training in engineering and construction across Donegal, Galway and Sligo.

Author: MK

A South Korea–Ireland digital transformation partnership is introducing modular AI-focused data centre technology to Europe. The initiative supports Ireland’s grid, cooling and carbon-efficiency targets as demand for next-generation digital infrastructure accelerates across the country.

Author: Business Plus

Ireland’s digital transformation sector receives a major boost as seven industry-led innovation partnerships secure €39m in new DTIF backing. The funding supports AI, MedTech and sustainability projects designed to create commercially scalable technologies at global level.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Digital transformation is gathering pace across sectors as organisations pursue practical innovations that deliver measurable impact. Flashback to earlier this year, ‘Storm Technology’s Windsor Modernising Vehicle Appraisal Wins Best Customer Experience Impact at Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025’ offers a clear example of customer-centric progress. The project demonstrates how well-designed digital tools can generate meaningful commercial and experiential outcomes. In addition, ‘Aldi South advances digital transformation in Ireland and abroad with TCS AI cloud solutions’ shows how multinational retailers are embracing modern cloud architectures to improve resilience and performance. The partnership indicates a growing appetite for unified digital foundations that allow businesses to operate with greater speed and consistency across diverse markets. Meanwhile, ‘Sparkle and Planhotel accelerate digital transformation across luxury resorts’ highlights the hospitality sector’s move toward secure, high-performing infrastructure. Enhanced connectivity and cybersecurity across dispersed resort locations exemplify the strategic importance of technology in maintaining competitive service standards. These stories reflect a sector aligned around purposeful investment. They provide a cohesive view of how organisations are building capability, confidence and long-term value through ambitious yet practical modernisation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Earlier this year, Storm Technology’s Windsor Modernising Vehicle Appraisal was named the Best Customer Experience Impact winner at the Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025. Their contribution demonstrates how targeted innovation can deliver measurable, customer-centred results.