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Kainos to create 341 Northern Ireland jobs to meet growing demand for AI digital transformation services

Author: Archie Villaflores

Belfast-based software company Kainos is set to create 341 new jobs across Northern Ireland over the next three years, spanning AI, software engineering and data science roles with an average salary of £58,000. Invest NI has offered £1.5 million in support towards the expansion.

OpenText commits €105 million to Ireland to scale agentic AI and sovereign cloud operations for European markets

Author: Archie Villaflores

Canadian enterprise data management company OpenText has announced a €105 million investment in Ireland, creating 400 high-skilled jobs across Cork and Galway over three years to expand agentic AI, sovereign cloud and cybersecurity capabilities for EMEA markets. The commitment doubles OpenText's existing investment in Ireland.

HEINEKEN, Keltech, and Kinore shortlisted for Best Operational Impact Award at Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025

Author: Archie Villaflores

Looking back to the Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025, HEINEKEN, Keltech, and Kinore were shortlisted for the Best Operational Impact Award, each recognised for leveraging digital transformation to drive measurable improvements in operational excellence and advance their respective business goals through technology-led change. Kinore ultimately claimed the award for its Better Onboarding initiative, setting a compelling standard for how targeted digital transformation can produce significant operational gains when built around a clearly defined business objective.

From R&D Credit to Innovation Credit: The Policy Shift Irish Digital Transformation Needs

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish enterprise investment in AI and digital transformation is accelerating, yet the existing R&D tax credit framework excludes the very categories where that investment is growing fastest. The IRDG/KPMG Ireland Innovation Index 2026 finds 71% of Irish companies support a dedicated Innovation Tax Credit covering digitalisation, AI, and design-led innovation.

Digital Realty establishes Malaysia platform to support enterprise digital transformation and AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia

Author: Archie Villaflores

US data centre company Digital Realty has established its Malaysia platform, planning to develop approximately 32 megawatts of data centre capacity anchored in Cyberjaya to support enterprise digital transformation and AI-driven use cases across Southeast Asia. The launch marks a key milestone in the company's Asia Pacific expansion.

Directed Technologies acquires GPS2GO to deepen connected vehicle digital transformation across Southeast Asia

Author: Archie Villaflores

Australian connected vehicle technology company Directed Technologies has acquired Thailand-based telematics provider GPS2GO, strengthening its Southeast Asian presence and advancing its broader ASEAN expansion strategy.

Jacobs wins SSEN frameworks worth over US$1 billion to advance UK energy cybersecurity and digital transformation

Author: Archie Villaflores

US engineering and technology company Jacobs has been awarded positions on Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' operational technology cybersecurity and digital services frameworks, with a combined potential value exceeding US$1 billion. The work supports grid resilience, renewable integration and digital transformation across SSEN's UK transmission network.

Irish startup Deece launches AI platform to tackle global marketing brief quality crisis

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish startup Deece has launched an AI platform designed to help marketing teams write more effective advertising briefs for agencies, targeting an estimated €370 billion annual cost attributed to poor briefing globally. The product is backed by Enterprise Ireland and is already in pilot with major brands.

Stryve acquires Kilkenny MSP BITS South-East in latest Irish digital transformation expansion

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish IT and security specialist Stryve has acquired Kilkenny-based managed service provider BITS South-East Limited for an undisclosed sum, expanding its regional footprint and bringing combined headcount to over 70 people. The deal strengthens Stryve's capabilities across IT managed services, security and AI-powered automation.

Qualitas Property Partners and Storm Technology shortlisted for Best Digital Transformation — Construction & Facilities Management at Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025

Author: Archie Villaflores

Recalling a key moment from the Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025, Qualitas Property Partners and Storm Technology were shortlisted for the Best Digital Transformation — Construction & Facilities Management award, recognised for their respective commitments to advancing digital adoption within Ireland's construction and property sector. The shortlist highlighted how targeted digital transformation strategies, when backed by clear objectives and measurable outcomes, can produce meaningful operational change across one of Ireland's most active and evolving industries.

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