Waterford’s HCS Unveils €13.2m Investment, Plans 125 New Jobs
Waterford‑based IT services firm HCS announced a €13.2 million (~$14.4 million) investment that will fund 125 new jobs and a new 4,500‑sq‑ft Dublin office. The two‑year plan aims to lift annual revenue to €30 million (~$32.7 million) by the end of 2028, expanding headcount to 175 across Waterford, Cork and Dublin. Since its acquisition by Centric360 in late 2024, HCS has already seen a 50% revenue jump and is leveraging AI‑driven managed services to accelerate growth.
Do Data and AI Talent Needs Conflict with a Workforce Seeking Stability?
The Analytics Institute and SAS released the Data Salaries & Job Sentiment Analysis 2026, revealing that 64% of organisations plan to expand their data teams while 70% of data and AI professionals say they will not change employers this year. The report...
How This Master’s Programme Is Building Tech Leadership Talent
Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet celebrates 20 years of its MSc in Leadership, Innovation and Technology by offering four fully funded places, each valued at €20,000 (approximately $21,800) per year. The two‑year part‑time program, delivered at Technological University Dublin, targets experienced...
The Biopharma Senior Associate Whose Career Was Fuelled by FUEL
Luke Sheppard, a senior associate in syringe manufacturing at Amgen, credits the company’s FUEL graduate programme and early internships for propelling his career in Ireland’s thriving biopharma sector. He describes a role that blends operations support, project work, and floor‑level...
Investing in Part of the Workforce Creates an AI Skills Gap, Finds Report
Forrester’s AIQ 2.0 report reveals a widening AI skills gap as only half of organisations provide AI training to non‑technical staff. Training on core capabilities such as prompt engineering barely rose from 19% to 23% between 2024 and 2025. Meanwhile,...
How Are Software Engineering Graduates Adjusting to AI?
BearingPoint’s leadership says generative AI is reshaping software engineering, touching every stage of development. While fundamentals like design and security remain vital, engineers now must critically assess AI‑generated code. The firm has woven AI exposure into its graduate programme, offering...
New Artemis II Images Give Fresh Look at Our Lunar Neighbour
NASA released the first crewed images of the Moon’s far side captured by the Artemis II crew during their 10‑day lunar flyby on 6 April. The photos showcase the Orientale basin, Grimaldi crater, ancient lava flows, and a 54‑minute solar eclipse with...
‘Positive Workplace Culture Starts with Respect, Trust and Communication’
TCS Ireland’s Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre was recently recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, underscoring its commitment to a supportive workplace. HR leader Leeanne Patterson attributes the accolade to a culture built on respect, trust, clear...
Is Your Data Integrity Framework Just a Fancy Spreadsheet?
Many midsize firms rely on static spreadsheets as data integrity frameworks, but these documents quickly become outdated, leading to poor data quality. A Gartner 2023 survey estimates the average cost of bad data at $12.9 million per year. The article contrasts...
Report: 60pc of Companies Could Lay Off Employees that Won’t Adopt AI
A new joint survey of 2,400 employees and C‑suite leaders reveals that 60% of executives plan to lay off workers who refuse to use generative AI, while 92% are actively cultivating a class of “AI‑elite” super‑users. CEOs report high stress,...
What Impact Might Medtronic’s New Lab Have on Galway’s Medtech Ecosystem?
Medtronic has expanded its Galway laboratory by almost 50%, adding state‑of‑the‑art LCMS and GCMS instruments to create a single‑roof hub that blends pharmaceutical, engineering and analytical expertise for combination‑product development. The new facility will handle the full product lifecycle—from early...
Irish Drone Delivery Firm Manna Confirms $50m Raise, Plans 400 New Jobs
Irish drone logistics firm Manna announced a $50 million Series B round, lifting total capital raised to $110 million. The financing, led by ARK Invest, Schooner Capital and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, will fund the creation of 400 high‑skill jobs—300 in Ireland...
The Deep-Tech Founder Using AI to Address Immunology Challenges
Camille Bouget, CEO and co‑founder of Scienta Lab, launched EVA, a multimodal AI platform designed to accelerate immunology drug development. The model helps R&D teams identify viable therapeutic targets, predict preclinical efficacy, and stratify patients for clinical trials. By applying...
Software Company Craxel to Create 27 New Belfast-Based Jobs
US‑based digital analytics firm Craxel announced a new IT and operations hub in Belfast, creating 27 highly skilled positions to be filled by 2028. The roles span software engineering, marketing, implementation and sales, supporting the company’s graph‑database platform for sectors...
How Does Mentorship Impact a Professional’s Career Longevity?
Amgen has institutionalized mentorship as a core pillar, creating a structured program that pairs early‑career staff with seasoned leaders. The initiative enables rapid up‑skilling, confidence building, and a clear pathway to leadership, as illustrated by manufacturing manager Lauren Moore’s promotion...
