Blockchain is moving beyond crypto, as a transfer of euro currency out of Dublin demonstrates
The distributed ledger technology is best known for its role in crypto transactions but it is now being used more and more for conventional financial transactions
Putting people first in the age of AI
As organisations accelerate the adoption of AI, companies such as Cisco and Heineken Ireland show that trust, employee engagement and responsible deployment are critical to success
Digital dentistry becomes mainstream
With sophisticated scanners and AI embedded in diagnostics, tech-enabled care is the new normal
Matching funding to risk makes for the right mix
Whatever funding structure you choose will impact the flexibility and resiliency of the business going forward
Preparing a business for sale doesn’t have to drag it down
Roy Keane’s wisdom should be observed when it comes to selling a business
Closing the deal is just the start of the value creation process
The post-acquisition phase is often the most crucial in ensuring mergers and acquisitions don’t fall apart while the ink is still wet
Putting tangible value on intellectual property
Clarity of IP is vital for a deal to succeed with a fair value
Our inner idiots unwittingly feed AI models for free
Online fads such as sharing photos of yourself from 2016 and 2026 are goldmines for training AI systems, yet we keep doing them
People power: For change to work, it’s essential to bring your teams with you
Communicating a compelling case for change, and taking things at a pace people can absorb will engage employees in transformation programmes
Clear messaging from the top required for successful artificial intelligence transition
Communication that removes friction and uncertainty among staff makes for a smooth deployment
The past two years were about AI experimenting – in 2026 we will see real change in action
Few, if any, sectors will escape changes to how business is conducted in the year to come
EU’s push for digital IDs won’t reduce harmful behaviour online
Any system brought in to verify identification will be hacked
Net zero by 2050 may be ambitious but it is technically possible
Sustainable aviation fuel and new aircraft technology are redefining flight – and Ireland’s leasing sector is helping to drive the transition
Replicant rock: How AI-generated pop stars are killing music
Nobody knows if Sienna Rose is a real artist, and that’s a big problem
Time to move on? Early planning turns an exit from a reaction into a strategic choice
Exiting a business requires careful succession planning and understanding of tax implications