Northern Ireland stories

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

The UK Digital Twin Centre has opened in Belfast, aiming to boost the UK economy by GBP £62 million over ten years through cutting-edge digital twin technology.

Belfast Distillery Company adopts Forterro's 123Insight ERP to enhance traceability, streamline operations, and support growth at its historic Belfast whisky site.

Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.

Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.

DTCP has stepped in as the primary investor for Atlantic Hub, supporting its new data centre developments in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Outsource Group partners with Palo Alto Networks, becoming the exclusive Cortex MSSP in Ireland. The deal could yield millions, strengthening cyber security offerings.

BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.

Telefónica Tech UK&I is bolstering Belfast’s workforce with 20 new jobs as it aids Northern Ireland’s rollout of the encompass health and social care record system.

As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.

Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) reports a 20% growth and 25% lower stock levels after adopting Forterro's MRP solution, 123Insight.

Rapid7 partners with CSIT at Queens University Belfast to enhance cloud security using AI and ML, focusing on detecting risks and active threats.

The partnership between Fibrus and ACOME Group has accelerated rural broadband connectivity in Northern England and Northern Ireland, offering hyperfast full fibre broadband to thousands of homes and businesses.

Keystone Group, the UK's leading steel lintel manufacturer, has adopted PeerGFS software which has dramatically improved efficiency and data security.

Zengenti partners with National LGPS Frameworks to enhance service offerings for local government, leveraging its CMS Contensis.

A number of computers were hacked and have now been disabled - and the Scottish and English parliaments have had the same attack in the last year.

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