Ability to adapt key to meeting challenges of vulnerable global supply chains
Irish manufacturers have responded with impressive resilience to threats from conflict and policy shifts
Financing large-scale projects: the right mix of tools can make all the difference
For the majority of businesses, funding a major project requires a careful balance between ambition and financial stability
To borrow or not to borrow: The first but possibly not the best option
For a business in need of capital, navigating the complex funding landscape can often be the first challenge
Are Irish SMEs ‘missing a trick’ by not floating on the public market?
An IPO is increasingly accessible to smaller companies with a clear growth path, yet there have been no new listings on Euronext Dublin since 2023
Hands-off approach works best for stock market investing
All equity investing should be long term, experts advise. And the less you look at your portfolio, the better
Diversification offers strength and security in good times and bad
To spread risk, choose a broad mix of assets or managed portfolios that offer exposure to multiple asset classes and regions
AI begins to bite: Recruiters attribute a slump in professional services hiring to job automation
We have long been told that AI will create more jobs than it destroys, but will these optimistic predictions come to pass?
‘Industry forums can offer valuable insights and guidance for effective implementation, helping Irish businesses mitigate regulatory risks’
Adapting to evolving rules can be confusing for organisations, but without regulations, they might not invest enough in cyber security
The five Cs of cybersecurity
The crucial principles for all organisations keen to protect themselves and their customers from the omnipresent threat of a cyberattack
How a 300-year-old foundation is shaping Ireland’s future
From science education and visual arts to agriculture and craft, the RDS Foundation is investing in talent, tradition and innovation across the island of Ireland
Young talent key to Ireland’s show jumping success
‘We might not necessarily have better horses than others on European teams, but we have far better riders’
AI is poised to improve all areas of healthcare but must be handled responsibly
Patient safety means healthcare sets a particularly high standard for AI integration but the sector is increasingly harnessing the technology’s transformative potential
Facing up to the challenges of identifying deepfakes and essay cheats
As generative AI blurs the line between fact and fiction, educators and technologists grapple with how to detect deepfakes and AI-written content before trust in what we see and read erodes completely
It’s not all bad news for Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions
But much more can be done to accelerate progress and realise the enormous potential of transforming our energy system
Expansion of biomethane is key to decarbonising the gas network
Renewable gases are essential to State’s climate strategy, particularly for sectors where electrification is not possible