Small businesses, big possibilities
Vodafone is helping Irish SMEs harness technology, connectivity and new opportunities to grow their businesses
The IT department question now addressed in the boardroom
Irish businesses are looking to the cloud, AI, IoT and advanced connectivity to improve productivity and support growth
Talkin’ about a revolution
From connected farms to digital healthcare, reliable networks are becoming essential infrastructure for how Irish businesses operate and evolve, writes Edel Corrigan
Five technology trends changing how Irish businesses operate
From practical AI to cybersecurity and resilient connectivity, technology investment is increasingly judged on the business outcomes it can deliver
Pensions: The most important step is simply getting started
The ‘longevity megatrend’ is reshaping how people in Ireland live, work, prioritise, plan and retire
MyFutureFund: The biggest structural shift in pension coverage in a generation
Over 800,000 workers who had no pension provision now have one, says Neville Maxwell of New Ireland
Plan your retirement fund to make it last a lifetime
What are the best strategies for ensuring you enjoy a comfortable retirement for the rest of your days?
Solar powers ahead
Businesses increasingly see solar energy not only as a sustainability investment but as a sound commercial decision
Artificial intelligence tokenisation takes its toll
‘The number I like is cost per correctly completed task. One of the most commonly missed costs is human supervision’
Addressing Ireland’s data centre dilemma
Ireland’s digital economy needs data centres but their energy demands raise difficult questions about infrastructure, investment and climate targets
Sowing the seeds of success
The challenge to funding is often not securing initial funding but demonstrating enough traction to justify a larger institutional round
How businesses can decide if an MBO is for them
The size of the management buyout team, their life stage and the overall economics of the transaction all come into play
The finance to turn sustainability goals into practical action
‘Businesses that reduce their reliance on fossil fuels are also less exposed to future shocks’
The data centre dilemma: AI growth and Ireland’s energy needs
Top 1000: Data centres underpin Ireland’s digital economy and ambitions for AI growth, but the sector’s energy demands must be aligned with climate targets
Going for gold: World’s largest reserve asset continues to shine
For most Irish investors, the starting point is high-purity gold bullion, which is VAT exempt