Preparing for new reporting requirements
More firms will come under the umbrella of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, with greater depth of reporting and verification required
Calling out greenwashing in the investment world
Retail investors are increasingly calling out disinformation and demanding more accurate and robust reporting and governance
Where does Ireland sit in the European EDI league table?
While the Republic’s overall equality, diversity and inclusion ranking has improved, there’s still progress to be made in some areas
When you dabble in DIY investing, you flirt with risk
Online platforms makes it easier to invest directly but if you are bypassing brokers, be advised that it’s always a gamble
Technology now underpinning most stages of purchasing journey
Everything from houses to pets now has some form of technology underpinning the purchasing journey
Bringing in the professionals to deal with a crisis
The first thing companies need to do is ascertain that it is actually a crisis, and not a blip
Defend against cyberattacks without breaking the bank
Simple protection, including multi-factor authentication, regular infrastructure scanning, encryption and education, doesn’t have to cost a lot
Before and after AI
Artificial intelligence brings many benefits - but also risks that must be mastered
Shining a light into the black box
Algorithmic or ‘coder’ bias can give rise to prejudiced AI-informed decisions and, thus, to unfairness
Strategic position as EU gateway is crucial to Ireland Inc’s success
Ireland offers certainty in an uncertain world for multinational enterprises, with many large US corporates continuing to grow their footprint in Ireland
Support and experience make Ireland a hub for emerging technologies
The legacy of tech firms based here over the past 20 years has created a deep domestic ecosystem of tech talent in areas such as cyber, digital and AI
Tech is transforming work. We just need to learn how to switch off
Connectivity allows us to work anywhere from any device but that doesn’t change employees’ fundamental needs
AI will transform work but will it be an augmentor or a destroyer?
Artificial intelligence is not meant to replace humans but to better unlock our potential. Can it?
Bridging the digital divide supports remote working and the broader economy
Fast broadband is essential for remote working but some areas are still not quite up to speed
Scandinavian-style district heating systems should generate interest
District heating has been a feature of Nordic life for decades and we have the capacity to follow that example