Global shares weighed down by sharp drop for Microsoft
Budget airline Ryanair gave up 0.2% in Dublin as its strong run since reporting quarterly results on Monday came to a halt
IBM
Who invented the digital computer?
That’s Maths: German engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse is considered as the inventor of the modern computer but was frustrated in his attempts to secure a patent
Shares rally as US regional bank fears recede
Apple jumps to first record of 2025 amid growing optimism about iPhone demand
Appreciation: Prof Michael Coey, known for his engaging lectures and inquiring intellect
Leaves legacy spanning academic, scientific and cultural life of Ireland and beyond
What is the H-1B visa and how will changes to the scheme affect 372 Irish workers in the US?
Move by Donald Trump has left companies scrambling to figure out exactly what is happening amid fears of hefty new fees
Will big tech transform how we watch sports? ‘Sports is a powerful storytelling vehicle for us’
Amazon Web Services uses Formula One as a ‘powerful storytelling vehicle’ while Wimbledon helps IBM ‘drive meaningful conversation and pipeline with clients’
How the culture war is remaking advertising
Brands are diluting or scrapping campaigns with social purpose as the movement against DEI intensifies
Are fears of an AI slash and burn of white-collar roles well founded?
Artificial intelligence is starting to have a profound effect on work and employment, though some believe much human labour will be disrupted rather than displaced
More Irish firms sticking with diversity policies, EY survey suggests
Many US companies have changed policies on diversity and inclusion due to hostility from Trump administration
Elon Musk’s US spending crackdown hitting Accenture revenues
Consulting group says US government purchases have slowed and global economic uncertainty has risen
Pace of IDA-sponsored investment and jobs slows
Agency’s latest half-year report said it supported 131 investments enabaling delivery of 8,900 jobs
Cork’s extraordinary genius who influenced the history of computing
Percy Ludgate’s 1909 paper played a crucial role in shaping the early computer industry, although he was unaware of its impact
IBM to create 800 jobs in Dublin, Cork and Waterford over three years
Announcement ‘reinforces’ Ireland’s reputation with tech sector globally, says Taoiseach
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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