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One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Manufacturing

Belfast Distillery adopts new ERP system to boost efficiency

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

EduTech

Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

DevOps

Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Firewalls

Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments

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

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Hyperscale

DTCP invests in Atlantic Hub, advancing Irish data centres

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Firewalls

Outsource Group partners with Palo Alto Networks in Ireland

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Data Protection

BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Health Technologies

Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Generative AI

Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Space

Boyce Precision Engineering grows 20% with new MRP solution

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Cloud Security

Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Unified Communications

Fibrus & ACOME partnership boosts rural broadband in Northern regions

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Disaster Recovery

Keystone Group boosts efficiency with PeerGFS software implementation

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023