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K1x secures $175m to scale AI-powered tax data platform

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based AI-native private markets tax data platform K1x raises $175m in growth capital led by Sumeru Equity Partners. The company streamlines tax data extraction and validation from K-1s, serving major institutional investors and accounting practices.

HCS invests €13.2m to create 125 jobs and expand digital services

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish IT managed services provider HCS announces €13.2m investment creating 125 jobs across cybersecurity, digital services and enterprise sales by 2028. The Waterford-based company opens Dublin office targeting €30 million annual revenue.

Irish co-founded Lua secures $5.8 million for AI agent platform expansion

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish co-founded AI start-up Lua raises $5.8m in funding led by Norrsken22. The London-based company develops agentic workforce platform enabling organisations to build AI agents, expanding developer community and implementation network globally.

Confirmo secures dual Central Bank of Ireland authorisation for European stablecoin payments

Author: Archie Villaflores

Czech stablecoin payments provider Confirmo's Irish entity has received dual regulatory authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland, positioning it as a fully licensed European platform for enterprise-scale stablecoin payments across all 27 EU member states.

Microsoft and Publicis Groupe expand partnership to embed agentic AI across marketing workflows

Author: Archie Villaflores

Microsoft and Publicis Groupe have expanded their decade-long partnership to build a full-stack marketing platform powered by agentic AI, combining cloud infrastructure, identity-based data and AI agents across core business workflows.

Minor Hotels launches global AI platform with Google Cloud and Salesforce to personalise guest experiences

Author: Archie Villaflores

Thailand-based hospitality group Minor Hotels has launched a global data and AI platform in partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte, targeting unified guest data and AI-driven personalisation across more than 640 properties worldwide.

Kerv appoints Steve Bell as chief executive officer to lead next phase of digital transformation growth

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK-based digital transformation company Kerv has appointed Steve Bell as chief executive officer, effective 13 April, as the business targets continued growth across its customer-focused technology services portfolio.

Climb Channel Solutions names Mike Holt as Ireland territory manager to drive AI and digital transformation growth

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based specialty technology distributor Climb Channel Solutions has appointed Mike Holt as territory manager for Ireland, tasking him with growing sales and strengthening partner relationships as demand driven by AI and digital transformation accelerates.

Accenture acquires Spanish AI and data firm Keepler Data Tech to accelerate digital transformation for enterprise clients

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish-based professional services company Accenture has acquired Spanish cloud-native AI and data firm Keepler Data Tech, adding more than 240 professionals and expanding its end-to-end AI and data capabilities across Spain and EMEA.

Cyber Resilience Is the Trust Infrastructure Irish Enterprises Need to Scale AI

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish enterprises are increasing cybersecurity investment, yet reactive postures and leadership uncertainty are limiting the strategic value of that spend. Reframing cyber as the trust infrastructure underpinning AI adoption is the pivotal shift Irish business leaders must now make.

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