Category Archives: Ireland

Press Releases & News from Ireland distributed via EuropaWire

New Course Equips Learners for Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Emergencies on World Mental Health Day

(IN BRIEF) Launched on World Mental Health Day, this 10-week blended course, developed in collaboration with the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, aims to provide essential skills for individuals involved in the development, management, and monitoring of mental health … Read the full press release

CEOs Express Concerns About Cybersecurity, Despite Recognizing Its Vital Role in Growth, Says Accenture Report

(IN BRIEF) A report from Accenture titled “The Cyber-Resilient CEO” highlights that 74% of CEOs express concerns about their organizations’ ability to defend against cyberattacks, despite 96% recognizing the importance of cybersecurity for organizational growth and stability. The report points … Read the full press release

EVBox Livo and EVBox Elvi Chargers Qualify for Irish Government’s EV Home Charger Grant

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, has announced that its EVBox Livo and EVBox Elvi AC charging stations in Ireland are now registered on the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Smart Charger Register. This … Read the full press release

DHL Supply Chain Invests €80 Million in Cork Biomethane Facility for Carbon-Neutral Trucks

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has unveiled an €80 million investment plan to operate biomethane-fueled trucks, partnering with Stream BioEnergy to establish a dedicated biomethane production facility in Cork. Biomethane is a renewable gas with the potential for carbon neutrality. … Read the full press release

Trinity Conference Puts Children’s Well-being at the Forefront in Domestic Violence Context

(IN BRIEF) Trinity University, in collaboration with Mason Hayes & Curran, hosted a significant Domestic Violence and Child Protection Conference that brought together over 200 professionals. Attendees included representatives from TUSLA, Safe Ireland, The Independent Guardian Ad Litem Agency (TIGALA), … Read the full press release

Accenture Bolsters Industrial Expertise with Acquisition of ATI Solutions Group

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired ATI Solutions Group (ATI), a consulting service provider based in Perth that serves the mining, energy, and rail industries. The acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in Western Australia, where there’s a demand for specialized … Read the full press release

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Accenture Partner for Data-Driven Transformation through Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Accenture have entered into a joint venture set to commence in January 2024. The venture is aimed at supporting Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s goal of becoming a data-driven organization with streamlined administrative and … Read the full press release

Accenture Enhances Capital Project Capabilities with Anser Advisory Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global professional services company, has completed the acquisition of Anser Advisory, a management and advisory firm specializing in infrastructure projects in the United States. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s capabilities in capital projects and allows them to … Read the full press release

Bira 91 Teams Up with Accenture for Enterprise Reinvention and Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Bira 91, an Indian premium beer company operating globally, has entered into a collaboration with Accenture to drive growth, enhance business agility, and accelerate innovation through an enterprise reinvention program. Accenture will assist Bira 91 in designing and … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin and Green Tech Skillnet Offer 30% Discount on Green Courses to Drive Sustainability Education

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin has partnered with Green Tech Skillnet to offer a 30% discount on selected green diplomas and micro-credential courses. These courses cover a wide range of disciplines and focus on environmental sustainability and climate action. Eligible … Read the full press release

AMBROSIA – A MULTIPLEXED PLASMO-PHOTONIC BIOSENSING PLATFORM FOR RAPID AND INTELLIGENT SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE

HORIZON-RIA PROJECT GRANTED FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF SEPSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE DISRUPTIVE SOLUTION FOR SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT OF CARE THAT WILL OFFER MULTIPLEXED (WITHIN A SINGLE TEST) (IN BRIEF)The AMBROSIA project has been granted under the call … Read the full press release

Salesforce and Accenture Join Forces to Enhance AI-Powered Customer Service Interactions

(IN BRIEF) Salesforce has announced a partnership with Accenture to establish a hub for generative artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the deployment of its Einstein GPT AI solution for customer relationship management (CRM). The companies will work together to develop … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank approves €6.6bn for sustainable transport, clean energy, corporate innovation and education

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €6.6 billion of new financing to support sustainable transport, clean energy, corporate innovation, and education investment worldwide. The EIB Board of Directors also adopted a mid-term review of the EIB’s Energy … Read the full press release

Eaton and BAE Systems Team Up to Create Efficient Electric Vehicle Solutions for Medium-Duty Trucks

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Eaton have announced a collaboration to develop electric vehicle technology solutions for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Their Memorandum of Understanding outlines a comprehensive EV system for medium-duty vehicles, featuring BAE Systems’ power-dense electric motor … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank to Acquire Numis Corporation in All-Cash Offer

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has agreed on the terms of an all-cash offer to acquire Numis Corporation Plc, a UK-based corporate broking and advisory house. The acquisition will allow Deutsche Bank to become a leading provider to more than 170 … Read the full press release

Experian Launches New Cloud-Based Fraud Solution Powered by Adaptive Machine Learning

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched a new cloud-based fraud solution called Aidrian, powered by adaptive machine learning, to help businesses prevent fraud without impacting customer experience. It combines a customized machine learning model with device fingerprinting to classify transactions with … Read the full press release

Trinity’s School of Physics showcases quantum games developed by MSc students

(IN BRIEF) Trinity’s School of Physics celebrated World Quantum Day by showcasing five quantum versions of games developed by Trinity’s Quantum Science and Technology MSc students. The event aimed to highlight the fundamental role that quantum science plays in nature … Read the full press release

Accenture welcomes Unilever CEO Alan Jope to its board

(IN BRIEF) Alan Jope, the CEO of Unilever, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Accenture, effective immediately. Mr. Jope, who will serve on the Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee, is a dynamic leader with vast expertise in … Read the full press release

La BEI investe in un’azienda irlandese di dispositivi medici per un dispositivo per il trattamento dell’acufene

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) ha investito 15 milioni di euro in Neuromod Devices Ltd per supportare la commercializzazione del suo dispositivo per il trattamento dell’acufene, Lenire. Il dispositivo ha ottenuto l’approvazione De Novo dalla … Read the full press release

EIB invests in Irish medical device company for tinnitus treatment device

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €15 million in Neuromod Devices Ltd to support the commercialization of its tinnitus treatment device, Lenire. The device has been granted De Novo approval from the US FDA and has shown … Read the full press release

Il fornitore di software per l’edilizia Nemetschek Group sostiene LiveCosts con un investimento iniziale

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Il gruppo Nemetschek, un fornitore di software per il settore AEC/O, ha effettuato un investimento iniziale in LiveCosts, una start-up irlandese che semplifica il controllo dei costi nel settore delle costruzioni con un software di facile utilizzo … Read the full press release

Construction software provider Nemetschek Group backs LiveCosts with initial investment

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group, a software provider for the AEC/O industry, has made an initial investment in LiveCosts, an Irish start-up that simplifies cost control in the construction industry with easy-to-use software connecting the office to the field. The … Read the full press release

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion remove medical collection debt under $500 from consumer credit reports

(IN BRIEF) Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have announced that medical collection debt with an initial reported balance of under $500 has been removed from U.S. consumer credit reports. This change reflects a commitment made by the Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies … Read the full press release

Experian North America Recognized for Inclusivity, Equity, and Innovation in Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For List

(IN BRIEF) Experian North America has been named by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023, marking the fourth consecutive year of the company’s inclusion on the list. The recognition reflects Experian’s inclusive and … Read the full press release

QuSecure and Accenture Successfully Test Quantum-Resilient Data Communications Over Multiple Satellite Orbits

(IN BRIEF) Post-quantum cybersecurity company QuSecure, in collaboration with Accenture, has successfully completed the first multi-orbit data communication test secured with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The transmission was made via a secure channel from Earth to a low Earth orbit (LEO) … Read the full press release

Bloomberg und Junior Achievement Europe betreuen 2023 mit der EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ noch mehr Studierende

(IN KÜRZE) Bloomberg hat seine EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ ausgeweitet, die darauf abzielt, junge Frauen nach einem erfolgreichen ersten Jahr zu inspirieren und zu befähigen, Karrieren im Finanzbereich zu verfolgen. Die Initiative bietet spezialisierte Schulungen zu Kapitalmärkten und Mentoring durch … Read the full press release

Bloomberg and Junior Achievement Europe mentor even more students in 2023 with EU Women in Finance initiative

(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release

La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. Selecciona Accenture Federal Services para un contrato de infraestructura de TI de $380 millones

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Accenture Federal Services (AFS) ganó un contrato de $ 380 millones de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de EE. UU. para operaciones de infraestructura de TI y servicios de modernización. El acuerdo implicará brindar … Read the full press release

US Customs and Border Protection Selects Accenture Federal Services for $380 Million IT Infrastructure Contract

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has won a $380 million contract from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for IT infrastructure operations and modernization services. The deal will involve providing comprehensive technology support across multiple CBP programs, including … Read the full press release

Henderson Foodservice partners with Zetes for latest high-performance Voice technology

(IN BRIEF) Henderson Foodservice Ltd, a subsidiary of the Henderson Group in Northern Ireland, has upgraded its voice picking system, ZetesMedea Voice, with the latest technology to increase throughput and productivity. The food distributor has been using Zetes’ solutions since … Read the full press release

Ørsted fortalece su presencia en Irlanda con la adquisición del proyecto solar Garrenleen

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Ørsted, una empresa líder en energía sostenible, ha adquirido el proyecto solar Garrenleen de 160 MW del desarrollador de energía renovable Terra Solar. Este es el segundo proyecto solar de Ørsted en Irlanda y refuerza su compromiso … Read the full press release

Ørsted Strengthens Presence in Ireland with Acquisition of Garrenleen Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leading sustainable energy company, has acquired the 160 MW Garrenleen solar project from renewable energy developer Terra Solar. This is Ørsted’s second solar project in Ireland and reinforces its commitment to reaching 17.5 GW of onshore … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin Professor to Deliver Inaugural Lecture on Novel Therapies for Epilepsy

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin’s Professor Mark Cunningham will deliver his inaugural lecture on March 23, entitled “Hacking the brain’s accelerator: novel therapies for epilepsy?” He will discuss his research, which has taken several different approaches to address the mechanisms … Read the full press release

Annual Colours Boat Races on River Liffey to take place on 25th March

(IN BRIEF) The annual colours boat race between Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin is set to take place on Saturday, March 25. The race, which began in 1947, consists of the Gannon Cup for senior men’s 8+, the … Read the full press release

Corlytics, la firma de inteligencia de riesgos regulatorios con sede en Irlanda, adquiere SparQ, la plataforma de monitoreo regulatorio local de ING, por 5 millones de euros

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) La plataforma de monitoreo regulatorio local de ING, SparQ, ha sido comprada por Corlytics, una firma de inteligencia de riesgo regulatorio con sede en Irlanda, por 5 millones de euros. SparQ, que fue desarrollado por los equipos … Read the full press release

Irish Headquartered Regulatory Risk Intelligence Firm, Corlytics, Acquires ING’s Home-Grown Regulatory Monitoring Platform, SparQ, for €5 Million

(IN BRIEF) ING’s home-grown regulatory monitoring platform, SparQ, has been bought by Corlytics, an Irish-based regulatory risk intelligence firm, for €5 million. SparQ, which was developed by ING’s compliance and legal teams in 2017, allows financial services organizations to identify … Read the full press release

EU Funded SUNRISE Project to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Resilience Against Pandemics and Other Risks

(IN BRIEF) The EU has launched the SUNRISE project, which aims to improve the resilience of critical infrastructures in Europe, including transport, energy, water, and healthcare, against the impact of pandemics and other major risks. The project, which is set … Read the full press release

Accenture Report at WEF23: rising energy costs are the top challenge impacting margins for European companies

(PRESS RELEASE) DAVOS, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the release of its new report “Accelerating Europe’s path to reinvention“, also available in the … Read the full press release

Informe de Accenture en WEF23: el aumento de los costos de la energía es el principal desafío que afecta los márgenes de las empresas europeas

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) DAVOS, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), una empresa global de servicios profesionales con capacidades líderes en digital, nube y seguridad, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de su nuevo informe “Acelerar el camino de Europa hacia la … Read the full press release

Accenture boosts SAP and regulatory services for banks with SKS Group acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) HOCHHEIM, Germany, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that it has agreed to acquire SKS Group, a leading consulting firm that specializes … Read the full press release