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
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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
Could a pensions revolution be on the cards?
IBM’s decision to reinstate its defined benefit scheme in the US makes good business sense — other companies should follow
Tech sector lay-offs keep coming
In Ireland, Google and Three have flagged job losses at their operations while there are concerns for jobs at Activision Blizzard after Microsoft said it would cut 1% of the games unit’s staff globally
Tesla shares plunge and European markets see no relief from steady interest rates
Euronext Dublin outperformed European peers on a flat day
Good to go: Exploring how AI can enhance your travel experience
Travel sector hopes generative AI can offer customers the best of the traditional agent model and the modern do-it-yourself approach
IBM forecasts annual revenue growth above estimates
Company is capitalising on a broader push for AI integration across industries
Skills shortage and ethical concerns barring business from adopting AI, says IBM
More than 40% of large enterprises say they have already rolled out AI processes within their organisation
Nvidia played its way to the domination of AI
Games were at the cutting edge of computing long before machine learning
IBM to invest in new AI skills training programme to boost global workforce
Irish partners include DCU and Fastrack into Information Technology
IBM pulls adverts from X after report finds they ran next to Nazi content
Tech company’s move is the latest setback to Linda Yaccarino’s efforts to convince brands Elon Musk’s platform is safe
Pilita Clark: Workers will accept lower pay at environmentally sustainable firms
Might the green wage gap be explained by something other than a desire to save the planet?
Martin Goetz: The man who secured the world’s first software patent
Patent helped managers, programmers and lawyers at young software firms feel as if they were forming an industry of their own
IBM latest to withdraw from Web Summit following former CEO’s comments
Tech giant becomes latest name removed from sponsor list following Cosgrave’s social media posts
Average cost of a data breach to organisations hits all time high in 2023
Penalty estimated at $4.45 billion, according to IBM Security
Urban Uplift Fund backs four innovative organisations to tackle youth unemployment
Funding will help equip young adults with green and digital skills
IBM business campus in Dublin hits market for €80m
Damastown Business Campus in Dublin 15 offers potential rental income of €2.8m from technology giant and scope for development
Stock markets edge higher after upbeat corporate earnings
Tesla, Nokia and STMicroelectronics post better-than-expected results, lifting sentiment
Tech lay-offs intensify as IBM and SAP plan cuts
Two firms employ more than 5,000 in Ireland between them
European stock markets edge higher after upbeat company earnings
Luxury groups buoyed by optimistic outlook for Chinese economy
Net gains: How big data is helping tennis fans and media get to the point
IBM has been working at Wimbledon for 33 years with an increasingly complex operation that analyses every game and player
Cork office at €3.3m offers buyer 6.1% net initial yield
Building 4700 at Cork Airport Business Park has scope for enhanced return of 9.64%
IBM chief confident Big Blue can keep pace with evolution of technology
Deborah Threadgold is focused on ‘the difference we can make with technology and what it can actually do’
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