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Search ArticlesMajority of global CIOs plan investment in AI agents in next 12 months
Sixty per cent of global CIOs confirm their organisations are planning investment in agentic AI over the next year. According to the Logicalis 2026 CIO Report, more than half (53%) of global CIOs believed generative and agentic AI will fundamentally disrupt existing business models within the next two years. This signals that organisations are moving beyond using AI simply as an efficiency tool; instead, they see it as a catalyst for major transformation.
Google enters partnership with Marvell for AI chips
In a bid to capitalise on the rise of artificial intelligence, Marvell Technology has entered into a partnership to support Google in developing specialised semiconductors. As part of the agreement, the search giant is given the option to acquire a significant equity stake in Marvell, with a potential total value of $12.2 billion (€10.5 billion). The collaboration focuses on a wide range of hardware and technical solutions that are compatible with Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
SK Hynix frees up around €25bn for share buyback
In an attempt to boost its market valuation, SK Hynix has announced a share buyback programme worth 40 trillion won, roughly €25 billion. After a period of unprecedented profits in the second quarter, the South Korean semiconductor giant plans to repurchase 24.1 million of its own shares from Thursday until 19 November. These shares will then be cancelled in order to increase the overall value for investors.
JunieXR wins Creative Business Cup
JunieXR has been named national winner of the 2026 Creative Business Cup Ireland, earning the opportunity to represent Ireland at the prestigious Creative Business Cup Global Finals in Copenhagen next week. The company will join creative start-ups from more than 60 countries to compete on the international stage and connect with investors, industry leaders and fellow innovators from around the world.
ECB warns that AI boom could lead to global stock market crash
The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed its concern that the current sharp rise in investments in AI may be unsustainable, which could lead to a stock market crash with global consequences. While American companies continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, a group of ECB researchers have suggested that a financial correction is likely, as market valuations have reached levels reminiscent of historical peaks.
ChatGPT ads are being rolled out to 31 European countries
OpenAI is expanding its advertising reach by introducing ChatGPT Ads in 31 European countries. This follows a six-month trial period that began in the United States and was extended to eight other regions. Initially, brands can use the platform through partner agencies, technology partners or the OpenAI ads solutions group. Later this summer, the launch of a self-service tool, Ads Manager, is expected.
Esri Ireland and DataBuilders partner to strengthen enterprise data integration
Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has recently announced a new partnership with DataBuilders to help organisations connect data held across enterprise systems, and use it to make faster and more informed decisions. The partnership combines Esri Ireland’s geospatial technology and GIS services with DataBuilders’ expertise in making enterprise data reliable, connected and ready to use.
AI in customer experience: From ambition to real-world impact
In association with Damovo and Zoom AI is rapidly changing the customer experience landscape, but for many organisations, the challenge isn’t understanding that AI matters – it’s knowing where to start, how to implement it, and how to generate measurable value without replacing the technology they already have.
Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association gets new chairperson
Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, has been elected chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA). He replaces Caroline Gaynor, partner, Lightstone Ventures, who has completed her term of office. The IVCA is the representative organisation for venture capital and private equity firms on the island of Ireland. Last year, VC investment into Irish tech start-ups and SMEs, which totalled €1.1 billion, fell for the first time since 2018.
Netflix and Prime Video share top spot in Irish streaming market
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video each accounted for 22% of Ireland’s subscription video-on-demand market in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures from streaming guide JustWatch. The figures show a closely fought market at the top, with Disney+ only one percentage point behind the two leaders on 21%. However, the strongest growth story came from Apple TV+, which reached 13%, up five percentage points compared with the second quarter of 2025.