Joe Stough discusses his career in the drone sector and how it is a profession that is emerging as somewhat future-proof. Read more: Are careers in the drone space thriving despite AI challenges?

By Patrick Shortall, RSGI Dentons, the world’s largest law firm by headcount, has announced a collaboration with OpenAI, the world’s most valuable AI start-up. Advertisement The deal gives Dentons in the UK, Ireland and Middle East early access to OpenAI’s latest large language models, plus technical assistance with creating new digital tools using the…
The University of Cambridge spin-out plans to use the funding to accelerate its quantum entanglement roadmap, expand its teams and fuel its global growth. Read more: UK quantum networking start-up Nu Quantum raises $60m
The facility will aim to discover new materials similar to those used in batteries and semiconductors as part of a commitment to applying AI to additional scientific fields. Read more: Google DeepMind to open UK research lab for discovery of new materials
40 years ago today (11 December 1985), then Minister for Communications Jim Mitchell, TD, phoned broadcaster Pat Kenny in Ireland’s first mobile phone call. Read more: Ireland’s first mobile phone call 40 years ago today
The Commission conducted an ‘unannounced inspection’ under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. Read more: EU officials raid Temu’s European HQ in Dublin over foreign subsidies
The first episode of The Leaders’ Room season four features Martin Cotter, senior VP of global vertical business units and president of EMEA at Analog Devices. This series is created in partnership with IDA Ireland. Read more: The Leaders’ Room: Opportunity and ambition with Analog Devices’ Martin Cotter
From Marks and Spencers to Qantas, companies worldwide suffered from data breaches this year. Read more: 2025 in cybersecurity: Major incidents of the year

Hi and welcome to the November/December Orange Rag; our last newsletter of the year! In this month’s issue, we present the inaugural Legal Tech Clinic, which offers practical insight into and guidance on selecting a SaaS case management system. My thanks to Derek Southall from Hyperscale Group for being our first panel guru. Advertisement…
IT Search’s report indicates the trends that dictated the tech landscape throughout 2025 and those likely to cause a stir in the new year. Read more: Salary report: Start-ups, AI and contract roles among key talking points