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Qualtrics to acquire Press Ganey Forsta in $6.75bn deal
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The acquisition will enable Qualtrics to expand its AI capabilities in the experience management space. Read more: Qualtrics to acquire Press Ganey Forsta in $6.75bn deal
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Dublin fintech launches AI tax platform, aims to raise €500,000
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Tax doesn’t have to be taxing, claims this start-up that uses AI to support accountants and financial advisers. Read more: Dublin fintech launches AI tax platform, aims to raise €500,000
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Knowledge exchange: Wedlake Bell shares Copilot adoption strategy and experiences
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Among medium-sized law firms, there are very few with ubiquitous adoption of Microsoft Copilot, but in a showcase I hosted recently at Wedlake Bell, the UK law firm discussed the work it has been doing with legal technology consultancy Stridon to not only adopt Copilot, but drive change across the organisation. The afternoon started…
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Harvey raises €50m in further strategic investment
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Harvey today (6 October) announced a €50 million strategic investment from EQT Growth to further support the company’s international expansion efforts. Patrick McBride, managing director at EQT, said: “At EQT we have the privilege of backing some of the world’s best technology businesses. Having looked at the AI professional services market in great detail,…
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Fidelity Investments and DCU to collab on project targeting STEM gender gap
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Research shows that women currently make up less than one-quarter of professionals in the STEM space. Read more: Fidelity Investments and DCU to collab on project targeting STEM gender gap
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Epiq acquires First Watch Data Breach Solutions
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Epiq announced today (6 October) that it has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions from First Watch Technologies in a significant milestone for Epiq’s Cyber Incident Response Team. Epiq says that the acquisition reinforces and expands the team’s ability to deliver the most complete end-to-end notification and monitoring services across North America, UK, EMEA,…
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The HR balancing act as it shifts towards empowering others
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For Niamh Rooney at Rent the Runway, the HR role navigates a fine line between problem-solving and giving others the skills and support they need to progress independently. Read more: The HR balancing act as it shifts towards empowering others
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Nobel Prize awarded to trio for immune tolerance research
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The trio of new Nobel laureates were awarded the prize for their research on the immune system and how it tolerates our own tissues. Read more: Nobel Prize awarded to trio for immune tolerance research
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Green light for Amazon’s Project Kuiper at National Space Centre Cork
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According to Amazon, Ireland is one of the first countries in Europe rolling out its satellite internet service. Read more: Green light for Amazon’s Project Kuiper at National Space Centre Cork
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Pikachu instrumental in OpenAI copyright U-turn on Sora app?
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As early reviews of the new Sora video generator app cited numerous uses of copyrighted figures, OpenAI has already rowed back on its copyright stance. Read more: Pikachu instrumental in OpenAI copyright U-turn on Sora app?