Meta Eyes New Revenue Stream With AI Cloud Push
Meta is reportedly exploring a cloud business to sell AI compute and models, opening a new front in the race against AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
DeepSeek Lands $7.4bn in Unusual AI Funding Deal at $50bn-Plus Valuation
DeepSeek has reportedly raised $7.4bn at a $50bn-plus valuation in a highly unusual AI funding round with strict investor terms.
EU Tightens Scrutiny on Cloud Giants as AWS and Azure Face Gatekeeper Test
EU regulators may classify AWS and Azure as gatekeepers, a move that could reshape cloud competition for Irish businesses and startups.
Dublin Fleet AI Firm Lands Major Backing to Fuel Global Growth
CameraMatics has raised €49m, marking a major milestone for Dublin AI fleet technology and Ireland’s fast-growing startup ecosystem.
Blacknight Secures New Growth Backing in Deal With European Digital Group
Blacknight’s acquisition by Your.Online signals fresh investment in Ireland’s hosting, cloud and digital infrastructure market.
DeepSeek’s Massive Hiring Drive Signals a New Escalation in the Global AI Race
DeepSeek plans to double every department as it pursues a huge funding round, underscoring the speed of the global AI race.
Cork Start-Up Secures $5.5M to Scale AI Monitor for Newborn Seizure Detection
NeuroBell has raised $5.5m to scale Luna, its AI-powered neonatal monitor, marking another major moment for Ireland’s medtech sector.
Irish Firms Urged to Strengthen Cyber Defences Before High-Risk EU Presidency Period
Irish businesses are being urged to tighten cybersecurity before Ireland enters a high-risk EU Presidency period.
OpenAI May Push IPO to 2027 as Valuation Pressure Mounts
OpenAI may delay its IPO to 2027 as it seeks a $1trn valuation, a move with wider implications for AI markets and investor sentiment.
IQM Sharpens Quantum Push With Strategic Quantistry Asset Deal
IQM has acquired selected Quantistry assets to strengthen its quantum software stack and speed enterprise adoption.
