Technology

An Ideal Location for Headquartering, High-Tech Operations, Investment Funds, and Filming

Aspen Trust Group: Global Financial Architects Providing a Stepping Stone into Europe and the Middle East Deceptively small and seemingly insubstantial, Cyprus is slowly rising to become a global player in the film industry, high-tech sector, regional headquartering, and hub for IP holdings and investment funds. Being at the nexus of three continents, Europe, Asia…
The Cyprus Institute: A Key Player in Cypriot Research

Since 2007, researchers from The Cyprus Institute have made breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation Scientific research in Cyprus has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade, thanks in large part to the nation’s research institutions and universities. One of Cyprus’s most respected research and educational institutions is the Cyprus Institute (CyI), a…
Inside Cyprus’s Booming Academia

Why the region is experiencing unprecedented growth as a research and development hub The Republic of Cyprus may be one of the smallest countries in the European Union, but it has managed to excel in countless industries. Human capital is one of the most important pillars attracting foreign investors and making a country competitive. One…
A Stable Business Location in the Eastern Mediterranean

Deloitte Cyprus CEO Discusses the Nation’s Economic Present and Future While investors benefit from Cyprus’s tax incentives, Deloitte Cyprus CEO Pieris Markou conveyed they are not the main reason Cyprus is on the business world’s radar. He noted that the country has much more to offer, including its highly stable legal framework based on English…
Supernova Consulting: Innovative Technology Solutions – Local Presence with Global Reach

Q&A: Kyriacos D. Stylianides, Managing Director, Supernova Consulting SAP’s first gold partner in Cyprus, Supernova Consulting, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. As a global consulting, technology, and outsourcing organization with clients in over 30 countries, Supernova Consulting builds and delivers business and technology solutions. By advising businesses on how to implement globally competitive and innovative…
Donegal: Ireland’s DNA

Home to some of Ireland’s most wild, rugged beauty, the region expands its attractiveness as a FDI hub Across the Northern Headlands and Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sits majestically as the gateway from the US to the island of Ireland. Ireland’s most northerly county has boosted the region’s domestic and international appeal as a destination…
Exploring Ireland’s Economic Growth and Potential

How a stronger relationship with the USA is contributing to Ireland’s economic success The tradition of an agrarian economy is still apparent in Ireland. The iconic rolling hills are still lush and picturesque. Many of the streets still boast cobblestones and charming architecture straight from a storybook. However, there is a new energy in the…
Ireland: A Hub for Globalization

Insights from Ibec CEO, Danny McCoy What are the biggest challenges Ireland faces today? Ireland’s rapid growth in both economy and population has created several challenges. In essence, we are a frontier resource-based economy, and the new resource is intangible assets. Ireland has grown very fast, and we are showing symptoms of something quite positive.…
Diversity in the Docklands

By Arlene Harris Right from their creation in 1796, the Grand Canal Docks in Dublin have always been a hive of activity with cargo ships, laden with goods and livestock, jostling for space amongst sailing boats and fishing vessels as they ventured in and out of Ireland’s most important port. Industry in the immediate area…
Ireland: The 9th largest investor in the USA

Irish companies employ nearly as many people in the USA, as American companies employ in Ireland Ireland is known for punching above its weight, and its contribution to the American economy is no exception. Irish entities have a vast footprint in the USA, with nearly 900 indigenous Irish companies working across all 50 states. These…
Louth County – the Heart of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor

The Greater Dublin Area and the Belfast Metropolitan Area continue to grow as the main economic engines on the island of Ireland. In the middle of these two hotbeds lies County Louth, an emerging critical player in the island’s economy. The Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor is considered one of the most important economic regions for the…
Clinical Research: One of Ireland’s Most Promising Industries

Clinical research organization, ICON, exemplifies Ireland’s strength in supporting the global pharma, biotech, and medical device industries In recent years, Ireland has established itself as a world leader in a number of fields – and one of the most promising industries is the clinical research sector. Ireland’s strong academic infrastructure and its young, highly motivated…
Irish Expertise Drives the Global Data Center Industry

Based in Ireland’s third-largest city since 1964, Kirby Group Engineering is now a leading name in data centers Europe has rapidly established itself as a market leader in the data center industry, and Ireland is playing a crucial role in making this rise possible. Last year, the Irish data center market was expected to be…
The Innovative Company Supporting Multinationals Behind the Scenes

Deveire, an Irish IT business supporting multinational companies, is preparing to bring its insurance portal product to the USA Deveire Founder and CEO, Ollie Cahill, creatively blended the abbreviation for “development” with the Irish word for Ireland, “Eire,” to form the name of his company – Deveire. The Limerick-based information technology company has supported world-leading…
Limerick: A Hotspot for Irish Innovation

Ireland’s third-largest city continues to boost its appeal through its “Limerick 2030” strategy The city of Limerick has a reputation of being Ireland’s innovation capital – a reputation that will not be changing any time soon. Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Dr. Pat Daly, and other local private sector executives spoke about…
Ireland’s Medtech Ecosystem

Cook Medical is one of many key players within Ireland’s innovative medtech cluster. The company’s award-winning Limerick facility handles the R&D behind many successful medical technology products Since 1996, US-based medical technology company, Cook Medical, has operated a facility in Limerick. This facility was initially limited to basic manufacturing, labeling, and distribution work for its…
Irish Academia: A Collaborative Approach to Innovation

Ireland’s world-class higher education sector, in collaboration with industry and research focused institutions, bolsters Ireland’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem and fosters innovation across the country Ireland is an innovation powerhouse. The country has become a science and technology global leader driven by a higher education sector prioritizing research and development (R&D). The small yet…
The Inclusive University with Innovation & Entrepreneurship in its DNA

Munster Technological University (MTU) was created on January 1st, 2021. MTU, which consists of six campuses across Cork and Kerry with a student body of more than 18,000, is a center of excellence in education, research and engagement for career-focused learners seeking enterprise and community-ready qualifications and experiences Ireland is one of the most diverse…
University College Dublin: Shaping The Future Through Research and Innovation

University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland’s global university and a leading European research-intensive university, was established over 160-years ago Internationally focused and forward-looking, UCD recently launched ‘Shaping the Future’, a new research and innovation strategy. This strategy sets out its ambitious plans to build on its success to date and grow the excellence and impact that…
TU Dublin’s New Campus Transforms Downtown

Ireland’s First Technological University Breaks National Records With Infrastructure Development Project Though it was officially established on January 1, 2019, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is not a newcomer to Ireland’s educational landscape. Its history goes back to the Dublin School of Technology, a pioneering post-secondary institution established more than 130 years ago. Recently, TU…
Irish Consulting: Helping Navigate Complex Geopolitical Shifts

Managing Partner of EY Ireland answers questions about the future of the industry Similar to other sectors in Ireland, the Irish professional services industry has rapidly expanded in recent years in parallel with increasing FDI and ever growing business activity. Ireland has long been a strategic gateway for global operations, and in particular as a…
International Financial Services Remains a Key Sector

Despite Challenges, the Sector Remains Strong Finance is big business in Ireland, and as of late, international financial services (IFS) in particular play a crucial role in the Irish economy. 11 of the world’s 15 largest insurance businesses have a presence in Ireland, with Irish insurance companies serving 25 million customers across 110 countries. Additionally,…
Ireland as a Global Hub for Finance

The country’s financial services sector is one of the EU’s most important hubs Ireland is a financial powerhouse, and the fourth largest provider of wholesale financial services in the European Union. The country’s international financial services (IFS) sector encompasses more than 430 financial services companies serving every major economy globally. Home to 20 of the…
Cubic Telecom: Delivering Connected Software Solutions to the World

Innovative Irish companies, like Cubic Telecom, are playing a major role in the digital transformation of some of the world’s most important industries Ireland has emerged as a technology hub for innovation, with many of Silicon Valley’s most valuable companies setting up their European base there. Beyond attracting top industry players with its supportive business…