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Toast announces 120 new Dublin jobs

Toast, the cloud-based restaurant technology platform, announces plans to create 120 new roles in Dublin thanks to a multi-year R&D investment project. This new project is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.

The investment will drive platform innovation with a strategic focus on AI and represents the next phase of Toast’s expansion in Ireland. The investment, which will create 120 new roles at Toast’s Dublin headquarters, will allow the company to advance its work in AI innovation to embed intelligent agents across the platform, enhance AI-powered productivity for its R&D teams, and unlock global scalability for its customers worldwide.

Toast’s technology is developed to seamlessly connect every aspect of Irish hospitality businesses, from kitchen to customer. Toast is the restaurant technology partner of choice for many of Ireland’s leading hospitality businesses, including Bewley’s, Kicky’s, OAKBERRY, and the Eclective Hospitality Group.

The new, multi-year R&D program will accelerate Toast’s AI-forward vision for the hospitality industry, with the company’s Dublin team leading the charge on critical aspects of this innovation.

At the heart of the initiative is a commitment to reimagining how technology empowers the hospitality sector. Toast is focused on embedding intelligent, autonomous AI experiences across its platform to help businesses work smarter, serve guests better, and make faster, data-driven decisions

To support this transformation, the company is modernising its global platform architecture – investing in modular, scalable systems built for new regions, verticals, and customer segments. These enhancements aim to strengthen Toast’s cloud foundations for AI readiness, resilience, and rapid global expansion.
Internally, Toast is also harnessing AI to change how it builds, deploying advanced AI-powered productivity tools to accelerate product development and increase engineering velocity.
Together, these efforts mark a major step forward in Toast’s mission to create an intelligent, scalable platform that powers the future of hospitality worldwide.

Toast first established an engineering presence in Dublin in 2017 and has since grown to include teams across all key business functions. The company is recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work in Ireland.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said: ‘’Toast’s decision to expand its R&D operations in Dublin and create 120 new high quality roles is a clear vote of confidence in Ireland’s position as a global hub for innovation and technology. This investment, with a strong focus on AI, aligns with our national ambition to lead in digital transformation. I thank Toast for their continued commitment to Ireland and wish the team the best for the future.’’

“From our early feasibility work to this new investment, IDA Ireland has been instrumental in helping Toast scale and innovate in Ireland,” said Dave Fleming, Global Head of Engineering  & Ireland Site Leader. “This programme represents a step-change in the scope and ambition of our Irish operation, as our Dublin team will spearhead end-to-end platforms for our global customers, leveraging AI to shape the next generation of technology for the hospitality sector.”

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said: “This decision by Toast to develop their R&D offering with a focus on AI in Dublin is a testament to Ireland’s reputation as a global leader in technology and innovation. The creation of 120 new jobs in Dublin will help strengthen Ireland’s capability for AI development, which is a key focus in IDA Ireland’s strategy for 2025-2029. I would like to wish Toast every success with this R&D project.”

Dell Technologies and Microsoft redefine Hybrid Cloud with Azure local integration

Dell Technologies today announced a major advancement in hybrid cloud innovation through the integration of Microsoft Azure Local with Dell Private Cloud and Dell PowerStore. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in simplifying IT operations for enterprises, delivering a unified approach to managing diverse workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments.

The conversation around enterprise IT has shifted dramatically. Businesses are no longer faced with a binary choice between public cloud and on-premises infrastructure, nor is it simply about running traditional versus modern workloads. The real challenge lies in managing these varied environments consistently and efficiently. Dell Technologies, in partnership with Microsoft, is addressing this challenge head-on by introducing Azure Local support for Dell Private Cloud and Dell PowerStore, creating a seamless experience for organisations seeking flexibility, performance, and enterprise-grade resilience.

Dell Private Cloud represents the first Azure Local offering to deliver a full-stack solution encompassing compute, external storage, and networking from a single vendor, backed by end-to-end solution-level support. This integrated approach simplifies the complexity of hybrid and multicloud management, enabling businesses to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure. With automated lifecycle management, independent scaling of compute and storage, and a future-ready disaggregated architecture, Dell Private Cloud empowers organisations to adapt to evolving demands without disruption.

Complementing this is Dell PowerStore, Dell’s flagship enterprise all-flash storage platform. PowerStore brings advanced data efficiency, flexible scalability, and robust security to Azure Local environments, ensuring critical workloads remain protected while delivering exceptional performance. Its ability to handle both traditional and modern workloads makes PowerStore the ideal partner for businesses modernising their IT operations without compromise.

Caitlin Gordon, Vice President of Product Management for Private Cloud and AI Solutions at Dell Technologies, said: “The conversation around enterprise IT is changing. It’s no longer about choosing between public cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Nor is it a simple decision between running traditional or modern workloads. Today, the real challenge is how to manage all of these different environments and application types together, simply and consistently. By bringing Microsoft Azure Local to Dell Private Cloud and PowerStore, we’re helping customers simplify their IT operations and unlock the full potential of their hybrid cloud strategies.”

This integration is more than a technical milestone; it reflects Dell Technologies’ commitment to helping customers navigate the complexities of modern IT. Together with Microsoft, Dell is delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses, from hybrid cloud to edge computing and beyond. Early access for this combined offering is expected to launch in spring 2026, paving the way for organisations to embrace a future-ready infrastructure that drives innovation and growth.

Geekplus unveils new Robot Arm Picking Station

Geekplus (Stock Code: 2590.HK), the global leader in warehouse robotics,has unveiled its new Robot Arm Picking Station, marking the industry’s first end-to-end unmanned picking solution, and a major leap from “partial automation” to “full-process intelligence”. The breakthrough sets a new benchmark for warehouse automation and redefines what’s possible in unmanned logistics.

 “This new solution marks a key milestone in our journey toward general-purpose warehouse robotics,” said Yong Zheng, Founder and CEO of Geekplus. “With the picking process now fully automated, our next focus is on the packing stage, where robotic arm packing technologies are under active development. Supported by our deep technical expertise and innovation capabilities, we’re confident that full-process unmanned warehouses will soon become a reality.”

At the core of the new workstation is Geek+ Brain, which overcomes one of the toughest challenges in warehouse automation: enabling robotic arms to precisely pick and adapt to large, diverse SKU inventories across multiple product types and industries.

 The Robot Arm Picking Station delivers three core advantages:

  1. Plug-and-Play Agility:
    Trained on massive real-world data, Geek+ Brain’s general model enables intelligent recognition and grasping of tens of thousands of SKUs, including irregular and soft-packaged goods, without retraining. Its modular design supports 48-hour rapid deployment and flexible expansion to adapt to seasonal or packaging changes.
  2. Ultra Efficiency:
    Lightweight model optimization achieves millisecond-level inference speed and smooth coordination across workflows, delivering multiple times the picking efficiency of manual labor and supporting 24/7 continuous operation. Advanced features such as Double Pick verification and scanning modules ensure near-zero errors and consistent, predictable performance.
  3. Data Security by Design:
    All model processing and data operations occur on-premises, eliminating cloud transmission risks and ensuring compliance with the strictest enterprise data privacy standards.

 The new workstation completes the final link in Geekplus’ full-process unmanned picking chain. Seamlessly integrated with the company’s AMR portfolio, it can be easily embedded into existing warehouse workflows.

 Supporting both single-order picking (for real-time responsiveness) and batch picking (for optimized throughput), the solution addresses complex business needs across e-commerce, retail, pharmaceuticals, and 3PL operations.

Geekplus’ leadership in full-process unmanned warehouse automation is powered by its unified technology architecture. Through a cohesive software ecosystem and a complete AMR product portfolio, Geekplus enables multi-solution collaboration across warehouse processes, significantly reducing integration costs and complexity.

About Geekplus

Geekplus is a global leader in mobile robotics technologies. We develop innovative robotics solutions for order fulfilment. More than 850 global industry leaders use our solutions to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses and supply chain management.

Viatel Technology Group has secured three significant Cisco specialisations

Viatel Technology Group, Ireland’s leading SD-WAN provider, has secured three significant Cisco specialisations, solidifying its commitment to end-to-end customer value, systems integration, and environmental sustainability.

The achievement, a ‘hat-trick’ of Cisco Customer Experience Specialisation, Cisco Select Integrator, and Cisco Environmental Sustainability Specialisation, reinforces Viatel’s standing as a strategic partner driving digital transformation for Irish enterprises.

Eilish O’Connor, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Viatel Technology Group, commented on the achievement:

“Securing these three Cisco specialisations is a powerful validation of our team’s deep expertise and our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. For our customers, it means they are partnering with a provider that not only understands complex Cisco technology but is also deeply invested in their success at every stage, from initial strategy to long-term sustainable operation.”

This strategic milestone builds on Viatel’s established reputation as Ireland’s   number one SD-WAN provider, managing over 300 networks and nearly 1,000 configured devices across the country.

Sheila Greaney, Partner Account Manager at Cisco, congratulated the Viatel team:

“Viatel, as an indigenous Irish company, truly embodies the spirit of trust and collaboration that defines our partnership. Together, we have built a strong, enduring relationship grounded in shared values and mutual success.”

Damien McCann, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Viatel, added:

“Customer success drives everything we do. We’ve invested heavily in our capabilities, and that appetite for excellence has enabled us to maintain our position as Cisco’s number one SD-WAN partner. These achievements reinforce our ability to deliver real results for our customers and push the boundaries of what’s possible in technology and service delivery.

“These specialisations open up new opportunities for Viatel to deepen our partnerships, deliver even greater value, and help our customers unlock the full potential of their technology investments at every stage of their journey.”.