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How Irish Tech Companies Are Using AI to Slash Onboarding Time by 70%

The Hidden Cost Destroying Irish Tech Profitability

Every Monday, another cohort of developers joins Irish tech companies, beginning an onboarding journey costing €18,000 per person before they write production code. Across Dublin’s docklands, Cork’s tech clusters, and Galway’s medtech corridor, companies hemorrhage millions through inefficient training taking six months to produce productive employees—if they don’t quit first.

The mathematics are brutal. Ireland’s tech sector hires 15,000 new employees annually. With average onboarding costs of €18,000 and 29% leaving within their first year, the industry wastes €50 million annually on failed training investments. This excludes productivity losses, errors from undertrained staff, and competitive disadvantages from slow scaling.

The solution exists, deployed successfully from Belfast to Brussels. AI-powered corporate training platforms transform six-month onboarding into six-week sprints, reducing costs 60% whilst improving retention 40%. ProfileTree documents how Irish tech companies using AI training achieve full productivity 70% faster than traditional approaches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEI0fDyGno 

Why Traditional Tech Training Fails

The traditional model—senior developers mentoring juniors, documentation wikis, occasional workshops—worked when companies hired dozens annually. Today’s scaling companies hiring hundreds face different reality. Senior developers spending 30% of time training aren’t shipping features. Documentation becomes outdated before publication. Generic workshops ignore individual skill gaps.

Consider a mid-level developer joining Dublin fintech. Week one: reading outdated documentation. Week two: shadowing busy seniors. Weeks 3-12: trial-and-error learning with production mistakes. By month six, they’re productive—assuming they haven’t accepted better offers from faster-onboarding competitors.

Modern tech stacks compound complexity. Companies use dozens of technologies—microservices, cloud platforms, DevOps toolchains. New hires must understand interactions. A Limerick SaaS company discovered developers needed understanding of 47 different tools. Sequential traditional training would take years.

The 29% First-Year Exodus

Ireland’s talent shortage means new hires have options. When onboarding frustrates, they leave. The 29% first-year attrition represents recruitment costs, knowledge loss, team disruption, delayed development. Galway medical device companies report losing partially-trained developers sets projects back three months.

Exit interviews reveal patterns: information overload, struggling to find answers, preventable mistakes, feeling unproductive. One Cork developer summarised: “I spent four months feeling stupid before realising everyone was equally confused.”

Financial impact extends beyond direct costs. Delayed productivity means slower delivery, lost opportunities, reduced competitiveness. A Waterford analytics company calculated slow onboarding cost them €2.3 million—prospects chose competitors who scaled faster.

How AI Delivers 70% Faster Productivity

AI platforms revolutionise onboarding through personalisation and adaptation. Instead of one-size-fits-all, AI creates individual paths based on existing skills and role requirements. Senior Python developers skip basics, focusing on company-specific architectures.

Natural language processing enables conversational learning. Developers ask questions plainly, receiving contextual answers. Dublin blockchain companies report developers resolve 80% of questions through AI, reducing senior interruption 65%.

Machine learning identifies knowledge gaps before problems. Analysing code reviews and error logs, AI detects struggles and provides targeted training. This preemptive approach prevents production mistakes plaguing new hires.

The Technology Stack Revolutionising Onboarding

Modern platforms integrate multiple technologies. Virtual environments allow safe experimentation. Code analysis provides real-time feedback. Simulation platforms recreate production scenarios.

Adaptive algorithms adjust difficulty based on performance. Fast learners advance rapidly; struggling learners receive support. Knowledge graphs map technology relationships, showing how Docker containers interact with Kubernetes, how CI/CD triggers deployments.

Real Irish Tech Results

Stripe Dublin reduced time-to-productivity from 16 to 5 weeks. New developers ship production code within month one. The system saved €2.1 million through reduced training costs and faster scaling.

A Galway medtech company implemented AI training for regulatory compliance—traditionally their longest component. Six weeks of workshops now happens through adaptive AI sessions. Developers achieve certification 75% faster with 90% pass rates.

Cork’s Teamwork.com transformed onboarding using AI code review. Developers submit code to AI providing senior-level feedback without consuming senior time. Junior developers reach senior quality 60% faster.

Beyond Developers: AI Across Roles

AI transforms every tech role. Product managers learn methodologies through simulated planning. Designers explore guidelines through generative AI. SEO consultants master tool stacks through adaptive tutorials.

Sales teams practice with AI creating scenarios from actual customer profiles. Dublin cybersecurity firms reduced sales ramp-up from four months to six weeks using AI role-play.

Customer success benefits from AI trained on historical tickets. New members learn from thousands of resolved issues before handling live customers, reducing escalations and improving resolution.

The Psychology of Accelerated Learning

AI succeeds through psychological optimisation. Gamification maintains engagement without patronising. Progress visualisation provides motivation. Social features enable peer learning without public failure pressure.

Cognitive load theory informs information presentation. Spaced repetition ensures retention. Active recall strengthens memory. These techniques accelerate learning whilst reducing stress.

Psychological safety proves crucial. AI provides judgment-free environments for mistakes and “stupid” questions. This safety accelerates learning by encouraging experimentation and honest self-assessment.

Build vs Buy Decision

Companies face critical decisions: develop internal systems or adopt commercial platforms. Building offers customisation but requires €500,000-1,000,000 investment plus maintenance. Only largest companies hiring hundreds annually justify this.

Commercial platforms (€100-500 per user monthly) provide sophisticated capabilities without overhead. Leading solutions integrate with existing tools, import documentation, customise to tech stacks. Key lies in balancing sophistication with usability.

Implementation Roadmap

Successful implementation follows phases: Assessment identifies pain points. Pilots validate approaches. Gradual expansion allows refinement. Full deployment transforms learning culture.

Phase one documents existing knowledge. AI requires quality input for valuable output. Capturing tribal knowledge provides value regardless.

Phase two pilots with specific teams. Starting with developer onboarding demonstrates value whilst minimising risk. Metrics should include time-to-productivity and retention, not just completion.

Phase three scales successful approaches. Integration with HR automates enrolment. Analytics track effectiveness. Feedback enables improvement.

Measuring ROI

Time-to-productivity provides clearest ROI indicator. Irish companies report reductions from 24 to 8 weeks, saving €12,000 per hire.

Quality metrics prove important. Companies using AI report 30% fewer new-hire errors despite 70% faster onboarding, compounding savings through reduced debugging.

Retention improvements deliver highest value. Reducing attrition from 29% to 17% saves recruitment costs and preserves knowledge. Dublin software companies calculate retention improvements save €3.2 million annually across 200-person organisations.

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Competitive Advantage Through Training

In Ireland’s talent-constrained market, superior onboarding becomes competitive weapon. Companies transforming hires fastest scale rapidly, deliver quicker, capture opportunities competitors miss. Reputation spreads—best talent gravitates toward excellent onboarding.

Customer impact follows. Faster scaling means quicker delivery and better support. Properly trained teams create better experiences, crucial in regulated industries where errors carry consequences.

Investment attraction improves with demonstrated scaling. VCs evaluate growth potential. Companies proving efficient scaling attract better terms. Training infrastructure becomes valuable beyond operational benefits.

Your Path to Transformation

Calculate true training costs including trainer time, lost productivity, errors, attrition. Most discover they’re spending 3-4 times estimated budgets. This baseline justifies investment.

Evaluate specific needs against solutions. High-complexity technical training differs from sales training. Consider integration, customisation, support. Request pilots before enterprise deployment.

Move decisively once selected. The 70% reduction isn’t theoretical—it’s achieved routinely by committed companies. Every delay month means continued waste and competitive disadvantage. In Ireland’s accelerating market, superior training determines who thrives versus survives.

Tech-Loving Kids Will Love These Educational Kits from Kinia

This Christmas, Kinia, Ireland’s leading education-focused non-profit and social enterprise, is proud to unveil its specially curated collection of creative tech and educational kits from the Kinia Shop designed to delight kids (and anyone aged 8+) who love to make and empower the next generation of changemakers.

Purposeful shopping, powerful impact!

By choosing Kinia, you’re not just buying a gift, every purchase made directly fuels programmes that empower young people, giving them opportunities to grow, learn and transform their futures. Kinia’s 2030 target is to engage 800,000 young people in Creative Technology, Digital Skills, Literacy, and Numeracy programmes, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age. Every single purchase can spark a brighter future for schools and youth services that need support and resources.

Top Christmas Tech Gifts That Inspire and Educate:

 Build a DIY Slide Projector, €18.00
A creative twist on old-school tech, this kit helps young learners understand how light and optics work, all while having fun building a functioning slide projector.

 Build a Night Lantern Kit, €18.00
Create your own starlit night sky! Create your own glowing sky full of stars, planets, and cosmic magic and learn science and design skills.

 Build a Coin Eating Robot, €18.00
This quirky maker kit is a mechanical piggy bank that doesn’t just “swallow” coins; it’s an introduction  to the world of mechanics and electrical circuits.

 Build a Remote Control Car, €18.00
Hands-on learning meets high-speed fun! Kids can build their remote-controlled car while exploring mechanics, electronics, and wireless technology.

 Mini Podcasting Starter Kit, €163.75
Kick off a holiday podcast together with this all-in-one kit, then keep creating as they master the art of audio storytelling building communication skills, creativity, and confidence that last long after the Christmas Tree comes down.

 Mobile Filmmaking Kit, €300.00
Perfect for budding vloggers and future filmmakers, this all-in-one kit transforms any smartphone into a mini pro-studio. From lighting to sound, it’s everything they need to shoot, edit, and share their stories in style while building real-world creative skills that last a lifetime.

Why Choose a Kinia Gift This Christmas?

  • Buy Irish, Give Back: With every purchase, you support an Irish non-profit and help bridge the digital divide, funding creative education for young people nationwide.

  • Gifts That Teach: All products help develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, and lifelong learning. Every product is used by Kinia’s team in real educational settings, so you know it’s good, and it’s been tried and tested!

  • Learn and Build Together: These kits aren’t just for kids, they’re for the whole family. Each activity becomes a chance to connect, create, and learn together. Create lasting memories while developing skills such as communication and collaboration, that will last a lifetime.

  • Confidence Building: Kids build confidence through hands-on learning while building our STEM kits. They come with an affirmations checklist, and a Kinia skills tracker with stickers included to help celebrate their progress.

  • Sustainable and eco conscious: Kinia’s Creative and Educational STEM kits are made from mostly wooden, sustainable materials and even the packaging is recyclable and reusable. The instructions include fun activity ideas to repurpose what you’ve built so you can keep learning and having fun.

This Christmas, make your gift count. Shop local and with purpose, inspire curiosity, and empower change only at the Kinia Shop.

Shop now at https://shop.kinia.ie/

National Women’s Enterprise Day 2025 is announced

This year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day has been launched.  The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) aimed at inspiring and supporting female entrepreneurs and women in business will take place across the country on Thursday 16th October.

Last year saw a record-breaking number of attendees sign up for the day with 2,200 taking part across the country.  This year there will be 15 events nationwide on National Women’s Enterprise Day with some of Ireland’s best known female entrepreneurs and women in business sharing their stories of challenges and success.

Some of those involved in the events across the country this year include broadcaster and entrepreneur, Norah Casey, international human rights lawyer Joanna Frivet, author and psychologist, Dr Katriona O’Sullivan, designer Helen Steele, entrepreneur Oonagh O’Hagan, home and food influencer, Sarah Butler, Hotelier Sammie Leslie, fitness influencer, Kellie Fennell and stylist and presenter Sonya Lennon.

The launch took place at one of the event venues, Gloster House in Birr, County Offaly and featured a selection of LEO supported female led businesses including sisters Hope Hayes and Angelina Sheridan of Flaunta, Emma Duffy of My Little Tooth Fairy and Nicola Lyons of Bánór.

The events will cover a wide range of topics for women at every stage of business.   That might be those who have an idea they want to develop or those who have been in business for a while and want to diversify or enter new markets.  There will be experts on all areas involved from funding and networking to marketing and upskilling.

For more information on National Women’s Enterprise Day and what events are on go to www.LocalEnterprise.ie/NWED

Guinness Enterprise Centre welcomes its 1,500th resident start-up

Guinness Enterprise Centre, the not-for-profit entrepreneurial superhub, today announces that it has surpassed the 1,500 resident companies mark as it welcomes QuizWizards to its five-storey start-up campus in The Liberties, Dublin 8. QuizWizards is now one of the Guinness Enterprise Centre’s 160 resident companies as four start-ups graduate.

The Guinness Enterprise Centre has been supporting start-ups and helping them grow for 25 years. Companies graduate when their staff requirements exceed the space they occupy in the Guinness Enterprise Centre. Urban Fox, Mobility Mojo, Move Ahead and Singular Artists are now all graduating from the superhub, which is Ireland’s largest start-up campus. Each company has grown from initial team sizes of between three to eight people while in the Guinness Enterprise Centre. Upon graduating, Urban Fox now plans to grow from a team of eight to 15, while Mobility Mojo expects to grow from eight to 20 – both by year-end 2026, in Ireland and overseas.

As resident companies grow and look to expand their operations, new start-ups take their place. They can avail of the Guinness Enterprise Centre’s space, ecosystem and supports, which include a Sustainability Cluster, led by Techies Go Green, which helps sustainability-focused companies to scale.

The latest graduates will be replaced by The Safer Plug Company and Archetype, along with the 1,500th resident, QuizWizards. Founded by Rory McEvoy, QuizWizards is a gamified sports technology company specialising in quizzes that promote fan engagement and help businesses and organisations to learn more about their customers. It recently signed a deal with Leinster Rugby to provide unique fan engagement solutions at matches and via social media.

The Safer Plug Company develops pipeline isolation technology, which creates safe zones for workers to perform maintenance on pipes, while Archetype is an events and experiences agency producing events with a focus on communities and culture.

Resident start-ups contribute €2M per year to the Guinness Enterprise Centres revenues. As a not-for-profit organisation, the Guinness Enterprise Centre reinvests revenues back into its operations. Recent investments have included a major IT project, along with upgrades to the Guinness Enterprise Centre’s conference rooms and event space to support collaboration and networking.

Niamh Collins, Centre Director, Guinness Enterprise Centre, said: “Our goal is for resident companies to outgrow us and this milestone reflects the significant impact that the Guinness Enterprise Centre is having on Ireland’s start-up ecosystem and wider economy. By giving innovative businesses a home where they can succeed, grow – and outgrow – we are nurturing the unicorns of tomorrow.

“QuizWizards exemplifies the innovation and energy that we see in the Guinness Enterprise Centre every day. Our world-class campus is the ideal foundation for QuizWizards, along with The Safer Plug Company and Archetype, to scale their businesses. At the same time, our graduating companies will have grown their teams significantly by the end of next year. As a nonprofit, our success is our start-ups’ success and this milestone is a reminder of our combined efforts.”

Rory McEvoy, CEO and Founder of QuizWizards, added: “We are immensely proud to be the 1,500th company through the Guinness Enterprise Centre’s doors. The energy, support, and network here have given QuizWizards a real boost as we expand our team. What stood out was the warmth and genuine interest the staff showed from day one — you’re never just a number here.

“The flexibility to grow our office space has been hugely valuable as we ramp up, having raised €750k to date, including recent investment from Enterprise Ireland. We are now making waves in global fan engagement, working with Leinster Rugby, AIG, the NCAA, Phoenix Suns, HaytersTV, and appearing on NBC, ESPN, and FOX — and being based at the Guinness Enterprise Centre is a big part of that journey.”

Dell Technologies Unveils Next Generation Enterprise AI Solutions with NVIDIA

The world’s top provider of AI-centric infrastructure, Dell Technologies announces innovations across the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA – all designed to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and achieve faster time to value.

Why it matters

As enterprises make AI central to their strategy and progress from experimentation to implementation, their demand for accessible AI skills and technologies grows exponentially.

Dell and NVIDIA continue the rapid pace of innovation with updates to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, including robust AI infrastructure, solutions and services that streamline the path to full-scale implementation.

Dell infrastructure advances enterprise AI innovation with enhanced power, efficiency, and scalability

Dell Technologies introduces the next generation of advanced compute, data storage, data management and networking solutions:

  • Air-cooled Dell PowerEdge XE9780 and XE9785 servers simplify integration into existing enterprise data centers, while liquid-cooled Dell PowerEdge XE9780L and XE9785L servers accelerate rack-scale deployment. The new PowerEdge servers support up to 192 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs with direct to chip liquid cooling and can be customized with up to 256 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs per Dell IR7000 rack. As the successors to Dell’s fastest ramping solution ever the Dell PowerEdge XE9680, these platforms can deliver up to four times faster large language model (LLM) training with the 8-way NVIDIA HGX B300.4
  • The Dell PowerEdge XE9712 featuring NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 offers efficiency at rack scale for training and 50 times more AI reasoning inference output and 5x improvement in throughput With new Dell PowerCool technology, this platform helps businesses achieve greater power efficiency.
  • The Dell PowerEdge XE7745 server will be available with NVIDIA RTX Pro™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs in July 2025. This platform – supported in the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design – provides a universal platform to help meet the needs of physical and agentic AI use cases like robotics, digital twins, and multi-modal AI applications with support for up to 8 GPUs in a 4U chassis.
  • Dell plans to support the NVIDIA Vera CPU, offering speed, efficiency, and performance.
  • Dell plans to support the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform with a new Dell PowerEdge XE server designed for Dell Integrated Rack Scalable Systems.

 

Connecting it all, Dell extends its networking portfolio to include the Dell PowerSwitch SN5600, SN2201 Ethernet, part of the NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, and NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand switches. These high-density, low-latency switches deliver up to 800 gigabits per second of throughput and are now backed by Dell ProSupport and Deployment Services to provide expert guidance at every stage of AI deployment.

Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA solutions support the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design, featuring Dell and NVIDIA compute, networking, storage, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software providing an end-to- end fully integrated AI solution for enterprises.

Dell AI Data Platform advancements improve AI data management

Because AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it, organizations need a platform designed for performance and scalability. Dell AI Data Platform advancements provide AI applications with always-on access to high quality data.

  • Dell ObjectScale supports large-scale AI deployments while helping reduce cost and data center footprint with the introduction of a denser, software-defined system. NVIDIA BlueField and Spectrum networking integrations boost performance and scalability.
  • Dell introduces a high-performance solution built with Dell PowerScale, Dell Project Lightning, and PowerEdge XE servers. Using KV cache and integrating NVIDIA’s NIXL Libraries, this solution is ideal for large-scale distributed inference workloads.
  • Dell ObjectScale will support S3 over RDMA, achieving up to 230% higher throughput, up to 80% lower latency and 98% reduced CPU load compared to traditional S3 for better GPU utilization
  • Dell announces an integrated solution that incorporates the NVIDIA AI Data Platform to accelerate curated insights from data and accelerate agentic AI applications and tools.

 

Software updates help organizations seamlessly deploy agentic AI

 

  • The NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, available directly from Dell, offers businesses the option to innovate on the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA with NVIDIA NIM, NVIDIA NeMo microservices, and NVIDIA Blueprints, NVIDIA NeMo Retriever for RAG and NVIDIA Llama Nemotron reasoning models, and seamlessly develop agentic workflows while accelerating time- to-value for AI outcomes.
  • Simplify business-critical AI deployments while providing flexibility and security with Red Hat OpenShift available on the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA.

New managed services streamline operations and drive faster outcomes

The new Dell Managed Services for the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA simplify AI operations with management of the full NVIDIA AI solutions stack — including AI platforms, infrastructure and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software. Dell managed services experts handle 24×7 monitoring, reporting, version upgrades and patching, helping teams overcome resource and expertise constraints by providing cost-effective, scalable and proactive IT support.

Perspectives

“We’re on a mission to bring AI to millions of customers around the world,” said Michael Dell, chairman and chief executive officer, Dell Technologies. “Our job is to make AI more accessible. With the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, enterprises can manage the entire AI lifecycle across use cases, from training to deployment, at any scale.”

“AI factories are the infrastructure of modern industry, generating intelligence to power work across healthcare, finance and manufacturing,” said Jensen Huang, founder and chief executive officer, NVIDIA. “With Dell Technologies, we’re offering the broadest line of Blackwell AI systems to serve AI factories in clouds, enterprises and at the edge.”

Ireland’s oldest surfing retailer, Lahinch Surf Shop wins bespoke AI-powered advertising campaign with Google

Google, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO), has today announced Lahinch Surf Shop as the overall winner of this year’s You’re the Business competition. Situated on the picturesque prom in Lahinch Co Clare, the family-founded business was selected for its innovative use of digital tools to grow and evolve its operations. As the top winner, Lahinch Surf Shop will receive a truly unique prize: a custom AI-powered advertising campaign developed by Google AI in collaboration with a team of AI experts.

In addition to the overall winner, 23 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across Ireland, spanning a range of industries from print studios and food producers to bespoke cabinet makers have been awarded an exclusive, money-can’t-buy prize as part of the You’re the Business campaign. Those selected will receive a digital support package from Google which includes a one-year Google Workspace Business subscription with access to AI-powered tools like Gemini Advanced and NotebookLM and a one-to-one consultation from Google experts on how to get the best out of Google Workspace. Winners will also receive a You’re the Business trophy and digital assets and are invited to attend a dedicated Winners event in Google’s EMEA HQ in Dublin.

Speaking about the competition Eileesh Buckley, co-owner of Lahinch Surf Shop in Clare said:

“It’s an incredible honour to be recognised as part of the You’re the Business campaign. At Lahinch Surf Shop, we’ve always believed in leveraging the power of digital tools to connect with our customers in meaningful ways. Being selected for this bespoke AI-powered advertising campaign is an exciting step forward, and we’re really looking forward to working with Google’s team to take our digital presence to the next level.”

Cera Ward, Managing Director, Large Customer Solutions, Google Ireland said:

“SMEs comprise 90% of all enterprises in Ireland. Businesses like Lahinch Surf Shop and all those we are celebrating today are an integral part of the economy generating employment and providing services across the country. Through You’re the Business we want to help founders leverage a range of digital tools, including AI, to help them reach their growth potential. We’ve been proud to partner with Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices in the delivery of the programme and I want to congratulate all the winners announced today.”

Delivered by Google in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Office, You’re the Business is an online platform offering digital training and tools to businesses in Ireland free of charge. Now in its third year, the initiative has taken on a new AI-focus with the online platform offering new training modules where users can explore AI tools and learn how AI can help them prepare for the future.

The competition element rewards businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to digital at different stages of their journey. Entrants were asked to submit a written entry telling their story around how they’ve utilised or enhanced digital skills in order to help their business grow or succeed online.

Kieran Comerford, Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, said;

“The role of digital in the evolution and growth of any SME has never been so keenly felt than over the past number of years.  Giving them access to Google’s in-depth expertise through the You’re the Business programme is a fantastic step to help these companies maximise their online presence.  This programme along with the suite of online supports through the Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland to help businesses digitise, is helping give them a competitive advantage both here and internationally.  Congratulations to all the winners today and we look forward to continuing to support them as they grow over the coming years.”

For further information on the winners and the You’re The Business initiative, please visit: g.co/yourethebusiness

Winning SMEs:

How Automation is Shaping the Future of Enterprise Procurement

Enterprise procurement transforms automation, driving speed, efficiency, and cost savings. This is a handy tool for companies sourcing and buying; it saves time and money. Automation revolution presents the axiom trade platform and how it supports consumers during the transition.

Why Automation Matters in Procurement

Conventional procurement includes manual activities such as finding suppliers, negotiating contracts, and placing orders. These processes are time-consuming and error-prone, creating delays and increasing costs. 

Automation makes those tasks more efficient by replacing manual effort with software that can do things automatically at high speeds. That is good news for businesses as it translates to reduced operational expenses and swifter response from supply chains. 

According to a recent survey, 70% of procurement leaders are frustrated with a lack of visibility and manual processes and would like a more automated solution. Automation technologies, such as the Axiom Exchanges platform, can help resolve these problems in a user-friendly manner, ensuring procurement requirements are under control.

Axiom Exchange Platform

The Axiom Exchange is an AI-enabled marketplace for enterprise procurement. It automates tail spend, the small, frequent purchases that can be difficult to track. It combines sourcing, catalog management, and supplier collaboration in a single solution, simplifying the use of multiple tools. 

Businesses can create a controlled atmosphere for the buying of goods and services, making sure they are compliant, and purchases are efficient. This centralized method saves time and costs by up to 50% in some situations, which is a valuable resource for any business, large or small.

How to Use Axiom Exchange

Using Axiom Exchange is easy, even if you’ve never done programmed procurement. Here it works: Companies join the platform and set up various procurement settings, including ideal suppliers and budget restrictions. 

The system subsequently permits the user to search through catalogs, request quotes, and place orders with minimal clicks. It’s guided buying software makes it easy to evaluate whatever you’re buying, with guidance on suppliers by cost or reliability. 

Axiom Exchange trading features offer real-time analytics and automated approvals so users can monitor spending and ensure orders align with company policies. Users also have a dashboard guide that helps them onboard step by step.

Axiom Exchange Review

User reviews praise the platform for its ease of use and speed. According to Axiom Exchange review information, businesses are delighted with the ease of automating their manual work and improving supplier management. 

Organizations speak of massive time savings; some even say that 90% of their indirect spend is automated. The platform integrates with other systems, such as ERP software, which allows for flexibility in industries like healthcare and retail. 

But some users report that advanced functionality has a learning curve, and that training is recommended for best use.

Is Axiom Exchange Secure?

Purchasing security is crucial, so the query “Is Axiom Exchange safe?” is common. The system is built on enterprise-level encryption and verified supplier security for data and transactions. 

Its non-custodial nature means merchants control their funds, minimizing risk. Additionally, adherence to industry standards and routine audits maintains its safety profile and has built trust among companies.

Final words

The future of enterprise procurement is automation, driven by tools like the Axiom Exchange. Their mission is to make businesses more competitive by automating repetitive tasks that help employees make better decisions while keeping information and assets safe. 

The consumers get faster services and reduced prices, and in return, the producers end up with an automated procurement business- a win-win for both.

Viatel and SIRO celebrate 1,000 enterprise connections, powering INTERSPORT Elverys’ national network

Viatel Technology Group, the country’s leading business technology and cybersecurity provider, is celebrating its 1,000th enterprise connection with SIRO, Ireland’s first 100% Fibre First wholesale network. This positions Viatel as a key SIRO enterprise partner in the Irish market. The partners, both members of the Guaranteed Irish business community, marked this significant milestone with one of their valued customers, INTERSPORT Elverys.

Viatel has delivered 1,000 of SIRO’s high-speed, enterprise grade connections to businesses across Ireland, empowering them with the robust infrastructure required for modern operations. This achievement is exemplified by the successful network enhancement for INTERSPORT Elverys.

INTERSPORT Elverys, which operates 44 stores nationwide, alongside a dynamic online platform at elverys.ie, partnered with Viatel to enhance its connectivity infrastructure. This collaboration supports Elverys’ ongoing investment in its online presence, store portfolio, and advanced warehouse automation. The deployment began with the connectivity upgrade of their headquarters and distribution centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, utilising SIRO’s future-proof fibre network, delivered and managed by Viatel.

Gareth Browne, IT Support Engineer at INTERSPORT Elverys, highlighted the  service provided by Viatel: “The personalised service and responsiveness we’ve received from Viatel have been outstanding. Our dedicated Account Manager, Damien Peelo, has been instrumental in ensuring our needs are met. We’ve had the opportunity to visit Viatel’s Blanchardstown HQ, meeting the entire project team, and we benefit from weekly touchpoint calls with our Project Manager in the Service Delivery Team. This level of visibility and transparency has been transformative.”

Viatel’s delivery of dedicated internet connectivity to INTERSPORT Elverys, leverages SIRO’s 100% fibre network which provides speeds of up to 2 Gigabits per second for residential customers, and up to 10 Gigabits for enterprise customers, and is now available in every county in Ireland. This robust foundation ensures optimal performance for Elverys’ diverse operational needs, from in-store customer experience to online sales and logistical efficiency.

Damien McCann, Chief Commercial Officer at Viatel, emphasised the company’s commitment to delivering superior solutions: “At Viatel, we are dedicated to partnering with industry leaders like SIRO to provide our customers with the best possible solutions. We are experts in enterprise connectivity, and we understand that reliable, high-speed connectivity is the bedrock for all our other digital services.

”SIRO’s symmetric fibre enterprise connections are ideal for building our advanced SD-WAN networks, providing the necessary bandwidth for Microsoft applications, ensuring robust cybersecurity, facilitating seamless access to cloud workloads, and supporting other critical managed services. This connectivity is vital to support the best possible customer experience for businesses like INTERSPORT Elverys.”

Ronan Whelan, SIRO Chief Commercial Officer noted: “SIRO’s connectivity partnership with Viatel is delivering for Irish business and we are pleased to celebrate this milestone with them. Reliable, high-quality connectivity is essential for businesses, such as INTERSPORT Elverys, to thrive and grow into the future. Together, SIRO and Viatel are enabling enterprises across Ireland to unlock their full potential with 100% fibre broadband. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting even more businesses with future-proofed connectivity solutions.”

This milestone underscores Viatel’s position as the leading provider of enterprise connectivity and digital services in Ireland, enabling businesses like INTERSPORT Elverys to thrive in a digital-first economy.

Ekco Launches All-in-One, Enterprise-Grade Cybersecurity Offering to Protect Irish SMBs

Ekco, one of Europe’s leading security-first managed service providers (MSP), has today launched Cyber Defence Complete in Ireland – an all-in-one cybersecurity service that gives small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) enterprise-grade cybersecurity protection without complexity.

The number of attempted and successful cyberattacks is ever increasing and SMBs are attractive targets for attackers as, unlike larger organisations, they often lack the resources to recruit specialist in-house 24-7 cybersecurity teams. Cyber Defence Complete from Ekco integrates essential security coverage from leading vendors including Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and Recorded Future into a unified, streamlined solution.

Built on CREST-accredited methodologies, it equips SMBs with comprehensive defensive capabilities – from visibility and detection to active defence – without requiring significant infrastructure changes. By simplifying cybersecurity complexity and uncertainty, Cyber Defence Complete provides businesses with a proactive advantage against threats, along with seamless access to world-class technologies and expert guidance in one cohesive service.

Ekco’s Cyber Defence Complete package includes 24×7×365 Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), ensuring SMBs are protected around the clock and offering peace of mind. It will be offered through flexible, tiered models designed to scale with businesses as they grow and mature.

Lee Driver, Director of Cybersecurity at Ekco, said: “Small and medium-sized businesses face diverse cybersecurity challenges, and in today’s threat landscape, fast, decisive action is critical. This is why we’ve launched Cyber Defence Complete – a comprehensive solution that removes uncertainty and complexity from cybersecurity for SMBs. Right from the outset, our package establishes a robust defensive foundation, encompassing threat detection, active monitoring, rapid incident response, and mitigation capabilities.

“Our flexible, tiered approach ensures businesses receive exactly the level of protection they need, scaling seamlessly as they expand and mature. With Cyber Defence Complete, we’re committed to levelling the cybersecurity playing field, empowering SMBs with enterprise-grade defence underpinned by expert support, so they can confidently focus on growing their businesses without the fear of cyber threats.”

Cyber Defence Complete is available in two tailored packages to meet diverse business needs:

  • Standard: Offers a comprehensive suite of defensive capabilities, enabling businesses to adopt a proactive stance against cyber threats.
  • Premium: Includes all features of the Standard package, with additional enhancements aimed at achieving robust cyber resilience.

This tiered approach ensures that SMBs can access enterprise-grade security solutions that align with their growth stage and budget, providing cost-effective access to world-class security expertise without the need for significant in-house investment.

To learn more about Ekco’s new Cyber Defence Complete, please visit here.