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ATU, in partnership with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has launched a new Tertiary Education degree at Galway Technical Institute, the BSc (Hons) in Software and Technology. The BSc (Hons) in Software and Technology is a tertiary education programme whereby the learner spends one-year in the ETB setting and completes years two, three and four at ATU.

Senior IT professionals from local authorities across the country gathered in Galway City last week for a high-level conference to explore opportunities for transformational change in local government using AI. Ireland’s national policy for digital services aims to make 90% of key public services available online by 2030 – with innovation at the core of more efficient service delivery and enhanced citizen engagement.

The AtlanTec Festival 2025 is officially under way, celebrating innovation and technology in the west of Ireland.

As we move through the 2020s, rapid technological advancements are reshaping industries, economies, and societies. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, the digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities for businesses worldwide.

Born from groundbreaking research at the University of Galway, Siren has emerged as a leading force in investigative intelligence technology since its formation in 2016.

A delegation of more than 100 of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs, including five from Galway travelled this week to South Africa, for the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ CEO Retreat. Running until this Sunday 26th May, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ CEO retreat is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. The aim of the retreat is to support, inspire, and challenge the entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.

Monksland based engineering business Sidero, has been acquired by a prominent US company.

Galway Technology Centre (GTC) has, today, announced a major rebrand and shift in direction, with the launch of its new vision and regional remit as Platform94. Unveiled at a ceremony in The Connacht Hotel, in Galway City, last week Platform94 will move beyond a physical location in Galway, supporting businesses across the West and delivering scaling expertise for firms in Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.

itag’s Digital Women Forum, a leading community-driven forum dedicated to empowering women in the technology industry, successfully hosted an engaging and thought-provoking event on the topic of Equity of Opportunity. The event took place in the Victoria Hotel May 11 and used innovative and collaborative unconference techniques to foster inclusive discussions and drive meaningful outcomes.

As the race for self-driving cars heats up, a team of researchers at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Athlone-based ICT start-up Zinkworks are turning their attention to how shipping ports can adopt the technology to improve global supply chains, eco-efficiency and safety.