Archive for November 2024
Over 700 cybersecurity incidents in Ireland last year
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) received 5,276 reports last year, 721 of which were confirmed as cybersecurity incidents. This led to the opening of 309 investigations. The figures are contained in the National Cyber Security Annual Update 2023 which was published today. According to the report, the vast majority of incidents were categorised as…
Read MoreThe Business Case for Employee Retention: Financial and Strategic Benefits
In today’s competitive business landscape, employee retention is more than just a human resources focus—it’s a strategic advantage with significant financial benefits. Retaining skilled employees not only reduces costs but also fosters a productive, motivated workforce. In this article from KAAS, we explore why investing in employee retention is one of the best moves a…
Read MoreOPEC+ agrees to delay December output hike for a month
OPEC+ has agreed to delay a planned December oil output increase by one month, the group said, as weak demand notably from China and rising supply outside the group maintain downward pressure on the oil market. Eight members of OPEC+, which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus Russia and other allies, were…
Read MoreOctober new car registrations up 9.7%, but EV registrations down 12.3%
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car registrations for October rose by 9.7% to 2,423 when compared to the figure of 2,208 the same month last year. Registrations so far this year are down 1.2% to 119,668 on the 121,134 cars registered the same time last year.…
Read MoreGovernment urged to ‘ramp up’ broadband capacity
The Government has been told that National Broadband Ireland should seek to ramp up its capacity to meet the demand for new connections in anticipation of continued strong take-up. The recommendation is contained in an independent evaluation report of the National Broadband Plan which was prepared by EY Ireland. The study was based on extensive…
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