Originally published by HLB Ireland.

Even amid global economic uncertainty, Ireland’s technology sector remains upbeat about growth. Demand for jobs in tech areas like cloud and cybersecurity increased by 27% in the first half of 2025. Ireland’s vibrant tech ecosystem — which hosts giants like Google, Apple, Meta and Intel alongside dynamic indigenous start-ups — underpins this optimism.

Cybersecurity is a business necessity

Irish tech leaders, like their global peers, place cybersecurity front and centre. In HLB’s 2024 Cybersecurity Report, 86% of Irish businesses found cybersecurity to be a top concern. As Mark Butler of HLB Ireland notes, “Cybersecurity is no longer just a priority; it’s a continuous mission… Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, but a business imperative.” In practice, Irish tech firms are planning significant new investment in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.

Making the latest tech a priority

A large majority of Irish tech firms are accelerating technology adoption. 64% have already deployed AI in some capacity — a major increase from just 22% in 2024. This dramatic increase indicates that Irish businesses see AI as essential for future success. There is also growing attention to sustainable tech, with Ireland’s renewable-energy and green-tech targets creating new opportunities.

Adopting AI across the business

Two-thirds of Irish firms have already implemented AI tools, and the Trinity Centre for Digital Business and Analytics, in collaboration with Microsoft, reports 91% of Irish businesses now use AI in some form — from automating routine processes and analysing customer data to optimising supply chains and accelerating research and development. Many Irish tech leaders are also using AI in HR to optimise employee engagement, simplify processes and glean insights for workplace improvements.

Innovation over efficiency

Irish technology companies are focusing on innovation, not mere efficiency. Globally, HLB’s survey shows more than half of tech leaders (53%) are prioritising new product and service launches, and Irish firms reflect this trend, with active innovation pipelines and cross-functional collaboration. With half of Irish CEOs expecting increased profitability through AI, tech adoption in Ireland is happening fast. As Mark Butler notes, Irish business leaders show “a willingness to act, invest, and lead — even in uncertain conditions.”

Leadership guiding Ireland’s tech growth

Behind the sector’s rapid adoption of AI are advisers who understand both the opportunities and the risks. At HLB Ireland, audit partner John Duffy — with more than 30 years of experience across IFRS, US GAAP and Irish GAAP — and Jack Sheehan, a director in Audit & Assurance, work closely with Ireland’s technology leaders, from dynamic start-ups to multinationals, to strengthen systems, manage risk and capture new growth opportunities.

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