The Ultimate Guide to Software Development
A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software Development.
What to know about Software Development
Software development is a dynamic and essential field that spans the creation, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems, vital for innovation across industries. From integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities and enhancing security protocols to embracing low-code platforms and implementing efficient DevOps practices, software development continues to evolve with technology advancements.
Our coverage explores the latest trends, including the adoption of AI-native tools to accelerate app development and security, strategies for managing software supply chain risks, and the growing importance of automation and observability in ensuring quality and robustness. We also delve into how industry leaders and emerging startups are shaping the future by leveraging cloud technologies, generative AI, and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and smart software solutions.
Readers can gain insights into managing the complexities of modern software development, including addressing cybersecurity challenges, embracing continuous integration and delivery, and navigating the intersection of AI and development workflows. Whether you're a developer, IT manager, or technology enthusiast, our stories offer valuable knowledge on staying current with this fast-moving landscape and leveraging new tools and practices to drive business success.
Irish Software Development News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Medtronic opens Galway software hub for cardiac care
The new site will create 85 jobs and boost Ireland's role in high-value cardiac software as Medtronic expands digital health work in Galway.
Irish IT teams under stress amid staff shortages & AI
Staff shortages, legacy systems and AI demands are leaving most IT decision-makers in Irish companies reporting stress and mental health issues.
MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs
The expansion will lift MongoDB's Irish headcount by more than 50% by 2027 as it adds engineering and AI roles in Dublin and Cork.
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
The internal promotion comes as demand grows for ERP projects that join finance reporting, operations and AI-enabled automation on one platform.
AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure
Fees are under pressure as two-thirds of service providers say clients want more for less and expect AI to cut costs.
Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds
Most Irish data and AI professionals are staying put as employers prepare to expand teams and compete for scarce talent.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software Development
Tricentis acquires Tabnine to boost AI quality context
Enterprise AI deployments slowed by security reviews
Contrast launches CVE Shield to block exploit attacks
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Redgate launches Flyway MCP Server for AI code control
Featured News
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Grafana Labs has launched six AI observability tools during its AI Week, including new capabilities for monitoring and investigating AI agents.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Expert Columns
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Your annual penetration testing is already out of date
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software Development News
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Fragmented records and weak governance are making health IT roll-outs slower, costlier and less effective than budgets suggest.
Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
Irish enterprises have squandered an estimated EUR €720 million on failed AI projects as poor strategy, bias and explainability woes derail plans.
Auxilion names Eleanor Dempsey Advisory Services Chief
Auxilion has promoted Eleanor Dempsey to lead its advisory services, expanding her remit as it targets growth in Ireland and the UK.
Equinix to invest USD $700 million in Dundalk plant
Equinix will invest up to USD $700 million in a new Dundalk plant with Hanley Energy, promising hundreds of skilled jobs and faster kit supply.
Cloudinary launches agent layer for visual media workflows
Developers could save setup time as the platform lets AI agents provision media environments and carry workflows through to handover.
LevelBlue named SentinelOne remediation partner for AI
The tie-up aims to help security teams turn validated AI findings into ranked fixes before vulnerabilities pile up and attackers move first.
name.com signs AI platform deals to embed domain access
Users of AI build tools will be able to register domains without leaving the platform as Name.com expands its integration push.
Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps
Governance gaps are widening as AI-assisted coding lets non-engineers create internal apps faster than companies can review them.
Guidewire launches Qusar with AI agents for insurers
The new release lets insurers automate claims and underwriting tasks inside their existing systems, while keeping data access and compliance controls in house.
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 prices in push for wider access
Lower costs and faster serving aim to make advanced AI more affordable for businesses and users, while boosting OpenAI's margins.
CrowdStrike says AI is now central to cyberattacks
Defenders now face a 48-hour window after proof-of-concept code appears, as attackers use AI to speed exploits and hit software chains.
Revenium launches Guardrails to block rogue AI calls
Businesses can now stop unapproved AI calls before they hit providers, giving teams real-time control over model access and spend.
EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI
The tie-up could speed enterprise AI adoption as firms shift from pilots to secure, regulated deployments across core operations.
Google Cloud urges boards to prioritise AI threat defence
Boards need to rethink cyber oversight as AI speeds up attacks and raises the risk of business disruption, Google Cloud says.
Orca launches AI security tools for all software builders
Security teams face fresh blind spots as AI-built apps and traditional code pipelines increasingly expose company data and cloud systems.
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 API prices & adds faster Sol mode
Businesses could see lower AI operating costs as OpenAI slashes GPT-5.6 Luna pricing and adds a faster premium mode for Sol.
GitHub puts stacked pull requests into public preview
Developers can now break large code changes into smaller reviews as GitHub rolls the feature out across all repositories.
BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks
Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.
Testlio lists crowdsourced testing platform on AWS
Enterprise buyers can now procure Testlio's testing services through AWS and Microsoft marketplaces, alongside pre-committed cloud spend.
Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise agent workflow
It aims to help businesses build AI agents that use live data, keep to strict permissions and avoid hallucinating over filings and news.