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Siemens Energy acquires Northern Ireland grid technology firm Camlin Group

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Siemens Energy has agreed to acquire Lisburn-based Camlin Group, a grid monitoring and asset digitalisation specialist, subject to regulatory approval. The deal expands Siemens Energy's digital grid portfolio amid accelerating global investment in electricity networks.

Fifty Shades Greener saves Irish businesses €2m and launches LeafMark accreditation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sustainability training provider Fifty Shades Greener saved Irish businesses over €2m in energy costs in 2025 and has launched LeafMark, a new tiered accreditation programme. The initiative targets carbon-intensive sectors seeking measurable operational and cost improvements.

Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine wins Excellence in the use of Data & Analytics in Operations at Operational Excellence Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine secured the Excellence in the use of Data & Analytics in Operations Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for its Area Monitoring System that transforms agricultural sector oversight through satellite data, machine learning, and real-time dashboards monitoring 1.1 million parcels. The Area Monitoring System delivers unprecedented transparency and operational efficiency across national agricultural compliance, processing over 2 billion signals annually whilst achieving measurable reductions in inspections and improved compliance outcomes.

Powering Performance: Why Operational Electrification Is Now a Competitive Imperative for Irish Business

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Financial Times survey of almost 2,000 executives finds 91% believe electrification improves energy security, with three-quarters targeting full transition by 2030, making operational electrification a board-level performance priority for Irish organisations.

Bombardier nearly doubles Singapore service centre footprint with SGD$100m expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bombardier is nearly doubling its Singapore service centre with a new 250,000 sq ft facility backed by a SGD$100 million (€70 million) investment. The expansion scales MRO capacity and regional operational reach across Asia-Pacific.

Kyndryl launches AI Orchestration for Business to coordinate enterprise agent workflows

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kyndryl has launched AI Orchestration for Business to coordinate AI agents across supply chains, commerce, and customer operations at enterprise scale. The capability targets organisations in retail, CPG, travel, and transportation moving beyond isolated AI pilots.

Flexjet Ireland secures US operating permit to enable transatlantic charter services

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Flexjet's Irish subsidiary has secured a US Department of Transportation foreign air carrier permit, enabling transatlantic charter operations. The approval completes the regulatory framework needed to operate fluidly across both the US and European markets.

Kainos to create 341 jobs in Belfast and Derry with £19.8m AI investment

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Belfast-based software firm Kainos has announced 341 new jobs over three years, backed by a £19.8m (€23.1m) investment driven by rising customer demand for AI. The expansion reinforces Northern Ireland's position as a hub for high-value technology and AI talent.

Brown and Brown joins NI Chamber patron network to deepen regional presence

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Brown & Brown has joined the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce as a patron, backed by three regional acquisitions. The move reflects a strategy to build end-to-end operational capability in a market outperforming much of the UK.

Viatris Little Island wins dual awards for Overall Operational Excellence and Manufacturing at Operational Excellence Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Viatris Little Island secured dual awards at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, winning both Overall Operational Excellence Award and Operational Excellence in Manufacturing, recognised for its structured Lean deployment, deeply embedded culture of continuous improvement, and world-class operational performance delivering $3.8M in continuous improvement benefits. The organisation demonstrated a structured integration of people, processes, and performance systems, achieving perfect quality and supply metrics while building measurable capability across the site.

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