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Squarespace invests €70m more in Dublin R&D operations

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Squarespace is investing a further €70 million in its Dublin operations, funding R&D to support global product growth. The move builds on 120 jobs the website-building platform announced in Ireland last year.

Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026 Winners Celebrated Following Gala Success

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026 celebrated winners across 22 categories on 24 September at Park Plaza London Riverbank, recognising exceptional operational achievement from manufacturing and healthcare to digital transformation and public sector organisations. Winners demonstrated how organisations are embedding continuous improvement, technology innovation, and disciplined operational practices to drive measurable impact, positioning themselves as industry leaders for 2027 and beyond.

Klearcom wins Operational Excellence in ICT, Media and Telecoms at Operational Excellence Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Klearcom secured the Operational Excellence in ICT, Media and Telecoms Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026 for automation and voice assurance technology delivering measurable fault detection and response time improvements globally, setting benchmarks for 2027. Smart automation reduced service disruption whilst improving customer experience and operational reliability across global telecom networks.

From Innovation to Impact: Why Northern Ireland's Scaling Success Is an All-Island Operational Excellence Opportunity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ulster Bank's From Innovation to Impact report confirms Northern Ireland leads the UK in scaling businesses, with £629m in follow-on investment and 98 innovative firms poised to deliver the next wave of all-island growth.

ODIN scales UK fleet with new Immingham operation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dutch logistics group ODIN is opening a UK operation in Immingham, adding 50 to 100 trailers to its acquired ferry business. The fleet could grow to over four times its prior size.

DRS takes delivery of ETCS driver training simulators

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Direct Rail Services has taken delivery of ETCS driving simulators from Corys to train drivers ahead of digital signalling rollout. The Network Rail-funded kit lets drivers build competence without disrupting live operations.

Ryanair renews nine-year technology partnership with Vodafone Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ryanair and Vodafone Ireland have extended their partnership with a renewed nine-year contract covering connectivity, cloud, security and managed services. Vodafone supports around 26,000 handheld devices used by Ryanair's crew and ground staff.

Chinese firm XST opens first overseas plant in Larne

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Chinese firm XST has opened its first facility outside China in Larne, creating 41 jobs producing superconducting wire for MRI machines. The advanced manufacturing investment is supported by £287,000 from Invest NI.

ManageEngine grows Irish operations as UK market ranks second

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ManageEngine says the UK and Ireland is now its second-largest market, generating 10 per cent of revenue and growing 20 per cent yearly. The Zoho-owned IT firm operates a data centre in Ireland.

ISS @ Amgen wins Operations Team of the Year – Large at Operational Excellence Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Revisiting this year's standout large-scale operations teams, ISS @ Amgen secured the Operations Team of the Year – Large Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, distinguished for exemplary GMP-regulated performance through innovation, sustainability, and strong team collaboration under Gill McDonald's leadership. The team demonstrated strong collaboration through major transitions whilst achieving simultaneous improvements across safety, efficiency, and environmental impact, setting benchmarks for the 2027 cycle.

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