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03/06/2026

💚 Why We're Supporting Jigsaw Through GiggleBytes 2.0

When Rachel was a teenager, she began to lose motivation for the things she loved and started struggling with her mental health.

In this powerful interview, she shares her journey and her experience with Jigsaw, a reminder that mental health challenges can affect anyone, and that access to the right support at the right time can make a life-changing difference.

🎥 Rachel's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r0i0PZglZE

If Rachel's story resonates, or if you or a young person in your life needs support, please visit: https://jigsaw.ie/

We're proud to support Jigsaw, Ireland's National Centre for Youth Mental Health, through GiggleBytes 2.0, helping raise awareness and vital funds for the work they do with young people across Ireland.

On Saturday, 28 November 2026, GiggleBytes returns to The Laughter Lounge, Dublin, bringing people together for a great night of comedy, connection, and giving back.

Priority ticket access is now open to IT.ie and Abacus Systems clients, with general release from 1 July 2026.

All ticket proceeds go directly to Jigsaw.

If you'd like to learn more, register your interest, or enquire about tickets, visit GiggleBytes.ie or email [email protected].

02/06/2026

Cyber readiness is no longer just an IT concern. It is a business requirement.

With NIS2 raising the bar across the EU, organisations are being expected to take a more structured, risk-based approach to cybersecurity. The challenge is that many businesses are still unsure where they stand.

We've broken it down into something practical.

In our latest blog, we explore:

• The core pillars of cyber readiness
• What "good" looks like in a modern security approach
• How these foundations align with NIS2 expectations

If you are unsure how prepared your business really is, this is a good place to start.

👉 Read the full blog: The Anatomy of a Cyber-Ready Business | IT.ie https://it.ie/the-anatomy-of-a-cyber-ready-business/

If you would like a clearer view of your current position, we are happy to help.

📩 Email [email protected] to book a Cyber Readiness Assessment.

Cyberattacks are rising and NIS2 is raising the bar. Discover the six pillars of cyber readiness — from risk awareness to continuous improvement — and find out where your business stands.

31/05/2026

Security awareness training benefits more than just you, so don't skip it if you want to develop a reputable organisation.

Interested in knowing more about a learning management platform? Let us know below.

29/05/2026

If you've been bouncing back and forth between ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot to get your work done, your workflow is about to get a lot simpler.
Microsoft just rolled out 9 major updates to the M365 Copilot suite, and the focus is heavily on flexibility and centralized productivity.

Here are the 3 biggest game-changers for professionals:
🟢 GPT-5 and Claude AI Integration: You are no longer locked into one ecosystem. Copilot now lets you toggle between models depending on your task. Need a quick overview? Use "Quick Response." Doing heavy data analysis? Trigger "Think Deeper."
🟢 The "Critique" Tool: You can now run comparative research by putting GPT and Claude outputs side-by-side right inside the interface to fact-check, refine, and choose the best results.
🟢 A True All-in-One Hub: With a redesigned "Unified Plus Menu," you can generate Word docs, Excel sheets, and PowerPoint presentations directly within the Copilot chat environment, drastically cutting down on app-switching.

Add in new interactive mind-mapping tools and a completely revamped Copilot Notebook, and it's clear Microsoft wants to be the definitive homepage for your workday.

Read the full breakdown of all 9 features here: https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/copilot-gpt5-claude-updates/

Explore the nine newest Microsoft Copilot features, including GPT-5 integration, advanced mind mapping, and the updated app launcher to streamline your daily workflow.

28/05/2026

Using a learning management system to deliver security awareness training helps you improve your security posture and comply with regulations.

Do you think you need a learning management system? Comment "yes" if you do.

27/05/2026

Great to be at the Dublin Tech Summit in the RDS today with colleagues, connecting with peers across Ireland's technology and business community.

A strong start to the day at the SME Breakfast Briefing, thanks to AIB for the invite. Insightful contributions from Goodbody Chief Economist Dermot O'Leary, who shared a clear view on how current geopolitical developments are shaping the Irish economy — a timely reminder of the broader forces influencing business strategy.

There was also an engaging panel discussion with AIB and Mason Hayes & Curran on "The AI world we are actually building". Practical, grounded perspectives on AI adoption, governance, and real-world impact — particularly relevant for SMEs navigating both opportunity and risk.

Events like this highlight how quickly technology, AI, and compliance expectations are evolving — and why Irish organisations need to stay informed, secure, and prepared.

25/05/2026

We recently announced that GiggleBytes 2.0 will return to this November, and we're proud to share that The National Centre for Youth Mental Health will be our official charity partner.

Jigsaw provides free mental health support to young people aged 12–25 across Ireland, offering a place to talk and access help when it's needed most.

Every euro raised from GiggleBytes 2.0 will go directly towards helping them continue that work.

It will be a great night, bringing people together, having a laugh, and switching off for a few hours, but it's also about contributing to something that makes a real difference.

If you haven't come across Jigsaw before, it's well worth taking a look at the work they do 👉 https://jigsaw.ie/

We'll share more details on the event soon.

For now, we just wanted to shine a light on an organisation doing genuinely important work and say how proud we are to support them.

24/05/2026

Before agreeing to work together, your prospects will scrutinize your security credentials. Whether or not you provide regular security awareness training will undoubtedly impact your reputation.

Contact us to learn more.

22/05/2026

Don't get burned. ☀️

NIS2 is coming. Fast.
And a lot of businesses are still treating it like Irish sunshine… optional.
It's not.

NIS2 means:
🔹 Stronger security controls
🔹 Defined incident response
🔹 Accountability at leadership level

"It'll be grand" won't cut it here.

If you're underprepared, you won't feel it straight away… but when it hits, it hits hard.

Don't wait for the wave.

Talk to us: 📩 [email protected]

21/05/2026

Today's attackers rarely use technology loopholes to attack businesses. Instead, they prefer to exploit employees.

Empower your employees through security training. Direct message us to learn more.