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NI Chamber has called for ‘radical action’ on skills development in Northern Ireland, citing the need to accelerate the ...
16/10/2025

NI Chamber has called for ‘radical action’ on skills development in Northern Ireland, citing the need to accelerate the creation of a responsive system which meets the needs of a rapidly changing business environment.

Addressing more than 250 business leaders at the annual Workforce Summit today (Thursday), Suzanne Wylie welcomed the publication of the Skills Action Plan by the Department for the Economy, whilst stressing that delivery at pace is now key.

“Delivering the skills Northern Ireland needs requires genuine partnership between industry, government, and education. Failure to do so would mean eroding Northern Ireland’s competitive advantage, leaving our workforce unprepared and our economy behind as the world accelerates into the AI-driven future,” she said.

https://syncni.com/article/14231/summit-hears-call-for-radical-action-on-skills

Big Data Belfast 2025 is set to welcome two leading voices from PwC UK’s Data & AI practice, who will explore what AI tr...
16/10/2025

Big Data Belfast 2025 is set to welcome two leading voices from PwC UK’s Data & AI practice, who will explore what AI transformation really looks like in practice and how organisations can turn complexity into opportunity.

Rebecca Chandler

Senior Manager, Data & AI Practice, PwC UK

Rebecca leads on Data Transformation at PwC UK, helping global organisations modernise their data foundations, platforms, and operating models to unlock commercial value.

Thomas Pulling

Data & AI Partner and Data Transformation Leader, PwC UK

Thomas leads PwC’s Data Transformation capabilities, specialising in complex data transformation and AI enablement for businesses across industries including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Construction, Energy, and Utilities.

Rebecca & Thomas will speak about the opportunities and challenges we are all facing with AI and how PwC is helping clients to tackle them.

Don’t miss this insightful session as part of Northern Ireland’s largest AI & tech event Big Data Belfast 2025, presented by Analytics Engines.

Explore the full agenda & get your tickets today: www.bigdatabelfast.com 22nd October 2025| ICC Belfast

https://syncni.com/article/14234/big-data-belfast-2025-session-spotlight-the-evolution-of-ai-an-opportunity-or-a-challenge

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative forces of our time, accelerating human p...
16/10/2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative forces of our time, accelerating human progress and reshaping how we live, work, and care for one another.

Nowhere is this impact more profound than in healthcare. As Northern Ireland’s healthcare system continues to face operational and financial pressures, the need for smarter, more scalable solutions has never been more urgent.

AI and Generative AI (GenAI) are emerging as powerful tools to meet these challenges – transforming how care is delivered, how clinicians work, and how patients experience their healthcare journey.

From automating administrative tasks to enabling precision diagnostics and personalised treatment plans, AI is already making a tangible impact. GenAI, in particular, is unlocking new value from unstructured data such as doctors’ notes, diagnostic images, emails, and more – helping healthcare providers streamline operations, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve patient engagement.

But to fully realise these benefits, organisations must invest in the right infrastructure, data strategy, and governance frameworks.

At Dell Technologies, we are at the forefront of this healthcare revolution. By working closely with healthcare and academic institutions across the island of Ireland, including leading universities and research centres in Northern Ireland, we’re helping to bring the latest innovations into real-world practice.

https://syncni.com/article/14232/ai-bringing-personalised-and-predictive-healthcare-closer-to-patients-in-northern-ireland

New research from engineering, technology and consulting services provider, Expleo suggests that businesses are shruggin...
16/10/2025

New research from engineering, technology and consulting services provider, Expleo suggests that businesses are shrugging off ‘zero return’ fears around AI projects, with 70% of those surveyed rating their organisation’s programmes a success.

However, the study of 250 UK business leaders also suggests a widening gap between early-stage experimentation and enterprise-wide adoption, with 40% highlighting integration with legacy systems as the main challenge in scaling AI-led technology programmes.

Expleo has 18 years’ experience delivering business transformation in partnership with many of Northern Ireland’s largest companies and government bodies and is an employer of more than 300 technology and engineering experts in the region. AI is central to the organisation’s strategy, and it continues to make significant investments in tools and talent to build leadership in AI integration, with its latest piece of research highlighting the growing relevance of this technology to the future of Northern Ireland commerce.

https://syncni.com/article/14229/expleo-research-shows-70-of-ai-projects-a-success-but-integration-holds-back-scaling

ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall has announced the appointment of Suzanne Wylie OBE as the new Chair of its ...
16/10/2025

ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall has announced the appointment of Suzanne Wylie OBE as the new Chair of its independent Board of Directors. She will replace outgoing Chair, Steve Daniels, who served on the Board from 2018 and has completed his term as Chairman.

Suzanne Wylie OBE is the Chief Executive of NI Chamber.

Suzanne was formerly Chief Executive of Belfast City Council, from 2014 to 2022, the period in which the riverside extension to the Waterfront Hall was completed and Belfast’s International Convention Centre (ICC Belfast) was launched.

https://syncni.com/article/14226/new-chair-appointed-at-icc-belfast

PlotBox, a leading cloud-native platform for cemetery, crematorium and funeral home management, announced it has acquire...
16/10/2025

PlotBox, a leading cloud-native platform for cemetery, crematorium and funeral home management, announced it has acquired HMIS (also known as MIS) from Batesville.

MIS was acquired by Batesville in 2012. This acquisition expands PlotBox’s presence in the United States and gives MIS customers a partner focused on modern solutions for deathcare operators.

MIS is a management platform serving funeral and cemetery operators across North America, streamlining operations from first call through aftercare. The software unifies case management, scheduling, arrangements, billing, and reporting, with integrations for accounting, payments, and partner tools.

https://syncni.com/article/14225/plot-box-acquires-mis-strengthening-u-s-market-position-and-expanding-access-to-modern-deathcare-solutions

The AI/ML team at Everway have just completed their first AI Learning Week (6–9 October) - a company-wide programme desi...
15/10/2025

The AI/ML team at Everway have just completed their first AI Learning Week (6–9 October) - a company-wide programme designed to equip teams across Product, Engineering, Content, UX, and Design with practical skills to use generative AI in everyday work.

Everway, formerly Texthelp, a leader in assistive technology, builds tools that help people read, write, and communicate more effectively across learning and professional settings.

Unlike a traditional training course, AI Learning Week was deliberately hands-on. Every participant tackled a three-day solo project, with the goal of pushing the boundaries of current tools, discovering real efficiencies, and prototyping ideas with clear potential for customer and business impact.

“This was never about textbook learning,” said Lee Frankel, EVP of AI & ML. “We asked people to roll up their sleeves, test AI in their own workflows, and find where it makes a measurable difference.”

https://syncni.com/article/14220/everway-launches-hands-on-ai-learning-week-to-spark-innovation

The Odyssey Trust, founder of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournament, is proud to announce that Axial3D, a Belfast-ba...
15/10/2025

The Odyssey Trust, founder of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournament, is proud to announce that Axial3D, a Belfast-based leader in AI-powered medical 3D modelling, has become a partner of the 2025 tournament.

To mark the 10th anniversary of the cross-Atlantic tournament, Axial3D has produced 3D-printed replicas of the original Belpot Trophy – ensuring each winning team can take home a commemorative piece of the competition. This unique contribution is set to honour the athletes competing in Belfast, ensuring that their achievements are recognised with a meaningful and lasting symbol.

Held at The SSE Arena, Belfast since its inception in 2015, the Friendship Four is the first and only National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 men’s ice hockey tournament to be played outside of North America. The two-day, four-game tournament is designed to promote education, social welfare, and community interaction, building on the sister cities agreement between Belfast and Boston.

https://syncni.com/article/14222/axial3d-becomes-partner-of-2025-friendship-four-in-celebration-of-sports-and-medical-innovation

This past weekend, our team laced up to participate in the Belfast Pink Run in support of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland....
15/10/2025

This past weekend, our team laced up to participate in the Belfast Pink Run in support of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

It was a fantastic day filled with energy, community spirit, and meaningful purpose.

At Apex Fintech Solutions UK, we believe in fostering positive change beyond the financial world.

Supporting Cancer Focus and their incredible work in cancer care and prevention is one way we can contribute to a brighter, healthier future. We’re proud to have been part of this amazing event, running alongside so many people committed to making a difference.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the organizers, participants, and supporters who made the event so impactful. Here’s to small steps that create big change.

https://syncni.com/article/14223/pretty-in-pink-apex-fintech-solutions-at-the-2025-belfast-pink-run

Avove Utilities Ireland has continued its commitment to supporting the areas in which it actively works and lives by joi...
15/10/2025

Avove Utilities Ireland has continued its commitment to supporting the areas in which it actively works and lives by joining responsible business network, Business in the Community NI (BITCNI).

With a membership base of more than 270 Northern Ireland businesses, the move demonstrates Avove Ireland’s commitment to responsible business practice, playing an important role in addressing society’s biggest issues.

Actively collaborating to advance the responsible business agenda, members of BITCNI offer support to their people, being a force for good in society and having a positive impact on the environment, all of which aligns with Avove’s company ethos and wider organisational objectives.

https://syncni.com/article/14221/avove-ireland-joins-business-in-the-community-ni-to-champion-responsible-business-practices

Big Data Belfast 2025, presented by Analytics Engines, is set to feature a thought-provoking discussion on ‘AI in the 21...
15/10/2025

Big Data Belfast 2025, presented by Analytics Engines, is set to feature a thought-provoking discussion on ‘AI in the 21st Century Media’.

This session brings together leaders from media, technology, and data science to explore how AI is influencing the way we think, work, and connect.

Host: Jim Fitzpatrick

Consulting Editor, The Irish News

With over three decades of experience in journalism, broadcasting, and independent production, Jim Fitzpatrick brings a deep understanding of storytelling, investigation, and communication to this discussion.

Panelists

David Jamison

VP of Software Engineering, Business Insider

David Jamison is an experienced Vice President of Software Engineering and site lead, with a proven track record in financial technology, medical, and private industries.

Deirdre Temple

Head of Solutions, Technology, RTÉ

With more than 20 years’ experience in the media industry, Deirdre Temple leads the Solutions team within the Technology division at RTÉ.

Scott Fischaber

CEO, Analytics Engines

A proven leader and entrepreneur, Scott Fischaber co-founded Analytics Engines following his PhD research at Queen’s University Belfast, where he specialised in image and signal processing.

Big Data Belfast 2025 | 22nd October | ICC Belfast Tickets available now: www.bigdatabelfast.com

Join 800+ delegates, 300+ companies, and a world-class lineup of speakers as we explore the power of AI, data, and innovation.

📲READ MORE: https://syncni.com/article/14219/big-data-belfast-2025-session-spotlight-ai-in-a-21st-century-media

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