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Ransomware-as-a-Service and Multi-Extortion 2026: A Defence Playbook for Irish SMBs
Ransomware in 2026 is a packaged criminal service that no longer just encrypts files – it steals them, threatens to leak them, and pressures you on several fronts at once. Here is how smaller Irish firms can fight back.
Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst 2026: A Complete Study Plan
IT Certifications (CompTIA, CCNA) · IACT Training BlogThe Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate credential, earned by passing exam PL-300, is the gold-standard certification for Power BI professionals. It validates the full workflow, preparing,...
AI Literacy at Work 2026: The Foundational Skill Every Professional Now Needs
AI proficiency in 2026 is becoming what Excel was in the early 2000s – a baseline expectation. Here is what AI literacy really means and how to build it across a team.
Gemini for Marketing: Build a Campaign from One Clear Brief
Use Gemini to develop campaign messages, content and presentation outlines from one approved brief, while keeping evidence and brand review in the process.
Astro for Beginners 2026: Build Fast Content Websites With Less JavaScript
Astro has become one of 2026’s most-admired ways to build websites – fast by default, friendly to beginners, and refreshingly close to plain HTML and CSS.
Burnout Is Now a Legal Liability: What Irish Employers Must Know About Psychosocial Risk in 2026
Psychosocial risk management is no longer optional for Irish employers. With burnout classified as an occupational health issue and regulators tightening oversight, the stakes have never been higher.
Power BI TMDL View on the Web 2026: Edit Semantic Models as Code in Your Browser
A new code editor in the Power BI service lets you script semantic models with TMDL – and lean on AI to write it – without opening Desktop.
Ireland’s Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: How IT Certification Puts You on the Fast Track to a €90K+ Career
Ireland faces a serious shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals. IT certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+ and CCNA are your fastest route into a career where entry-level salaries start at €80,000.
Microsoft Copilot Cowork 2026: The Agentic Assistant That Handles Multi-Step Work
Reaching general availability on 16 June 2026, Copilot Cowork moves beyond answering prompts to carrying out longer, multi-step tasks across your apps in a secure cloud environment.
ChatGPT for Data Analysis: From Spreadsheet to Useful Insight
A practical way to analyse spreadsheet data with ChatGPT: define the question, validate the dataset, check calculations and choose a chart that explains the result.
Excel Dynamic Arrays: Master FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE and SEQUENCE Functions in 2026
Excel Dynamic Arrays Master FILTER, SORT & UNIQUE Functions Published: April 13, 2026 | Category: Excel & Spreadsheets | Reading Time: 8 minutes At IACT, we empower professionals with cutting-edge Excel training. Dynamic Arrays represent one of the most significant...
Research with Claude: Build Business Briefings You Can Check
Use Claude to organise research into a decision-ready briefing, with source checks, explicit uncertainty and a clear distinction between evidence and inference.