From Buzzword to Bottom Line: How Microsoft Copilot Delivers ROI for Irish Enterprises
Introduction: Moving Beyond the Hype In 2025, AI dominated the headlines. Every boardroom in Ireland heard about Microsoft Copilot, but many leaders still wondered: “Is this just another tech buzzword, or can it actually deliver ROI for my business?” As we step into 2026, the answer is clear: Copilot is no longer a concept — it’s a practical […]
Security at the Printer: The Overlooked Cybersecurity Risk
Introduction As Irish businesses close out 2025, cybersecurity once again tops the boardroom agenda. From phishing to ransomware, most organisations are reviewing their defences and locking in budgets for 2026. But there’s one weak spot that rarely makes the checklist: the office printer. Printers are no longer dumb machines — they’re fully connected, networked computers with hard drives, software, and […]
AI in Cybersecurity: Hype vs. Reality for Irish Enterprises
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates cybersecurity headlines in 2025. Some vendors promise AI will revolutionise defence and end cybercrime altogether. Others paint a darker picture: AI-powered hackers outsmarting every system. For Irish enterprises, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. AI is already changing how attacks are launched and how defenders respond — but separating hype from reality is […]
The Hidden Cost of Printing: Why Businesses Overspend Without Realising It
Introduction As 2025 comes to a close, many Irish businesses are knee-deep in year-end reviews and 2026 budget planning. CFOs and COOs are scanning spreadsheets, looking for areas to cut waste and free up resources for growth. But there’s one cost centre that rarely gets the scrutiny it deserves: printing. For most organisations, the printer is invisible — it […]
Why Irish Enterprises Are Moving to Azure in 2025
Introduction: The Cloud Shift Reaches Its Tipping Point As the final quarter of 2025 unfolds, Irish enterprises are facing a decisive moment. Budgets are being signed off, 2026 strategies are being finalised, and boards are demanding answers to a simple question: are we cloud-ready for what’s coming? With Windows Server 2012 now fully unsupported, Windows […]
Nostra Named One of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025
We are proud to announce that Nostra has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025 at Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards in the RDS. The Deloitte programme celebrates privately owned Irish companies that excel not only in financial performance but also in strategy, innovation, culture, governance, and commitment. For Nostra, this […]
Protecting Trust in the Credit Union Sector: Lessons from Recent Cyber Incidents
Recent breaches in the financial services sector have underlined just how valuable, and vulnerable, member data can be. For credit unions in particular, where the relationship with members is built on deep community trust, the impact of a cyber incident goes far beyond the technical. It can affect reputation, compliance, and member confidence. “Credit unions […]