Dell Technologies Ireland: Harnessing AI to achieve our full potential
Dell Technologies is a leading technology vendor of choice, collaborating with customers and partners across Ireland to help them navigate the AI era.
, Cork Site Lead at Dell Technologies Ireland, looks at the opportunity for Irish businesses to stay at the forefront of the AI era.Â
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it’s here, and it’s changing how we live, work, and do business.Â
In Ireland, the potential of AI to transform our economy is immense, with Generative AI set to speed up the pace of change even further. Dell Technologies is a leading technology vendor of choice, collaborating with customers and partners across Ireland to help them navigate the AI era.
But as we all navigate the months ahead, one thing is clear. Every organisation — irrespective of the sector in which they operate — will need to embrace transformation to stay ahead of the curve and gain a competitive edge into the future.
This comes in a pivotal year for technology. 2025 is likely to see the emergence of AI agents that have abilities far beyond chatbots or virtual assistants. These new agentic systems are designed to plan, make decisions, and execute actions to achieve specific goals.
New AI PCs will handle an increasing number of tasks like drafting follow-ups, organising to-do lists, and summarising emails before the workday even begins.
The convergence of AI with other new technologies like 6G networks will empower smart factories for example while the combination of AI and Edge Computing will enable the emergence of smart grids allowing organisations to better manage their energy.
 At its core, AI is about transformation – reshaping how businesses operate so they can become more efficient, productive and innovative.
One of the key areas where AI can unlock business benefits is in enhancing operational efficiency. Within the technology sector, software developers are using AI to improve how they code and remove wasteful tasks in the coding development process. This is enabling them to be more productive than ever.
In the manufacturing sector, AI-driven predictive maintenance can drastically reduce downtime and costs. In the financial sector, AI-powered analytics can provide deeper insights into market trends, enabling more informed and quicker decision-making.
For Ireland’s businesses to capitalise on these opportunities, it’s imperative to prioritize a small number of areas where AI can best add value within an organisation and then rapidly deploy new technology to unlock specific business benefits. Our Customer Solution Centres enable customers and partners on this AI journey to experience, architect and validate solutions that will drive the success of their business.
Although 2024 was a year of AI discovery, 2025 is the year businesses realise tangible returns on investment.
Unlocking the full potential of AI is not only about adopting technology it’s about using that technology to fundamentally change the way businesses operate and how they meet the needs of the customers they serve. This requires a cultural shift within each and every organisation.
For AI's innovative potential to be fully realised, it must be embraced by people at every level. This means breaking down the lingering fear of AI that may persist in some quarters and fostering an agile culture that values creativity, adaptability, and collaboration.
At Dell Technologies, we understand that the key to successful transformation lies in our people. That’s why we’ve built an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to embrace change. By fostering an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, we can unlock the true potential of AI.
 With the growing adoption of GenAI among businesses on both sides of the Atlantic, AI fluency will become a vital skill for employees in every sector. Moreover, soft skills such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking and communication skills will become more important than ever.
The World Economic Forum predicts that 44% of workers’ core skills will be disrupted by 2027.[1] As leaders, we must prioritise upskilling and reskilling of our workforce to ensure they are equipped with the tools to fully harness the potential of new technologies.
Businesses cannot undertake this workforce transformation alone. At Dell, we have collaborations with academic institutions to train and develop the next generation of AI skilled talent.
The power of AI is undeniable, and 2025 will mark a pivotal moment for businesses to fully realise its potential. By embracing technological, cultural, and workforce transformation, organizations can harness AI to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.
At Dell Technologies, our teams in Cork, Dublin and Limerick remain committed to supporting Irish businesses as they navigate this exciting era, providing the tools and expertise needed to succeed. Together, we can ensure that Ireland remains at the forefront of the AI era, unlocking opportunities that will shape the future of work and our economy for decades to come. Â
