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MSc in Applied IT Architecture

This award-winning part-time programme gives current and potential Software Architects the skills, theory and recognition they need to develop in their role. Gain a full Masters of Science degree in this specialist area through a mixed learning process with an emphasis on practical application in the workplace. Funding available via Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet. This programme is offered in conjunction with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, the Ireland branch of IASA Global, and the Irish Computer Society.

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  • The DPC AI Insights Report: What It Means for ICS Members

    By Kieran Harte In September 2026, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) published its AI Insights Report: Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation, providing a detailed overview of its supervision of AI systems between 2021 and 2025.  The report offers a unique insight into how Ireland’s data protection regulator has engaged with some of the world’s largest technology…

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  • O’Brien v DPC: What Ireland’s High Court Data Protection Judgment Means for ICS Members

    by Kieran Harte The High Court’s decision in O’Brien v The Data Protection Commission and Ors [2026] IEHC 250 is one of the most significant Irish data protection judgments of recent years.  In a ruling that will be of particular interest to ICT leaders, data protection practitioners, cybersecurity professionals, software developers and digital governance specialists,…

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  • A Letter from the Fellows Guild: Help Us Tell the Story of Irish Computing

    Dear ICS members, In 2027, our Society turns 60. As Chair of the Fellows Guild, I want to share where our anniversary planning stands and how you can be part of it. Since our first call for involvement, a dedicated 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee has been established, working with the Fellows Guild and ICS Council to…

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