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65% would not return to a retailer after data breach

65% of Irish consumers would not be likely to purchase from an online retailer that had previously suffered a data breach, new research shows.

Business • 16 hrs

Caroline Dunlea, chairperson for DBI, Minister Peter Burke and David Garavin, Creative Director for New Graphic

New campaign to raise awareness of EU rules for websites

Digital Business Ireland, the country's largest representative body for digital and online businesses, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of new EU accessibility rules for websites, apps, and digital sources.

Business • 11 Apr

Only 26% of respondents to Digital Business Ireland's survey have committed to buying Irish goods from Irish shops

Only 1-in-4 shoppers plan to Buy Irish this Christmas

Online, ecommerce and digital representative body Digital Business Ireland is urging shoppers to Buy Irish this Christmas after a "startling" new survey showed that only 26% of consumers definitely plan to purchase their Christmas shopping within Ireland.

Business • 04 Dec 24

Digital Business Ireland said that business to business (B2B) online sales remains the big opportunity for Irish companies

Online sales forecast to reach almost €16 billion - DBI

Online, ecommerce and digital representative body Digital Business Ireland said today that online sales are forecast to reach almost €16 billion this year.

Business • 07 Aug 24

Ashley McDonnell, Chairperson of Digital Business Ireland

Call for greater engagement with Cyber Security Centre

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is being called on to establish a working group with businesses and in order to combat cyber threats.

Business • 29 Aug 22

In its current form, applicants for the Trading Online Voucher Scheme are only eligible if they have little to no online presence

Calls for Trading Online Voucher Scheme to be expanded

Online, ecommerce and digital representative body, Digital Business Ireland has called for the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to be expanded in order to help grow Ireland's e-commerce sector.

Business • 25 Apr 22

Ashley McDonnell will take over from current Chair Niall Horgan at DBI

McDonnell new Chairperson of Digital Business Ireland

Digital Business Ireland has appointed Ashley McDonnell of PUIG as Chairperson of the representative body up to 2024.

Business • 21 Mar 22

Lorraine Higgins, Secretary General of Digital Business Ireland

DBI publishes eBook featuring female leaders for IWD

To mark International Women's Day, online, e-commerce and digital representative body Digital Business Ireland has published an eBook which features a number of the sector's female leaders.

Business • 08 Mar 22

The research highlights the disparity between businesses' ambitions and public attitudes.

Sustainability not a priority when shopping online

Less than one in five consumers in Ireland consider sustainability when shopping online, according to new research by Digital Business Ireland.

Business • 02 Mar 22

Digital Business Ireland partners with Checkout.com

Online, ecommerce and digital representative body Digital Business Ireland (DBI) has announced a partnership with global payments provider, Checkout.com.

Business • 17 Jan 22

DBI said there is a lack of digital systems that allow for a comprehensive verification of all imports

DBI calls for stronger surveillance of online sales

Digital Business Ireland (DBI) is calling for stronger surveillance of online advertising of goods and products, in order to protect businesses in Ireland.

Business • 18 Nov 21

Permanent TSB's Mags Brennan and the Secretary General of Digital Business Ireland, Lorraine Higgins

Digital Business Ireland and PTSB renew partnership

Online, ecommerce and digital representative body Digital Business Ireland and Permanent TSB have announced a renewal of their partnership for the next year.

Business • 14 Sep 21

36% of respondents said social isolation was the greatest challenge

DBI: Social isolation a challenge for remote workers

A new survey of Irish remote workers carried out by Digital Business Ireland (DBI) reveals that 36% of respondents said their mental health or mood had worsened since the switch to remote working took place.

Business • 19 Apr 21

Digital Business Ireland