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After 13 years, the NDRC management team confirmed it has lost the tender for the State-backed start-up accelerator. The post NDRC to be wound down after losing tender for State-backed accelerator appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39w6m5O

Klearcom provides software to help companies recover from contact centre outages. The post Waterford start-up Klearcom wins €25,000 at ArcLabs Investor Showcase appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39pPCNh

The UK government has announced that no more Huawei 5G equipment can be installed in the country from next year as part of efforts to diversify suppliers. The post UK to ban installation of 5G Huawei tech from September 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3q8OW57

Our Start-up of the Week is Terra Nutritech, an agritech company adding an internet of things layer to herd nutrition. The post Terra Nutritech: A family business bringing farming into the 21st century appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39qcOv1

As trade disputes between the US and China continue, Apple supplier Foxconn will reportedly move some production for iPads and MacBooks to Vietnam. The post Foxconn may shift iPad production from China to Vietnam appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2JjoGDZ

With 10 awards up for grabs, Fenergo walked away with one of the big prizes at the Technology Ireland Awards. The post Fenergo named tech company of the year at Tech Ireland Awards appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2V7qcM7

Irish universities and companies were recognised for their work at this year’s Knowledge Transfer Ireland Impact Awards. The post NUIG and Intel among winners at this year’s KTI Impact Awards appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/33m9H3v

A CSO report looking at how Ireland is progressing towards gender equality goals showed there is nearly double the number of men to women in managerial roles. The post CSO report: Gender equality lacking in Irish management appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3laEFkY

A deal for Salesforce to buy Slack could be imminent, with expectations it would be a record acquisition deal for a software company purchase. The post Salesforce edges closer to potential record deal to buy Slack appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/33fm3u0

Galenband won over both the judges and the virtual audience at the Enterprise Ireland Big Ideas showcase, taking home two awards. The post NUI Galway spin-out’s heart monitoring device named ‘One to Watch’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2VhAvgV

Continuing its M&A spree, Irish company Keywords Studios is acquiring LA-based Gnet in a deal worth $32m. The post Keywords Studios acquires Hollywood marketing firm Gnet appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2HGhfX6

Udemy has revealed plans to create a further 100 jobs at its Dublin office following new funding and a spike in growth. The post Udemy to create 100 new jobs in Dublin after $50m funding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/33eJnrZ

Hays’ Christoph Niewerth highlights some of the most critical skills leaders will need while navigating the post-Covid working world. The post 11 skills leaders will need for the new era of work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fwB0gd

An effort to return lunar rocks to Earth for the first time in decades was launched as part of China’s Chang’e 5 mission. The post China’s latest moon mission aims to return new batch of lunar rocks appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2IYHYPr

Carbice will use the funding to attract top talent and meet product demand for its technologies, which can be used in space satellites. The post Nanotech developer Carbice raises $15m in funding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2KtBI2g

As part of its latest efforts to clamp down on misinformation, Twitter will now warn you when you try to like a disputed, labelled tweet. The post Twitter will now warn you when you like a disputed tweet appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kZHwgK

Co-Parent will allow premium customers using Revolut Junior to invite another parent or guardian to help manage a child’s account. The post Revolut Junior launches Co-Parent feature for joint supervision appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lYNLm4

The consortium of AIT and LIT said it aims to open Ireland’s third technological university in September 2021. The post Third Irish technological university could open by September 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35SoLax

Microsoft will expand its workforce with roles in its workplace transformation and identity teams at a newly built Dublin engineering hub. The post Microsoft hiring 200 in engineering at expanded Dublin campus appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UPjJp5

Digital publishing is likely to see regulators clamp down on defamation and hate speech, so CaliberAI is setting out to stop costly toxic content before it’s published. The post CaliberAI: The news start-up supergroup set to cut costs for publishers appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nL5xty

One of the most recognisable radio telescopes on Earth is being decommissioned after a series of incidents left it damaged beyond repair. The post Iconic Arecibo Observatory to be demolished after cable damage appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/36WjI8j

The EPA has published figures for Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions for 2019 which showed the largest reduction since 2011. The post EPA: 2019 Irish emissions a ‘step in right direction’, but targets will be missed appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2IMruK6

95 enterprise centres across the country will receive between €10,000 and €150,000 in grants under an Enterprise Ireland scheme. The post Government awards €8.24m in grants to 95 enterprise centres appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ITWBD0

A Covid-19 vaccine candidate being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca could be effective in protecting those over 70. The post Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial shows promise for those over 70 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38YR1u5

The EY European Attractiveness Survey puts Ireland in the top five FDI locations, behind Germany, the UK and France. The post Most attractive FDI locations in Europe: Where does Ireland rank? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pInuuE

Vodafone will be the first operator in Ireland to switch on ‘O-RAN’ sites to expand 4G connectivity to hard-to-reach locations. The post Vodafone Ireland to switch on 4G sites in 30 hard-to-reach locations appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UD8P5L

32 scientists working in Ireland have been named among the top 1pc in the world when it comes to highly cited papers. The post 32 Ireland-based researchers named among world’s elite scientists appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/36RiPxF

Want to make a difference to the future of health through your work? Here are some of the companies hiring for diverse positions across Cork, Dublin, Sligo, Waterford and more. The post 23 companies hiring to shape the future of health appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pC9mmB

Unum, a US insurance company, has announced plans to expand its technology centre in Carlow with the creation of 50 jobs. The post US insurance firm Unum to create 50 jobs at Carlow tech centre appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38O1bh8

Airbnb has revealed the impact of the pandemic on its business, reporting a net loss of almost $697m in the first nine months of 2020. The post Airbnb IPO filing reveals a severe loss of revenue during pandemic appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UDBfMM

The EU’s latest supply agreement will bring the amount of potential vaccine doses for Europe up to 1.8bn. The post EU to buy up to 405m doses of CureVac vaccine appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UyTP8L

A deal announced between SSE Renewables and Echelon Data Centres will see the construction of a new substation in Arklow linking a windfarm and data centre. The post SSE Renewables and Echelon Data Centres to build €50m Arklow substation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38RC64H

As recruitment in the tech industry becomes more competitive, Sims IVF director Damien O'Dowd argues that fertility benefits could become an important differentiator for employers. The post Are fertility benefits the way forward for employers? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2KhmAFh

Watson-Marlow, a developer of fluid management technology, will open a new cleanroom facility in Cork to tap into the country’s pharma manufacturing sector. The post Fluid-tech developer Watson-Marlow to expand facility in Cork appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3f0kkgU

Transact Campus, a developer of payment and credential software, will create 110 jobs at its new international headquarters in Limerick. The post Fintech firm Transact Campus announces 110 jobs for Limerick appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3f3uKw5

Our featured start-up for Future Health Week is Neureka, a young company looking to expand the possibilities of neuroscience research. The post Neureka: Playing mind games to expand neuroscience research appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lz6ep6

Thought leaders in the Silicon Republic community discuss prioritising diversity and equality for the STEM workforce of the future. The post How can we build a diverse and inclusive STEM talent pipeline? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eZGjVl

Researchers have studied a gamma-ray burst that unleashed more energy in half a second than the sun will produce in 10bn years. The post Possible magnetar birth produced brightest ‘kilonova’ ever seen appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lyr4F7

How can businesses act now to harness the long-term opportunities created by Covid? Matthew Leybold of Boston Consulting Group discusses. The post Boston Consulting Group director on ‘liberating data’ and scenario planning appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nocMaB

V Brennan, EMEA regional lead for engineering at Slack, talks leadership and listening to others at work. The post Slack’s V Brennan: ‘I love not being the smartest person in the room’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35qzrNf

Business leaders in Ireland are among the signatories of a letter calling on the EU to enforce a 2017 ruling on Google’s search practices. The post 130 tech companies sign open letter to EU calling for tougher Google stance appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38DGMew

The Trump administration gave TikTok a deadline of 12 November to restructure its business, but the company is now looking for an extension. The post What’s the latest on TikTok with arrival of US deadline day? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UuM7wh

Accenture Ireland’s payments practice lead for strategy and consulting, Mark Quigley, reflects on his career to date. The post What you can expect from a career in fintech consulting appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kmJRlp

Teenager Riya Mehta considers herself a global health activist and wants to help solve the world’s greatest problems with disruptive technology. The post How emerging technologies can help deliver better healthcare appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eRUWJZ

As online retailers prepared for Singles Day, China put forward antitrust regulations that would limit the powers of Alibaba, Tencent and other Chinese tech giants. The post China proposes antitrust regulation for its tech giants appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3f3DH8Z

The European Commission has informed Amazon of its preliminary view that the company breached antitrust rules and has opened a second investigation into the e-commerce giant. The post EU hits Amazon with antitrust charges, opens new investigation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lmecBR

The FTC in the US alleged that Zoom had deceived customers by claiming its platform was end-to-end encrypted. The post FTC settles with Zoom over ‘deceptive and unfair’ security practices appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eMVot7

Leaked documents have sparked questions over whether the EU may be moving towards a ban on end-to-end encryption. But is that what is actually happening? The post Is the EU moving towards a ban on end-to-end encryption? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Is23N4

Science Foundation Ireland is calling on the Irish public to share their pandemic experience with a view to informing the design of future policies. The post A call to action: How Irish citizens can shape a post-Covid future appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2IlyLAc

A bus powered by a hydrogen fuel cell will start operating on a trial basis in Dublin, Hydrogen Mobility Ireland has confirmed. The post Hydrogen buses to hit the streets of Dublin with new trial appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/32uDgPD