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Knowing what you want from digital transformation is the first step

Dr Noel Carroll explains why you need to start with the ‘what’, not the ‘how’, when it comes to digital transformation. The post Knowing what you want from digital transformation is the first step appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3al4GdQ

3 simple tips to keep your digital detox on track

Want to try a digital detox but not sure where to start? We asked for advice from people who’ve taken steps to build a healthy relationship with their tech devices. The post 3 simple tips to keep your digital detox on track appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3oqS36g

Akkure Genomics raising €500,000 through crowdfunding

Prof John Crown has joined the start-up’s medical research board as it turns to a broader investor audience to raise funds. The post Akkure Genomics raising €500,000 through crowdfunding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3onVkmQ

Qualtrics valued at $15bn having raised $1.55bn in IPO

The software company’s long-awaited IPO brings its value to nearly double what SAP paid for it two years ago. The post Qualtrics valued at $15bn having raised $1.55bn in IPO appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tafBjw

HBAN investments down slightly in 2020 amid the pandemic

Angel investors pumped €14m into 59 Irish early-stage start-ups during a tumultuous year for businesses. The post HBAN investments down slightly in 2020 amid the pandemic appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qZEyMu

Apple posts record quarterly revenues of more than $100bn

The iPhone maker reported big surges in product sales with the Chinese market also seeing a large spike. The post Apple posts record quarterly revenues of more than $100bn appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2KVnHLo

Beauty appointment booking app Booksy raises $70m

The Polish-founded start-up has been on the acquisition trail recently as it plots further global expansion. The post Beauty appointment booking app Booksy raises $70m appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2McAxp5

The Cork nurse prioritising patients by digitising paperwork

Ali-Rose Sisk wants give to more time back to nurses to care for patients by digitising paperwork and cutting down administrative work. The post The Cork nurse prioritising patients by digitising paperwork appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NJG2MA

Shell joins Simply Blue Energy for floating windfarm off Cork coast

The companies are partnering on the Emerald Project, a floating windfarm that could eventually power the equivalent of up to 800,000 homes. The post Shell joins Simply Blue Energy for floating windfarm off Cork coast appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3aagDTI

What it’s like to work as a ‘data science evangelist’

Knime’s Rosaria Silipo shares how she became interested in data science, and why learning and creativity are crucial in this field. The post What it’s like to work as a ‘data science evangelist’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Mx9Wmr

Exploring the value of makerspaces in 21st-century education

Dublin Maker will host an inaugural event for educators, makers and makerspace facilitators to examine how these spaces can contribute to young people’s education. The post Exploring the value of makerspaces in 21st-century education appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3a667Ns

Insurtech firm EverQuote to hire 70 in Northern Ireland

The US company is setting up a new software development centre in Belfast. The post Insurtech firm EverQuote to hire 70 in Northern Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39ZLaDK

Draper Esprit leads $20m funding round in quantum computing firm

University of Cambridge spin-out Riverlane has raised $20m in funding to build Deltaflow, its operating system for quantum computers. The post Draper Esprit leads $20m funding round in quantum computing firm appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NtjjUK

15 new jobs for Fermanagh amid £1m investment

Avrio, MRO Elocker and Gmooth Construction have secured funding from Invest NI to expand their operations in Fermanagh. The post 15 new jobs for Fermanagh amid £1m investment appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2YhAQ4p

Survey: One in four firms want to make Covid vaccine mandatory

In a HRLocker survey of 750 business leaders across Ireland and the UK, 40pc said they would be willing to fire an employee if they refused to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The post Survey: One in four firms want to make Covid vaccine mandatory appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/367aWof

Zipp Mobility teams up with Luna on ‘smart’ e-scooters

The two Irish companies are partnering to roll out a ‘technologically advanced’ e-scooter fleet in the UK and Ireland. The post Zipp Mobility teams up with Luna on ‘smart’ e-scooters appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39f11iI

Unibuddy: A scale-up with big goals for human-centred decision-making

The platform connecting present and prospective university students for advice aims to help guide even more decisions based on human experience in the future. The post Unibuddy: A scale-up with big goals for human-centred decision-making appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/367U298

Google shutting down its internet balloon project Loon

The company is calling time on the project as its path to commercial viability was ‘much longer and riskier than hoped’. The post Google shutting down its internet balloon project Loon appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3c1me1i

IBM revenues decline again as it focuses on AI and hybrid cloud

Big Blue’s sales estimates were off the mark in the last quarter as CEO Arvind Krishna shifts the focus to new business segments. The post IBM revenues decline again as it focuses on AI and hybrid cloud appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NtF0En

Intel sees 8pc bump in annual revenues with stronger PC sales

Demand for processors pushed the company’s full-year figures beyond its forecasts – but there will be big challenges in the year ahead. The post Intel sees 8pc bump in annual revenues with stronger PC sales appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qAg64a

What the office might look like when we all have robot assistants

UiPath’s Chris Duddridge imagines what work might look like when we all have a simple but helpful software robot to hand. The post What the office might look like when we all have robot assistants appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qM7GH5

Free Electrons call now open for low-carbon energy start-ups

Successful applicants to the 2021 Free Electrons programme will gain access to global mentors and be in the running for $200,000 in prize money. The post Free Electrons call now open for low-carbon energy start-ups appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3o8knKh

US to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization

In his first day in office, US president Joe Biden is undoing several of Trump’s decisions on climate and health. The post US to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sDwFhk

Fingal County Council lays the groundwork for e-scooters

Long-expected regulations that would allow for e-scooter sharing services in Ireland are due to come before the Dáil soon. The post Fingal County Council lays the groundwork for e-scooters appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39PRjlJ

6 ways to boost ‘we thinking’ in your team

Hays’ Alex Shteingardt shares his top tips for encouraging teamwork and a collective vision among your employees. The post 6 ways to boost ‘we thinking’ in your team appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35Tmsne

Netflix surpasses 200m subscribers as revenues rise again

The company saw revenues grow last quarter and will no longer raise external capital to fund its films and TV shows. The post Netflix surpasses 200m subscribers as revenues rise again appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2KwnfDf

Wrike to be acquired by Citrix for $2.25bn

Cloud-based project management platform Wrike, which has its European headquarters in Dublin, will become part of Citrix’s hybrid work offering. The post Wrike to be acquired by Citrix for $2.25bn appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3iuFa9O

‘The best part of my work is the chance to dream up concepts from nothing’

Jason Dover of Kemp Technologies takes us through his career journey, from homeschooling to product strategy. The post ‘The best part of my work is the chance to dream up concepts from nothing’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38TqZrH

Indigo Telecom Group to create 100 jobs in Ireland at 4Site

The company will recruit people in Limerick and the mid-west over the next three years to support international expansion. The post Indigo Telecom Group to create 100 jobs in Ireland at 4Site appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3c5aScP

Munster Technological University to lead €7m project to monitor air pollution

Ireland’s newest technological university will coordinate a project to develop low-cost optical sensors for real-time air quality monitoring in urban spaces. The post Munster Technological University to lead €7m project to monitor air pollution appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35VSPl8

15 jobs in line for Newry as Irish firm Glantus keeps growing

Glantus will be recruiting for graduate and senior positions across sales, marketing, customer care and technology in Northern Ireland. The post 15 jobs in line for Newry as Irish firm Glantus keeps growing appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35PDp20

UCC professor receives top AI research award

The work of Prof Eugene Freuder has been recognised with the IJCAI Research Excellence Award. The post UCC professor receives top AI research award appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bNAqLh

Galenband: A small wearable that could have a big impact on stroke risk

Eddie McDaid shares the story of Galenband, a new medtech spin-out from NUI Galway seeking seed investment for its wrist-worn heart monitoring device. The post Galenband: A small wearable that could have a big impact on stroke risk appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nVuHFq

Bord na Móna ends peat harvesting and looks to green energy

As part of its green strategy, Bord na Móna is focusing on renewable energy and bog rehabilitation. The post Bord na Móna ends peat harvesting and looks to green energy appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Kq8Vfy

Ireland’s Carne Group secures €100m investment from Vitruvian

Carne will use the investment to expand its technology for the asset management industry. The post Ireland’s Carne Group secures €100m investment from Vitruvian appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2LPQeCc

Irish Government to make remote working a permanent option

The Government’s strategy to roll out remote working in post-pandemic Ireland includes plans for a right to disconnect and investment in infrastructure. The post Irish Government to make remote working a permanent option appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35LchRw

European power grids may need up to €425bn investment until 2030

A major study predicts that making European electricity grids fit for purpose in the future could create thousands of jobs. The post European power grids may need up to €425bn investment until 2030 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ifXaF1

Intel appoints VMWare’s Pat Gelsinger as new CEO

The 40-year tech industry veteran will replace Bob Swan as Intel’s CEO on 15 Feb. The post Intel appoints VMWare’s Pat Gelsinger as new CEO appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bEf0jB

Explainer: What you need to know about the WhatsApp update

The latest privacy update from WhatsApp has sparked concerns from users and privacy experts around the world. The post Explainer: What you need to know about the WhatsApp update appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3slJ7Ci

Visa pulls the plug on its $5.3bn acquisition of Plaid

The financial services giant said it was nixing the deal to avoid ‘protracted and complex litigation’ with regulators. The post Visa pulls the plug on its $5.3bn acquisition of Plaid appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2N5hdub

Bleeper raises €600,000 to expand bike fleet and launch e-scooters

The start-up is expanding its fleet in Dublin but its e-scooter plans will depend on a new transport bill being passed into law. The post Bleeper raises €600,000 to expand bike fleet and launch e-scooters appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35Bm0de

Master remote management with this handy checklist

With many businesses still dispersed as we enter into a new year, Hays’ Nick Deligiannis shares his top tips for managing teams remotely. The post Master remote management with this handy checklist appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i9RwnR

How Covid wage supports could affect your tax bill this week

Workers who received Covid-19 wage subsidies last year are due to receive a tax bill from Revenue. Here’s what to expect. The post How Covid wage supports could affect your tax bill this week appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nFCk2A

Ireland’s banks team up to take on the challenge of Revolut and N26

Competition authorities have been alerted to the banks’ plans for a rival app against the fintech players. The post Ireland’s banks team up to take on the challenge of Revolut and N26 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3oPlkbX

Accenture acquires Brazilian infosec company

Real Protect’s CEO, Daniel Lemos, will now lead Accenture’s managed security services business in Latin America. The post Accenture acquires Brazilian infosec company appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nBgoFW

Stripe cuts payments for Trump campaign after Capitol attack

The payments giant is the latest company to distance itself from the US president after last week’s Capitol mob attack. The post Stripe cuts payments for Trump campaign after Capitol attack appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Lftc81

CameraMatics to fuel car safety tech with €4m funding

Following a successful year in which its recurring revenue grew by 300pc, the fleet safety start-up is eyeing global expansion. The post CameraMatics to fuel car safety tech with €4m funding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qbutfc

HRLocker to create 50 new jobs as remote working boosts business

The Lahinch-based HR technology company is set to double its workforce after seeing a ‘huge rise’ in users. The post HRLocker to create 50 new jobs as remote working boosts business appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3otCs6J

Elm: The London start-up deriving useful data for FMCG challengers

Irishman Cian Kennedy co-founded Elm last year to bring the advantages of data-driven decision-making to FMCG brands. The post Elm: The London start-up deriving useful data for FMCG challengers appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38vOVB7

Young Scientist winner finds improved method of detecting deepfakes

The Cork school student was awarded the top prize at a virtual awards ceremony broadcast from the Mansion House in Dublin. The post Young Scientist winner finds improved method of detecting deepfakes appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nr4crq