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5 Engineers Week events to spark your interest

Sustainability challenges, fun engineering shows and virtual workshops are all on offer during this year’s Engineers Week. The post 5 Engineers Week events to spark your interest appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3q1ln3Q

5 bits of jobs news you might have missed this week

Here are some of the jobs announcements we covered on Siliconrepublic.com this week, spanning Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Kildare. The post 5 bits of jobs news you might have missed this week appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2O1mpjc

Salesforce’s annual revenues surpass the $20bn mark

The enterprise software giant said that closing its $27bn purchase of Slack will impact its outlook. The post Salesforce’s annual revenues surpass the $20bn mark appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3q3rxkk

Enterprise Ireland ranked as ‘top VC investor’ globally

PitchBook has named Enterprise Ireland as the world’s most active venture capital investor by deal count, with more than 350 investments last year. The post Enterprise Ireland ranked as ‘top VC investor’ globally appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bE5co9

Vodafone tower spin-out plans massive European IPO

Vantage Towers plans to float by the end of March in a move that could value the company at up to €18bn. The post Vodafone tower spin-out plans massive European IPO appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2P3uJiP

Answered: 6 questions about Covid-19 vaccines in the workplace

Catherine O’Flynn of William Fry highlights what employers and staff need to consider about the Covid-19 vaccine if they’re planning to return to the office. The post Answered: 6 questions about Covid-19 vaccines in the workplace appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sE9z9N

Reddit raises a further $116m from investors

The latest capital injection brings the company’s Series E round to $367m, while it is planning to raise $500m in total. The post Reddit raises a further $116m from investors appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bFm6CD

How this young chemist is changing diagnostics with a spool of thread

Devin Swiner’s research focuses on using cellulose materials such as cotton thread for applications in clinical diagnostics. The post How this young chemist is changing diagnostics with a spool of thread appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uuX1TA

Battery manufacturer Xerotech to hire 70 in Galway expansion

Xerotech will be hiring across injection moulding, production machinery design, automation and more. The post Battery manufacturer Xerotech to hire 70 in Galway expansion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZJ6OaH

NASA mission blasts off with device made in Ireland

The device to measure microgravity changes was sent to the International Space Station as part of a resupply mission. The post NASA mission blasts off with device made in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3slLQeb

Vodafone aims to access ‘wider talent pool’ with remote summer internship

With hybrid and remote placements, the company is hoping to attract students from ‘all corners of Ireland’ this summer. The post Vodafone aims to access ‘wider talent pool’ with remote summer internship appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3upMfOt

Who is Mark Carney, Stripe’s newest board member?

As the payments company enters its second decade of existence, it continues to add financial heavyweights to its board of directors. The post Who is Mark Carney, Stripe’s newest board member? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pSkAm4

Clubhouse says it’s fixing bugs that let user leak audio streams

The company behind the popular new app said it is implementing new ‘safeguards’ to prevent any further leaks of audio data. The post Clubhouse says it’s fixing bugs that let user leak audio streams appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3qMDjAF

Launch of The Noledge Group will bring jobs to Dublin and Belfast

Envisage and OSSM are uniting under the new Noledge Group brand, creating 10 new jobs between Dublin and Belfast. The post Launch of The Noledge Group will bring jobs to Dublin and Belfast appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3swSuhZ

Savills predicts city centre offices will survive the pandemic

The report forecasts that city offices will remain key pieces of infrastructure for companies regardless of their staff’s working models. The post Savills predicts city centre offices will survive the pandemic appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uggG9X

AI tool developed to predict energy generation at windfarms

CeADAR and SSE Airtricity collaborated on the applied data and AI project, which has been rolled out at 21 windfarms in Ireland. The post AI tool developed to predict energy generation at windfarms appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pGXZIX

Sunlight: The rising UK start-up that could be ‘the next VMware’

Led by an early pioneer and coming out of Cambridge, Sunlight has the potential to become the gold standard in virtualisation. The post Sunlight: The rising UK start-up that could be ‘the next VMware’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3aE3yDJ

What a more sustainable working world might look like

From eco-friendly home offices to a green Covid-19 recovery, here’s what you might have missed during our Sustainability Week. The post What a more sustainable working world might look like appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bmVAhx

‘We’re at a pivotal point’: The pandemic, the environment and a green recovery

If we build on the emissions reductions seen during Covid, with fewer commutes and less travel, it could help make the 2020s the ‘decade of climate action’. The post ‘We’re at a pivotal point’: The pandemic, the environment and a green recovery appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NJPxeM

Dr Jessica McCarthy will be Google Dublin’s new head of engineering

A fairly new recruit at Google, Jessica McCarthy is set to bring a commitment to gender equality to her new role. The post Dr Jessica McCarthy will be Google Dublin’s new head of engineering appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pAy3hS

ThreatLocker to open European HQ in Dublin, creating 50 jobs

The US cybersecurity company has named a new European VP to lead regional growth, hiring and development. The post ThreatLocker to open European HQ in Dublin, creating 50 jobs appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3k3ZdN7

Groundbreaking implant could treat seizures before they happen

An Irish project has been awarded €4.4m in EU funding to develop a ‘living brain implant’ that could sense and treat epilepsy seizures. The post Groundbreaking implant could treat seizures before they happen appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2M3JFwi

Camile Thai plans to invest €10m in ‘tech pivot’ this year

Having already dabbled in drone deliveries, Thai food chain Camile says robotics will play a bigger role in its kitchens in 2021. The post Camile Thai plans to invest €10m in ‘tech pivot’ this year appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Zt350U

Google to invest more than €20m in SMEs across the EU

The tech giant’s investment comprises around €12m for small businesses and €8m for life sciences companies. The post Google to invest more than €20m in SMEs across the EU appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3diIioO

Why communication is critical to tackling the climate crisis

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has spent years perfecting the art of science communication when it comes to talking about the climate emergency. The post Why communication is critical to tackling the climate crisis appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2M1TY45

KPMG to hire 200 at new centre of excellence in Belfast

KPMG is investing £14m in its Belfast operations and will focus on digital consultancy services in cybersecurity, applied intelligence and digital transformation. The post KPMG to hire 200 at new centre of excellence in Belfast appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/37lRQvr

‘Today’s customers want to know where their energy comes from’

SSE Airtricity’s Klair Neenan discusses the evolving energy market, the changing attitudes of consumers, and making time for family moments. The post ‘Today’s customers want to know where their energy comes from’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NweFFM

Kinetic Labs launches rentable lab space in Waterford city

The new Kinetic Labs incubator offers 400 sq m of wet lab space for both start-ups and established life science companies. The post Kinetic Labs launches rentable lab space in Waterford city appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NcDjLH

Accenture’s Karen O’Regan: Gearing up for a green Covid-19 recovery

How can businesses recover from the pandemic sustainably? Karen O’Regan of Accenture Ireland shares her thoughts. The post Accenture’s Karen O’Regan: Gearing up for a green Covid-19 recovery appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/37BbzaL

10 changemakers creating a more sustainable world

As part of Siliconrepublic.com’s Sustainability Week, we want to direct your attention to a few people fighting for a more sustainable world. The post 10 changemakers creating a more sustainable world appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZnW9lz

Use of AI in Irish businesses could treble by 2023

According to a new survey, 40pc of companies are automating more processes as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The post Use of AI in Irish businesses could treble by 2023 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2M0oxHq

Microsoft researcher dials back quantum computing claims

Other researchers in the field flagged doubts over errors in the data, while Nature tacked an ‘editorial expression of concern’ to the paper. The post Microsoft researcher dials back quantum computing claims appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bdvZHQ

Greencoat Renewables to acquire Finnish windfarm in €60m deal

This marks the renewable infrastructure company’s first transaction in the Nordic market. The post Greencoat Renewables to acquire Finnish windfarm in €60m deal appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Nvglit

Easy Hydro: Making it simple to recover lost energy from water pipes

This Trinity spin-out is turning what would be lost potential into electrical power with low-cost water turbines. The post Easy Hydro: Making it simple to recover lost energy from water pipes appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3jPBMXE

Twitter Birdwatch: Can user-generated moderation work?

Declan Burrowes asks if Twitter’s new ‘moderation by masses’ tool can be fair and transparent, or if it will place too much power in the hands of an elite few. The post Twitter Birdwatch: Can user-generated moderation work? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/379CZUT

A window into the post-Covid workplace

From navigating remote interviews to investing in tech infrastructure, here’s what could be in store for us in the post-pandemic working world. The post A window into the post-Covid workplace appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3jKeeDI

‘The nine-to-five workday is dead’ for Salesforce staff

The majority of Salesforce staff will follow a hybrid working model after the pandemic, attending the office between one and three days a week. The post ‘The nine-to-five workday is dead’ for Salesforce staff appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rL4pIh

Stripe launches its climate removal purchase tool globally

The feature lets businesses redirect portions of their revenue to initiatives that tackle carbon emissions and the climate crisis. The post Stripe launches its climate removal purchase tool globally appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2MZ5uO3

Eir says it ‘underestimated’ its customer care challenges

The telco said that Covid-19 greatly disrupted its processes with agents working from home, but training and hiring has recommenced. The post Eir says it ‘underestimated’ its customer care challenges appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tJnvRb

Mastercard is bringing cryptocurrencies onto its network

The credit card giant has said it plans to open up its network to certain cryptocurrencies that meet its requirements this year. The post Mastercard is bringing cryptocurrencies onto its network appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/372463Y

Huawei CEO: ‘Mobile phones are only one part of the device category’

The founder of the Chinese tech company said Huawei may transfer its 5G technologies to other devices in the future. The post Huawei CEO: ‘Mobile phones are only one part of the device category’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3jBmcPw

10 start-ups selected for Trinity’s new AI accelerator

Tangent at Trinity College Dublin has chosen start-ups across retail, digital health, fintech and more for its new AI accelerator. The post 10 start-ups selected for Trinity’s new AI accelerator appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3a5bvkW

Missions to Mars: What China and the UAE hope to find

Nottingham Trent University astronomy lecturer Dr Daniel Brown tells us what to expect from the two new arrivals to Mars. The post Missions to Mars: What China and the UAE hope to find appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Z1yMxM

How we might reward employees of the future

Ken Charman, chief executive at uFlexReward, explores the ways Covid-19 could impact how we recruit and reward people for their work. The post How we might reward employees of the future appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3a3rznp

PacSana raises €650,000 to grow home-care tech business in the US

The Dublin company develops wearable tech to help monitor the health of older people at home. The post PacSana raises €650,000 to grow home-care tech business in the US appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2NbKPG6

Netherlands wind project to power Amazon’s European operations

Retail giant Amazon will own more than 50pc of Hollandse Kust Noord, a Shell and Eneco-operated offshore wind project in the Netherlands. The post Netherlands wind project to power Amazon’s European operations appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3p4AzwA

Why you should call in sick more often – even if working from home

Manchester Metropolitan University’s Dr Alison Collins highlights the risks associated with ‘sickness presenteeism’, particularly for remote workers. The post Why you should call in sick more often – even if working from home appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3jwGB8g

Field work management start-up GeoPal acquired by Totalmobile

The company’s tech and employees will be integrated into the Belfast firm, which is on an acquisition spree to fuel growth. The post Field work management start-up GeoPal acquired by Totalmobile appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2YYttiW

Skyqraft: The Swedish start-up taking AI to the skies

With seed funding secured, Skyqraft intends to take its AI-powered inspection drones to new heights. The post Skyqraft: The Swedish start-up taking AI to the skies appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ryXMcc

US risk management firm snaps up Dublin’s Quaternion

AcadiaSoft has acquired Irish consulting and software company Quaternion to boost its risk management capabilities. The post US risk management firm snaps up Dublin’s Quaternion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3aEOAvY