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Brazil’s central bank has approved the roll-out of WhatsApp payments, but only for peer-to-peer transactions that don’t involve merchants. The post WhatsApp payments get the green light from Brazil appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rzM7JK

Managers who will be leading remote or hybrid teams after the pandemic should act now to set ground rules, invest in equipment and more, writes Hays’ Nick Deligiannis. The post 5 things managers need to consider for remote working after Covid-19 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sCSZHH

Ireland’s critical position as a global centre of excellence for HPE is growing with the announcement of 150 tech jobs at the company. The post HPE seeks 150 experienced tech hires from anywhere in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3m5hH0V

US aviation regulators had said earlier this year that SpaceX violated its test licence during the launch of Starship SN8 in December 2020. The post SpaceX faces scrutiny over launch safety requirements appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2PeWxl0

The Stockholm-headquartered company is the latest of several acquired by Accenture this year to boost its cloud services offering. The post Accenture builds on cloud-first strategy with Cygni acquisition appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fs3vO6

ATI Boeing Accelerator’s Gabriela Matic explains why the right team is key to start-up success, and why focusing on ‘being a founder’ rather than solving a problem can be a big mistake. The post ‘A good founder needs to be very comfortable with uncertainty’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rD01dY

The software start-up will help the IBM Quantum Network as it looks to commercialise quantum computing across areas such as finance, energy and chemistry. The post London start-up Phasecraft joins IBM network for quantum computing appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3u56a4f

The study looked at some of the world’s most-cited machine learning datasets to investigate how error-ridden they are. The post MIT researchers find widespread errors in popular AI datasets appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3waVR0k

Safecility founder and CEO Cian O Flaherty illuminates us on how his company is automating building safety checks using the internet of things. The post Safecility: Lighting the way to IoT-enabled building safety appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sxVQS8

The numbers from TechIreland back up concerns about the dwindling investor cash flow to early-stage start-ups. The post Seed funding deals have been drying up, new figures show appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3u3dT2V

The Berlin-based start-up surpassed $1bn in valuation following a mega funding round with Tencent among its investors. The post Grocery delivery start-up Gorillas hits unicorn status appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tSxBya

The $35bn company’s revenues almost doubled over the last year ahead of plans to float on the New York Stock Exchange. The post Automation firm UiPath sees soaring revenues ahead of its IPO appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rvaWGy

The latest hearing with the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter was the first since the January insurrection at the US Capitol. The post Big Tech leaders grilled by Congress once again on ‘fake news’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lRFKA4

The young online events company, recently valued at $5.65bn, has acquired video streaming start-ups Streamable and Jamm. The post Hopin goes on acquisition spree after latest funding round appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/31oySRe

Researchers used semiconductor technology to build a two-dimensional array of qubits to function as a quantum processor. The post Researchers hit crucial milestone for scalable quantum technology appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tUt6mF

Elon Musk has been bullish on bitcoin as a payment method, with Tesla investing $1.5bn in the cryptocurrency earlier this year. The post Tesla now accepts bitcoin as payment for its cars appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rm8nXx

The tech gateway at DkIT is receiving €338,000 in funding to help businesses in the north-east become more energy efficient. The post New energy tech initiative seeks to boost innovation in the north-east appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39dpvYZ

Today’s launch brings the total number of satellites in SpaceX’s Starlink broadband constellation to more than 1,300. The post SpaceX launches another round of Starlink satellites appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3vYmm9h

Businesses including Accenture, EirGrid and Janssen have signed up to a new Low Carbon Pledge. The post 61 companies in Ireland commit to emissions reduction targets appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fbCgXY

The revised Climate Action Bill sets specific targets including a 51pc reduction in carbon emissions over the next decade. The post Climate Action Bill approved with binding carbon emissions targets appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tNdQIm

There are 28 opportunities available this year across business, STEM and healthcare at a number of Irish higher-level institutions. The post 30% Club launches latest executive education scholarships for women appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2PohtW8

Customers in Galway will be able to receive the latest Samsung smartphones and accessories via Manna’s drones. The post Samsung Galaxy takes to the skies with Irish drone delivery service appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sgdc5E

Camelia Farcas, an associate software engineer at Fidelity Investments, shares what ignited her interest in this field. The post How seeing a new website at work sparked this software engineer’s career appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tN13Wl

As a society, we’ve gotten used to taking science and tech for granted. And when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines, the demand for an everyday miracle is obscuring the complicated reality, writes Elaine Burke. The post The unexpected challenge of delivering a scientific marvel to an on-demand society appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2PnnUJ1

The Amazon-backed food delivery firm will float on the London Stock Exchange in one of The City's biggest listings this year. The post Deliveroo’s IPO set to value the company at up to £8.8bn appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3cZyoqa

The majority of the roles will span product and technology development as well as sales and customer operations. The post Workday to add 400 jobs to its European HQ in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3c6sDrG

Trinity spin-out Nexalus has found a way for power-hungry data centres to keep cool and create energy, not just consume it. The post Nexalus: The future of cooling the cloud with water appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lKS8SE

We’ve had to adapt how we lead and grow our teams for the new era of work. Here’s what some businesses are doing to keep up. The post The latest tips for leading and hiring from home appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2P8QfTp

Switzerland-based Till Kottmann claimed to be responsible for a cyberattack on security firm Verkada, gaining access to hundreds of cameras. The post Hacker that claimed to breach cameras at Tesla charged in the US appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lGmrtG

Enterprise Ireland has launched a new campaign spotlighting companies from Ireland that are scoring sustainability goals. The post 10 innovative Irish companies steering us towards a green future appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2OSyrfp

Safe Security’s Vidit Baxi talks about recent trends in the cybersecurity industry and why infosec education needs a refresh. The post Why cyber education needs a mobile-centric approach appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eXgCqi

Having surveyed 1,000 people who bounced back after being let go, ResumeLab shares its advice to help others do the same. The post Finding a new job after getting fired appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38WfUG4

Vertiv Ireland’s Russ Barker discusses Ireland’s potential to be a world leader when it comes to data centre sustainability. The post Can Ireland be a leader in data centre sustainability? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3vI6cR9

Prof Dermot Brabazon at DCU will lead I-Form in a new research partnership with Fort Wayne Metals, producing devices for cutting-edge catheters and stents. The post New partnership to research 3D printing of next-gen medical devices appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eQTDNs

Launched by Vodafone in partnership with Irish Manufacturing Research, the private 5G network will be used to explore industry 4.0 technologies. The post Mullingar is the site of Ireland’s first standalone private 5G network appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lto6Tc

The Dublin-headquartered gaming company has acquired an 85pc interest in Australian game developer Tantalus Media. The post Keywords Studios enters Australian market with latest acquisition appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eTEfAa

The advanced manufacturing skills programme will take place over 48 weeks, teaching skills across electronics, electrical, project management and more. The post Intel launches new manufacturing skills course for women appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rUpxfK

The telecoms company plans to cut costs by around €600m in the next two years to offset increased investments in R&D. The post Nokia to cut thousands of jobs in the next two years appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2OE98h2

The 2021 SFI St Patrick’s Day Science Medals have been awarded to Nobel Prize-winning parasitologist Prof William Campbell and Analog Devices’ Vincent Roche. The post William Campbell and Vincent Roche win St Patrick’s Day Science Medals appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38M5MQc

The NovaUCD start-up is developing ways to preserve privacy protections and identity while researching human genetics and diseases. The post Empiric Logic wins grant to secure data privacy in genomics research appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3voyAI9

With a world free of Covid-19 still a distant reality, Elaine Burke reflects on the resilience we need to get through the continuing crisis. The post Are we ready for another year of working from home under Covid-19? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bQwskq

The tech giant denies the allegations that users are tracked by Google when using the private browsing mode in Chrome. The post Google to face $5bn lawsuit over Incognito mode tracking appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2P1mqUA

The IT provider is looking to hire software engineers, test engineers, UX designers, scrum masters and product owners. The post 55 tech jobs for Letterkenny as Sita expands its DevOps team appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2PVIikQ

With a new investment valuing the company at $95bn, Stripe is setting its sights on further expansion in Europe. The post Stripe to add 1,000 jobs in Ireland over next five years appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3vpCOzi

With a foothold in the UK and fresh investment for further expansion, Getsafe is growing its insurtech tailored for tech-savvy consumers. The post Getsafe: The German scale-up marketing insurance at millennials appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2OUoCxa

The smart building start-up was the only Irish company to receive European grant funding in the most recent DigiFed call. The post Safecility secures funding to develop IoT building safety tech appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/30I7ptq

A cyberattack on the parcel delivery company has compromised personal details of more than 440,000 customers receiving deliveries. The post Data breach at Fastway Couriers hits thousands of shoppers appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rLqgzS

Liberty Insurance’s Alexandre Ramos discusses the company’s new cloud-based ecosystem and how technology will impact the insurance industry. The post How tech is changing the future of the insurance sector appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tdu5OI

EY’s Helene Dingreville explains why showcasing women in tech who have a positive work-life balance could help make the industry more inclusive. The post ‘I’m a mum of four and I also have a successful career in technology’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2OsBo6d

The global consulting firm’s latest acquisitions, Germany’s Fable+ and California’s Imaginea, will boost its current cloud offerings. The post Accenture’s acquisition spree continues with Fable+ and Imaginea appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2POgFtT