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Virgin Media Ireland sees 3pc revenue growth in first half of 2021

The telco saw data usage on its network rise by 91pc compared with the first half of 2020. The post Virgin Media Ireland sees 3pc revenue growth in first half of 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rK8gXj

Implementing automation requires the right skillsets

PwC’s David Lee discusses how automation is changing industries and why both technical and soft skills are critical for digital transformation. The post Implementing automation requires the right skillsets appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fgboFj

Kerry angel investors choose property start-up Lintil as first investment

Lintil has received funding of €270,000 from the Kerry HBAN branch and now plans to expand its team. The post Kerry angel investors choose property start-up Lintil as first investment appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/37a3d9d

Údarás na Gaeltachta to open new Gteic digital hub in Co Kerry

The €2.03m digital hub in Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry, was funded by the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. The post Údarás na Gaeltachta to open new Gteic digital hub in Co Kerry appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3j1x6hr

NoCo expands workspace network to 350 locations around Ireland

As remote working looks set to stay, the company has teamed up with NACEC to offer access to Enterprise Ireland-supported centres around the country. The post NoCo expands workspace network to 350 locations around Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3feDrFo

IBAT College to offer unemployed people a free cybersecurity course

Business-focused IBAT College has received Government funding to provide a free Springboard+ cybersecurity course in September 2021. The post IBAT College to offer unemployed people a free cybersecurity course appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/37d2pk1

Got an idea for the future of science in Ireland?

The Creating Our Future initiative is seeking 10,000 ideas on which to base Ireland’s next science and research agenda. The post Got an idea for the future of science in Ireland? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/379NMxI

Irish company SilverCloud Health snapped up by Amwell

The digital mental health platform is one of two companies that has been acquired by US telehealth company Amwell. The post Irish company SilverCloud Health snapped up by Amwell appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BUK6yf

A ‘life-proof’ Nokia smartphone is being launched

Looking for a phone that can survive a drop from nearly two metres? Or how about one you can use to play Snake? The post A ‘life-proof’ Nokia smartphone is being launched appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3iYg5EP

Insight Partners backs no-code and email tools for the future of work

The US VC has led $100m funding in no-code application platform Bubble and $34m for email management software Sedna. The post Insight Partners backs no-code and email tools for the future of work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xe5877

How digitisation can drive evolutionary advantage

ACIA’s Fergal Collins explores how Moderna took a digital-first approach to innovate at pace and why other industries should adopt a similar approach. The post How digitisation can drive evolutionary advantage appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UObnlh

Abbott plans €37.8m R&D investment at Clonmel site

The company, which employs more than 4,000 people in Ireland, is developing cardiovascular devices at its Clonmel base. The post Abbott plans €37.8m R&D investment at Clonmel site appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2VdWYyr

Reid Hoffman to join board of electric air-taxi start-up Joby

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is helping to take Joby, which is being billed as 'Tesla meets Uber in the air', public through a SPAC deal. The post Reid Hoffman to join board of electric air-taxi start-up Joby appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UKq74F

What are some of the biggest trends in automation?

Avanade’s Max Vicino discusses the future of automation and what companies need to think about when implementing this kind of tech. The post What are some of the biggest trends in automation? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2TFmWdS

Binance and FTX place limits on high-leverage crypto trades

The move comes after some analysts alleged that high-risk, debt-based trades were the cause of a trillion dollar crypto crash in May. The post Binance and FTX place limits on high-leverage crypto trades appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3l1Bvn6

Cork-based e-commerce outfit NitroSell acquired by Volaris Group

The company, which helps traditional retailers expand into online selling, will continue to operate independently. The post Cork-based e-commerce outfit NitroSell acquired by Volaris Group appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rCczUQ

Repligen to create 130 new jobs in Waterford site expansion

The project adds to the 74 people already employed at the Artesyn Biosolutions facility acquired by Repligen in 2020. The post Repligen to create 130 new jobs in Waterford site expansion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BFVFsK

7 steps for bringing automation into the workplace

Forrester’s Craig Le Clair explains why employee psychology must be a key consideration when implementing automation in the workplace. The post 7 steps for bringing automation into the workplace appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kXghHi

Meet the Maynooth researcher making sure that tech doesn’t let us down

With software being injected into everything from medical devices to cars, mitigating tech fails becomes increasingly important. Enter Dr Rosemary Monahan from Maynooth University. The post Meet the Maynooth researcher making sure that tech doesn’t let us down appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3zug5D7

£42.4m funding boost for Northern Irish nanotechnology group

The Smart Nano NI consortium will use its new funding to accelerate nanotechnology research and develop smart manufacturing methods. The post £42.4m funding boost for Northern Irish nanotechnology group appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3iIPHif

Twitter and Snapchat surpass earnings expectations

Twitter’s revenue was up by 74pc and Snapchat's was up by 116pc as both companies continued to better leverage their growing user bases. The post Twitter and Snapchat surpass earnings expectations appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/370rDSk

Going for growth? Cardinal is seeking scaling Irish start-ups to invest in

John Dolan tells us what Cardinal Ireland Partners is looking for in its next investment. The post Going for growth? Cardinal is seeking scaling Irish start-ups to invest in appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3iFgtIj

UCD research may predict severity of Covid-19 from blood tests

By using machine learning to analyse routine blood tests, researchers were able to predict how ill a patient with Covid-19 is likely to become. The post UCD research may predict severity of Covid-19 from blood tests appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3zp9qKw

Up to 100 tech jobs announced at new Shannon manufacturing site

The Shannon manufacturing site is expected to open in 2022, creating up to 100 new jobs. The post Up to 100 tech jobs announced at new Shannon manufacturing site appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xZIPDt

New group aims to make Ireland Europe’s insurtech hub

InsTech.ie will bring together insurance firms, start-ups and third-level institutions to drive innovation in insurance. The post New group aims to make Ireland Europe’s insurtech hub appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2UAJOM0

How Stripe is helping creators monetise their online content

Stripe’s Ellen Moeller discusses the infrastructure that allows creator platforms to help users monetise without becoming fintechs themselves. The post How Stripe is helping creators monetise their online content appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3zlQ9cY

Google to receive IDA award for its impact on Ireland

The tech giant’s European HQ in Dublin is the largest outside the US and the company employs more than 8,000 people in Ireland. The post Google to receive IDA award for its impact on Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rqrpxn

Bezos’ Blue Origin lands flight with youngest and oldest ever astronauts

Blue Origin’s autonomous New Shepard spacecraft completed its first human flight – a 10-minute journey with founder Jeff Bezos onboard. The post Bezos’ Blue Origin lands flight with youngest and oldest ever astronauts appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kGxgNC

Limerick’s Arise Europe gets snapped up by Swiss company

Adec Innovations will expand into the Irish market after acquiring customer experience and technical support services provider Arise Europe. The post Limerick’s Arise Europe gets snapped up by Swiss company appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2W4bIjY

IBM revenue growth continues as focus shifts to AI and cloud

CEO Arvind Krishna said the company is ‘pleased’ with its progress and remains ‘on track’ to deliver full-year revenue growth. The post IBM revenue growth continues as focus shifts to AI and cloud appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/36LvDpQ

Tencent to acquire British game developer Sumo for £919m

The acquisition of the BAFTA-winning gaming house marks Tencent’s continued global expansion. The post Tencent to acquire British game developer Sumo for £919m appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BlgzgC

Quantum machine learning achieves advantage in IBM research

In a new paper by IBM, quantum machine learning was able to discern patterns where classical computers missed the signal in the noise. The post Quantum machine learning achieves advantage in IBM research appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/36Kz9kk

New course to recharge Irish electrical repair expertise

Several industry stakeholders have come together to create a new, free training course to train the next generation of repair technicians. The post New course to recharge Irish electrical repair expertise appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3rihBpf

Pinergy acquires Wexford-based PV installer Solar Electric

The deal comes on the back of four years of partnership between the two companies. The post Pinergy acquires Wexford-based PV installer Solar Electric appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kyCf2Q

Zoom calls on Five9 in $14.7bn acquisition

Zoom will expand its enterprise offering with Five9’s cloud-based contact centre services. The post Zoom calls on Five9 in $14.7bn acquisition appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/36KMtFj

Stripe founders, Irish TikTok lobbyist named as top players in European Tech

The Politico list of 28 ’power players’ featured Irish names John and Patrick Collison, and Caroline Greer. The post Stripe founders, Irish TikTok lobbyist named as top players in European Tech appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eslToQ

Kitman Labs acquires Presagia’s sport business

The move will give the Irish company more than 110 new clients in the US, including many in the NCAA. The post Kitman Labs acquires Presagia’s sport business appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3z4z86U

Thinking of going freelance? Here’s 8 things you should consider

Making the transition from company employee to freelancer can be daunting, but if you've always dreamed of taking the plunge there's plenty of sound advice to follow. The post Thinking of going freelance? Here’s 8 things you should consider appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eqYW5d

Deliveroo announces ‘hybrid cloud canteen’ for ravenous remote workers

Deliveroo’s new initiative, which allows workers to charge meals to company’s expenses, was designed with a remote working future in mind. The post Deliveroo announces ‘hybrid cloud canteen’ for ravenous remote workers appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3koGoXl

Facebook to spend $1bn on content creators

The new reward programmes come as the company vies with YouTube and TikTok in short-form video. The post Facebook to spend $1bn on content creators appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kwK7Sq

25 jobs available now at IT services provider Welltel

The Dublin company will start recruitment immediately at it scales its team in response to five years of growth. The post 25 jobs available now at IT services provider Welltel appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3z18ZWM

Upskilling on the rise with a focus on tackling digital skills gap

Skillnet Ireland said it will build on its 2020 record and will promote the development and uptake of advanced learning technologies. The post Upskilling on the rise with a focus on tackling digital skills gap appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xKPJN0

Ancient mummified sheep shows same genetic traits as modern breeds

Genetic analysis of the 1,600-year-old mummified sheep showed it had a hairy fleece and fat tail, just like sheep in the region today. The post Ancient mummified sheep shows same genetic traits as modern breeds appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eDDk63

Scientists at RCSI find new drug to prevent Covid-19 lung damage

The new drug, cilengitide, can stop the virus that causes Covid-19 from binding to human cells and causing lung damage, clot formation and sepsis. The post Scientists at RCSI find new drug to prevent Covid-19 lung damage appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i81hmH

Research shows ‘stealthy’ role of enzyme in bypassing immune system

Researchers have made detailed blueprints of the enzyme Lit, allowing them to understand how it helps bacteria sneak past the immune system. The post Research shows ‘stealthy’ role of enzyme in bypassing immune system appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i6Nkpc

Ocuco to hire 50 software developers after €40m investment push

Ocuco founder Leo Mac Canna welcomes investment in growth after the disruption caused by the pandemic to retail trade. The post Ocuco to hire 50 software developers after €40m investment push appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xDBLME

Xtremepush set to hire internationally following $33m financing

The digital marketing software company has offices in Ireland, the UK, eastern Europe and the US. The post Xtremepush set to hire internationally following $33m financing appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i1jkLn

Virgin Galactic and Omaze release details for space flight sweepstakes

Virgin Galactic is hosting a sweepstakes for a suborbital flight in an effort to remove the financial barriers from the space experience. The post Virgin Galactic and Omaze release details for space flight sweepstakes appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3yR5pym

EU consumer watchdog lodges complaint against WhatsApp

The BEUC says the Facebook-owned messaging service has been ‘deliberately vague’ about its new terms of service. The post EU consumer watchdog lodges complaint against WhatsApp appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kbF8Xf

Cork company Compliance & Risks receives growth investment

San Francisco firm Luminate Capital has reportedly taken ownership of Compliance & Risks following a strategic investment. The post Cork company Compliance & Risks receives growth investment appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2TScznd