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Irish start-up Wayflyer lands in Spanish and Dutch markets

Wayflyer has made some local hires in Spain and the Netherlands after opening its first US office earlier this year. The post Irish start-up Wayflyer lands in Spanish and Dutch markets appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bpRNAc

Zendesk to acquire Momentive, formerly SurveyMonkey, for almost $4bn

The acquisition, expected to close in 2022, aims to create a 'powerful new customer intelligence company'. The post Zendesk to acquire Momentive, formerly SurveyMonkey, for almost $4bn appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZBXpFw

Angel investment in Ireland now higher than 2019 levels, says HBAN

A rise in angel activity is promising for the island’s start-ups after a rough year in 2020. The post Angel investment in Ireland now higher than 2019 levels, says HBAN appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZzICv3

Software company Yomali to create 40 new jobs with Irish expansion

Yomali is looking to hire in software development, customer support and more. The post Software company Yomali to create 40 new jobs with Irish expansion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GBgaJO

Will Zuckerberg’s grand vision for Meta flop?

The company formerly known as Facebook is betting its future on the metaverse, an unproven unreality. The post Will Zuckerberg’s grand vision for Meta flop? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3CsK6W1

A new TU is coming to the north-west of Ireland in 2022

A new TU is to be established in Ireland with the amalgamation of three institutes of technology in the west and north-west region. The post A new TU is coming to the north-west of Ireland in 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3jKHs6F

NUI Galway’s Dr Karen Doyle named Neuroscience Ireland president

Doyle, a senior lecturer in physiology at NUI Galway and a researcher at Cúram, is a former vice-president of Neuroscience Ireland. The post NUI Galway’s Dr Karen Doyle named Neuroscience Ireland president appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2ZDXDf9

Intel’s 12th generation Core processors are finally here

CEO Pat Gelsinger said at the launch that Intel plans to outpace Moore’s Law by the end of the decade. The post Intel’s 12th generation Core processors are finally here appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pIkaCd

Data privacy start-up takes top prize at UCC Ignite awards

Refractd won out of the latest crop of start-ups taking part in UCC's Ignite programme for graduate entrepreneurs. The post Data privacy start-up takes top prize at UCC Ignite awards appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GyPXeC

Riot Games to open e-sports broadcast centre in Dublin

Set to open in Swords in 2022, the new production centre will be the first of up to three facilities worldwide. The post Riot Games to open e-sports broadcast centre in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pN6Bl2

Microsoft’s data-sharing platform for AI developers comes to Ireland

Since its launch last year, Microsoft Trove has been used by AI developers to source images from the public to help train machine learning models. The post Microsoft’s data-sharing platform for AI developers comes to Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BfoFq0

UN report warns 2030 emissions goals ‘not enough’ ahead of COP26

The UN Emissions Gap report said that net-zero commitments could be the last hope to limit expected temperature rises. The post UN report warns 2030 emissions goals ‘not enough’ ahead of COP26 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BkZ13b

One in every seven Irish job ads now offer remote working, says report

IDA Ireland's latest quarterly labour market report found that interest in jobs offering remote working had tripled since last year. The post One in every seven Irish job ads now offer remote working, says report appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3nDpvbl

Google and Twitter less impacted by Apple privacy changes than Facebook

Apple’s privacy changes had a ‘modest impact’ on YouTube revenue and an effect on Twitter that was ‘lower than expected’. The post Google and Twitter less impacted by Apple privacy changes than Facebook appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3jHXfDi

Microsoft’s cloud-driven earnings are sky-high

With jumps in revenue across almost all services, Microsoft is riding high on the back of digital transformation and hybrid working. The post Microsoft’s cloud-driven earnings are sky-high appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GrnCHk

SumUp snaps up loyalty payments start-up Fivestars to aid US expansion

SumUp's multimillion-dollar acquisition of Fivestars will strengthen its US presence to ensure it can compete against PayPal, Square and others. The post SumUp snaps up loyalty payments start-up Fivestars to aid US expansion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3DMvvVJ

80 new jobs for Cork as Alter Domus opens new offices

The tech company is currently hiring for roles in technology and automation as well as in the areas of accounting, fund management and compliance. The post 80 new jobs for Cork as Alter Domus opens new offices appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FR1fuo

Akara to expand Dublin team and boost robot production with new funding

The TCD spin-out will be looking to hire engineers, software developers and more as it rolls out its germ-killing robot. The post Akara to expand Dublin team and boost robot production with new funding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/30jG6ZC

How this scientist went from intern to technical specialist

Having started as an intern at MSD, Fiona Hennessy urges other interns to take whatever opportunities come their way. The post How this scientist went from intern to technical specialist appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lGUBik

Irish start-up Vudini raises €2m to help online creators earn more

The start-up co-founded by Daniel Kiely has also added some big names to its advisory board, including former Airbnb exec Aisling Hassell. The post Irish start-up Vudini raises €2m to help online creators earn more appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3piTYOv

New 1Password feature lets you share passwords with a link

A new password tool gives users a way to share login credentials securely, which could be particularly beneficial to remote workers. The post New 1Password feature lets you share passwords with a link appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3AD5iXx

Vodafone to create 40 jobs as part of its 2022 graduate programme

Applications are open until 4 November for Vodafone's 2022 graduate programme, which will put participants into areas such as technology and data. The post Vodafone to create 40 jobs as part of its 2022 graduate programme appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lBSix0

Stripe cautiously sizes up cryptocurrency space once again

Three years after dropping bitcoin, Stripe is hiring a small, experienced team of crypto engineers. The post Stripe cautiously sizes up cryptocurrency space once again appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3AIEvci

Why SMEs are the ‘real winners’ in Budget 2022

PwC Ireland’s Susan Kilty believes the latest Budget promotes entrepreneurship, supports growth and creates jobs. The post Why SMEs are the ‘real winners’ in Budget 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BHJyLl

New climate advisers to help guide carbon budgets in Ireland

The Climate Change Advisory Council has been given a strengthened role to advise the Government on carbon budgets. The post New climate advisers to help guide carbon budgets in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3aypIpV

Facebook is shaking up how it measures accounts for advertising

The company will stop linking Facebook and Instagram accounts unless users explicitly ask for them to be connected. The post Facebook is shaking up how it measures accounts for advertising appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lALGza

Explaining how to save the rainforest using AI and blockchain

Adam Stapleton found a glimmer of hope amid the climate crisis and took the opportunity to share that at FameLab. The post Explaining how to save the rainforest using AI and blockchain appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ACluIo

Enterprise Ireland CEO believes Ireland can build its own icons

Speaking at the launch of International Markets Week, Leo Clancy offers a glimpse of Enterprise Ireland’s ambitious vision for the next decade. The post Enterprise Ireland CEO believes Ireland can build its own icons appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/30lHuuW

Data collection by Android phones should give public a ‘wake-up call’

The authors of the study said that the data collection they observed went well beyond occasional communication with Android OS servers. The post Data collection by Android phones should give public a ‘wake-up call’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2X79xgh

Huawei lends support to SFI’s CodePlus programme for girls in ICT

The tech giant is providing support to the Lero software research centre as it rolls out this year's CodePlus programme for teenage girls. The post Huawei lends support to SFI’s CodePlus programme for girls in ICT appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3atTOLv

Sweden’s Normative raises €10m from European climate tech funds

Normative develops ‘carbon accounting’ software to help businesses calculate their climate footprint and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The post Sweden’s Normative raises €10m from European climate tech funds appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lfy38n

UCD quantum computing spin-out Equal1 receives major investment

Just months after achieving a 'major breakthrough' in quantum computing, Equal1 has secured a multimillion-euro investment. The post UCD quantum computing spin-out Equal1 receives major investment appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2WJ8kLU

Proximity bias: What employers need to think about for remote working

While remote working has many benefits, there are challenges that must be addressed to ensure some employees don’t get left behind. The post Proximity bias: What employers need to think about for remote working appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uLah77

Nobel Prize for scientists who found hidden climate patterns

Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi have contributed to our understanding of complex systems such as those behind global heating. The post Nobel Prize for scientists who found hidden climate patterns appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lhaBHy

Tesla ordered to pay former worker $137m over workplace racism

The judge also criticised the company’s lawyers for ‘purposefully discriminatory’ conduct during jury selection for the case. The post Tesla ordered to pay former worker $137m over workplace racism appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uJ3o6z

What the NDP means for education, research and innovation in Ireland

The plan will increase investment in further education and cross-border collaboration. The post What the NDP means for education, research and innovation in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Ac1fRT

Facebook whistleblower: Who is Frances Haugen?

The former Facebook product manager was also one of the founders of an early iteration of popular dating app Hinge. The post Facebook whistleblower: Who is Frances Haugen? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3iyPG18

Irish workers worried remote work could lead to inequality, survey says

Workplace inequality is a pressing concern when it comes to working remotely, according to 53pc of those surveyed by Matrix Recruitment. The post Irish workers worried remote work could lead to inequality, survey says appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3l8EJFe

Typetec to offer Darktrace’s AI-powered security systems in Ireland

The Irish outfit will implement and support Darktrace’s tools among its client base, alongside its existing cybersecurity offerings. The post Typetec to offer Darktrace’s AI-powered security systems in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3BbKbN9

Things to consider when evaluating a remote job

What do you do when you can’t look at the office or meet your colleagues? Not to worry, there are plenty of other ways to figure out whether your role is right for you. The post Things to consider when evaluating a remote job appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3mpRsCG

Skyports drones to take flight in Ireland after green light from IAA

The UK company plans to expand its drone delivery service in the medical, maritime and logistics sectors across Europe. The post Skyports drones to take flight in Ireland after green light from IAA appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uBnJui

Irish research centre to work on antibody medicine with five biopharma companies

The new project aims to address a global shortage of important medicine production components and develop more sustainable industry practices. The post Irish research centre to work on antibody medicine with five biopharma companies appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Ff1mjh

BepiColombo says hello to Mercury and snaps its first pictures of planet

The joint European-Japanese mission is completing one of nine gravity assists and will finally arrive in Mercury’s orbit in 2025. The post BepiColombo says hello to Mercury and snaps its first pictures of planet appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uzUtUQ

Stimul.ai: Health-tech start-up with an AI cure for hospital waiting lists

Cork start-up Stimul.ai is leveraging Ireland’s greatest AI expertise to find a solution for a worsening healthcare problem. The post Stimul.ai: Health-tech start-up with an AI cure for hospital waiting lists appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3DbzcUm

The Mary Mulvihill Award is looking for its 2022 winner

The annual science media competition will award €2,000 to the best project tackling the theme of ‘water’. The post The Mary Mulvihill Award is looking for its 2022 winner appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uBHH8b

USB-C standards body introduces cable labels to combat customer confusion

The new logo system specifies whether a USB-C able supports 60W or 240W of power, and how fast it can move data. The post USB-C standards body introduces cable labels to combat customer confusion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3l5FTkZ

KPMG to create 350 tech jobs as it expands digital practice in Dublin

The company is investing in a new tech and innovation hub in Dublin’s IFSC. The post KPMG to create 350 tech jobs as it expands digital practice in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ikBf0E

Zoom and Five9 hang up on $14.7bn acquisition deal

The transaction failed to reach sufficient support at a Five9 shareholder meeting, and the two companies made the decision to terminate it. The post Zoom and Five9 hang up on $14.7bn acquisition deal appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3CTMp4e

Insurtech R&D investment from Hannover Re creates new jobs in Dublin

The move marks a shift in focus for Hannover Re’s Irish subsidiary to include strategic technology development. The post Insurtech R&D investment from Hannover Re creates new jobs in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3l0Hfxj