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‘Subsea cables are instrumental in supporting evolving tech trends’

Gulf Bridge International’s CTO discusses the important role of subsea cables and the unique challenges they face, from cybersecurity to fishing and anchors. The post ‘Subsea cables are instrumental in supporting evolving tech trends’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LwuoNz

Google Workspace unveils more tools for remote and hybrid teams

As Google rolls out a hybrid work policy in its own business, Google Workspace users soon be able to connect and collaborate with a raft of new features for Spaces, Meet and Voice. The post Google Workspace unveils more tools for remote and hybrid teams appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wSB2K1

‘Healthcare lagged behind on digital transformation – but Covid changed that’

Clanwilliam Group’s Jennifer Hughes discusses the acceleration of health-tech and the ‘primary concern’ of security, as well as how she has progressed in her own career. The post ‘Healthcare lagged behind on digital transformation – but Covid changed that’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/376m8oN

US company Nasuni to create 55 senior engineering jobs at new Cork base

File data services company Nasuni is tapping into Ireland’s 'well-educated software talent pool', according to CEO Paul Flanagan. The post US company Nasuni to create 55 senior engineering jobs at new Cork base appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3iPODJN

Apple and Meta reportedly tricked into sharing customer data

Some of these hackers, who call themselves Recursion Team, are likely minors in the UK – including the mastermind behind Lapsus$. The post Apple and Meta reportedly tricked into sharing customer data appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/389gEtH

Cisco tops Ireland’s best large workplaces list for the second year running

Cisco scooped the top award for Great Place To Work Ireland’s 2022 edition, joined by others such as Workhuman, Udemy Ireland and Version 1. The post Cisco tops Ireland’s best large workplaces list for the second year running appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LvHWJ5

How tech SMEs and large organisations can work together

With an investment of €5m, The Innovation Exchange aims to support more than 300 SMEs in 2022, through exposure to large multinationals. The post How tech SMEs and large organisations can work together appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tQO3lg

Dublin Maker set to return with an in-person festival this year

The Dublin Maker team expects this to be their biggest event to date and has launched an open call for ‘anyone who makes anything’. The post Dublin Maker set to return with an in-person festival this year appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uHJhWy

How automating jobs can reduce unemployment

Hays’ Tim Olsen explains why automation doesn’t take away jobs and can actually help to narrow the skills gap. The post How automating jobs can reduce unemployment appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Nt6Hrv

Revenue-based lending firm Clearco to create 125 new jobs in Ireland

Clearco plans to invest €100m into digital-first Irish businesses as it adds to its existing staff of 75 at its Dublin sales and development hub. The post Revenue-based lending firm Clearco to create 125 new jobs in Ireland appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3JSM6dQ

Irish unicorn LetsGetChecked acquires US genomics business

LetsGetChecked will expand its at-home testing services to include genome sequencing. The post Irish unicorn LetsGetChecked acquires US genomics business appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3DiVWDm

Sony to launch new PlayStation subscription model to take on Microsoft

The new subscription tiers will offer hundreds of downloadable games, similar to the Xbox Game Pass model used by Microsoft. The post Sony to launch new PlayStation subscription model to take on Microsoft appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3DmND9v

Scientists create a complex simulation of the early stages of the universe

The Thesan simulation has helped the scientists learn more about certain processes, such as how far light could travel in the early universe. The post Scientists create a complex simulation of the early stages of the universe appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tO8Iqo

UK tech sector catches up with US and China at $1trn valuation

London has the highest concentration of high-value start-ups in the UK but new unicorns are expected to emerge from the regions. The post UK tech sector catches up with US and China at $1trn valuation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/36V8PaH

Huawei’s 2021 profits surged despite a 28pc revenue decline

The tech giant said its financial structure has become more resilient and flexible, as it continues to deal with the impact of US sanctions. The post Huawei’s 2021 profits surged despite a 28pc revenue decline appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Dr3NPm

HP acquires Poly for $3.3bn to strengthen hybrid work portfolio

HP said the combination will boost its long-term sustainable growth and strengthen its hybrid work options for its customers. The post HP acquires Poly for $3.3bn to strengthen hybrid work portfolio appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35n6xkc

ESA’s Solar Orbiter takes its closest look at the sun to date

The ESA said the spacecraft will gradually raise its orientation in future orbits to view the sun's previously unobserved polar regions. The post ESA’s Solar Orbiter takes its closest look at the sun to date appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uz4fXD

Nua Surgical: A Galway medtech making C-sections safer

Nua Surgical’s SteriCision device was developed following CEO Barry McCann’s immersion with obstetrics and gynaecology teams through the BioInnovate programme. The post Nua Surgical: A Galway medtech making C-sections safer appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3IYh1UZ

10 more years of free mobile roaming in the EU

While people across the EU will rejoice at the continuation of ‘roam like at home’, questions remain over the cost of intra-EU calls. The post 10 more years of free mobile roaming in the EU appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3NsmWos

‘I go from meetings at Deutsche Bank to meetings at Gucci’

Tobi Ajala found her calling in being able to blend software expertise with a love of art and design. She now creates consumer experiences for a wide range of brands through her company TechTee. The post ‘I go from meetings at Deutsche Bank to meetings at Gucci’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wd2nGu

Meta fined €17m by Ireland’s data watchdog for GDPR breaches

The DPC said Meta infringed GDPR by not having in place ‘appropriate technical and organisational measures’ to protect user data. The post Meta fined €17m by Ireland’s data watchdog for GDPR breaches appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tblEGs

Ubisoft issues company-wide password reset after being hacked

It has been reported that the ransomware group LAPSUS$ – which hacked Nvidia last month – took responsibility for the Ubisoft cyberattack. The post Ubisoft issues company-wide password reset after being hacked appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i7xJWT

Dublin’s P3 bags €750,000 for hotel software, eyes Germany and US

This brings the amount raised by the software company over the past year to €1.1m, which will be used to grow its team and expand internationally. The post Dublin’s P3 bags €750,000 for hotel software, eyes Germany and US appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3q7vabI

Spearline calls on global applicants for 106 new jobs

The Cork-headquartered telecoms testing and maintenance company is expanding globally and open to remote hires working from anywhere. The post Spearline calls on global applicants for 106 new jobs appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3CXiHwB

5 skills you need to succeed in project management

Whether you’re taking a new role as a project manager or just need to lead a team on a particular task, these are the skills you need. The post 5 skills you need to succeed in project management appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3CKGIqj

STEM NGO Teen Turn targets girls in Dublin 8 for tech classes

Teen Turn is piloting a new skills initiative for local teen girls in Dublin 8 enterprise resource and education centre, The Digital Hub. The post STEM NGO Teen Turn targets girls in Dublin 8 for tech classes appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tSCpoR

Instagram is the latest social platform to face a ban in Russia

Russia’s communications regulator cited Instagram’s hate speech policy relaxation in Ukraine as the reason behind the block. The post Instagram is the latest social platform to face a ban in Russia appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3w0FxSt

ReaDI-Watch: SaaS for R&D coming out of NovaUCD

This father-son start-up aims to help companies make the most of research, development and innovation with cloud-based project management tools. The post ReaDI-Watch: SaaS for R&D coming out of NovaUCD appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i6b5hq

UCC research suggests metabolism changes cause ‘long Covid’ symptoms

APC researchers believe the findings could explain why some people get Long Covid symptoms and could help develop therapy treatments. The post UCC research suggests metabolism changes cause ‘long Covid’ symptoms appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3I8HYVr

How has the network engineering sector evolved?

Huawei’s Colin Ryan discusses how smartphones and data have revolutionised the role of the network engineer. The post How has the network engineering sector evolved? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3I8ofFg

Cork start-up Getvisibility gets €10m funding for security platform

Co-founder Ronan Murphy said 2022 is ‘shaping up to be a massive year’ for the four-year-old start-up. The post Cork start-up Getvisibility gets €10m funding for security platform appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3MKmmlO

Fujitsu CTO: ‘The quantum revolution is years away, not decades’

Fujitsu’s Vivek Mahajan believes that while AI will play a major role in the future of tech, it is quantum computers that are the real ‘game changer’. The post Fujitsu CTO: ‘The quantum revolution is years away, not decades’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3MHNwtj

Starting a new engineering role while working remotely

Sufyan Huma began working for Intel at the end of last year. Here, he shares his experience of starting out and the skills he has learned so far. The post Starting a new engineering role while working remotely appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sYJ0if

Lero researchers call for mandatory reporting on cyberattacks

Researchers said mandatory reporting would increase the amount of available data, which would help enterprises counter cybercriminals and ‘bolster defences’. The post Lero researchers call for mandatory reporting on cyberattacks appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3J5UbLO

Cyberattacks have risen 25pc globally since Ukraine invasion

While a surge in activity has been detected around the world, Ukraine is seeing a ‘particularly serious wave of cyberthreats’. The post Cyberattacks have risen 25pc globally since Ukraine invasion appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3MyqEg1

Biden signs executive order on crypto, considers digital dollar

The order has been seen as good news by crypto investors and the price of bitcoin surged after the announcement. The post Biden signs executive order on crypto, considers digital dollar appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3KwtpfR

Spotify and Discord outage raises concerns around public cloud services

The incident has raised questions about public cloud reliability, as it is believed the cause of the global outages stemmed from Google Cloud. The post Spotify and Discord outage raises concerns around public cloud services appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3668fq8

US SaaS company Conga to create 40 new jobs in Dublin

Conga is mostly recruiting for inside sales roles at its new Dublin office and plans to leverage its Irish team to fuel an EMEA expansion. The post US SaaS company Conga to create 40 new jobs in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/379R5YZ

Cork-based Translit offers free translation to help Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian-born CEO Alex Chernenko spoke to SiliconRepublic.com about his views on the Russian invasion and Translit's AI research plans. The post Cork-based Translit offers free translation to help Ukrainian refugees appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pO3ecw

Breaking down barriers is ‘crucial’ for women in engineering

While women make up 23pc of engineering grads, they represent a smaller proportion of industry workers. Now, an all-island project is underway to address the barriers women experience. The post Breaking down barriers is ‘crucial’ for women in engineering appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35K4vKV

IWD 2022: ‘If you can see it, you can be it,’ say these women in STEM

For International Women’s Day 2022, these women told us about their companies’ efforts to boost gender diversity in STEM and what more should be done. The post IWD 2022: ‘If you can see it, you can be it,’ say these women in STEM appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sUNdDT

New £50 banknote will celebrate Northern Ireland’s women scientists

Jocelyn Bell Burnell's 1967 discovery of pulsars is included on the note, unveiled on International Women's Day 2022. The post New £50 banknote will celebrate Northern Ireland’s women scientists appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sTNBTa

5 groundbreaking women in scientific research you may not know

On International Women’s Day, Maggie Villiger of The Conversation highlights researchers who mapped the ocean floor, tested atomic theories, tackled malaria and more. The post 5 groundbreaking women in scientific research you may not know appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3IT5UgN

What is it like engineering a new piece of software from scratch?

Two engineering experts discuss the intricacies of building a new operator from the ground up and what it’s like doing so in an open environment. The post What is it like engineering a new piece of software from scratch? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Ksf04b

‘The job specifications for an engineer are changing every day’

Personio’s Priscila Lima talks about how the engineering landscape has changed and why communication is a critical skill. The post ‘The job specifications for an engineer are changing every day’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3HRzYrH

Tim Cook confirms Apple staff will return to offices from 11 April

Apple CEO Tim Cook is joining other Big Tech bosses calling for employees to return to the workplace on a hybrid basis this spring. The post Tim Cook confirms Apple staff will return to offices from 11 April appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3IREoQL

Irish waste treatment and engineering businesses acquired for $20m

Meath-headquartered Harp provides waste management control systems and bio-digesters that convert organic waste into a useful agricultural product. The post Irish waste treatment and engineering businesses acquired for $20m appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3pE0Ntc

8 Trinity start-ups turning research into innovation

Focusing on areas from agritech to mental health, these eight campus companies were celebrated for their work at the Trinity Innovation Awards. The post 8 Trinity start-ups turning research into innovation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ID0HcJ

Twitter will reopen offices from 15 March, says CEO Parag Agrawal

Agrawal is enthusiastic about the return to offices, telling Twitter staff in an email that he ‘can't wait’ to reopen. The post Twitter will reopen offices from 15 March, says CEO Parag Agrawal appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/35vf8kO

Lyft’s CIO talks tech trends and sustainability in transport

The CIO of the ride-sharing company is hoping to change the transportation industry, which she describes as a ‘fragmented set of services’. The post Lyft’s CIO talks tech trends and sustainability in transport appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3IHNiQJ