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Investors warn tech founders and CEOs of economic downturn

Inflation, geopolitical issues and poor markets have urged leading investors such as Sequoia and Lightspeed to warn tech leaders to prepare for the worst. The post Investors warn tech founders and CEOs of economic downturn appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38B8ICg

MEPs return from ‘mostly positive’ Silicon Valley talks on DSA and DMA

MEP Andreas Schwab said the visit highlighted the importance of restructuring the EU digital economy and that there is strong SME support for an 'EU-wide level playing field'. The post MEPs return from ‘mostly positive’ Silicon Valley talks on DSA and DMA appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wX5WAx

Could eating sea squirts reverse the signs of ageing?

New research in China suggested that eating sea squirts reversed some signs of ageing in mice. Prof Ilaria Bellantuono of the University of Sheffield dives into the details and warns that further study is needed. The post Could eating sea squirts reverse the signs of ageing? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3N56wSm

Frontier supercomputer breaks exascale barrier, named fastest in the world

The US supercomputer built with HPE and AMD technology has shot past the competition, surpassing the threshold of a quintillion calculations per second. The post Frontier supercomputer breaks exascale barrier, named fastest in the world appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3M1qWdM

Hybrid work preferred even if many are working longer hours, survey says

In the NUI Galway and WDC 2022 Remote Working in Ireland survey, 30pc of respondents said they will change jobs if their remote working preferences are not facilitated. The post Hybrid work preferred even if many are working longer hours, survey says appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GyxAqM

Used iPhone provider Swappie opens pop-up store in Dublin

Swappie plans to use the pop-up store to connect with Irish customers face-to-face, as Ireland is one of its key markets. The post Used iPhone provider Swappie opens pop-up store in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3lYICw5

Dublin’s Aalto Bio snapped up by Swiss company in multimillion-euro deal

Switzerland-based Biosynth is acquiring Aalto to broaden its offering in the in-vitro diagnostic industry. The post Dublin’s Aalto Bio snapped up by Swiss company in multimillion-euro deal appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LZfFux

ESB is hiring for 1,000 new jobs as it plots Ireland’s energy future

As the company works towards its net-zero target, it will be recruiting for marine geologists, cyber specialists and a host of engineering roles. The post ESB is hiring for 1,000 new jobs as it plots Ireland’s energy future appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3t49xuo

Medical device maker Biomerics to create 40 jobs at new Galway facility

The new medical balloon site is Biomerics' first facility in Europe and will help the US company support customers in interventional markets. The post Medical device maker Biomerics to create 40 jobs at new Galway facility appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38XJ8aH

Ericsson Ireland to hire 250 new staff at Athlone R&D centre

Ericsson Ireland is keen to hire cloud native engineers to focus on 5G growth and continued investment in cloud tech at its Athlone base. The post Ericsson Ireland to hire 250 new staff at Athlone R&D centre appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LY8JxJ

Irish software firm Ardanis expands into Europe with new Portugal office

The new office will support Ardanis's international growth strategy and it plans to expand its team to more than 70 by the end of 2023. The post Irish software firm Ardanis expands into Europe with new Portugal office appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3GswUTL

7 tips to build the best LinkedIn profile possible

Making your LinkedIn profile look appealing increases your chances of getting noticed by recruiters. Here’s how to do it. The post 7 tips to build the best LinkedIn profile possible appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LStaw4

NovaUCD programme to help 10 student start-up ideas take off

The Student Enterprise Competition 2022 at NovaUCD will run for four weeks to convert business ideas into start-up ventures. The post NovaUCD programme to help 10 student start-up ideas take off appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LVHQuh

10 start-up finalists named for the Invent 2022 competition

A shortlist of start-up finalists across five categories has been announced for Invent 2022, Northern Ireland’s competition for early-stage businesses. The post 10 start-up finalists named for the Invent 2022 competition appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LUoLbK

There’s a new online portal to help Irish businesses find funding

Finance Finder, launched by ISME and Swoop, aims to be a one-stop shop for businesses looking for funding. The post There’s a new online portal to help Irish businesses find funding appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wTaat3

Elon Musk says $44bn Twitter deal is ‘temporarily on hold’

Musk said he wants to see Twitter's calculations about the estimated number of fake accounts on the platform. The post Elon Musk says $44bn Twitter deal is ‘temporarily on hold’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sz3Sw2

The challenges tech companies face from a more connected world

Prof Catherine Welch, Trinity Business School's chair of strategic management, told the Future Human audience about the risks tech companies face from the interconnected, global economy. The post The challenges tech companies face from a more connected world appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wd8Fpj

Why Aon’s head Eric Andersen is optimistic about the future of leadership

Eric Andersen, president at multinational professional services giant Aon, told the Future Human audience about the importance of holistic leadership. The post Why Aon’s head Eric Andersen is optimistic about the future of leadership appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3MbDkcb

Twitter pauses hiring amid senior level shake-up

The news comes as Elon Musk looks to close a $44bn deal to acquire the social media company. The post Twitter pauses hiring amid senior level shake-up appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/37GFD7R

Banking Circle CIO: ‘AI can spot red flags that humans never could’

Banking Circle’s CIO Michel André says fintechs need to use AI and machine learning to address security challenges in the payments sector. The post Banking Circle CIO: ‘AI can spot red flags that humans never could’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39MWpCW

How tech can help Irish farmers face the future of work

The latest report by agribusiness specialists Ifac found that Irish farmers are under pressure from several quarters. Can tech make their lives easier? The post How tech can help Irish farmers face the future of work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wrrung

Why Netflix losing subscribers is a big deal in the streaming wars

All of Netflix’s eggs are in the same basket, explains Oliver Eklund of Queensland University of Technology, so even small changes to subscriber numbers in an increasingly crowded market could have an impact on its future. The post Why Netflix losing subscribers is a big deal in the streaming wars appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39hU6ru

Limerick’s AMCS to acquire German SaaS provider Quentic

The Quentic acquisition will help boost AMCS' environmental software portfolio and expand its customer base. The post Limerick’s AMCS to acquire German SaaS provider Quentic appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39kwLFG

Dublin financial services start-up gets backing from crypto player Gate.io

Irish-based Stanhope Financial Group has received $10m in funding from investors to boost its crypto service offerings. The post Dublin financial services start-up gets backing from crypto player Gate.io appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3MaFo47

‘You don’t need to be a digital assets expert to have a career in the industry’

We speak to Tom Jessop, president of Fidelity Digital Assets, about the company’s hiring plans in Ireland and how jobseekers can bag a role in this growing sector. The post ‘You don’t need to be a digital assets expert to have a career in the industry’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3L2xatl

Irish identity verification start-up ID-Pal launches in UK

ID-Pal raised €1m in a funding round led by Act Venture Capital and other private investors to accelerate its global expansion back in 2020. The post Irish identity verification start-up ID-Pal launches in UK appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3L39Pb8

Meet the Irish NASA scientist on the Forbes 30 under 30 list

Caoimhe Rooney is the sole mathematician in a group of astrophysicists at the NASA Ames Research Center. She told SiliconRepublic.com about studying exoplanets and the challenges in validating data that is literally out of this world. The post Meet the Irish NASA scientist on the Forbes 30 under 30 list appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3L5p2IH

Horizon Europe to include more supports for Ukrainian researchers

The European Commission has updated this year's Horizon Europe programme to provide financial and career supports for researchers fleeing the war in Ukraine. The post Horizon Europe to include more supports for Ukrainian researchers appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Pfk6nG

Dublin exhibition shows sewing machines being controlled 8,000km away

The project uses laser sensors to detect foot pedal movement, before sending the data to six sewing machines in Dublin which replicate the movement in real time. The post Dublin exhibition shows sewing machines being controlled 8,000km away appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3kVDvfH

‘Working in talent acquisition is like riding a rollercoaster’

Zalando’s Shaelyn Klaus discusses the ups and downs of tech recruitment and shares some of her top productivity tips that get her through the day. The post ‘Working in talent acquisition is like riding a rollercoaster’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FAllcY

Enterprise Ireland enters strategic partnership with Texas Medical Center

Enterprise Ireland's CEO said the 'size, scale and reputation' of Texas Medical Center will bring new opportunities for Irish companies to enter the US market. The post Enterprise Ireland enters strategic partnership with Texas Medical Center appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38bGCxm

More women in leadership roles at companies that measure ED&I, report

A report by Business in the Community found that representation of women in leadership roles at companies committed to diversity and inclusion was higher than the national average. The post More women in leadership roles at companies that measure ED&I, report appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FEfDGP

Tinder parent Match sues Google for anti-competition

In a firm ‘swipe left’, Match Group has slammed Google with a lawsuit for its alleged chokehold over profits from in-app purchases. The post Tinder parent Match sues Google for anti-competition appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3vXSADA

Biotech company Horizon to hire 100 new staff in Dublin and Waterford

Half of the jobs will be located in Horizon Therapeutics’ Waterford manufacturing facility, while the rest will be at the company’s new global HQ in Dublin. The post Biotech company Horizon to hire 100 new staff in Dublin and Waterford appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3soGH7J

New AIB fund for Irish SMEs playing a role in the green transition

London-based Foresight Group will manage the €75m SME fund, which already has a €30m investment from AIB. The post New AIB fund for Irish SMEs playing a role in the green transition appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3soE7OV

UK adds two Russian chipmakers to its growing sanctions list

Russia continues to feel international pressure amid its invasion of Ukraine, as 63 new entities have been added to the UK's sanctions list. The post UK adds two Russian chipmakers to its growing sanctions list appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38fOM7B

You can finally send emoji reactions on WhatsApp

No more endless emojis in response to individual messages on groups. WhatsApp is now rolling out new features to keep up with competitors such as Telegram. The post You can finally send emoji reactions on WhatsApp appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3slgI0R

ServBlock: Building a blockchain future for biotech

A trio of sibling entrepreneurs from Bray have a new venture helping to heal a pain point in pharma through digitisation. The post ServBlock: Building a blockchain future for biotech appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3waCQfz

Apple reportedly loses head of machine learning over return-to-office policy

Apple's Ian Goodfellow reportedly left a note to staff saying, 'I believe strongly that more flexibility would have been the best policy for my team'. The post Apple reportedly loses head of machine learning over return-to-office policy appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38XUICl

Google Journeys: How to use the tool to organise your searches

Google Journeys lets you trawl through your search history in a way that could make easier to find old info or discover new details. The post Google Journeys: How to use the tool to organise your searches appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3LNAx8G

From crypto to quantum: What Mastercard employees are working on

We spoke to three Mastercard execs about the technology the company is working on and how Dublin became the birthplace of its R&D arm. The post From crypto to quantum: What Mastercard employees are working on appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3FumbYE

Changes to built environment ‘critical’ to halving Ireland’s emissions

'Addressing embodied carbon emissions is urgent,' said the CEO of the Irish Green Building Council at the launch of its decarbonisation roadmap. The post Changes to built environment ‘critical’ to halving Ireland’s emissions appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3skZYqr

80 more health-tech jobs at Legato in Limerick

Having opened a hub in Limerick late last year, Legato expects to staff it with 200 people by 2023. The post 80 more health-tech jobs at Legato in Limerick appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3w7QuQy

12 tech entrepreneurs from Ireland to watch in 2022

EY Ireland has revealed finalists in the running for its Entrepreneur of the Year award. Check out who’s made the list from the tech world. The post 12 tech entrepreneurs from Ireland to watch in 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/38XUuv7

From the lab to the pub: Pint of Science is back and coming to your local

If your idea of heaven is a drink and a chat about science, the Pint of Science Festival might just be the perfect event for you. The post From the lab to the pub: Pint of Science is back and coming to your local appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3Fkqqpx

Google acquires MicroLED start-up Raxium for its future AR ambitions

Raxium claims its technology will help make a new class of smaller, more powerful display products such as AR and VR micro-displays. The post Google acquires MicroLED start-up Raxium for its future AR ambitions appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3sb13RO

How a Galway researcher is looking to ‘change the trajectory of stroke’

As part of the Cerenovus R&D team, Gillian Gunning is looking to understand the mechanics of what causes stroke and develop devices for quick and effective treatment. The post How a Galway researcher is looking to ‘change the trajectory of stroke’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3OYDl4T

Here’s what to expect at Future Human 2022

As Future Human welcomes back an in-person audience at the new Trinity Business School in Dublin, we take a look at what you can expect over the two-day event. The post Here’s what to expect at Future Human 2022 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/39vKBF3

Irish-founded Profitero snapped up by French ad giant for €200m

Founded in Ireland in 2010, Profitero helps brands keep track of their performance on e-commerce sites such as Amazon and maximise sales. The post Irish-founded Profitero snapped up by French ad giant for €200m appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ya5Mqr

6 questions to ask in your next tech job interview

As the new world of work continues to evolve, Hays’ James Milligan advises candidates to ask these questions in an interview to figure out if a role is right for them. The post 6 questions to ask in your next tech job interview appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3scWHcF