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Irish online mortgage broker Doddl.ie gets seven-figure funding boost

Doddl.ie founder and CEO, Martina Hennessy, said the start-up benefitted from a change in the way customers engaged with financial services platforms. Read more: Irish online mortgage broker Doddl.ie gets seven-figure funding boost https://bit.ly/3B2L9gX

Vodafone Ireland appoints new CEO to replace Anne O’Leary

UK-born Amanda Nelson will move to Vodafone Ireland from her current job as CEO and chair of Vodafone Hungary. Read more: Vodafone Ireland appoints new CEO to replace Anne O’Leary https://bit.ly/3R8HdRE

Here’s our pick of the hottest STEM jobs of the summer

Many businesses across the country are looking to recruit STEM talent as these recent big summer jobs announcements can attest. Read more: Here’s our pick of the hottest STEM jobs of the summer https://bit.ly/3AYvork

Accenture appoints new country managing director for Ireland

Hilary O’Meara will succeed Accenture’s current country managing director, Alastair Blair. She will take up the role in early 2023. Read more: Accenture appoints new country managing director for Ireland https://bit.ly/3TsDgZw

When worlds collide: The cyberpsychology of our online lives

Cyberpsychologist Dr Nicola Hamilton discusses how what we do online can affect us offline and the ongoing dangers of sophisticated scams. Read more: When worlds collide: The cyberpsychology of our online lives https://bit.ly/3q0f8Qt

33 researchers get €10m for projects addressing future health challenges

Ireland's state-owned healthcare research board will fund projects for a maximum of four years. They will tackle issues from cancer to TB. Read more: 33 researchers get €10m for projects addressing future health challenges https://bit.ly/3R5ZYFk

Software developer named most important tech job of the future, survey

Remote’s survey of more than 500 tech workers and employers found that 30pc of employers are using tools that are more than a decade old. Read more: Software developer named most important tech job of the future, survey https://bit.ly/3RgE4P8

Microsoft finalises cloud licensing changes in response to EU complaints

Microsoft said these licensing changes will make it easier for smaller competitors to 'thrive' and follows licensing complaints made against the company in 2019. Read more: Microsoft finalises cloud licensing changes in response to EU complaints https://bit.ly/3e6Ra3p

Pro Football Focus kicks off European expansion with Irish jobs

PFF plans to create 21 remote full-time and 175 seasonal analyst roles in Ireland as it looks to diversify its portfolio and expand into other markets such as soccer. Read more: Pro Football Focus kicks off European expansion with Irish jobs https://bit.ly/3RCw3o7

Cardo AI: End-to-end data management for private debt investment

Milan start-up Cardo AI is bringing investment management out of Word docs and Excel spreadsheets and into the world of data-driven decision-making. Read more: Cardo AI: End-to-end data management for private debt investment https://bit.ly/3AV8f9e

Zeus debuts in the UK with e-scooter company acquisition

Carlow-based start-up Zeus will initially launch its two-wheeled e-scooter model in the UK, and its three-wheeled one when legislation is approved. Read more: Zeus debuts in the UK with e-scooter company acquisition https://bit.ly/3RjXBOQ

Rural children’s education affected by poor broadband, survey suggests

Nearly three quarters of parents said they were satisfied their child's school was doing enough regarding their digital education, according to Pure Telecom's survey. Read more: Rural children’s education affected by poor broadband, survey suggests https://bit.ly/3wC3nDg

Protex AI bags $18m to expand workplace safety tech globally

Limerick-founded Protex AI will use the fresh investment to grow its commercial and engineering teams and expand on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more: Protex AI bags $18m to expand workplace safety tech globally https://bit.ly/3cvYoNR

How this DCU spin-out is helping build the UK’s ‘greenest road ever’

Vish Gain spoke to Ambisense CEO Stephen McNulty about how the start-up helped one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects stay green. Read more: How this DCU spin-out is helping build the UK’s ‘greenest road ever’ https://bit.ly/3B3QGnL

US judge largely rejects Elon Musk’s ‘absurdly broad’ Twitter data requests

Musk’s attorneys also brought up the claims of Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko in a Delaware court. Read more: US judge largely rejects Elon Musk’s ‘absurdly broad’ Twitter data requests https://bit.ly/3pNacOI

Cork-based Aspira partners with ProData Consult to expand across Europe

The strategic partnership aims to help both firms expand their services and reach new markets in Ireland and across Europe. Read more: Cork-based Aspira partners with ProData Consult to expand across Europe https://bit.ly/3zTsK4B

US medtech TE Connectivity opens €5m prototyping centre in Galway

With a presence in Galway for more than four decades, the company claims its medical devices are used by 120 patients every minute. Read more: US medtech TE Connectivity opens €5m prototyping centre in Galway https://bit.ly/3wslMCP

Solar panel provider Naked Energy bares its plan to decarbonise heat

The UK firm has partnered with ELM Companies to take its Virtu solar thermal products to the US and beyond. Read more: Solar panel provider Naked Energy bares its plan to decarbonise heat https://bit.ly/3w6FZxz

Amazon gets go-ahead to build two more data centres in Dublin

The proposed site had faced objections by environmental groups, while there continues to be concerns on the strain data centres can put on Dublin's energy grid. Read more: Amazon gets go-ahead to build two more data centres in Dublin https://bit.ly/3JSzQLb

4 supports that can help employees outside of work

Everyone has different situations to deal with outside of the workplace. But that doesn’t mean the workplace can’t be a source of support. Read more: 4 supports that can help employees outside of work https://bit.ly/3SQkpaC

Enjoying the sun? So could our national grid with more solar power

The Irish Solar Energy Association has called on EirGrid to not let sunny days go to waste and connect solar farms to the grid at scale. Read more: Enjoying the sun? So could our national grid with more solar power https://bit.ly/3bTshHB

LinkedIn courts creators with new visual tools roll-out

LinkedIn creators will be able to share swipeable content, create clickable links and use new templates designed to make text posts pop. Read more: LinkedIn courts creators with new visual tools roll-out https://bit.ly/3C9AXnI

The cybersecurity skills gap is ‘not just about addressing headcount’

The SaaS company’s CISO discusses the importance of API integration from a security perspective and how companies can combat the cybersecurity talent shortage. Read more: The cybersecurity skills gap is ‘not just about addressing headcount’ https://bit.ly/3PymgOt

How workers can upskill in digital transformation

Barry Twomey and Louise O’Gorman discuss the Advance Centre and how it can help Irish workers upskill in areas of digital transformation. Read more: How workers can upskill in digital transformation https://bit.ly/3vTywBN

What are the skills you need to work in an innovation hub?

As a senior innovation lead with Liberty IT, Claire Flynn talks about the skills she needs and her current focus on machine learning. Read more: What are the skills you need to work in an innovation hub? https://bit.ly/3K1Zu0h

Apple signs podcast deal that could inspire TV+ content

Futuro, the studio behind Pulitzer-winning podcast Suave, will reportedly get funding from Apple in exchange for the chance to turn podcasts into shows and films. Read more: Apple signs podcast deal that could inspire TV+ content https://bit.ly/3QDQ6BI

Dublin SaaS player Xtremepush to hire 120 staff over next three years

The latest recruitment strategy by Xtremepush will support the global roll-out of its enterprise customer intelligence platform. Read more: Dublin SaaS player Xtremepush to hire 120 staff over next three years https://bit.ly/3BXH5zl

Manna drones could land in the US as soon as this year

While it plots an international expansion, Irish drone delivery start-up Manna is eyeing a launch in a Dublin suburb with a population of 100,000. Read more: Manna drones could land in the US as soon as this year https://bit.ly/3dltpEn

Tech leaders create open-source project to streamline cybersecurity

AWS, Broadcom, IBM and 15 other members are part of the OCSF, which aims to simplify data from multiple sources to give a 'holistic view' of security data. Read more: Tech leaders create open-source project to streamline cybersecurity https://bit.ly/3Qh2Hem

Synch Payments appoints former HSBC exec as chair

Synch Payments, the Revolut rival from Irish banks, is hoping Tim Fitzpatrick's 25 years of experience at HSBC will steer it through its upcoming Irish launch. Read more: Synch Payments appoints former HSBC exec as chair https://bit.ly/3p9OT9O

Meet the scientist with an eye for problematic research papers

Microbiologist-turned-integrity expert Dr Elisabeth Bik makes it her job to keep an eye on the scientific community, watching out for plagiarism, research misconduct and a lack of proper evidence. Read more: Meet the scientist with an eye for problematic research papers https://bit.ly/3zL8To1

Should the Government let pension funds invest in Irish tech start-ups?

Leo Hamill, chair of the IVCA, said Irish pension funds ‘seriously lag the rest of world’ when it comes to VC investment. Read more: Should the Government let pension funds invest in Irish tech start-ups? https://bit.ly/3p5lAVE

Meta’s new AI chatbot thinks Trump is still US president

BlenderBot 3, which learns from conversations with strangers on the internet, also thinks Mark Zuckerberg is ‘creepy and manipulative’. Read more: Meta’s new AI chatbot thinks Trump is still US president https://bit.ly/3Qe7dKG

The WhatsApp update we’ve all been waiting for – leaving groups silently

Privacy updates being rolled out this month will also let users choose who can see them online and prevent screenshots of ‘view once’ messages. Read more: The WhatsApp update we’ve all been waiting for – leaving groups silently https://bit.ly/3p5cQit

Charity platform Thriftify to create 20 jobs following €1.6m investment

The online platform said it has grown around 300pc each year since launching in 2018 and is now investing in continued expansion across the UK. Read more: Charity platform Thriftify to create 20 jobs following €1.6m investment https://bit.ly/3zLXZ18

Industry group urges transition to hydrogen-fuelled transport in Ireland

A report from Hydrogen Mobility Ireland estimates a 2.6pc drop in carbon emissions could be achieved with a shift to hydrogen across transport. Read more: Industry group urges transition to hydrogen-fuelled transport in Ireland https://bit.ly/3A6Q1RD

Cambridge spin-out raises £813,000 to improve 5G with graphene

With fresh funding from the UK’s Wealth Club, CamGraphic will soon start consumer testing for its graphene-based telecoms technology. Read more: Cambridge spin-out raises £813,000 to improve 5G with graphene https://bit.ly/3zJ5h5U

4 reasons hybrid working looks set to stay for young professionals

From priorities to practicalities, Dr Amanda Jones of King’s College London explains why hybrid working may be here to stay and outlines the pitfalls that younger employees will need to avoid. Read more: 4 reasons hybrid working looks set to stay for young professionals https://bit.ly/3vJvi3J

The James Webb did not take this picture of a slice of chorizo

French scientist Etienne Klein has apologised after sharing an image of chorizo and passing it off as a star as seen through the James Webb telescope. Read more: The James Webb did not take this picture of a slice of chorizo https://bit.ly/3JFM89q

Outmin: Human-in-the-loop accounting software for small businesses

Outmin is hiring the finance and accounting talent to back up its AI-driven software so that its clients don’t have to. Read more: Outmin: Human-in-the-loop accounting software for small businesses https://bit.ly/3d6XDKV

Fexco and Tekenable team up to create 75 jobs in Dublin and Kerry

Fexco and Tekenable plan to 'fundamentally change' the end-to-end experience of their customers in Ireland and the UK. Read more: Fexco and Tekenable team up to create 75 jobs in Dublin and Kerry https://bit.ly/3SwQ4gU

Kilkenny event to marry art with science through storytelling

Backed by SFI and UCD, STEP Through the Looking Glass is a one-of-a-kind exhibition stemming from the work of artist Lorna Donlon. Read more: Kilkenny event to marry art with science through storytelling https://bit.ly/3JBclGw

LiveEO lands €19m to fuel space data insights for enterprises

LiveEO uses AI to analyse earth observation data, providing real time insights for enterprise companies such as large scale infrastructure operators. Read more: LiveEO lands €19m to fuel space data insights for enterprises https://bit.ly/3OZJ7lp

Automation ‘essential’ to tackling cybersecurity skills shortage

Proofpoint’s Andrew Rose discusses the ongoing cybersecurity challenges companies face and how automation can help with the industry skill shortage. Read more: Automation ‘essential’ to tackling cybersecurity skills shortage https://bit.ly/3bySlHU

Scientists using ‘dairy drones’ to milk more value from Irish farms

Researchers aim to make a predictive model to help farmers determine the best areas to let their cows graze, to improve dairy production and promote the wellbeing of cattle. Read more: Scientists using ‘dairy drones’ to milk more value from Irish farms https://bit.ly/3zz0oMP

German chipmaker Semikron falls victim to ransomware attack

The hacker group claims it stole 2TB of data from the semiconductor giant and used and used LV ransomware, which appears to be a repurposed form of REvil malware. Read more: German chipmaker Semikron falls victim to ransomware attack https://bit.ly/3zWBaJJ

Pearson looks to NFTs to profit from second-hand textbook sales

The CEO of Pearson said NFTs and blockchain provide the potential to track and profit from digital textbooks every time they're resold. Read more: Pearson looks to NFTs to profit from second-hand textbook sales https://bit.ly/3vzAp6L

Irish equine start-up bags more than €10m for global expansion

On a mission to help trainers to take better care of their horses, Equine MediRecord is now galloping further into international markets. Read more: Irish equine start-up bags more than €10m for global expansion https://bit.ly/3bAiuWB

The tech jobs you need to know about in manufacturing

Hays’ Oliver Wozniok and Patrick Pabst discuss how digitisation and automation have created tech jobs in the manufacturing sector. Read more: The tech jobs you need to know about in manufacturing https://bit.ly/3zUnMpm

‘Groundbreaking’ EU court ruling could broadly impact how data is shared

The EU court said data that indirectly reveals sexual orientation falls under GDPR, which could greatly impact how data is handled by tech companies and advertisers. Read more: ‘Groundbreaking’ EU court ruling could broadly impact how data is shared https://bit.ly/3OVvwM6