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Hong Kong will play host to first ever Inspirefest Salon in Asia

Attendees at Inspirefest’s first ever Asian Salon will enjoy a sneak preview of next June’s event. Read more: Hong Kong will play host to first ever Inspirefest Salon in Asia https://bit.ly/3VxBm9F

20 books recommended by tech and science leaders

Here are just some of the book recommendations we got from leaders in 2022. Read more: 20 books recommended by tech and science leaders https://bit.ly/3GhuU2n

Climate Action Plan 2023: New targets focus on ‘system change’

The Government is setting up a Just Transition Committee under the Climate Action Plan 2023 to ensure that all citizens are on board with the new targets. Read more: Climate Action Plan 2023: New targets focus on ‘system change’ https://bit.ly/3vdkrPe

Workday appoints new co-CEO as its co-founder plans to step down

Aneel Bhusri is planning to step down as co-CEO in 2024, when VMware veteran Carl Eschenbach will lead as sole CEO. Read more: Workday appoints new co-CEO as its co-founder plans to step down https://bit.ly/3WDaMwY

COP15: ‘Historic’ deal aims to restore 30pc of degraded ecosystems by 2030

There is also a commitment to conserve 30pc of the planet by 2030 and establish a new fund to help hit global targets. Read more: COP15: ‘Historic’ deal aims to restore 30pc of degraded ecosystems by 2030 https://bit.ly/3VnGpK0

Cork tech firm Treemetrics launches real-time forest management platform

The company’s platform offers high-resolution imagery and analytics tools to track changes in various forest metrics. Read more: Cork tech firm Treemetrics launches real-time forest management platform https://bit.ly/3V5JyxK

Twitter removes policy banning links to other social media sites

Elon Musk has also launched a poll on whether he should ‘step down as head of Twitter’ and claims he will follow the results. Read more: Twitter removes policy banning links to other social media sites https://bit.ly/3jarUM2

Regulating the energy use of data centres looks ‘inevitable’ for 2023

Vertiv shared some of the trends occuring within the data centre sector, along with predictions on how the industry could change next year. Read more: Regulating the energy use of data centres looks ‘inevitable’ for 2023 https://bit.ly/3W8WIeK

Irish competition watchdog blocks Uniphar’s acquisition of Navi

The CCPC found that Uniphar acquiring Navi would ‘substantially lessen competition’ in Ireland. Read more: Irish competition watchdog blocks Uniphar’s acquisition of Navi https://bit.ly/3hFyHwG

Galway’s AuriGen Medical crowdfunds €3.2m in three weeks

The start-up is developing a minimally invasive heart implant combining stroke prevention, heart failure monitoring and arrhythmia management. Read more: Galway’s AuriGen Medical crowdfunds €3.2m in three weeks https://bit.ly/3PCHkVG

Irish-owned energy company’s expansion to create 225 new jobs

Hanley Energy, which specialises in the design, build and commission of turnkey systems, will be recruiting for a range of engineering roles. Read more: Irish-owned energy company’s expansion to create 225 new jobs https://bit.ly/3uToMGP

Jack Dorsey says he will give $1m a year to Signal

Dorsey said he is planning a series of grants to support 'open internet development', adding that Twitter has failed to meet his social media principles. Read more: Jack Dorsey says he will give $1m a year to Signal https://bit.ly/3FVAYNI

Irish project to use maths to investigate how internal waves work

Understanding internal wave patterns could prove crucial to coastal engineers, oceanographers, marine scientists and climate researchers. Read more: Irish project to use maths to investigate how internal waves work https://bit.ly/3ByEtr0

Keywords Studios looks to boost PR reach with LabCom acquisition

The gaming services giant continues its acquisition spree after agreeing earlier this month to acquire customer support platform Helpshift for up to $75m. Read more: Keywords Studios looks to boost PR reach with LabCom acquisition https://bit.ly/3j3xn78

Cork’s Republic of Work to open new co-working hub in Tipperary

The new Republic of Work hub in Clonmel aims to ‘offer a much-needed solution to the growing flexible work issues’ being seen around Ireland. Read more: Cork’s Republic of Work to open new co-working hub in Tipperary https://bit.ly/3VUdA8K

Dublin’s PepTalk raises €3m to boost US expansion

PepTalk said the funding will be used to grow its team by 12 and double its revenue next year. Read more: Dublin’s PepTalk raises €3m to boost US expansion https://bit.ly/3iUJ00m

Money talks: Should salary information be disclosed on job ads?

In the month that gender pay gap reporting has become mandatory, we hear from Irish HR leaders on the pros and cons of disclosing salaries in job ads. Read more: Money talks: Should salary information be disclosed on job ads? https://bit.ly/3YctIEn

Why is the FTC suing Microsoft over its Activision Blizzard merger?

Like regulators in the EU and UK, the FTC is concerned that the deal could stifle competition in the gaming sector. Read more: Why is the FTC suing Microsoft over its Activision Blizzard merger? https://bit.ly/3Fh0BqO

EU investing €1.6bn to support breakthrough technologies in 2023

The latest funding is part of the €10bn European Innovation Council commitment between 2021 and 2027. Read more: EU investing €1.6bn to support breakthrough technologies in 2023 https://bit.ly/3FEWZjy

UCD student stumbles upon yeast discovery that deserves a pint

Third-year genetics student Stephen Allen discovered a yeast isolate in Irish soil that had not been found naturally in Europe – until now. Read more: UCD student stumbles upon yeast discovery that deserves a pint https://bit.ly/3Y3CFj7

New healthcare cluster launched at Dublin’s Guinness Enterprise Centre

The cluster has attracted 20 companies ranging from early-stage start-ups to established organisations, with the goal of boosting healthcare innovation. Read more: New healthcare cluster launched at Dublin’s Guinness Enterprise Centre https://bit.ly/3Y6cFUv

Ireland’s Shared Island programmes get a €50m boost

The latest funding will support a range of all-island projects including biodiversity actions and research collaborations. Read more: Ireland’s Shared Island programmes get a €50m boost https://bit.ly/3iEPH6H

Up there with the best: Belfast’s reputation as a fintech hiring hub

Belfast has been identified as a key fintech hub and there are plenty of companies hiring in this space. Read more: Up there with the best: Belfast’s reputation as a fintech hiring hub https://bit.ly/3F12LLa

Dublin tech firm Triangle to create 10 jobs in new cybersecurity practice

The company plans to hire 10 new staff in 2023, in positions such as enterprise sales, architecture, consultancy and support and operations. Read more: Dublin tech firm Triangle to create 10 jobs in new cybersecurity practice https://bit.ly/3iEmTLy

ProMotion Rewards: Using data to reward shoppers and brands alike

The founders of ProMotion Rewards – both rising stars in Ireland’s start-up scene – talk about their goal of becoming the consumer rewards app of choice. Read more: ProMotion Rewards: Using data to reward shoppers and brands alike https://bit.ly/3uI6zw9

Kanye West no longer buying Parler, gets suspended from Twitter again

Ye was resuspended from Twitter for posting an antisemitic image, following a controversial interview with Alex Jones where the rapper said he can 'see good things about Hitler'. Read more: Kanye West no longer buying Parler, gets suspended from Twitter again https://bit.ly/3OZu5hf

‘I’ve always been aware of the transformative impact of tech in accountancy’

Sinead Doherty discusses Fenero’s digital shift, taking risks to grow the business, and how she has benefitted from programmes for women founders. Read more: ‘I’ve always been aware of the transformative impact of tech in accountancy’ https://bit.ly/3OYAcSX

Microsoft 365 under fire in Germany over privacy concerns

A report by German data protection regulators has found that Microsoft 365 may not comply with Europe’s data rules. Read more: Microsoft 365 under fire in Germany over privacy concerns https://bit.ly/3VIyLds

Midlands to receive €169m to transition away from fossil fuels

The funding aims to address the impacts that come with the move away from peat production, by creating new employment options and alleviating economic effects. Read more: Midlands to receive €169m to transition away from fossil fuels https://bit.ly/3H4XkgG