science and technology Dublin regtech secures €800,000 to target UK market By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:35:49 +0000 The funding round, which was supported by the Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) fund, will assist the company in scaling into the UK market. Read more: Dublin regtech secures €800,000 to target UK market Full Article Start-ups Brexit CeADAR Dublin funding and investment NovaUCD UCD UK
science and technology EU to appoint first ever commissioner for start-ups, research and innovation By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:08:15 +0000 Commissioner-designate Ekaterina Zaharieva wants to push for 50pc women on all Horizon-related boards and expert groups. Read more: EU to appoint first ever commissioner for start-ups, research and innovation Full Article Start-ups EU Europe funding and investment Horizon Europe research
science and technology Microsoft to create 550 Irish-based jobs in R&D investment By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:08:59 +0000 The jobs will be in areas such as software engineering, applied sciences, data science, design, technical writing and analytics. Read more: Microsoft to create 550 Irish-based jobs in R&D investment Full Article Jobs News AI engineering Ireland jobs jobs announcements Microsoft R&D software engineers
science and technology How can employees and organisations prepare for the deep-tech wave? By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:30:02 +0000 The deep-tech wave is overtaking organisations, leaving a transformed workplace in its wake. Read more: How can employees and organisations prepare for the deep-tech wave? Full Article Careers AI automation Brand Insights leadership Red Hat skills TCS
science and technology Navigating Ireland’s complex deep-tech landscape By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:45:29 +0000 CTO of Equal1 Brendan Barry discusses Ireland’s deep-tech industry, the challenges impacting the sector and the future for professionals. Read more: Navigating Ireland’s complex deep-tech landscape Full Article Careers AI automation government & policy Ireland research skills
science and technology Leading with style: Do you know yours? By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:45:32 +0000 Whether you are a natural-born leader or acquired the skill over time, your choice of the appropriate leadership style is crucial for success. Read more: Leading with style: Do you know yours? Full Article Advice leadership productivity skills
science and technology Are new hiring models helping thaw the biotech winter? By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:01:00 +0000 BioBuzz CEO and founder Chris Frew discusses the complex biotech sector and the hopeful signs that it is getting ready to blossom once again. Read more: Are new hiring models helping thaw the biotech winter? Full Article Careers biotech funding and investment life sciences
science and technology Top tips to keep your work batteries charged and running By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:48:40 +0000 Despite our best efforts, we all get fatigued at work from time to time, so how can you best conserve physical and mental energy on the job? Read more: Top tips to keep your work batteries charged and running Full Article Advice health work-life balance working life
science and technology Modern leadership and those crucial CEO skills By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:30:04 +0000 C-suite roles have changed significantly in the last decade, so how can a modern CEO upskill and stay ahead of the crowd? Read more: Modern leadership and those crucial CEO skills Full Article Advice leadership skills working life
science and technology Why empathy is key to this product designer’s work By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:21:15 +0000 Workhuman’s Susana Rojero on how she ended up in product design and why communication skills are just as important as technical skills. Read more: Why empathy is key to this product designer’s work Full Article People design Employers Ireland product development skills Workhuman working life
science and technology Career ownership and the balance between guidance and autonomy By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:29 +0000 Rebecca Keenan discusses diversity, technology’s potential for real-world change and forging a career through mentorship, support and resilience. Read more: Career ownership and the balance between guidance and autonomy Full Article Careers AI automation awards and recognition diversity Expleo leadership Women Invent
science and technology 10 more fun ways to work on your SQL skills By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:19:54 +0000 If you want to brush up on SQL, interactive platforms and games can be a great way to learn and have fun. Read more: 10 more fun ways to work on your SQL skills Full Article Advice data data science education Know-How programming skills
science and technology Freudenberg Medical announces 250 jobs for Leitrim By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:33:13 +0000 The medical device manufacturer employs more than a 1,000 people at its site in Galway and Leitrim. Read more: Freudenberg Medical announces 250 jobs for Leitrim Full Article Jobs News Galway jobs jobs announcements Leitrim medtech recruitment
science and technology Nostra announces 70 new jobs amid Ireland expansion By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:41:46 +0000 The IT services provider plans to grow its team to 1,000 over the next four years. Read more: Nostra announces 70 new jobs amid Ireland expansion Full Article Jobs News cybersecurity Ireland IT jobs jobs announcements jobseekers
science and technology Networking tips for technology professionals By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:27:13 +0000 Networking is key to staying ahead of industry changes and trends in the fast-paced, often chaotic world of tech. Read more: Networking tips for technology professionals Full Article Advice jobseekers leadership skills working life
science and technology Putting the I in DEI: Why you should get involved with workplace diversity By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:54:23 +0000 Committing to company DEI measures takes time and effort, so why should modern employees get involved? Read more: Putting the I in DEI: Why you should get involved with workplace diversity Full Article Advice diversity equality skills working life
science and technology Top tips for jump-starting a career in pharma By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:30:58 +0000 The pharma sector is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, therefore it can sometimes be a challenge to break into the industry. Read more: Top tips for jump-starting a career in pharma Full Article Advice graduates Know-How pharma skills
science and technology Plio Surgical wins big at the InterTradeIreland start-up competition By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:59:44 +0000 The Trinity spin-out is looking to raise €3.6m to conduct its first clinical trials. Read more: Plio Surgical wins big at the InterTradeIreland start-up competition Full Article Start-ups awards and recognition entrepreneurs events medtech
science and technology Inspiring a generation that doesn’t aspire to climb the career ladder By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:05:04 +0000 From the silent generation and boomers, to Gen X and millennials, every generation has experienced the workplace differently, but Gen Z are perhaps the most unique group yet. Read more: Inspiring a generation that doesn’t aspire to climb the career ladder Full Article Careers diversity leadership skills work-life balance working life
science and technology Enterprise Ireland announces a 24-company delegation to Slush By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:09:35 +0000 The annual event will see a number of familiar Irish start-ups make an appearance, including Manna, Lua Health and Binarii Labs. Read more: Enterprise Ireland announces a 24-company delegation to Slush Full Article Start-ups Enterprise Ireland Europe events Finland
science and technology Are you on the fence about accepting a work from home offer? By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:30:55 +0000 Were you offered a fully remote position but aren’t sure that it is the right step? Well here is what you need to know. Read more: Are you on the fence about accepting a work from home offer? Full Article Advice remote working work-life balance working life
science and technology Work IQ partners with TU Dublin to aid student entrepreneurs By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:01:31 +0000 As part of the partnership, students will be invited to Work IQ for interactive events, mentoring sessions and more. Read more: Work IQ partners with TU Dublin to aid student entrepreneurs Full Article Start-ups Dublin entrepreneurs skills students TU Dublin
science and technology Navigating careers in the 100-year life By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:05:05 +0000 As people continue to live longer, the expectations of work and the working environment are shifting. From a wellbeing point of view, what does this mean for the individual? Read more: Navigating careers in the 100-year life Full Article Careers diversity leadership skills working life
science and technology Oxla: Reducing the big costs of big data processing By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:30:23 +0000 This Warsaw-based start-up was founded in 2020, and aims to address the ‘performance bottleneck’ of high-volume data processing. Read more: Oxla: Reducing the big costs of big data processing Full Article Start-ups analytics big data data data management data science entrepreneurs Poland software
science and technology Can Ireland sustain its leadership in tech, pharma and engineering? By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:05:20 +0000 Open to students, parents and teachers, the STEM South West exhibition aims to inform school students about opportunities in STEM. Read more: Can Ireland sustain its leadership in tech, pharma and engineering? Full Article Careers Cork education Munster Technological University Northern Ireland students University College Cork
science and technology Canadian fintech Neo Financial secures multimillion funding round By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:25:37 +0000 The latest fundraising round included participation from multiple Canadian entrepreneurs such as the CEOs of Roblox and Shopify. Read more: Canadian fintech Neo Financial secures multimillion funding round Full Article Start-ups banking Canada finance fintech funding and investment US
science and technology Irish businesses to spend nearly €8bn on company culture plans By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:46:33 +0000 Expleo’s research indicates that larger Irish firms are prioritising company culture investment amid efforts to attract and retain talented employees. Read more: Irish businesses to spend nearly €8bn on company culture plans Full Article Careers diversity Expleo Ireland leadership recruitment
science and technology Irish Mytaxi users could now have to pay a little more for app bookings By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:12:36 +0000 Mytaxi has quietly revealed that you may have to pay a bit more for every booking made through its app, starting from 21 September. Read more: Irish Mytaxi users could now have to pay a little more for app bookings Full Article Gear apps Free Now transport
science and technology Instagram adds face filters to live video By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:13:38 +0000 The Facebook-owned photo-sharing app introduced face filters in a previous update, but now users can have a little fun in their live videos. Read more: Instagram adds face filters to live video Full Article Gear Facebook Instagram Snap social media
science and technology Instagram expands new features including polls and shoppable photos By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:21:46 +0000 Instagram is integrating some useful new functionalities into the app. Read more: Instagram expands new features including polls and shoppable photos Full Article Gear apps e-commerce Facebook Instagram
science and technology Public transport directions are now available in Ireland on Apple Maps By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:53:15 +0000 New Apple transport features are customised for cities and towns. Read more: Public transport directions are now available in Ireland on Apple Maps Full Article Gear Apple iOS Ireland Mac mapping transport travel
science and technology Facebook officially rolls out Explore Feed to desktop and mobile By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:32:03 +0000 Will Explore Feed help burst our respective Facebook bubbles? Read more: Facebook officially rolls out Explore Feed to desktop and mobile Full Article Gear apps Facebook mobile
science and technology Android makes it easier to pair Bluetooth devices with new technology By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:53:58 +0000 Wireless pairing is about to become a lot less frustrating for Android device users. Read more: Android makes it easier to pair Bluetooth devices with new technology Full Article Gear Android app development Bluetooth Google wireless
science and technology Razer launches Android smartphone geared towards gamers By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:11:11 +0000 Gaming giant Razer had been rumoured to be working on a smartphone for some time. Read more: Razer launches Android smartphone geared towards gamers Full Article Gear Android gaming mobile Three
science and technology Apple’s iOS 11 pips past 10.3 in just under a month By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:02:24 +0000 Well now, this certainly rocks the Apple cart. Read more: Apple’s iOS 11 pips past 10.3 in just under a month Full Article Gear Apple infographics iOS mobile operating systems
science and technology Google launches Family Link internet safety app in Ireland By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:46:01 +0000 Google wants to help parents set healthy online boundaries and guidelines for their children. Read more: Google launches Family Link internet safety app in Ireland Full Article Gear Google
science and technology Instagram now allows users to add any video or image to Stories By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:29:01 +0000 Instagram is making a big change to its Stories feature. Read more: Instagram now allows users to add any video or image to Stories Full Article Gear Instagram Snap social media
science and technology Warning: Illegal streaming boxes are a fire hazard By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:33:15 +0000 None of the most popular illegal streaming devices meet UK fire safety standards. Read more: Warning: Illegal streaming boxes are a fire hazard Full Article Gear government & policy legal piracy streaming
science and technology Twitter is testing a feature allowing users to bookmark tweets By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:50:47 +0000 Never lose a gem of a tweet to the ravages of the algorithmic timeline again. Read more: Twitter is testing a feature allowing users to bookmark tweets Full Article Gear app development social media Twitter
science and technology Facebook launches Messenger Kids app for under-13s By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:19:29 +0000 The preview of Messenger Kids is launching in the US first. Read more: Facebook launches Messenger Kids app for under-13s Full Article Gear apps Facebook messaging
science and technology Google launches three new photography apps for iOS and Android By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:36:15 +0000 From creating comic strips to selfie photoshoots, Google’s new apps show the capabilities of our smartphone cameras. Read more: Google launches three new photography apps for iOS and Android Full Article Gear Android apps Google photography smartphones
science and technology 8 things you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S9 By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:47:43 +0000 Samsung’s latest offering is unveiled at Mobile World Congress. Read more: 8 things you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S9 Full Article Gear mobile Samsung Samsung Galaxy smartphones
science and technology Hands-on with the top smartphones of Mobile World Congress 2018 By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:32:33 +0000 Phones are still turning heads at Mobile World Congress. Read more: Hands-on with the top smartphones of Mobile World Congress 2018 Full Article Gear HTC Huawei MWC Nokia Samsung smartphones Sony
science and technology An Irish tech firm has developed a child-safe smartphone By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:10:46 +0000 Irish tech player iKydz has revealed its own child-safe smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2018. Read more: An Irish tech firm has developed a child-safe smartphone Full Article Gear electronics MWC smartphones
science and technology Google Song Maker is the perfect time waster to while away the storm By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:13:54 +0000 Cabin fever hitting you hard? Google’s fun new game will keep you occupied. Read more: Google Song Maker is the perfect time waster to while away the storm Full Article Gear Chrome gaming Google music
science and technology Google’s new Wi-Fi router promises to end reception ‘blackspots’ By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:57:43 +0000 Google has launched its new router – Google Wifi – in Ireland, with the promise of ending the dreaded reception blackspots found in some people’s homes. Read more: Google’s new Wi-Fi router promises to end reception ‘blackspots’ Full Article Gear gadgets Google internet Wi-Fi
science and technology Inclusive new emojis offer representation for people with disabilities By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:46:34 +0000 The Unicode Consortium has unveiled a new generation of emojis coming out this year, including images of people with disabilities. Read more: Inclusive new emojis offer representation for people with disabilities Full Article Gear accessibility Android Apple diversity messaging smartphones
science and technology Google Photos increases transparency with new AI label By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:31:16 +0000 Users can find if an image has been altered with AI in the photo details, under file name and size. Read more: Google Photos increases transparency with new AI label Full Article Machines AI Google photography
science and technology Meta releases compact versions of Llama 3.2 AI models By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:35:20 +0000 The new quantised models are 56pc smaller and use 41pc less memory when compared to the full-size models released last month. Read more: Meta releases compact versions of Llama 3.2 AI models Full Article Machines AI Facebook Meta open source
science and technology Cork City Council leads the EV fleet charge while others lag behind By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:23:03 +0000 The Geotab research also shows that only five out of the 27 local authorities that were surveyed have electrified more than 8pc of their fleets. Read more: Cork City Council leads the EV fleet charge while others lag behind Full Article Machines climate EVs Ireland reports transport