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Aurora Telecom’s John Fitzgerald discusses the challenges and trends of telecoms and how he approaches leadership.
‘A carrier’s carrier’: Tackling telco troubles in tech-heavy times
Aurora Telecom’s John Fitzgerald discusses the challenges and trends of telecoms and how he approaches leadership.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Aurora Telecom’s John Fitzgerald discusses the challenges and trends of telecoms and how he approaches leadership.
Mauve Group’s legal and compliance director Lorna Ferrie explores the digital-first international growth of Irish SMEs to become ‘micro-multinationals’.
As Irish SMEs expand globally, we’re seeing a rise in ‘micro-multinationals’
Mauve Group’s legal and compliance director Lorna Ferrie explores the digital-first international growth of Irish SMEs to become ‘micro-multinationals’.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Mauve Group’s legal and compliance director Lorna Ferrie explores the digital-first international growth of Irish SMEs to become ‘micro-multinationals’.
The European Commission is considering whether to designate Apple’s Maps and Ads services as a “gatekeeper” under its Digital Markets Act. Apple, however, does not think they qualify.
EU could give Apple Ads, Maps DMA gatekeeper title
The EU is considering whether to designate Apple’s Maps and Ads services as a “gatekeeper” under DMA. Apple does not think it qualifies.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The European Commission is considering whether to designate Apple’s Maps and Ads services as a “gatekeeper” under its Digital Markets Act. Apple, however, does not think they qualify.
This biophotonics researcher aims to develop sensing devices that work effectively for people of all skin tones.
Tyndall equitable photonics pioneer honoured as Optica fellow
Biophotonics researcher Dr Sanathana Konugolu Venkata Sekar is recognised by Optica for his development of bias-free sensing devices.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This biophotonics researcher aims to develop sensing devices that work effectively for people of all skin tones.
Liberty IT’s Lara Hawchar discusses her role in the data science community and her advice for other professionals.
Empowering the community is front and centre for this principal data scientist
Lara Hawchar, a principal data scientist at Liberty IT, explores her role empowering the data science community and building up its people.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Liberty IT’s Lara Hawchar discusses her role in the data science community and her advice for other professionals.
MCS-Tech, a software company specialising in automating hospital billing, claims processing and patient admissions, has won the One to Watch Award at this year’s Prep4Seed investor day.
MCS-Tech bags One to Watch Award at Prep4Seed pitching contest
MCS-Tech is a software company specialising in automating hospital billing, claims processing and patient admissions.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
MCS-Tech, a software company specialising in automating hospital billing, claims processing and patient admissions, has won the One to Watch Award at this year’s Prep4Seed investor day.
DCU Alpha-based Marama Labs was crowned ‘most impressive deep-tech pioneer in Europe’ at this week’s Deep Tech Demo Day, from a pool of some 180 start-ups.
Dublin's Marama Labs wins out at European deep-tech demo day
Maram Labs win out at European deep-tech demo day, beating 180 other start-ups to the crown.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
DCU Alpha-based Marama Labs was crowned ‘most impressive deep-tech pioneer in Europe’ at this week’s Deep Tech Demo Day, from a pool of some 180 start-ups.
Dublin-headquartered HaPPE Earth has won the inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards – a competition recognising late-stage start-ups across the island of Ireland that demonstrate circular value propositions.
HaPPE Earth wins first All-Island Circular Venture Awards
The All-Island Circular Venture Awards recognises late-stage start-ups demonstrating innovative circular value propositions.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Dublin-headquartered HaPPE Earth has won the inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards – a competition recognising late-stage start-ups across the island of Ireland that demonstrate circular value propositions.
Check out today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:
🥇 Marama Labs wins European deep-tech demo day
⚖️ New EU law makes Big Tech liable for financial scams
👔 MCO hiring engineers, opens new office
...and more!
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🥇 Marama Labs wins European deep-tech demo day
⚖️ New EU law makes Big Tech liable for financial scams
👔 MCO hiring engineers, opens new office
...and more!
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November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Check out today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:
🥇 Marama Labs wins European deep-tech demo day
⚖️ New EU law makes Big Tech liable for financial scams
👔 MCO hiring engineers, opens new office
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
🥇 Marama Labs wins European deep-tech demo day
⚖️ New EU law makes Big Tech liable for financial scams
👔 MCO hiring engineers, opens new office
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
MyComplianceOffice (MCO), an Irish provider of integrated compliance technology solutions, has announced it will be expanding its technology and engineering teams, in conjunction with the opening of a new office in Dublin.
MCO growing tech and engineering teams amid opening of new Dublin office
MyComplianceOffice or MCO, is growing its engineering and tech teams with a number of new roles amid the opening of a new office in Dublin.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
MyComplianceOffice (MCO), an Irish provider of integrated compliance technology solutions, has announced it will be expanding its technology and engineering teams, in conjunction with the opening of a new office in Dublin.
Social media sites will have to repay banks and other payment service providers who have had to reimburse defrauded customers.
This will be the case if the platforms were informed of the fraudulent content on their platform but failed to remove it.
This will be the case if the platforms were informed of the fraudulent content on their platform but failed to remove it.
New EU law to hold social media sites liable for financial scams
Online platforms will be held liable for financial fraud in a new EU regulation that builds on the Digital Services Act.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Social media sites will have to repay banks and other payment service providers who have had to reimburse defrauded customers.
This will be the case if the platforms were informed of the fraudulent content on their platform but failed to remove it.
This will be the case if the platforms were informed of the fraudulent content on their platform but failed to remove it.
What deep-tech topics should young people consider exploring now, to prepare them for a future in which advanced technologies are no longer considered ‘far-off’ or novel.
Tiny talent: You’re never too young to prepare for a future in deep-tech
There are a range of opportunities and learning routes young people interested in a deep-tech career should consider early on.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What deep-tech topics should young people consider exploring now, to prepare them for a future in which advanced technologies are no longer considered ‘far-off’ or novel.
As the battle around smart glasses heats up, amid new AI-powered versions, Chinese retail and technology giant Alibaba has officially entered the market with its Qwen-powered Quark AI Glasses.
Alibaba takes on Meta with Qwen-powered Quark AI Glasses
Chinese electronics and retail giant Alibaba has made a big move into the wearables market with its Quark AI Glasses.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As the battle around smart glasses heats up, amid new AI-powered versions, Chinese retail and technology giant Alibaba has officially entered the market with its Qwen-powered Quark AI Glasses.
Research from Maynooth University and Met Éireann shows human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of heavy rainfall that came with Storm Claudia earlier this month.
‘Our luck may run out’: Storm Claudia more intense because of climate crisis
Research from Maynooth University and Met Éireann finds climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of rainfall and flooding with Storm Claudia.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Research from Maynooth University and Met Éireann shows human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of heavy rainfall that came with Storm Claudia earlier this month.
Silicon takes a look at the deep-tech landscape’s most dynamic career routes available to skilled professionals, read on to discover if a role in deep-tech at one of the following companies is in your future.
Jobs: The deep-tech sectors actively recruiting
These 10 companies operating within the deep-tech space are looking for ambitious, creative professionals to join their teams.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Silicon takes a look at the deep-tech landscape’s most dynamic career routes available to skilled professionals, read on to discover if a role in deep-tech at one of the following companies is in your future.
SiliconRepublic.com keeps a keen eye on Irish start-ups across the world. Here's a list of 10 Irish companies that are thriving in the US.
10 Irish start-ups living the American dream this Thanksgiving
SiliconRepublic.com keeps a keen eye on Irish start-ups. Here’s 10 we spoke about this year that are living it up in the US.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
SiliconRepublic.com keeps a keen eye on Irish start-ups across the world. Here's a list of 10 Irish companies that are thriving in the US.
Take a look at today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, such as:
🤖 Microsoft to invest €4m in Irish skills
🤳 EU calls for 16 as social media age
👓 Alibaba sets sights on wearables with AI glasses
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🤖 Microsoft to invest €4m in Irish skills
🤳 EU calls for 16 as social media age
👓 Alibaba sets sights on wearables with AI glasses
...and more!
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Microsoft to invest €4m in Irish skills
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November 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Take a look at today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, such as:
🤖 Microsoft to invest €4m in Irish skills
🤳 EU calls for 16 as social media age
👓 Alibaba sets sights on wearables with AI glasses
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
🤖 Microsoft to invest €4m in Irish skills
🤳 EU calls for 16 as social media age
👓 Alibaba sets sights on wearables with AI glasses
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
Microsoft is committing €4m in funds to support communities, businesses and individuals in their AI preparation, via artificial intelligence focused skilling initiatives.
Microsoft to ‘unlock Ireland’s AI potential’ with €4m investment
Microsoft have published a report highlighting the organisation's continued commitment to growing Ireland's AI sector via skilling.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Microsoft is committing €4m in funds to support communities, businesses and individuals in their AI preparation, via artificial intelligence focused skilling initiatives.
The EU Parliament has proposed a Europe-wide minimum age to access social media, video-sharing platforms and AI companions, as countries worldwide follow the Australian model to protect children on the internet.
European Parliament calls for 16 as minimum age on social media
The EU parliament is proposing a Europe-wide minimum age to access social media, video-sharing platforms and AI companions.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The EU Parliament has proposed a Europe-wide minimum age to access social media, video-sharing platforms and AI companions, as countries worldwide follow the Australian model to protect children on the internet.
The Balance for Better Business Review Group has released its eighth annual report highlighting efforts to improve and promote the gender balance at a board and leadership level within Irish organisations.
Ireland ranks fifth in EU for women on boards of largest listed companies
Balance for Better Business has issued its annual report exploring how Ireland compares to other EU countries in the representation of women.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Balance for Better Business Review Group has released its eighth annual report highlighting efforts to improve and promote the gender balance at a board and leadership level within Irish organisations.
IQM Quantum Computers, headquartered in Finland, and Zadient Technologies, based out of France, are receiving the first-ever equity investments under the European Innovation Council Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) scale-up scheme.
IQM, Zadient get first equity funds under EIC STEP scheme
Launched last year, the STEP scale-up scheme offers financial support to start-ups and SMEs with investments of between €10m to €30m.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
IQM Quantum Computers, headquartered in Finland, and Zadient Technologies, based out of France, are receiving the first-ever equity investments under the European Innovation Council Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) scale-up scheme.
Several local councils in London are investigating a cybersecurity incident that has been disrupting their services since Monday (24 November).
Multiple London councils disrupted by suspected cyberattack
Multiple London councils are working to restore systems amid a suspected cyberattack that has affected shared IT infrastructure.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Several local councils in London are investigating a cybersecurity incident that has been disrupting their services since Monday (24 November).
Warner Music Group has settled its year-long copyright lawsuit against AI music generator Suno. Instead, the two have struck a partnership that, according to a WMG press release, will “open new frontiers in music creation”.
Warner Music, Suno strike AI music deal, settle copyright lawsuit
Warner Music Group and AI music generator Suno have struck up a partnership that will apparantly “open new frontiers in music creation”.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Warner Music Group has settled its year-long copyright lawsuit against AI music generator Suno. Instead, the two have struck a partnership that, according to a WMG press release, will “open new frontiers in music creation”.
Check out today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:
🛰️ Irish companies secured record ESA contracts
🔬 €750m Irish research infrastructure funding announced
💰 SymPhysis Medical secures $1.25m
...and more!
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🛰️ Irish companies secured record ESA contracts
🔬 €750m Irish research infrastructure funding announced
💰 SymPhysis Medical secures $1.25m
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
Irish companies secured record ESA contracts
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November 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Check out today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:
🛰️ Irish companies secured record ESA contracts
🔬 €750m Irish research infrastructure funding announced
💰 SymPhysis Medical secures $1.25m
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
🛰️ Irish companies secured record ESA contracts
🔬 €750m Irish research infrastructure funding announced
💰 SymPhysis Medical secures $1.25m
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
Check out these eight women in the deep-tech space, whose careers you should definitely be keeping an eye on
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8 dynamic women to watch in the deep-tech space
If you are interested in the people leading the evolving deep-tech space, take a look at these eight inspiring innovators.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Check out these eight women in the deep-tech space, whose careers you should definitely be keeping an eye on
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