The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the critically important role research plays in addressing some of the major challenges faced by society. Tyndall National Institute’s advances in deep-tech research and innovation are having a significant impact in creating solutions for areas such as climate change, healthcare, and energy production within Europe. Tyndall’s
The pandemic has changed how companies operate and people work. It has also changed how they acquire the skills and professional development they need to do their jobs and emphasised just how rapidly the world of work can change, with lifelong digital learning emerging as key in modern work environments. What seems clear from a […]
Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially launched the WiFi4EU network in Ballybofey at the Balor Theatre in Donegal. The WiFi4EU network is a Pan European network of free Wi-Fi zones across Europe designed to increase connectivity in public spaces across the member states. Funded by the EU Commission through a voucher […]
Gate One, an international challenger management consultancy, has announced it is launching an Irish office as part of its global expansion. The UK-headquartered company also recently opened in France and the US to serve its growing customer base. Gate One, which is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, is a leading digital and business […]
Remote work communication and boundaries: Isn’t it funny that for many only a year ago the idea of remote work was an aspiration for many whereas today remote work is actually a necessity for many employers and employees alike. COVID19 has introduced us all to extraordinary times. On the face of it it’s easy to […]
Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services and solutions to the global semiconductor industry, opened its new flagship Service Technology Centre (STC) in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The new site and associated field service operations have so far employed a diverse workforce of around 100 people, 90% of whom are technicians or engineers, and this […]
Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and IDA Ireland have welcomed the announcement by Stripe that it is to add hundreds of new engineering jobs in Ireland over the next three years, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said, “I’m […]
Zazzle, the world’s leading people-powered design platform, has announced the strategic expansion of operations at its European HQ in Cork with a major hiring effort underway, furthering its commitment to the local Cork community and the Republic of Ireland as its base of European operations. This latest announcement will result in the creation of 50 […]
6 Steps to Reduce Ransomware Damage Protecting Critical Documents and File Data from Attack or Destruction No organisation is immune to Ransomware. Ransomware is pervasive and represents a serious threat to organisations of every size. Organisations are feeling overwhelmed by the number of threats possible and are figuring out how they are going to protect […]
Whoever said the living was easy in summertime never lived in a city between the months of June and August. It can reach abnormal temperatures, so perhaps living walls are the key to cooler cities. Of course, higher temperatures in urban areas are nothing new, but the summer of 2021 has already proved to be […]
The Irish Coast Guard has launched the new ‘Oil/HNS Contingency Plan Approval Portal’ which will support contingency planning for oil spills. This marks a further milestone in the implementation of the National Maritime Oil/HNS Spill Contingency Plan 2020 and will improve the national regime of preparedness and response to pollution incidents. In line with the […]
Nualang, a Learning Management System (LMS) from Fathom, an innovative software solutions and platforms creator, has released a new, ready-to-use classroom package specifically for grades 6-12 language teachers. Enterprise Ireland proudly supported Nualang in launching the language learning platform within the United States for the 2021-2022 academic year to help fill the
The board of the Demand Response Association of Ireland (DRAI) has appointed Siobhán McHugh as the trade association’s CEO. Siobhán joins the organization as its first Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, Siobhán will lead the association and represent members’ interests with policymakers, regulators, government and stakeholders across the energy sector and wider
The Irish Research Council (IRC) has said that €8m of funding will be invested in 80 research projects for enterprise and employers as part of its Enterprise Partnership Scheme and Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme. The IRC typically partners with around 70 organisations each year, ranging from multinational corporations to SMEs, public-sector agencies and
State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, is to establish a new specialist 400-strong team in Ireland to provide technology infrastructure and cybersecurity services to support group operations globally. State Street celebrates 25 years in Ireland and 20 years in Kilkenny this year and currently
As online fraud increases, we need to highlight some of the psychological mechanisms used by cybercriminals to avoid online fraudsters’ tactics. From major cyberattacks to text message scams, there has been an increase in online fraud and security incidents that has likely left many people in Ireland and around the world wondering how they can […]
40 tourism businesses across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands are unveiling new and improved websites following funding and development support from Fáilte Ireland through the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Website Improvement Programme. The training and investment programme (grant scheme) was launched in Summer 2019 and was designed especially for visitor attractions and
COVID-19 removed tourists from cities around the world and now Dublin is using smart tourism to rebound and reset. The unexpected pause has given cities an opportunity to take stock and consider how their tourism offer could be reshaped for the better. Many are understanding that the equation can no longer be a purely economic […]
There’s seemingly no end to the business applications of artificial intelligence. From fraud detection to forecasting sales and analysing consumer behaviour, AI has rapidly become a powerful tool for enterprises across the world. In recent years, building societies and credit unions have increasingly looked to AI as a way to modernise their operations and better […]
As water shortages and drought become increasingly common, cities will need to invest in infrastructure and find ways to recycle their supply to build a water-smart city. Cities across time have stretched to secure water. The Romans built aqueducts, the Mayans constructed underground storage chambers, and Hohokam farmers dug more than 500 miles of canals in what is now the