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The Minister for Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, published Digital For Good: Ireland’s Digital Inclusion Roadmap. As digital technologies become increasingly woven into our daily lives, there is a risk that some people could be disadvantaged and therefore left behind. However, much work is progressing across government to achieve

Progress Report on National AI Strategy Published

By Ryan Harmon 11 August 2023

The Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary published the progress report on the implementation of the National AI Strategy: AI – Here for Good. A number of key achievements have been delivered so far including: Appointing Ireland’s AI Ambassador, Dr Patricia Scanlon, and the completion of her first year in the role. Establishing […]

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The Sky is the Limit for Space Week Events

By Ryan Harmon 9 August 2023

Space Week Ireland returns this October 4th-10th 2023 and organisers at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory, in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland and ESERO Ireland, are calling on space enthusiasts, community groups, businesses and institutions nationwide to organise their own out of this world events. The festival, which aims to ignite a passion for space

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Tyndall Calls For A Chips Strategy For Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 9 August 2023

Tyndall National Institute is calling for action to be taken to allow Ireland to benefit from the opportunities presented by the new EU Chips Strategy. The EU Chips Act comprises a comprehensive set of measures worth €43bn to ensure the European semiconductor ecosystem stays relevant and to safeguard the EU’s strategic autonomy in the global supply […]

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New Research Shows Need for AI Governance in Media and Communication Sector

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2023

New research has identified a significant gap in existing European policy initiatives that fail to fully consider the broader impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the media and communication (MC) sector. The research, conducted by leading scholars across Europe, sheds light on the impact of AI technologies on the MC sector from the perspective […]

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Integrity360 Acquires Advantio to Expand European Footprint

By Ryan Harmon 1 August 2023

As part of its Pan European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired leading European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Advantio. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides an additional cyber services practice focused on PCI compliance – complementing

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Ireland’s AI Standards and Assurance Roadmap Launched

By Ryan Harmon 31 July 2023

Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Neale Richmond, and Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, launched Ireland’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Standards & Assurance Roadmap. This roadmap is a key deliverable of Ireland’s National AI Strategy to develop and utilise Artificial Intelligence for the benefit

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Longford Schools and Club Success at National Microsoft Dream Space Showcase

By Ryan Harmon 28 July 2023

Longford County Council is delighted to formally congratulate the Longford groups, Colmcille Broadband Connection Point (BCP), St Joseph’s National School and Scoil Bhríde Glen, who won awards at the first ever national Microsoft Dream Space Showcase. Prize winners from the inaugural Longford Microsoft Dream Space Showcase which was held in Edgeworthstown,

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Lero Researchers Seek Public’s Views on AI and Software

By Ryan Harmon 25 July 2023

Will artificial intelligence (AI) end civilisation? Researchers at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, and University College Cork, are seeking help determining the public’s views and knowledge about AI and software more generally. Psychologist Dr Sarah Robinson, a senior postdoctoral researcher with Lero, is asking members of the

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XOCEAN to Open New Technical Centre in Louth

By Ryan Harmon 25 July 2023

XOCEAN, the leading provider of carbon-neutral ocean data, has announced the creation of 300 new jobs as part of its strategic growth plan. The jobs announcement comes as the XOCEAN team welcomed Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation, Dara Calleary, to mark the official opening of its new Technical Centre near Carlingford, […]

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SuperNode Invests €40m in R&D Initiative in Renewable Transmission Technology

By Ryan Harmon 20 July 2023

SuperNode announced plans to continue its growth in Ireland through an investment of more than €40 million. This R&D initiative is intended to design, develop and manufacture High Temperature Superconducting (‘HTS’) cable systems. SuperNode is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. SuperNode, is a technology company with 60+ staff operating out its

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Kildare County Council Launches First Digital Strategy for the County

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2023

Kildare County Council has published the first Digital Strategy for County Kildare, aimed at creating an inclusive, progressive, innovative and connected digital society and economy for the benefit of Kildare’s citizens and businesses. ‘Kildare Konnected’ identifies five strategic pillars which aim to maximise the opportunities of digital transformation and

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Blink Parametric Announces 30 Tech Jobs at Launch of New EU HQ in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2023

Blink Parametric announced plans to increase its headcount, effectively doubling its workforce in Cork by the end of 2025. The expansion will be across all technical roles including presales, full stack developers, QA and data analytics with opportunities across multiple levels ranging from experienced hires to graduates, the majority of which will be based in […]

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Webio Announces €2.5m Investment to Grow Conversational AI Tech

By Ryan Harmon 10 July 2023

Webio, a Dublin-based conversational AI specialist company, has announced an investment of €2.5m with the round being led by Hambro Perks Growth Debt Fund and includes a further investment from Finch Capital, an existing investor in Webio. This is Hambro Perks’ first Irish investment, providing €1.75 million of venture debt to Webio. Webio received this […]

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Winthrop Technologies to Create 200 New Roles in Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 5 July 2023

Winthrop Technologies, an Irish-based provider of turnkey services to the European data centre market, is going on a recruitment drive to support its recent expansion in Dublin. The Dublin-headquartered company plans to create 200 jobs in Ireland over the next year, as well as an additional 180 jobs in Europe. The hiring spree will include […]

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Meta and Tyndall Set to Advance Augmented Reality Technology

By Ryan Harmon 27 June 2023

Meta has agreed to a four-year programme of research led by Tyndall National Institute’s Professor Paul Hurley, recently appointed as Meta’s Industrial Chair in Semiconductor Technologies at Tyndall and the School of Chemistry at UCC. The announcement was attended by Tánaiste, and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Defence Micheál Martin at UCC. This

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Zymeworks to Establish Clinical and Regulatory Operations European Headquarters in Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 26 June 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris announced that Zymeworks, a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery, development and commercialisation of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, is to establish a Clinical and Regulatory European Headquarters in Dublin with the creation of up to 20 new roles across

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National Cyber Risk Assessment Published By Government

By Ryan Harmon 22 June 2023

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, and Minister of State with responsibility for Communications, Ossian Smyth, have published the National Cyber Risk Assessment 2022, which outlines the cyber security risks faced by Ireland and the measures required to strengthen our cyber resilience. This report, led by the National Cyber Security

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New Cycling Community App Launches With DCU Data Support

By Ryan Harmon 21 June 2023

Dublin City University (DCU) researchers have contributed open data strategy support and machine learning expertise to a new cycling community app designed to improve urban cycling. The international project brings together two schools within DCU, and four other universities. BiciZen is an open platform that crowdsources data about everyday cycling experiences from

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Deloitte Launches Technology and Analytics Hub in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 20 June 2023

Professional services company Deloitte plans to create 300 new jobs in Cork over the next three years, which will help it mark its 150th anniversary in the city, with the majority of these roles will be based in a new technology and analytics hub in Cork. The company will hire across all areas of the business […]

Digital for Good: Ireland’s Digital Inclusion Roadmap Published

Progress Report on National AI Strategy Published

The Sky is the Limit for Space Week Events

Tyndall Calls For A Chips Strategy For Ireland

New Research Shows Need for AI Governance in Media and Communication Sector

Integrity360 Acquires Advantio to Expand European Footprint

Ireland’s AI Standards and Assurance Roadmap Launched

Longford Schools and Club Success at National Microsoft Dream Space Showcase

Lero Researchers Seek Public’s Views on AI and Software

XOCEAN to Open New Technical Centre in Louth

SuperNode Invests €40m in R&D Initiative in Renewable Transmission Technology

Kildare County Council Launches First Digital Strategy for the County

Blink Parametric Announces 30 Tech Jobs at Launch of New EU HQ in Cork

Webio Announces €2.5m Investment to Grow Conversational AI Tech

Winthrop Technologies to Create 200 New Roles in Dublin

Meta and Tyndall Set to Advance Augmented Reality Technology

Zymeworks to Establish Clinical and Regulatory Operations European Headquarters in Dublin

National Cyber Risk Assessment Published By Government

New Cycling Community App Launches With DCU Data Support

Deloitte Launches Technology and Analytics Hub in Cork

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