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Can AI alleviate IT workers’ over-burdened tech stacks?

Blathnaid O’Dea — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:10 +0000

Senior leaders and younger workers appear to be embracing AI for productivity and workload reduction more than their counterparts, new data says.

New research could lead to error-free quantum calculations

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:51:40 +0000

The research claimed to hit 99.9pc accuracy in certain quantum operations in a way that can be scaled up, which could help reduce errors.

How this market leader is integrating tech skills into her new strategic role

Colin Ryan — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:37:58 +0000

SiliconRepublic.com recently visited PwC to talk to Aisling Curtis about her new role in the strategic alliances team and the tech skills she brings to the position.

How to track a giraffe

silicon — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:58:04 +0000

Conservation ecologist Dr Michael Brown from the Smithsonian Institute uses real-time data to track giraffes to understand how they are affected by poaching, climate change and other issues.

Automation is ‘critical’ to enhance future workflows

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:19:01 +0000

Kevin Lynch of Red Hat discusses the benefits of digitally transforming businesses, along with tips on how to get there and the potential challenges that need to be addressed.

Translate Ireland is bringing its multilingual services to DCU

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:25:52 +0000

With 100,000 people struggling with the English language in Ireland, the company is joining a long-established DCU agency to provide information in multiple languages.

Energywise Ireland opens new Cork offices and creates 100 jobs

Vish Gain — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:12:07 +0000

Energywise Ireland has come a long way since starting out as a family business in 2009. Today, the company has more than 90 employees across its premises in Cork and Kerry.

Google fixes Chrome flaw exploited by spyware vendor

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:48:44 +0000

Google said it is aware that an exploit for this vulnerability exists and that it will take days or weeks to roll out the patch to all users.

UK start-up Setmixer wins Global MediaTech Pitch Day in Berlin

Vish Gain — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:33:28 +0000

Irish start-up Legitimate, co-founded by Caoimhe and Gerard Donnelly, was one of 10 finalists chosen from a pool of 400 start-ups at the competition.

Epic Games lays off 16pc of staff, sells Bandcamp

Rebecca Graham — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:32:35 +0000

The Fortnite maker is also spinning off most of SuperAwesome, the Irish-founded maker of a consent tool to create safe online gaming spaces for children.

Nvidia reportedly raided by French antitrust authorities

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:21:48 +0000

Nvidia has seen a massive surge in growth this year from its AI focus, which may have gained the attention of French authorities.

Deloitte Ireland revenue grew by 12pc over past year

Vish Gain — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:50:22 +0000

CEO Harry Goddard said that the past 12 months have been ‘unique’ for the firm’s clients because of the emergence of ‘transformational’ generative AI.

How this cyber leader is addressing cyber talent shortages

silicon — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:01:56 +0000

EY's Puneet Kukreja discusses his role as UK and Ireland cyber leader as well as his thoughts on digital transformation, sustainability data and cyber talent shortages.

Google announces €1.5m AI scholarship for Ireland’s undergrads

Blathnaid O’Dea — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:03:04 +0000

The Insight Research Centre for Data Analytics will administer a Google AI scholarship for underrepresented people who want to pursue tech careers.

Has Big Tech lost its lustre for Irish engineers and IT workers?

Blathnaid O’Dea — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:00:23 +0000

New data from Universum shows that Irish workers are turning away from tech giants like Apple and Meta towards banks, professional services and public sector employers.

Why consultants are the ‘philosophers of the tech world’

silicon — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:49:22 +0000

Accenture's Geoff Allen discusses his career pivot from philosophy to tech consulting, and the skills that unite the two areas.

How employers can boost their workers’ happiness

silicon — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:57:50 +0000

BrightHR's Thea Watson advises employers on the many ways to maintain happiness in the workplace.

Bank of America invests in Impact Ireland fund for Irish start-ups

Vish Gain — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:38:05 +0000

As part of the deal, Paul Donofrio of Bank of America will join VentureWave Impact Ireland’s Global Advisory Council chaired by former Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

TikTok tackles disinformation network targeting Irish users

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:10:24 +0000

The social media company claims this network had more than 94,700 users and was deliberately attempting to 'intensify social conflict'.

Meta reveals new AI tools while Mistral shares its AI model

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:43:41 +0000

The tech giant continues to focus on AI technology, while French start-up Mistral steps into the competitive market of large language models.