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Why lynx and people could coexist in Scotland

5 days ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

A major new 100-page report provides the most detailed analysis yet of what a lynx reintroduction project in Scotland would need to do to ensure lynx and people could coexist. Lynx image credited to scotlandbigpicture.comIt outlines conclusions and recommendations agreed by a nine-month national discussion involving a diverse, cross-sector range of 53 stakeholders including farmer and landowner organisations, gamekeepers, foresters, tourism operators and conservationists.
Inspiring the Next Generation: Interstellar DEIS Students

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

Primary school students from a network of DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) schools across Dublin will make direct radio contact with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity will take place on Wednesday, June 4th, from 12:45 to 13:45 IST (Irish Standard Time) at the Central Quad, Technological University of Dublin, Grangegorman.
€500,000 available for sustainable energy upgrades

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

SE Systems, a leading national provider of energy solutions, has announced that €500,000* is available for Irish communities as part of its Community Fund. The €500,000 in funding is for sustainable energy upgrades, specifically to help future-proof community buildings across Ireland. The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 July. Launched in 2022, a total budget of over €2.6m has been awarded by SE Systems to local community projects to date.
Subsea Cable Security and Resilience

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

The report from the Inaugural Valentia Island Symposium on Subsea Cable Security and Resilience, held from October 10-12, 2024, was launched at the European Maritime Day Event in Cork City. This unique Symposium brought together Irish and international experts from industry, academia, and government to address critical issues related to submarine telecommunications cables.
The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Captains of Industry

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

We look at The CEO: The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Captains of Industry, coming out in June 2025. See mor about the book here. The CEO: The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Captains of Industry reviewedIn many ways this book is a bit of a horror show in terms of management for British industries. The authors do a good job of taking us through a variety of types of leader.
Energyfix one-stop-shop to upgrade energy ratings

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

Energyfix, a newly launched, SEAI-registered one-stop-shop for energy upgrades, is to shake up the market, offering forward-funding of SEAI grants for homeowners. The company, operating from Galway, Cork and Dublin, aims to capitalise on Ireland’s target of retrofitting 500,000 homes to a B2 Building Energy Rating (BER), by 2030, under the National Retrofit Plan.
Why are some spiders are more venomous than others?

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Simon Cocking

Analysis of over 70 spider venoms finds potency depends on a spider’s dietPhoto Credit: Andrew Downes, Xposure, A salmon pink tarantulaEmbargoed until 0001hrs Wednesday May 21, 2025: A new study by researchers at the University of Galway’s School of Natural Sciences has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. Why are some spiders are more venomous than others?
AWS report reveals Ireland’s Startups Lead Europe in AI Adoption

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

Ireland’s startup ecosystem is setting the pace for AI adoption in Europe, according to a new AWS report titled “Unlocking Ireland’s AI Potential 2025”. The report, based on survey data of 1,000 Irish businesses, highlights how agile Irish startups are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their core operations, with 36% of Irish startups embedding AI at the core of their business model, higher than the 29% European average.
Dublin Fintech CEO warns of rising smartphone theft in new report

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

A new research study from UK fintech startup Nuke From Orbit, highlights a sharp rise in smartphone theft across the country and the growing impact on how people use their devices. As thefts soar and public trust in police and tech providers declines, the findings point to a security crisis that is reshaping digital habits for millions of Britons. According to the study, which surveyed 1,000 UK adults (18 years and above), 29% have now experienced phone theft, up from 17% just a year ago.
PMI survey reveals 56% of project management pros claim remote/hybrid working helps success rates

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

A survey from the Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) shows that more than half (56%) of project managers believe remote or hybrid working has a positive impact on project success rates. The research involving over 100 project management professionals also found that the average cost of failed projects during the last 12 months was approximately €653K – down 11% from last year’s estimated cost of failed projects at €710K.