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Launched in 2001, Siliconrepublic.com has evolved from Ireland's top source for technology news to one of Europe's prominent online publications. With over half a million pageviews each month and an expanding audience, it has earned numerous awards along the way. Today, it serves as the primary destination for anyone looking to stay updated on technology and innovation in Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

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TFS' Edel Collins on leaving the ladder down

2 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

Episode two of The Leaders’ Room season three features Edel Collins, general manager at Thermo Fischer Scientific in Cork. This series is created in partnership with IDA Ireland. In season three of The Leaders’ Room podcast, we once again get the back stories of the leaders of some of Ireland’s most influential multinationals in tech, life sciences and innovation, as well as insights into their leadership styles and industry trends they see coming down the line.
Dublin’s Talio Secures $1M for AI food and beverage platform

2 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

Dublin based AI start-up Talio has now secured some $1m in funding with backers that include Fulfil’s Barry Connolly and former Red Bull executive Karen Reilly. Talio, a Dublin-based AI startup founded by Oran O’Flynn and Ciaran O’Connor, has raised a total of $1 million in funding to date for its platform which gathers data from menus, retail, and social media, to identify trends, and to guide users all the way through to concept creation, according to O’Flynn.
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland funding call opens for space-bound hardware

3 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

Ireland has officially joined the European Space Agency’s Phi-Lab NET as funding call opens today for Irish innovators looking to the space sector. Phi-Lab Ireland is the newest addition to a growing pan-European network of locally hosted and administered Phi-Labs (Phi-Lab NET ), each addressing a regionally important thematic area.
Dublin crisis response software company D4H acquired by UK’s EcoOnline

4 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

D4H, the Howth-based emergency and incident management software company founded by Robin Blandford has been acquired by the UK’s EcoOnline for an undisclosed sum. A background as a volunteer in the Irish Coast Guard, and a computer engineering degree from DCU led Robin Blandford to found a company in 2008 that creates vital data management for first responders and the ability to record real time data. D4H is still, rather fittingly, based out of a lighthouse on Howth head, overlooking Dublin Bay.
Tesla's invite-only robotaxi pilot has safety drivers on board

5 days ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

Elon Musk’s Tesla began quietly taking passengers in a very low-key launch of its robotaxi service in Austin Texas, complete with remote monitoring and safety driver in passenger seat. Despite an opportunity to pause when Austin lawmakers penned a letter requesting the pilot be delayed, Tesla proceeded with its long-anticipated robotaxi pilot on Sunday, albeit with invite-only rides for influencers, remote monitoring and safety drivers in the passenger seat.
Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Ann O’Dea

After a tumultuous year for Tesla, Elon Musk and supportive pundits have long touted the launch of its self-driving robotaxi fleet as the proverbial white horse that will come to its rescue. The launch of a pilot of just 10 cars on June 22 was to be the first indicator of whether that would truly […]After a tumultuous year for Tesla, Elon Musk and supportive pundits have long touted the launch of its self-driving robotaxi fleet as the proverbial white horse that will come to its rescue.
Why managers need to give their teams ownership, not just tasks

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

Noesis’ Ricardo Batista discusses progress, challenges and why you need to know your team to get the best out of them. “From early on, I knew I wanted to work with computers, though I didn’t fully understand what that entailed,” says Ricardo Batista. “Was it working on Windows on a 386DX? Opening a PC and swapping parts? Learning how to use Excel and Word before most people?
Top tips to avoid falling foul of workplace manipulation

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

By the time you realise that there has been some workplace puppetry the damage may well be done, so here is how you can recognise the red flags. Whether it is mindful manoeuvring or deliberate puppetry, manipulation in the workplace can have serious consequences, not just for the employee but for the wider organisation. The individual may feel belittled, excessively anxious and unhappy at work, while the employer may find that the quality of work has gone down and there are ructions in the team.
Trinity scientists help crack micronutrient mystery

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

For years, scientists have wondered how queuosine, a vital micronutrient, is absorbed into the body. Now, researchers believe they have the answer. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have helped solve a 30-year mystery on how a vital micronutrient is absorbed into human cells, a discovery which may open crucial doors for future health therapies.
IT.ie expands with 7-figure Abacus Systems acquisition

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Laura Varley

As a result, the organisation expects to grow, both in terms of revenue and workforce. Irish IT services company IT.ie has acquired Dublin-based Abacus Systems, in a seven-figure deal. Following the acquisition IT.ie has said it would expect revenue to exceed a previous target of €8m to reach €10m by the end of 2025. Additionally, as 11 employees join from Abacus, IT.ie will have a team of more than 50.