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Cian Ó Maidín enjoys the work-life balance that Tramore, Co Waterford has to offer.

Small town firm plays pivotal global role

Ciara O'Brien
January 22, 2021, 15:37

Interview: Nearform’s success during Covid times continues with its vaccine app

Digital fitness comes into its own with breathtaking possibilities

Digital fitness comes into its own with breathtaking possibilities

Ciara O'Brien
January 21, 2021, 05:24

Smart yoga mats and apps to monitor your home workout? Expect a lot more innovation in the sector this year

Mission possible: How start-up thinking can help public projects

Mission possible: How start-up thinking can help public projects

Frank Dillon
January 21, 2021, 05:22

We need more risk-taking in the public sector, says Mitchell Weiss

Irish tech company Engage EHS bought by EcoOnline

January 26, 2021, 16:37

Company specialises in environment, health and safety technology

Stripe leads $102m funding round in US start-up Fast

January 26, 2021, 15:59

This is the second time Stripe has backed the San Francisco-based company

Apple set to post first ever $100bn-revenue quarter after strong Christmas

January 26, 2021, 15:03

Projected $23.6 billion net profit biggest ever for private corporation

Three claims ComReg decision will put it at competitive disadvantage

January 26, 2021, 13:05

Mobile phone network brings High Court case against regulator over auction system

HR tech company Personio to create 140 jobs in Dublin

January 26, 2021, 05:30

2:26 The company, which is valued at $1.7bn, last week announced it had raised a further $125m

Draper Esprit has led $20m investment in Riverlane

January 25, 2021, 10:08

Quantum computing software specialist to expand operations outside of the UK

Millions of users move away from WhatsApp after terms of service update

January 24, 2021, 21:46

Company says it will delay new policy as number of users to alternative services rise

Fenergo on acquisition trail as revenue and headcount rises

January 23, 2021, 05:40

Irish fintech says it is still weighing up a stock market flotation

Three takes ComReg to court over plans to cap radio spectrum purchase

January 23, 2021, 05:30

Mobile operator’s move described as ‘deeply cynical’ and will delay awarding of spectrum

Amazon requests in-person vote on proposal to form union

January 22, 2021, 17:19

Labour regulator ruled warehouse workers will have two months to vote by mail

Intel shares tumble after new CEO pledges to stick with chip manufacturing

January 22, 2021, 16:31

Pat Gelsinger to provide more details after officially taking over as chief next month

Small town firm plays pivotal global role

January 22, 2021, 15:37

Interview: Nearform’s success during Covid times continues with its vaccine app

Shares in Kainos jump as it expects to come in ahead of forecasts

January 22, 2021, 10:55

Northern Irish software company sees 18% rise in share price on latest trading update

Joe Biden’s Peloton bike may pose a cybersecurity risk, experts warn

January 21, 2021, 21:22

US leader’s fitness regime could possibly cause unexpected headache for security services

Surface Earbuds review: Microsoft aims for crowded market

January 21, 2021, 06:25

Bluetooth buds try to carve out a niche with workers

Galaxy S21: Ultra is star of the show with quad camera

January 21, 2021, 06:18

Phone combines wide angle lens, ultrawide angle and dual tele-lens to step up photo quality

Norm Glasses: Subtle look adds to the creep factor

January 21, 2021, 06:16

Augmented reality glasses designed to look very similar to a regular pair of sunglasses

Large-scale remote working leads to data protection risks – survey

January 21, 2021, 05:41

Just over half of respondents had introduced policies to address risks

Digital fitness comes into its own with breathtaking possibilities

January 21, 2021, 05:24

Smart yoga mats and apps to monitor your home workout? Expect a lot more innovation in the sector this year

Mission possible: How start-up thinking can help public projects

January 21, 2021, 05:22

We need more risk-taking in the public sector, says Mitchell Weiss

Hands off: Covid-19 is fuelling a boom in touchless technology

January 21, 2021, 05:15

With pathogens lurking on every surface, sensor- and voice-activated tech is on the rise

The depressing role of technology in the Trump years must be fixed

January 21, 2021, 05:00

The Biden administration must grasp the nettle of malign misuse of tech

Irish Times Innovation Awards: Playing to their strengths

January 21, 2021, 04:29

Lowden Guitars, Cyc-Lok, RetroKit, Beauty Buddy and VorTech among the finalists

Trump pardons former Google self-driving car engineer Anthony Levandowski

January 20, 2021, 08:13

Levandowski was sentenced to 18 months for stealing trade secret

Galway-based Orreco raises €3m from Fitbit and Peloton investor

January 20, 2021, 06:52

Sports tech company plans to use True Ventures funding to double headcount to 60

GDPR fines jump 40% as EU regulators raise pressure on business

January 19, 2021, 15:06

Ireland ranked sixth for total number of data breaches in the past year

Logitech raises yearly forecasts after jump in quarterly operating income

January 19, 2021, 10:02

Demand for its work-from-home products and gaming accessories soared in lockdown

Indigo Telecom plans 100 new jobs for Limerick subsidiary

January 19, 2021, 07:51

Telecoms support services group is preparing for further international expansion

Northern Ireland tech companies raise record £45.6m in 2020

January 19, 2021, 04:42

Sector offers job opportunities, with workers earning up to £10,000 more in wages

CarTrawler forecasts pent-up demand for travel this year

January 15, 2021, 09:00

Company appoints Google Cloud’s digital transformation officer to its board

Google closes $2.1bn Fitbit deal without antitrust clearance

January 14, 2021, 20:55

Search giant said it heard nothing from regulators at end of agreed extended waiting period

DPC welcomes Schrems decision to drop legal case

January 14, 2021, 18:44

Activist settled his action after DPC agreed to proceed with his Facebook complaint

Samsung unveils new Galaxy S21 smartphone series

January 14, 2021, 16:12

New design and improved cameras for Samsung’s flagship series

Revenues surge at Irish tech unicorn Intercom

January 14, 2021, 13:10

Turnover has more than doubled over the last two years for the software company

Plan for digital Covid ‘vaccination passport’

January 14, 2021, 12:25

Governments, airlines and other businesses may require proof of vaccination

Tech Tools: LG’s autonomous robot sanitises with speed using UV light

January 14, 2021, 06:00

Cloi UV-C robot has built-in sensors to deactivate ultraviolet rays around people

TP Link Deco M5 review: Home mesh wifi that won’t blow your budget

January 14, 2021, 05:30

This flexible system is simple to get up and running

Data Protection Commission ‘acutely strained’ by big tech cases

January 14, 2021, 05:05

Agency warns multinationals have ‘disproportionate resources’

Could armour-plate technology lead to better electric cars?

January 14, 2021, 05:03

Israeli firm Plasan is working to make lighter vehicles more cost effective

Could armour-plate technology lead to lighter, more efficient electric cars?

January 14, 2021, 05:03

Manufacturer Plasan is working to make lighter vehicles more cost effective

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