The latest image of our solar system’s most distant planet shows Neptune’s rings and seven of its moons, including the unusual Triton. The James Webb Space Telescope isn’t taking time off, as it shifts its gaze to another planet in our solar system. The space observatory has captured a striking […]
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Germany’s bulk data retention law is illegal, EU court finds
The European Court of Justice said the ‘general and indiscriminate retention’ of traffic and location data is only allowed when there is a ‘serious threat to national security’. Europe’s top court has struck a blow to Germany’s data retention laws by ruling against its telecommunications law. The German law (called […]
Galway medtech Signum Surgical secures €2.9m investment
Signum Surgical is working to commercialise its BioHealx device, which is designed to improve the healing time and treatment of anal fistulas. Galway-based Signum Surgical has raised €2.9m to support its ongoing regulatory and clinical programmes. The funding round was led by the medtech syndicate of the Halo Business Angel […]
Siro completes 10-gigabit network upgrade for Irish enterprises
Siro said the upgrade is designed to future-proof its network, to meet the growing data demands of enterprises in Ireland. Siro has completed an upgrade to its broadband network, enabling 10-gigabit fibre connectivity for businesses in Ireland. The network operator said businesses will be able to access connectivity up to […]
Dope Security raises $4m and eyes Irish expansion
As it aims to disrupt the secure web gateway market, Dope Security has plans to ‘substantially’ increase its presence in Ireland. Dope Security has emerged out of stealth mode and revealed that it raised $4m in funding to expand its secure web gateway business internationally. A secure web gateway or […]
Mater Private injects €26m into ‘game-changer’ electronic records platform
The platform will integrate patient records across the group’s network in Ireland, representing a ‘major leap forward’ in its digital transformation. Mater Private Network is bringing an electronic health record (EHR) platform to all its hospitals and clinics in Ireland. This platform, called Meditech Expanse, will integrate patient records across […]
Johnson & Johnson Vision sees 80 new jobs for Limerick with €100m investment
The jobs news builds on J&J Vision’s existing business in Limerick, with upgrades to the facility expected to be completed in 2024. Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland, an eye health company from Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is expanding its facility in Plassey, Limerick. The €100m investment is expected to […]
James Webb reveals the Orion Nebula as you’ve never seen it before
The new image shows bright stars and a ‘stellar embryo’ lurking within the heart of the gigantic stellar nursery. The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its gaze to the Orion Nebula, revealing breath-taking new details of its inner regions. The gigantic stellar nursery is one of the most studied […]
10 tips to help you find your first ‘green’ job
Hays’ Fiona Place explains what a ‘green’ job looks like and shares her advice for those who want to work in the sustainability sector. Greater awareness of the climate crisis and a desire for positive societal change mean that more and more of us are becoming passionate about sustainability, but […]
Ireland sets new target of 37GW in offshore wind power by 2050
The nine member countries of NSEC have agreed to reach at least 260GW in offshore wind energy by 2050, while a new report shows the potential Cork could play in Ireland’s wind ambitions. In Dublin, member countries of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) have announced an ambitious goal in […]