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• Toyota bets big on drones with $500m investment in Joby Aviation October 14, 2024
  Toyota Motor has announced a significant $500 million investment in Joby Aviation, continuing its commitment to developing electric air taxi technology. This reports Reuters. This latest investment follows an earlier investment of $394 million (about €360 million), making Toyota Joby’s largest outside shareholder. The strategic alliance between the two companies focuses on jointly supporting the […]
• Only two EU countries meet NIS2 deadline October 14, 2024
  Only Belgium and Croatia have formally notified the European Commission of their compliance with the updated cyber security regulations for critical entities. This notification comes a week before the deadline set for all 27 EU member states. A Commission spokesperson confirmed this, saying that Belgium has fully implemented the Network and Information Security Directive 2 […]
• Amazon expands reverse logistics facilities to extend the life of data centre equipment October 14, 2024
  Amazon has expanded its European reverse logistics programme through re:Cycle Reverse Logistics, which operates facilities in Dublin, that test and repair equipment from AWS data centres. The facilities extend the life of data centre hardware and other electronics so they can be reused. This circular economy initiative supports Amazon’s path to reach net-zero carbon by […]
• Conscia enters Irish market with PlanNet21 acquisition October 14, 2024
  Cyber security and networking solutions provider Conscia has acquired PlanNet21 Group, parent company to PlanNet21 Communications, Agile Networks, and eCom Solutions. Financial details of the deal were not revealed, which is yet to be passed by regulators. The purchase marks Conscia’s entry into the Irish market and is its 20th across eight European geographical markets […]
• Vodafone and Google confirm €1.2bn collaboration on AI and cloud October 11, 2024
  Vodafone and Google have announced a 10-year partnership worth €1.19 billion. This collaboration aims to enhance Vodafone’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and provide customers with advanced technology solutions. A key aspect of the deal is the integration of Google Cloud’s generative AI into Vodafone’s TV set-top boxes. This integration will enable personalised content […]
• Another Bitcoin developer denies he is Satoshi Nakamoto October 11, 2024
  Former Bitcoin developer Peter Todd denies that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, although that is suggested in a new HBO documentary. In an e-mail to CoinDesk, Todd reveals that filmmaker Cullen Hoback, best known for identifying the person behind the QAnon conspiracy theory, is mistaken. “Of course I’m not Satoshi,” Todd wrote. […]
• Ireland’s low-energy EV game October 11, 2024
  This week we find out just how far behind Ireland is in electric vehicle adoption, Google gets slammed for being like Apple, and a new wave of AI assistants is upon us. Also Fidelity Investments’ Aaron Smith talks about an innovative approach to start-ups being worked on in association with Dogpatch Labs. To never miss […]
• Who, what, where… October 11, 2024
  Was anyone else as intrigued as I was by the recent announcement from IDA Ireland concerning Expel? If you missed it, the gist of the story is that managed detection and response (MDR) provider Expel announced plans to establish a fully remote workforce in Ireland, with up to 50 high-skilled cyber security jobs over the […]
• Four in 10 Irish businesses not ready for new EU cyber rules October 10, 2024
  Four in ten Irish businesses (38%) will not be prepared for NIS2 compliance by 17 October, the date the Government must transpose NIS2 into Irish law, a survey of 160 professionals by Mason Hayes & Curran has revealed. The same number have not yet updated their cybersecurity polices, leaving many organisations potentially exposed under the […]
• IP Telecom earns Guaranteed Irish symbol October 10, 2024
  IP Telecom has been awarded the prestigious Guaranteed Irish symbol, acknowledging the company’s dedication to promoting Irish provenance while creating sustainable jobs and supporting local communities. Founded in 2010 by CEO Shena Brien and CTO Brian Chamberlain, IP Telecom has grown into a major player in the telecom industry, serving sectors such as retail, agriculture, […]