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Infineon Technologies officially opens new R&D Centre in Cork German semiconductor, power and IoT platform Infineon Technologies is expanding its Ireland operations with a new R&D centre in Cork.

Global semiconductor, power systems and IoT company Infineon Technologies has officially opened a new Cork-based R&D centre.

IrishJobs report shows 17pc gap in pay expectations of men and women A report from IrishJobs and its parent company The Stepstone Group has highlighted the financial challenges women often face in the workplace.

IrishJobs' data shows that men are often more comfortable negotiating a pay rise than their female colleagues.

Inside the EIC Accelerator: Practical advice from one Irish founder Rhona Togher has successfully raised €6.5m for Lios in 2025 through the EIC funding framework of Horizon Europe. Now she wants to share her learnings with other founders.

If you’re a deep tech start-up considering applying for the EIC (European Innovation Council) Accelerator, this is for you. Lios' Rhona Togher shares the learnings she wishes she'd had.

Researchers should learn to be entrepreneurial, says ARC hub lead Ireland is doubling down on building a strong research-to-market pipeline in hopes of creating global companies with homegrown roots.

“Commercialisation is generally new to people – particularly researchers. And it’s a new language and it’s a new acumen, and you have to try and build that. And that’s what we’re really trying to do with the ARC Hub,” says Garry Duffy, the director of the new ARC Hub for Healthtech.

How do IT and tech recruiters match the right applicant to the right role? IT Search's Karla O'Rourke explores the IT and tech recruitment landscape, as she offers advice to jobseekers looking for a new role.

IT Search’s Karla O’Rourke discusses her career in recruitment and how candidates can make themselves more attractive to organisations looking to hire.

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Oracle to cut ‘thousands’ of jobs
Irish data security start-up Evervault raises $25m
UL and IMR to design 3D-printed liquid rocket engine

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Anthropic will fight US ‘supply chain risk’ designation in court Anthropic has confirmed its official designation as a 'supply chain risk' by the US administration and said it would fight it in the courts.

Anthropic last night confirmed it has been designated a ‘supply chain risk’ by the US administration, and says it has no choice but to challenge it in the courts.

Irish data security start-up Evervault raises $25m The funding will be used to expand Evervault’s encryption infrastructure, invest in product development, and grow its engineering and product teams.

Evervault, a data encryption start-up founded by Irishman Shane Curran, has raised $25m in Series B funding.

UL and IMR to design Ireland’s first 3D printed liquid rocket engine A UL and IMR partnership will facilitate the design and development of Ireland's first additive manufactured liquid rocket engine.

ULAS HiPR, which is the University of Limerick’s student-led high-powered rocketry team, has announced a partnership with Irish Manufacturing Research.

Oracle to cut 'thousands' of jobs, reports Bloomberg Oracle will cut 'thousands' of jobs to funnel funds into its AI data centre expansion efforts. Filing shows layoffs will cost Oracle $1.6bn.

Oracle will cut “thousands” of jobs to funnel funds into its major AI data centre expansion efforts, reported Bloomberg. Last September, the company revealed plans for its largest-ever restructuring, set to cost up to $1.6bn.

For this episode of The Leaders’ Room, We ​​sat down with Cathy Kearney, Apple’s VP of European Operations, and Kristina Raspe, the company’s VP of Places, to chat about how their evolving campus reflects the iconic company’s commitment to Ireland. 📖 Check out the full feature 🔗 vist.ly/4tuh9

Are assumptions creating barriers for women seeking leadership roles? A report from Hogan Assessments breaksdown the invisible barriers that often prevent women from accessing leadership roles in their careers.

Allison Howell explores recent data from Hogan Assessments and how falsehoods about women in positions of power can result in missed opportunities.

Revolut applies for US banking license UK fintech giant Revolut has applied for a US banking license, and has tapped former Visa executive Cetin Duransoy as its US CEO.

UK fintech giant Revolut has applied for a US banking license. If successful, Revolut would be able offer services such as personal loans and credit cards to its US-based customers.

Minister announces €12m in project funding and 23 jobs at Kerry’s Net Feasa Minister Dara Calleary has announced 23 new jobs in Kerry at Net Feasa, as well as €12m in funding for rural-based projects.

Dara Calleary, TD, has approved €12m in funding for a range of rural projects and has also revealed plans for 23 new jobs at Net Feasa, in Daingean Uí Chúis, Kerry.

Check out today’s Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:

Amazon cuts jobs in its robotics division
French quantum start-up Pasqal to go public via SPAC
Women-led Irish companies growing in south and mid-west

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Major phishing operation disrupted in joint Europol action A joint operation has disrupted one of the largest phishing-as-a-service platform worldwide, called ‘Tycoon 2FA’.

A joint cybersecurity operation has disrupted one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platform, called ‘Tycoon 2FA’, used to bypass multi-factor authentication and hack accounts.

French quantum start-up Pasqal raises €340m, plans dual public listings French quantum start-up Pasqal raises €340m ahead of plans for public listings via a SPAC on the Nasdaq and Euronext exchanges.

French quantum start-up Pasqal raises €340m and plans dual public listings.

South and mid-west beating national average for women founders, finds AxisBIC AxisBIC have issued a report showing how women-led businesses in Ireland's south and mid-west are outpacing other regions in terms of funding.

The report identified an increase in the number of female entrepreneurs raising investments to expand their businesses.

The Leaders’ Room: Building belonging with Apple’s Cathy Kearney and Kristina Raspe The Leaders Room' podcast features longtime Apple lead in Ireland and VP of European Operations, Cathy Kearney, and colleague Kristina Raspe, VP of Places.

The Leaders Room Podcast: this episode is a little different. It features two leaders – Apple VPs Cathy Kearney and Kristina Raspe.

Amazon lays off more workers, this time in the robotics division In a new round of layoffs, Amazon said it is cutting a 'relatively small' number of jobs in its robotics division.

In a new round of layoffs, Amazon is cutting a 'relatively small' number of jobs in its robotics division. Reuters reported that the layoffs will affect at least 100 white-collar jobs.

Report: Women more likely to hold CFO or HR roles than CEO positions Grant Thornton has released data indicating how women are more likely to hold a CFO or HR position ahead of a CEO role.

Grant Thornton’s report highlights the challenges women face as they aspire to CEO roles.

'What matters more to employers, education or experience?' asks AI expert Aon's Joseph Holland discusses the opportunities open to those who may not want to take the direct route towards their professional lives.

Aon’s Joseph Holland discusses how taking the route less travelled can lead you towards the career you were meant to have.

Wearables company Whoop to create 600 jobs globally Wearables fitness and health monitoring platform Whoop is set to create more than 600 jobs globally, including in Limerick, Ireland.

Whoop, the human performance platform with Irish investors that include Rory McIlroy, Niall Horan and Shane Lowry, has announced plans to increase its global headcount by hiring more than 600 new employees.

NI start-up raises $590,000 for region’s first stem cell bank Stem cell storage provider LifeCellsNI is preparing to launch Northern Ireland’s first licensed stem cell biobank.

Stem cell storage provider LifeCellsNI is preparing to launch Northern Ireland’s first licensed stem cell biobank. The centre will be funded through a recent £590,000 pre-seed round the company raised, led by The AMP Angel Syndicate with support from Co-Fund III.

Ireland launches new offshore wind innovation centre Enterprise Ireland has launched a new centre called ‘Propel Ireland’ to develop the country’s offshore wind supply chain.

Enterprise Ireland, the Government agency supporting Ireland’s home-grown businesses, has launched a new centre called ‘Propel Ireland’ to develop the country’s offshore wind supply chain.

Check out today’s Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:

New hacking toolset targets outdated iPhones
UK industrial AV start-up Oxa raises $103m
Dr Craig Barratt appointed chair of Intel board

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UK industrial AV start-up Oxa raises $103m British autonomous vehicle (AV) start-up Oxa has raised $103m in a Series D funding round, with the UK government’s National Wealth Fund contributing almost half the total.

UK industrial autonomous vehicle start-up Oxa has raised $103m.

Craig Barratt to succeed Frank Yeary as chair on Intel Board of Directors Intel has announced a restructuring that will see Craig Barratt succeed Frank Yeary as a member of its Board of Directors.

Barratt is a longtime semiconductor executive and entrepreneur who will bring more than three decades of experience to the role.

Hacking tool with possible US origins targets outdated iPhones Outdated iPhones are being targeted by a new and powerful exploit kit called ‘Coruna’, with potential nation-state government origins.

According to Google Threat Intelligence Group, Coruna targets iPhone models running iOS 13.0 up to version 17.2.1. Essentially, the kit infects outdated iPhones visiting certain websites.

‘I’m happy to say my job has never been boring’ says director and head of data PwC's Katherine Leenhouts, the director and head of data, discusses the AI and data sector, skills needs and the challenges.

PwC's Katherine Leenhouts discusses her work in the data and AI space and offers her advice to professionals looking to emulate her career