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Synergy Enterprise Platform Programme is now open
EPP Phase 1 The Enterprise Platform Programme is co-located at the heart of the Dublin and East Region based at The LINC, IT Blanchardstown and at the Synergy Centre, ITT Dublin respectively. » read more
EI Job Expansion Fund open until 16th Feb.
Job Expansion Fund (max €150,000) is open and will close on the 16th of Feb. » read more
Irish tech companies raised €274m in 2011
Irish tech companies raised €274m in 2011, VCs still investing but tech sector not recession-proof. » read more
Small biz exemptions in EU privacy overhaul
Most start-ups and small businesses with fewer than 250 employees will be exempt from a new obligation to appoint a data protection officer, according to the European Union's (EU) new data privacy proposals. » read more
Transition Year Placement Programme - call for industry participation in pilot programme
ICT Ireland and the Irish Software Association are currently developing a Transition Year Work Placement Programme in conjunction with Careersportal and Engineers Ireland. The programme which will be branded the 'Smart Futures TY Xperience' programme, will provide companies with a very easy 'off the shelf' work experience model, which can be tailored to each individual company's needs. » read more
Camara Ireland Gives Dublin Schools a Chance to Win Heavily Subsidised Education Packages
Charity, Camara Ireland in conjunction with the State Street Foundation are giving 3 primary or secondary schools the opportunity to win technology enabled education packages for only €500. » read more
NDRC Launchpad attracts 70 applicant for 15 places
The National Digital Research Centre in Dublin (NDRC) is currently evaluating 70 Irish and international applications to participate in its Launchpad accelerator programme for digital start-up enterprises. » read more
ICT is well represented among the most sustainable corporations in the world
In a ranking of the most sustainable corporations in the world the ICT sector is well represented, with at least 13 companies in the top 100 list. (Possibly more, depending who you include). Heading the ICT companies is Nordic telecoms company TeliaSonera, in 13th place, followed by Intel (18), but with IBM in a relatively lowly 69th place. » read more
'ICT Action Plan' launched by industry and government
"Highly skilled individuals are needed to maintain Ireland's competitive advantage and meet the demands of a rapidly expanding sector. Action is required from both government and industry." Report sets out a comprehensive plan to meet high level skills requirements in the ICT sector » read more
€22.4 million funding for Lero Research Institute
"This renewal SFI funding to Lero is in recognition of their research excellence and considerable impacts already delivered," Science Foundation Ireland and industry contributions create fund for continued software engineering research. Lero, the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre based at the University of Limerick (UL), has been awarded a total of €22.4 million in funding to continue its work. » read more
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