From the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was clear that restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the virus would result in significant disruption to business. As businesses were forced to shutter to protect the public, we began to gain a better understanding of the consequences that companies could face in … Continue reading Enterprise Ireland’s supports to help start-ups weather Covid-19 Continue Reading
The world of work has changed dramatically in 2020. As the global pandemic has impacted businesses and economies on every continent, many companies are reframing their hiring strategies to embrace a distributed workforce environment and remote onboarding for the foreseeable future. For companies facing this shift to remote work, the process can seem daunting, but … Continue reading 10 tips for hiring new employees in a remote working world Continue Reading
On Tuesday (16 June), Helsinki-based start-up Swappie announced that it has raised $40m in Series B funding. Investors in the Series B round include TESI, Lifeline Ventures, Reaktor Ventures and Inventure. All of these VC firms also participated in the firm’s Series A round, which was held in 2019. The latest investment brings the total … Continue reading Swappie raises $40m and announces Irish expansion plans Continue Reading
While the EU is often considered a single, unified entity, the Covid-19 pandemic saw many of its member states take on very different travel restrictions to help control the spread of the disease. Now, as case numbers fall across the continent, the EU is attempting to get international travel back up and running to allow … Continue reading Interactive EU map shows what Covid-19 travel restrictions are still in place Continue Reading
Liz Cunningham works as EMEA finance director for Google. From the company’s base in Dublin, she is responsible for finance, investment and tax planning for more than 100 entities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cunningham studied accounting and finance at DCU before taking a job at Arthur Andersen. After seven years she moved … Continue reading ‘I never expected to be working in a tech company – but the culture drew me in’ Continue Reading
On Tuesday (16 June), Calligo announced that it has acquired Itomic Voice & Data, an IT managed services provider based between Dublin and Cork. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Calligo’s acquisition of Itomic Voice & Data follows its acquisition of Dublin-based DC Networks earlier this year. The two deals make Calligo one of the largest … Continue reading Calligo acquires Irish managed services firm Itomic Voice & Data Continue Reading
European Commission executive vice-president Margrethe Vestager has put forward a proposal for the easing of restrictions on what type of companies can access state aid under the temporary framework adopted in March in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. While many businesses have suffered a severe financial downturn as a result of the pandemic, tech start-ups argued that … Continue reading EU set to ease restrictions on tech start-ups accessing state aid Continue Reading
On Tuesday (26 June), German fintech player N26 announced the launch of its “Business Metal” accounts in Ireland. The premium accounts, which are aimed at freelancers and the self-employed, provide customers with 0.5pc cashback on all purchases. According to N26, the introduction of Business Metal accounts in Ireland is the next step in the company’s … Continue reading N26 launches premium business accounts in Ireland Continue Reading
When Covid-19 restrictions were first implemented and physical distancing rules were put in place, it felt like there was no better way to work and socialise than over a Zoom call. In fact, with an unknown amount of time ahead of us during which we wouldn’t be able to see our families, friends and colleagues … Continue reading Is Zoom fatigue impacting our work-life balance? Continue Reading
iProov’s online biometric identity verification technology to be used by NorthRow for onboarding and compliance The collaboration sees iProov further expand its partner network and underlines the importance of Genuine Presence Assurance in secure remote customer onboarding iProov https://www.iproov.com/, the world leader in spoof-resistant biometric authentication technology, today announced its partnership with RegTech specialists, NorthRow https://bit.ly/2UpsOF3. The … Continue reading IProov partners with RegTech specialist NorthRow to improve customer due diligence in the property, professional services and FinTech sectors Continue Reading