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VANRATH Tech Round Up - 15th October 2021
- Publish Date: Posted almost 3 years ago
- Author:by VANRATH
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Five Irish start-ups to receive funding from major EU accelerator
Five Enterprise Ireland-backed start-ups have been recommended for more than €20.5m in funding from the first final-stage European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator call.
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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China
Microsoft is shutting down its social network, LinkedIn, in China, saying having to comply with the Chinese state has become increasingly challenging.
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Space nation: UK looks to make finance more accessible for space tech firms
The UK is looking to grow itself into a space nation, according to the government’s space strategy published today, as it looks to make finance more accessible for space tech firms.
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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation
Cryptocurrencies need regulation as a "matter of urgency", according to Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. Crypto technologies do not pose a risk to financial stability at the moment, he said.
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Hackers accessing webcams a top WFH security concern, survey finds
Suspicious emails and hackers accessing webcams are the top security concerns for those working from home, according to a survey carried out by Auxilion, a Dublin-headquartered provider of digital, cloud and IT services.