WeWork, the SoftBank Group-backed startup whose meteoric rise and fall reshaped the office sector globally, has sought US bankruptcy protection after its bets on companies using more of its office-sharing space soured. The move represents an admission by SoftBank, the Japanese technology group that owns about 60% of WeWork and has invested billions of dollars […]
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New national AI skills programme launched by Microsoft
Microsoft has launched a new national Artificial Intelligence skills training programme. One of the courses on offer is a free six-week ‘Introduction to AI’ programme that will be delivered through live virtual sessions. It is available to anyone over 18 and is designed to help equip those with little or no understanding of AI with […]
New tech jobs for Cork, Dublin and Tipperary
A technology company has today announced plans for 100 new jobs in Dublin and Cork, while a cybersecurity provider will also create 75 jobs in Tipperary and Dublin. Technology company Qorvo has announced plans to create 100 highly-skilled engineering positions in Dublin and Cork. Qorvo said the new jobs will support its global ultra-wideband (UWB) […]