Leigh McGowran Journalist
  • Dublin
  • Silicon Republic

Leigh Mc Gowran is a journalist with Silicon Republic since November 2021. He has previously worked as an environmental and breaking news journalist, and a local radio presenter.

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  • Business

641 Articles
about 2 years ago
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MEPs to meet Big Tech in the US to discuss new digital rules

MEPs plan to get an insight into US legislation while exchanging views on upcoming EU legislation that could create b...

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about 2 years ago
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Catherine Sheridan recognised as one of world’s top women in hydrogen

Sheridan has held senior roles in engineering, project management and communications, with a passion for green energy...

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about 2 years ago
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Meta pushes to further monetise WhatsApp with cloud-based API

WhatsApp also announced paid features in development as part of an upcoming optional premium service for small busine...

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about 2 years ago
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Google’s Russian branch plans for bankruptcy after bank account seized

While Google's Russian office intends to file for bankruptcy, a spokesperson said it plans to keep free services such...

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about 2 years ago
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Dublin-based AI medtech firm Deciphex bags $11.5m to fuel expansion

Deciphex plans to expand further in the UK, Canada and the Middle East, while launching its online clinical service i...

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about 2 years ago
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Stripe launches tool to let users sync data with Amazon and Snowflake

Stripe said its Data Pipeline service helps companies automate reporting and identify key business insights, by conso...

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about 2 years ago
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Ireland looks to be fastest-growing hyperscale market in Western Europe

The report said the adoption of cloud-based services and social media use are key factors driving Europe's hyperscale...

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about 2 years ago
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Microsoft relaxes cloud licensing terms to reportedly avoid EU probe

It was reported last month that EU regulators were quizzing Microsoft's rivals and customers about its cloud business...

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about 2 years ago
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Dublin-based Fexillon picks the UK as its next expansion target

Fexillon plans to double its headcount by the end of the year and has partnered with Microsoft to develop a range of ...

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about 2 years ago
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Engineering jobs are coming to Shannon as Ryanair creates 200 roles

The new facility will create jobs for engineers, mechanics and support staff as Ryanair seeks to expand its fleet to ...

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about 2 years ago
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‘Time is running out’ as four climate records broken in 2021, WMO warns

UN secretary-general António Guterres said the world needs to act this decade to prevent the worst impacts of the cli...

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about 2 years ago
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Mastercard launches biometric ‘smile to pay’ tech

A new biometric checkout programme developed by Mastercard will allow customers to make in-store payments using a smi...

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