Microsoft reveals new web browser Edge

Microsoft confirmed the newest web browser will be called Microsoft Edge. Microsoft’s corporate vice president of operating systems, Joe Belfiore explained that all Windows 10 devices will ship with the new browser, eventually replacing Internet Explorer. According to Belfiore, “Edge is significantly faster than its predecessor and includes a built-in notation tool, further integration...

Digital Hub to be set up as an independent company

The Digital Hub Development Agency in Dublin is to be established as an independent company under Dublin City Council, it emerged today. Communications Minister Alex White, TD, said the agency is to merge with Dublin City Council and will be established as an independent company. The DHDA is planning a significant expansion of office...

NDRC start-ups raised 37m extra investment in 2014 and created 200 jobs

The National Digital Research Centre in Dublin reported that start-ups in its portfolio raised 37m in follow-on investment during 2014. Employment in these firms stands at 500 people. This brings to 88m the total amount of investments raised by these companies from angel investors and venture capitalists, giving them an estimated market value of...