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The University of Cambridge spin-out plans to use the funding to accelerate its quantum entanglement roadmap, expand its teams and fuel its global growth. Read more: UK quantum networking start-up Nu Quantum raises $60m
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The facility will aim to discover new materials similar to those used in batteries and semiconductors as part of a commitment to applying AI to additional scientific fields. Read more: Google DeepMind to open UK research lab for discovery of new materials
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40 years ago today (11 December 1985), then Minister for Communications Jim Mitchell, TD, phoned broadcaster Pat Kenny in Ireland’s first mobile phone call. Read more: Ireland’s first mobile phone call 40 years ago today
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The Commission conducted an ‘unannounced inspection’ under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. Read more: EU officials raid Temu’s European HQ in Dublin over foreign subsidies
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The first episode of The Leaders’ Room season four features Martin Cotter, senior VP of global vertical business units and president of EMEA at Analog Devices. This series is created in partnership with IDA Ireland. Read more: The Leaders’ Room: Opportunity and ambition with Analog Devices’ Martin Cotter
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From Marks and Spencers to Qantas, companies worldwide suffered from data breaches this year. Read more: 2025 in cybersecurity: Major incidents of the year

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Hi and welcome to the November/December Orange Rag; our last newsletter of the year! In this month’s issue, we present the inaugural Legal Tech Clinic, which offers practical insight into and guidance on selecting a SaaS case management system. My thanks to Derek Southall from Hyperscale Group for being our first panel guru. Advertisement…
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IT Search’s report indicates the trends that dictated the tech landscape throughout 2025 and those likely to cause a stir in the new year. Read more: Salary report: Start-ups, AI and contract roles among key talking points
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Founded in 2024, this start-up wants to be the ‘investigation fabric’ that powers how organisations understand, connect and act on their data. Read more: Miru: A cybersecurity platform for the investigation market
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As sure as Christmas is in December, end-of-year-reviews are too so it might be time to start thinking about all that comes with an annual evaluation. Read more: December checklist: What prep is needed for an end-of-year review?