Technology

NHS cyber attack: Man who saved the world from ransomware 

Marcus Hutchins, the man who saved the world from the ransomware attack that took down the NHS didn't pass his IT GCSE.

Tech firm rolls out its mapping software free to all local pupils 

Tech firm Esri Ireland has announced a plan to make its digital mapping available to every school here for free.

Digital DNA Awards 2019 shortlist for top awards is unveiled 

The shortlist in the 2019 Digital DNA Awards has been announced ahead of a ceremony on March 28.

Belfast Moviehouse cinema closure confirmed for May - site bought by software firm 

A Belfast-city centre cinema is to close in May after its site was bought by a software company as its new headquarters.

Secret tech proposal for Irish border - Tweets could see drivers face checks 

Government officials considered border technology which could have seen Facebook posts or Tweets leading to motorists crossing the Irish border after Brexit come under suspicion and possibly face inspections.

US tech firm Unosquare moving to Mays Chambers in Belfast 

Tech firm Unosquare is setting up a new office at former legal buildings in Belfast city centre.

BT prepares to unleash 5G in Belfast but launch date is under wraps 

Belfast will have its fastest internet speeds when 5G is launched by BT-owned mobile network company EE, it has emerged.

Kiwi rugby teams to monitor fitness using Northern Ireland technology 

Three New Zealand Super Rugby teams have signed up to use sports monitoring technology developed by Newry firm STATSports.

Just one in five Northern Ireland young people say using social media makes them happy 

Nearly two thirds of young people in Northern Ireland feel "overwhelming pressure" from social media, a new survey has revealed.

Belfast woman has seen negative impact of social media on the young 

A Belfast woman recovering from self-harm and an eating disorder has said social media is a double-edged sword.

Queen's University Belfast not seeking further work with Huawei 

Queen's University has become the latest institution to distance itself from Huawei, following security fears about the Chinese tech company.

Tech firm duo to move into Moneda House 

Two UK tech firms are poised to set up shop in one of Belfast's newly revamped city centre buildings.

Don't fall for the tech world's '8K' telly spin 

Oh dear. What was the standout product from the biggest tech conference in the world last week? A dud. Plain and simple. The industry is trying to sell us magic beans. So do yourself and your wallet a favour: don't fall for the '8K' telly spin.

Finding and keeping best tech talent is key business expansion 

The Northern Ireland tech scene has exploded in the last decade, with local entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups and global businesses all contributing to a now well-established cluster of knowledge and experience.

Cryptocurrencies ... is there light at the end of tunnel for investors or has bubble burst? 

Ayear ago, Bitcoin was trading at €16,000. Today, it's €3,600. So was it all just a bubble? Yes, say some. No, say others. "Demand has fallen, no question," says Peter Nagle, the co-founder of the Cork-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitcove.ie.

Alert over false Twitter accounts in names of Co Down £115m jackpot couple 

The National Lottery has urged people to report any fake social media profiles claiming to belong to EuroMillions winners Frances and Patrick Connolly and offering people money.

Patchy broadband hitting Northern Ireland investment hopes 

Around 40,000 homes and offices in Northern Ireland struggle to get a decent broadband connection, prompting warnings that it could affect our ability to attract high-tech investment.

Capita launches new Belfast cyber security hub to meet sector demands 

Capita has become the latest Northern Ireland firm to expand its cyber security services.

20 jobs at tech firm GCD after £250k spend on software to help charities 

A Co Armagh technology firm has invested £250,000 in new software to create 20 jobs at the company.

Thousands of Northern Ireland O2 customers lose data services over technical issue 

Thousands of O2 customers in Northern Ireland have been left without data on Thursday morning due to a technical issue.

Cyber security firm Imperva creating 220 jobs in Northern Ireland 

A US cyber security company has announced plans to create 220 new jobs as part of an expansion into Northern Ireland.

Brexit deal protects Northern Ireland's tech sector, says Wright 

A senior figure in Theresa May's cabinet has called for support to the draft EU Withdrawal Agreement in order to protect Northern Ireland's tech sector.

Tech giant seeking 15 staff for Belfast 'academy' 

A US Tech company which works with some of the world's biggest brands is seeking to fill "high quality" posts as it launches its own training academy in Belfast.

Facebook Ireland base to gain capacity for additional 5,000 workers 

Facebook has officially confirmed that it is to move its EMEA headquarters to the site of the AIB Bank Centre in Ballsbridge.

Northern Ireland boy's golf guide proves a hit with foreign fans planning Open visit 

A teenager from Co Down has swung into action to write his own unofficial online guide to next year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush - and it's proving popular with overseas golf fans.

New software will double jobs at fintech firm Vox Financial Partners 

A fintech consultancy firm based in Belfast plans to double its team by 2020 on the back of new software it says will guide the financial services industry in a post-Brexit world.

New iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini: everything you need to know 

Apple has made sweeping updates to its main tablets and computing devices, with a focus on better performance and bigger displays.

Tech giants slapped with new tax as Chancellor throws lifeline to high street 

Online tech giants such as Amazon and Google will be slapped with a new digital services tax as part of a package of measures meant to ease the burden on the beleaguered high street.

Online learning company announces creation of 20 new jobs in Derry 

The economy of Londonderry is set for a boost with the announcement 20 new jobs at global online learning company Learning Pool.

‘Encouraging girls into IT is incredibly difficult and I still haven’t really figured out why’ 

Mother knows best goes the well worn expression, but in Georgina O’Leary’s case it’s certainly true. Now one of the most prominent figures in Northern Ireland’s fast-growing fintech sector, the Londonderry-based Allstate director could easily have chosen a very different career save for the intervention of her mum Anne.

EU exit used as mask for skills deficit, claims tech firm founder 

Brexit is being used as a smokescreen for fundamental flaws in Northern Ireland's skills supply chain, a Belfast-based workforce specialist has claimed.

Shipbuilding to return to Belfast Harbour with creation of 35 jobs 

Commercial shipbuilding is set to return to Belfast Harbour with Artemis Technologies establishing a new facility in the area, creating 35 jobs.

Growth the aim following £1.2m boost for software firm Oroson 

Northern Ireland software company Oroson has raised investment of £1.2m from private investors and Co-Fund NI for its product development.

Tech hub on site of former Mackie's factory celebrates creating 200 jobs since 2016 

A hub for tech businesses on the site of the former Mackie's factory in west Belfast is marking the creation of 200 jobs.

Belfast firm seals National Gallery deal ahead of Big Data conference 

Belfast-based tech firm Analytics Engines has secured a new three-year contract with The National Gallery.

Twitter releases election meddling data 

Twitter is releasing all known accounts and posts related to “information operations” dating back to 2016, when it was first learned that foreign operators were using social media to meddle in US elections.

YouTube returns after outage takes site offline 

YouTube has apologised after technical issues took the site offline for more than an hour overnight on Wednesday.

Cyber security threat in spotlight at Dublin Information Sec 

Cyber security specialists from across the island have gathered in Dublin to discuss the risks and threats facing organisations.

Return of Stormont 'would help drive for better digital skills' 

The head of a Lloyds Banking Group project to improve Northern Ireland's digital skills has said restoration of the Executive would be helpful for its progress.

Openreach NI backing new tech category for awards 

Openreach Northern Ireland, the new name for BT's Northern Ireland Networks engineering division, is the sponsor of the Innovative Use of Smart Home Technology category at the Belfast Telegraph Property Awards 2018.

Belfast firm behind sports clubs TeamFeePay app sets its sights on US 

A west Belfast company that makes an app to enable sports clubs to collect members' payments is hoping to expand into the US.

Software bugs inevitable, but they needn't threaten security 

It's all just software. Really, it is. Software runs our applications and software makes our hardware work. Software has always had bugs, due to the fundamental fact that humans, unlike computers, are not finite state machines which follow predictable paths.

Are you Digital Ready? 

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are advancing at a tremendous pace, redefining the role of professionals in the workplace.  So what impact will this have for accountants and finance professionals in the future?

Google Plus to close after bug leaks personal information 

Google is shutting its underwhelming Plus social network for regular users, following the disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that exposed personal information of up to 500,000 people.

Apple's Siri and Amazon’s Alexa struggle with Northern Ireland accents 

29.6% of Northern Irish people say they struggle to be understood by smart home devices such as Apple's Siri and Amazon’s Alexa.

Dublin Information Sec 2018 schedule: speakers and times for cyber security conference October 15, RDS 

Cyber proof your business at the cyber security event of the year. Join speakers like Mikko Hypponen, a world-wide authority on computer security and privacy issues and Jenny Radcliffe, Hunter at Channel 4’s hit series Hunted aka the 'people hacker'.

Belfast social media project Humans of Belfast back after five years 

A popular social media project telling the stories of Belfast residents has returned following a five-year hiatus.

Invest NI helps seal £1m Canadian deal for Belfast tech firm 

A Belfast-based wireless sensor firm has secured a $1.2m (£0.9m) exporting deal with a Canadian company.

Co Down agency Eyekiller lands Broadway website deal 

Northern Ireland digital agency Eyekiller is expanding after winning a deal with a centre for the performing arts on Broadway.

Hunt for new Northern Ireland tech companies to be propelled 

The search is on for technology start-up entrepreneurs to join the 2019 Ignite NI Propel Pre-Accelerator programme.

Belfast-based space imaging firm expands workforce by 33 

A Belfast space technology company is creating 33 jobs with an average £45,000 salary over the next four years as it seeks more uses for its expertise.