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Technical expertise can take you far, but becoming a strategic leader in cybersecurity requires more. Leading in Cybersecurity, an 8 session programme developed in partnership with Irish Management Institute and Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, is designed to elevate cybersecurity practitioners into confident, strategic leaders Key outcomes of the course include: ▪️ Managing risk effectively ▪️ Influencing decision-making ▪️ Enhancing organisational cyber resilience Participants may also qualify for a 40% discounted fee through ICT Skillnet funding. For More Information and to Apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eAVzedfD

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Competitive salaries matter, but 85% of professionals are prioritising learning opportunities when making career decisions 💼 Stay ahead in Ireland’s job market with the Cpl Salary Guide for Ireland | 2025 with industry and experience-specific data, essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Download the guide ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erD-tjnz.

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The Widening Gap Between Jobseekers and Employers Expectations Across Ireland in 2025 🇮🇪 At Osborne, we have gathered insights into the latest hiring trends in Ireland, drawing from direct engagement with both jobseekers and employers across multiple sectors. One key trend was: Hybrid Work Demand and Salary Disparity Shape Jobseeker Decisions 🤔 Jobseeker expectations are at an all-time high, particularly regarding hybrid and remote work arrangements. A growing number of professionals are now refusing to engage with roles that do not offer flexibility. Alongside this, jobseekers are entering hiring processes with higher salary expectations, often not matched by employer budgets, leading to greater negotiation challenges and a higher risk of jobseeker drop-off during prolonged recruitment cycles. Read more on these trends on our website at https://lnkd.in/ey_4RYrs #Osborne #RecruitmentExcellence #ChangingLives

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Six months ago, our Critical Environment team in Dublin launched a Datacenter Academy twelve‑month internship, creating real pathways for newly qualified electricians. Interns gain hands‑on exposure to live datacenter operations – understanding the systems and processes that keep cloud services running in mission‑critical environments. Through learning on the floor, structured development and the CEQ training pathway, confidence and technical capability grow over time. 👉 Find out more: https://msft.it/6041Qb8o9 #MicrosoftCareersEMEA #MicrosoftLife #DatacenterCareers

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Exploring salaries for data roles across Ireland? 📊 From entry-level analysts to experienced ML engineers, pay can vary based on location, experience, and tools used. Dublin roles typically offer higher salaries to match the city’s living costs💰 We’ve put together a quick guide to help you get a feel for the market. And if you’re unsure about the differences between a Data Analyst and a Data Scientist, check out our blog where we break it all down👇 https://lnkd.in/eNTNZNYb #DataJobs #DataAnalyst #DataScientist #TechCareers #DublinTech #CareerGrowth

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💸 According to data from our 2026 Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends guide, salary increases have risen 2.4% across Irish professions, with the sectors seeing the highest increases being Life Sciences (6.1%), Procurement (3.8%), and Construction & Property (2.8%) We’ve also seen growth in a number of individual job titles. 🚀📈 In her latest article, Seodhna Durkin, Business Director, Hays Ireland, explores the 10 highest salary increases for this year – link in the comments. Want to see how your salary compares? Access the Hays Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends guide for free via the link in the comments. #SalaryGuide #HaysIreland #IrelandSalaries #SalaryIncreases

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🚀 Exploring Zig as the Future of Containerization: A Shift Beyond Docker & Podman 🖥️ The realm of containerization is evolving, prompting a closer look at Zig as a potential game-changer. While containers have streamlined software delivery, Zig emerges as a promising alternative, offering simplicity, independence from dependencies, and enhanced portability. Here's how Zig could outperform Docker and Podman in the next phase of containerization: 🔍 Addressing Docker/Podman Challenges: - Streamlining image creation by eliminating bloat and accelerating build times. - Escaping dependency complexities within containers. - Avoiding unnecessary orchestration overhead for smaller deployments. - Mitigating security risks associated with intricate runtimes and daemons. ⚡ Zig's Disruptive Approach: 🔹 Runtime-free operation: Zig compiles directly to self-contained binaries, minimizing external dependencies. 🔹 Seamless cross-compilation: Develop once, deploy anywhere, even without traditional containers. 🔹 Compact size: Witness a significant reduction in footprint, with 2MB binaries compared to 200MB containers. 🔹 Simplified dependency management: Bid farewell to juggling system-level packages. 💡 Rethinking Containerization with Zig: - Embracing portable executables over layered containers. - Ensuring consistent deployments sans complex orchestrators. - Tailored for edge computing, embedded systems, and microVMs. 🧠 Insightful Perspective: While Docker and Podman remain valuable for intricate applications, Zig heralds a paradigm shift. It prompts us to ponder, "Do we truly need containers?" As the industry gravitates towards immutable infrastructure and efficient delivery practices, Zig emerges as a pivotal component in the developer's toolkit. 🔁 Share Your Experience: Are you exploring Zig as a fundamental element in your 2025 arsenal? Join the conversation on the future of containerization and development tools! #ZigLang #DevOps #Containerization #Docker #Podman #EdgeComput

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Discover how Limerick City & County Council partnered with Storm to implement D365 Customer Service and Power Platform to: ✅ Unify citizen data, enabling cases to be resolved more efficiently. ✅ Realise significant time savings with automation capabilities. ✅ Strengthen data security with the power of Microsoft cloud infrastructure. Read the case study in full using the link in the comments. #Dynamics365 #CaseManagement #PublicSector

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81% of Irish employers struggled to hire skilled talent last year—a record-high shortage.   With unemployment at 4.2%, the local talent pool is nearly dry. Roles in IT, healthcare, and finance are going unfilled, and business growth is stalling.   That’s why companies like 2GoCup turned to nearshoring. In just six weeks, they built a high-performing sales team through Emapta, cut labor costs by 50%, and launched faster.   Hiring doesn’t have to be local to be world-class.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN6tcE_x

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A reminder to jobseekers and employers to stay alert to recruitment scams currently being reported in Ireland. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s always worth pausing and checking directly with the company involved. There are reported cases of scammers impersonating legitimate recruitment agencies and contacting individuals with offers of easy remote work and quick earnings. Reputable agencies will never ask candidates to pay fees or recruit in this way. 🛑 If something feels off, it usually is: Don’t send money or share personal details. Verify via the agency’s official website and contact them directly. #Awareness Employment & Recruitment Federation

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We are delighted to announce our partnership with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet to launch Ireland’s first Master’s in Sustainable Cloud Computing, a pioneering programme designed to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy. The new programme, which is now open for applications, will equip Cloud Computing professionals with in-demand expertise in FinOps (financial operations) and environmental sustainability, preparing them to lead in multi-cloud environments with both cost efficiency and carbon impact in mind. This programme would not be possible without the support of Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and the valuable input from industry leaders. Their collaboration ensures we’re delivering real-world, future-proof skills. At TU Dublin, we are deeply committed to engaging with employers to co-develop programmes that produce industry-ready graduates, capable of meeting the fast-changing demands of Ireland’s tech sector. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e6wZxnmf Skillnet Ireland Barry Feeney, Susan Kelly, Professor Pramod Pathak, Tracey Donnery, David Kendellen, Eimear Cox, Faculty of Computing, Digital and Data, TU Dublin, TU Dublin - School of Enterprise Computing & Digital Transformation

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