Microsoft to buy LinkedIn in $26.2 billion deal Microsoft will buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion (€23.26 billion) in its biggest-ever deal, combining the software giant's business-productivity tools with an online network of 433 million professionals. Business • 16 Jun 16
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn in $26.2 billion deal Microsoft will buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion (€23.26 billion) in its biggest-ever deal, combining the software giant's business-productivity tools with an online network of 433 million professionals. Business • 16 Jun 16
Gains for Facebook, Twitter but LinkedIn down The percentage of people here using the social network for professionals, LinkedIn, has dropped by 3%, according to new data. Business • 06 May 16
Gains for Facebook, Twitter but LinkedIn down The percentage of people here using the social network for professionals, LinkedIn, has dropped by 3%, according to new data. Business • 06 May 16
LinkedIn forecasts weak quarterly profits LinkedIn forecast first-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates as growth slows in its ads business and its hiring services face pressure outside North America. Business • 05 Feb 16
LinkedIn forecasts weak quarterly profits LinkedIn forecast first-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates as growth slows in its ads business and its hiring services face pressure outside North America. Business • 05 Feb 16
Use of social media networks still growing All the major social networks saw a jump in their Irish-based members over the last few months. Technology • 25 Jan 16
Use of social media networks still growing All the major social networks saw a jump in their Irish-based members over the last few months. Technology • 25 Jan 16
'Motivated' key buzzword on LinkedIn "Motivated" remains the most overused word on Irish LinkedIn users' profiles, the social network for professionals has revealed. Business • 21 Jan 16
'Motivated' key buzzword on LinkedIn "Motivated" remains the most overused word on Irish LinkedIn users' profiles, the social network for professionals has revealed. Business • 21 Jan 16
LinkedIn set to recruit 100 new staff in Ireland LinkedIn, the social network for business people and professionals, is to fill a further 100 jobs in Ireland. Business • 04 Dec 15
LinkedIn set to recruit 100 new staff in Ireland LinkedIn, the social network for business people and professionals, is to fill a further 100 jobs in Ireland. Business • 04 Dec 15
Online scammers faking LinkedIn accounts Online scammers have over the past year increasingly been using fake LinkedIn accounts to target members of the business social network, according to a leading IT security company. News • 03 Dec 15
Online scammers faking LinkedIn accounts Online scammers have over the past year increasingly been using fake LinkedIn accounts to target members of the business social network, according to a leading IT security company. News • 03 Dec 15
LinkedIn appoints former Google Ireland head as VP LinkedIn has appointed John Herlihy as Vice President of the company and Managing Director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region. Business • 30 Oct 15
LinkedIn appoints former Google Ireland head as VP LinkedIn has appointed John Herlihy as Vice President of the company and Managing Director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region. Business • 30 Oct 15
LinkedIn slashes full year profit forecast LinkedIn has slashed its full-year profit forecast, citing slower revenue growth at its hiring business and a delay in recognising the contribution of lynda.com, the online education company it has agreed to buy. Business • 01 May 15
LinkedIn slashes full year profit forecast LinkedIn has slashed its full-year profit forecast, citing slower revenue growth at its hiring business and a delay in recognising the contribution of lynda.com, the online education company it has agreed to buy. Business • 01 May 15
Your skills, certified by LinkedIn The social network for business is about to become the world's largest corporate training body, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 14 Apr 15
Your skills, certified by LinkedIn The social network for business is about to become the world's largest corporate training body, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 14 Apr 15
LinkedIn announces further Dublin investment The professional social network LinkedIn has announced plans for a significant further investment in Ireland. News • 09 Oct 14
LinkedIn announces further Dublin investment The professional social network LinkedIn has announced plans for a significant further investment in Ireland. News • 09 Oct 14
LinkedIn to pay $6m over US overtime violations LinkedIn has agreed to pay nearly $6m in back wages and damages to 359 current and former employees after a US investigation found it had failed to pay them properly for overtime work. Business • 05 Aug 14
LinkedIn to pay $6m over US overtime violations LinkedIn has agreed to pay nearly $6m in back wages and damages to 359 current and former employees after a US investigation found it had failed to pay them properly for overtime work. Business • 05 Aug 14
LinkedIn seeking larger Dublin premises - report LinkedIn is seeking a new premises in Dublin to base its international headquarters as the professional social-networking company expands its overseas operations, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Business • 14 Apr 14
LinkedIn seeking larger Dublin premises - report LinkedIn is seeking a new premises in Dublin to base its international headquarters as the professional social-networking company expands its overseas operations, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Business • 14 Apr 14
LinkedIn launches new China version Business networking site LinkedIn has launched a Chinese version. Business • 25 Feb 14
LinkedIn launches new China version Business networking site LinkedIn has launched a Chinese version. Business • 25 Feb 14
LinkedIn's outlook misses Wall Street estimates Social network LinkedIn delivered revenue forecasts that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Business • 07 Feb 14
LinkedIn's outlook misses Wall Street estimates Social network LinkedIn delivered revenue forecasts that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Business • 07 Feb 14
Irish members of LinkedIn reaches one million One million people in Ireland are now members of the professional social network LinkedIn. Business • 05 Nov 13
Irish members of LinkedIn reaches one million One million people in Ireland are now members of the professional social network LinkedIn. Business • 05 Nov 13
Hawkes to audit all social media firms in Ireland The Data Protection Commissioner has said he will carry out audits of all the major social networking companies that have operations in Ireland. News • 18 Jan 13
Hawkes to audit all social media firms in Ireland The Data Protection Commissioner has said he will carry out audits of all the major social networking companies that have operations in Ireland. News • 18 Jan 13
Marketing agency says graduates 'unemployable' An agency set up to address a skills deficit in marketing graduates has claimed that third-level marketing courses here are failing the country's tech sector. News • 21 May 12
Marketing agency says graduates 'unemployable' An agency set up to address a skills deficit in marketing graduates has claimed that third-level marketing courses here are failing the country's tech sector. News • 21 May 12
