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Technology stories from across Iceland.
Tæknipúlsinn translation39 lose their jobs at LS Retail, including 17 in Iceland
Software company LS Retail has laid off 39 employees, 17 of them in Iceland, citing organizational restructuring partly due to significant cuts in Icelandic government R&D funding via Rannís. The company now employs 249 people, 105 of them in Iceland.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Sonja hired as business manager at OK
Icelandic tech company OK has hired Sonja Ýr Eggertsdóttir as business manager. She previously spent four years as business manager at Wise Lausnir and before that served as marketing manager at Þekking.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Rapid developments in trade industries keep professionals on their toes
Iðan fræðslusetur, marking its 20th anniversary, is launching a new autumn course schedule for its roughly 15,500 members across trade and craft sectors. Offerings range from traditional handicraft skills to emerging topics like artificial intelligence.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Two new specialists join Jónsbók
Jónsbók, a company developing an AI solution for lawyers, has hired two new specialists, Fannar Freyr Bergmann and Elías Snorrason. Both bring expertise in artificial intelligence and data science.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Risk that AI turns people into 'mere cogs'
Óttar Guðmundsson, a data specialist at Gangverk, warns that employees risk becoming overly dependent on AI, reducing their autonomy at work. He stresses AI should remain just one tool among many rather than dictate workflows, noting many managers remain unsure how to implement it properly.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: 'No small talk: "Then I can just ask Copilot what Rakel's salary is"'
Consultant Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir from Strategía discusses AI adoption risks for businesses, expressing more concern for small and medium-sized companies than large ones. She highlights how tools like Copilot could expose sensitive internal data, such as colleagues' salary information, if not properly managed.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Atli Þór joins Almannarómur
Atli Þór Jóhannsson has been hired as an AI specialist at Almannarómur, the Icelandic center for language technology and AI. The appointment strengthens the organization's team working on Icelandic language technology and AI solutions.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Iceland office shut down, uncertainty over 75 jobs
Software company NetApp has decided to shut down its Iceland operations, putting the jobs of around 75 employees in doubt. Staff were informed of the decision yesterday.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Contract template for tech workers
Skerpa has published a template service contract tailored to the needs of solo tech workers. The document aims to help members address key considerations when drafting such agreements.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Professional certificates recognize skills and knowledge
A new professional certification scheme in technical fields aims to formally recognize skills workers have gained outside traditional schooling. The initiative is a collaboration between several Icelandic labor market and education organizations, based on a December 2024 collective agreement.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Matthew Griffin: 'You have to learn fast'
Futurist Matthew Griffin, a speaker at Bransadagurinn in Harpa, tells Skerpa that keeping pace with new technology is essential. He advises focusing on rapid learning and adaptation rather than solely predicting the future.
