Silicon RepublicTechnology – Silicon Republic https://www.siliconrepublic.com Silicon Republic is a leading source for technology, science and start-up news, information and resources for people who are passionate about STEM. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:08:39 +0000 en-GB https://www.siliconrepublic.com/logosmall.png Silicon RepublicTechnology – Silicon Republic https://www.siliconrepublic.com hourly 1 Belfast-based Amply raises £1.4m for AI drug discovery platform https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/amply-ai-drug-discovery-platform-startup-funding-belfast https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/amply-ai-drug-discovery-platform-startup-funding-belfast#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:43:51 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066253 The start-up previously raised £900,000 in equity and grant funding to help tackle infectious diseases.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/amply-ai-drug-discovery-platform-startup-funding-belfast/feed/ 0 Securing the cloud frontier with zero trust https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/securing-cloud-frontier-with-zero-trust-segmentation-illumio-cybersecurity https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/securing-cloud-frontier-with-zero-trust-segmentation-illumio-cybersecurity#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:39:14 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066235 Illumio’s Raghu Nandakumara explains why zero-trust segmentation is the only cloud security solution able to tackle the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/securing-cloud-frontier-with-zero-trust-segmentation-illumio-cybersecurity/feed/ 0 ePower opens Dublin base to meet soaring EV charging demand https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/epower-ev-charging-dublin-base-brendan-crowley https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/epower-ev-charging-dublin-base-brendan-crowley#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:53:40 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066178 The Cork-based company has also appointed Brendan Crowley as its director of public charging.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/epower-ev-charging-dublin-base-brendan-crowley/feed/ 0 What’s the secret to standing out as an AI start-up? https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-start-up-advice-enterprise-ireland-novaucd-ai-accelerator https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-start-up-advice-enterprise-ireland-novaucd-ai-accelerator#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066119 NovaUCD’s Michelle Doyle and Enterprise Ireland’s Marina Donohoe discuss Ireland’s new AI accelerator and what start-ups need to know.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-start-up-advice-enterprise-ireland-novaucd-ai-accelerator/feed/ 0 Navro secures $14m after getting EMI licence in Ireland https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/navro-paytrix-emi-emoney-licence-ireland-funding-uk https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/navro-paytrix-emi-emoney-licence-ireland-funding-uk#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:54:57 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066166 The fintech is aiming for rapid expansion after securing two e-money licences, raising fresh funds and rebranding its business.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/navro-paytrix-emi-emoney-licence-ireland-funding-uk/feed/ 0 Meta faces backlash for recommending less political content https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-instagram-threads-political-content-criticism-backlash https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-instagram-threads-political-content-criticism-backlash#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:36:43 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066152 The company aims to reduce the amount of political content recommended to users, but some have noted that various topics overlap with politics.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-instagram-threads-political-content-criticism-backlash/feed/ 0 Irish-led Synlogic to cease operations after ending drug trial https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/synlogic-pku-drug-trial-cease-operations-aoife-brennan https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/synlogic-pku-drug-trial-cease-operations-aoife-brennan#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:23:48 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066127 The company is cutting 90pc of its workforce after an internal review found that its PKU trial was 'unlikely to meet its primary endpoint'.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/synlogic-pku-drug-trial-cease-operations-aoife-brennan/feed/ 0 Lua Health: An AI platform to make work a little less stressful https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/lua-health-ai-workplace-wellbeing-platform-startup-fionn-delahunty-galway https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/lua-health-ai-workplace-wellbeing-platform-startup-fionn-delahunty-galway#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:34 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066085 Founded by experts in psychology, artificial intelligence and data analytics, Lua Health is leading a ‘proactive revolution’ in improving wellbeing at the workplace.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/lua-health-ai-workplace-wellbeing-platform-startup-fionn-delahunty-galway/feed/ 0 How to protect against cyberthreats with Apple’s rapid security response https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/how-to-protect-against-cyberthreats-apple-rapid-security-response-cybersecurity-jamf https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/how-to-protect-against-cyberthreats-apple-rapid-security-response-cybersecurity-jamf#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:42:15 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066046 Jamf’s Dr Michael Covington gives his top tips for integrating Apple’s new rapid patching system into your cybersecurity and device management strategy.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/how-to-protect-against-cyberthreats-apple-rapid-security-response-cybersecurity-jamf/feed/ 0 Irishman Kevin O’Reilly appointed president of Beckman Coulter https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/kevin-o-reilly-beckman-coulter-president-appointment-danaher https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/kevin-o-reilly-beckman-coulter-president-appointment-danaher#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:47:12 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1066008 A former executive at Varian Medical Systems, O’Reilly is an electrical engineer by background and has more than 30 years' experience in the healthcare industry.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/kevin-o-reilly-beckman-coulter-president-appointment-danaher/feed/ 0 Stockholm AI start-up Xensam raises $40m for US expansion https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/xensam-ai-software-asset-management-startup-stockholm-funding-foesker https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/xensam-ai-software-asset-management-startup-stockholm-funding-foesker#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:08:37 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065992 Founded in 2016 by brothers Oskar and Gustav Fösker, Xensam has its eyes on US and European expansion.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/xensam-ai-software-asset-management-startup-stockholm-funding-foesker/feed/ 0 LastPass warns of imposter app in Apple’s App Store https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/lastpass-fake-app-fraud-passwords https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/lastpass-fake-app-fraud-passwords#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:02:21 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065958 The password manager said the fraudulent app attempts to copy the company’s branding and user interface in order to trick users.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/lastpass-fake-app-fraud-passwords/feed/ 0 Autodesk co-founder John Walker dies, aged 75 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/john-walker-autodesk-computer-aided-design https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/john-walker-autodesk-computer-aided-design#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:02:36 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065945 The esteemed computer programmer is remembered for his contributions to the software industry and the rise of the PC.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/john-walker-autodesk-computer-aided-design/feed/ 0 Mitchell Baker steps down as Mozilla CEO to become chair https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/mitchell-baker-ceo-mozilla-laura-chambers-firefox https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/mitchell-baker-ceo-mozilla-laura-chambers-firefox#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:47:11 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065922 Taking over from her is current board member Laura Chambers, who will now be CEO for the rest of the year.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/mitchell-baker-ceo-mozilla-laura-chambers-firefox/feed/ 0 Why companies need to take a holistic approach to security https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/workday-clare-hickie-leadership-cybersecurity https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/workday-clare-hickie-leadership-cybersecurity#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:01:04 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065911 Workday’s Clare Hickie discusses her role as CTO for the EMEA region, the shift towards a skills-based economy and the company’s commitment to sustainability.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/workday-clare-hickie-leadership-cybersecurity/feed/ 0 Volt Typhoon: US agencies warn against China-backed hackers https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/volt-typhoon-china-hackers-us-critical-infrastructure-cyberattack https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/volt-typhoon-china-hackers-us-critical-infrastructure-cyberattack#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:29:18 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065788 The agencies said Volt Typhoon's choice of targets and pattern of behaviour is ‘not consistent’ with traditional cyber espionage or intelligence gathering operations.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/volt-typhoon-china-hackers-us-critical-infrastructure-cyberattack/feed/ 0 Ransomware had a ‘watershed’ 2023 after crossing record $1bn https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ransomware-payments-crypto-record-high-moveit-breach https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ransomware-payments-crypto-record-high-moveit-breach#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:36:02 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065757 The most prominent ransomware attacks carried out last year related to the ubiquitous Moveit file transfer software, which helped criminals reach the milestone.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ransomware-payments-crypto-record-high-moveit-breach/feed/ 0 Disney acquires $1.5bn stake in Epic to bring Fortnite into the fold https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/disney-epic-games-equity-stake-deal-fortnite-gaming-universe https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/disney-epic-games-equity-stake-deal-fortnite-gaming-universe#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:56:04 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065740 Last September, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said the company was laying off 16pc of its workforce after spending ‘more money than we earn’ on Fortnite.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/disney-epic-games-equity-stake-deal-fortnite-gaming-universe/feed/ 0 France gains a new unicorn as Pennylane raises €40m https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/pennylane-france-start-up-unicorn-funding-accounting-software https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/pennylane-france-start-up-unicorn-funding-accounting-software#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:51:00 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065734 The accounting software start-up will use the funds to accelerate development of its modules and invest massively in AI.

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]]> https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/pennylane-france-start-up-unicorn-funding-accounting-software/feed/ 0 Cybersecurity and health checks: The top trends in software development https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/bearingpoint-karl-byrne-software-trends https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/bearingpoint-karl-byrne-software-trends#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:59:14 +0000 https://www.siliconrepublic.com/?p=1065606 BearingPoint's Karl Byrne discusses the major trends and challenges affecting the software development industry.

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