Ronan Leonard

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

A new study carried out by Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH and refurbed, Ireland’s leading online marketplace for refurbished devices, examined the number of unused devices across European households and their potential for refurbishment. The findings revealed that in Irish households, there are 7.6 million unused devices, or 1.43 old devices per person, of which 2.5 million have the potential to be refurbished and re-enter the market.

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

The Board of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE) has announced that Stripe, the programmable financial services company with dual headquarters in Dublin and San Francisco, has been appointed as the new title sponsor of Ireland’s most prestigious and well-loved STEM exhibition. Signing a 5-year agreement, Stripe assumes the role of title sponsor for YSTE from BT Ireland who, up until this year, was custodian, sponsor and organiser of the exhibition for the past twenty five years.

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

Helpster Charity, an international nonprofit harnessing technology to improve access to essential healthcare in underserved communities, has released its 2024 Annual Report, reaffirming its mission to reduce child and maternal mortality across Africa and Asia. The report highlights Helpster’s growing impact through its transparent digital platform, which connects vulnerable patients with critical healthcare funding.

1 week ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

Kota, the insurance benefits platform and API, has announced it has raised $14.5m in Series A funding bringing total funding to $22.9 million. The round was led by Eurazeo, along with existing investors EQT Ventures, Northzone, Frontline Ventures and new investors in 9Yards and Plug and Play. The investment will power Kota’s mission to make employee benefits globally accessible and frictionless for employees – delivered through its intuitive platform and flexible API.

2 weeks ago | irishtechnews.ie | Ronan Leonard

Ekco, a leading security-first managed service provider, has announced the acquisition of Predatech, a Manchester-based cyber security consultancy specialising in penetration testing and assurance services. The move expands Ekco’s cyber security capabilities in the UK and establishes a new office for the firm in the North-West, reinforcing its position as a trusted cyber security partner for businesses.