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Many people are still not aware of what Ransomware attack is or what preventive measures they should take,The latest Ransomware attack “WannaCry” happened on 12th May 2017 and affected tens of thousands of computers in over 100 countries.
The team at Web Track Studiothought of creating an infographic on the topic What is Ransomware & Prevention Tips
The Irish Research Council and the Embassy of France in Ireland will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ulysses scheme this evening (29.05.17) at a special event in the French Embassy.
The Ulysses scheme – named after James Joyce’s famous novel to celebrate the Joycean links between Ireland and France – is designed to support new research collaborations between Irish and French researchers. It also promotes the development of mutual research projects involving young Irish researchers visiting France and reciprocal visits by young French researchers to Ireland.
Projects funded by Ulysses
In advance of this evening’s celebration, the Irish Research Council has highlighted some of the research supported by the Ulysses scheme over the past 20 years, including:
In 2010, Laurent Philippot (INRA Dijon, the French National Institute for Agricultural Research) and Bryan Griffiths (Teagasc) obtained a Ulysses award for their work on the role nitrogen plays in the increase of the greenhouse effect. The Ulysses scheme was the first step towards a more extensive collaboration, including the funding of a post-doctoral position and the publication of an article in Nature Climate Change, within the compass of the European project EcoFinders.
Olivier Thomas (University of Nice, now NUI Galway) and Grace McCormack (NUI Galway) secured a Ulysses grant in 2015 for their project on marine biotechnology. This led to wider collaboration involving researchers in Brazil, France and Ireland, and Olivier Thomas is now an established professor in NUI Galway.
Commenting on the success of the Ulysses scheme, Peter Brown, Interim Director of the Irish Research Council, said:
“We are very proud to jointly celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ulysses programme. Promoting international partnership is an important part of the Council’s mission and indeed is key to the development of Ireland’s research system as a whole. Mobility and international collaboration between the Irish and French research systems fuels new knowledge, skills and experience which, taken together, have a hugely positive impact on the participationg researchers.
“We are delighted to see that Ulysses’ laureates have used their experience to further their careers and establish themselves in academia.”
French Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Jean-Pierre Thébault commented on the importance of the Ulysses scheme. “Each year, this programme attracts excellent researchers on relevant topics, from fundamental research in astronomy and mathematics to very applied research on subsects such as marine energies and health.
“Its success demonstrates the quality of the Franco-Irish collaboration in research.”
The Ulysses scheme funds applications across all fields of research. Since its establishment, the scheme has funded over 600 awardees. Further details on the 2017 call can be found here.
Dr. Eucharia Meehan has been appointed as Registrar and CEO of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), the internationally-renowned institute for world-leading basic research and scholarship.
Dr. Meehan previously held the position of Director of the Irish Research Council, having been appointed as the inaugural leader of the organisation when it was established in 2012.
Commenting on her new role with DIAS, Dr. Meehan said: “It is a privilege to take up this appointment in an institution with such a strong international reputation for excellent work in the pursuit of new knowledge. Reflecting its roots and rich legacy, DIAS connects Ireland to international and indeed global research networks. From its inception to the present day, DIAS is a magnet for current and emerging research leaders in each of its specialised branches of knowledge.”
Dr. Eucharia Meehan, newly appointed Registrar and CEO of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), the internationally-renowned institute for world-leading basic research and scholarship.
Professor Vincent Cunnane Chairman of DIAS said: “We are delighted to welcome an individual of such high calibre to DIAS. Eucharia has an outstanding leadership record and, importantly, has been a consistent advocate for the funding of basic research in Ireland.”
In addition to starting her new role at DIAS, Dr. Meehan was admitted as a member of the Royal Irish Academy in recent days. She is among 18 individuals to achieve the distinction of being admitted as a member in 2017. Membership is attained by election and is considered the highest academic honour on the island of Ireland.
Dr. Eucharia Meehan, newly appointed Registrar and CEO of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), pictured with Professor Peter Kennedy, President of the Royal Irish Academy. Dr. Meehan was admitted as a member of the Royal Irish Academy in recent days, the highest academic honour on the island of Ireland
Dr. Meehan received this honour on foot of more than 20 years of leadership across a range of public and private research-based organisations. Prior to her role with the Irish Research Council, she was Head of Research and Innovation at the Higher Education Authority, and directed the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI), which invested €1.2bn over a decade to create the strategic research infrastructure that became the bedrock for Irish research, particularly in the higher education sector.
Further information about DIAS is available at www.dias.ie.
Fathers Day is around the corner and what would you pick up for that man that likes some tech.. Has he his eye on something already? Here is a few options that will not burst the bank… For Sleepy,Travel ,Sporty or the Healthy Dad,Here is some ideas to check out…
For the “I can’t get out of bed” Dad
The Mixx S3 Bluetooth speaker and Digital Alarm Clock – www.mixx-audio.com for £40
The Mixx S3 Wireless Bluetooth speaker and Digital Alarm Clock is the perfect solution for dads who need a speaker that is small in size, sounds great and is incredibly easy to use. Available in pink and black, with anti-slip base and dual speaker design for bass and detail, the S3 is packed full of extra features. Heavy sleepers need not despair as its two alarm settings will ensure you are up in time and for dads reluctant to emerge from under the duvet, there is also the comfort of a touch to snooze button for those extra few minutes of rest! The S3 also has a built in charging port so you can wake up gently with your phone fully charged. A microphone allows for hands-free calls so ideal for multi-tasking and calls on the go.
Foobot is the first air quality monitor which gives you a clear and visual understanding of how good the air quality is in your home and the knowledge to take small steps to improve it; benefitting the whole family’s long term health.
Foobot also works alongside other smart home devices taking direct action if pollution levels exceed a set amount. Perfect for allergy or asthma sufferers, the elderly, children or those of you facing the daily smog filled commute to work. The press release with more details can be found
For the sporty dad who loves his music
1MORE EB100 Bluetooth in-ear sports active earphone – £79.99 from http://uk.1more.com
Available in red or grey, the 1MORE EB100 Bluetooth sports earphones are great for dads who love their running, working out at the gym or long walks with the dog. Different from normal Bluetooth earphones, the active Bluetooth in-ear headphones’ antenna is located in the in-line control and not close to brain which greatly reduces the electromagnetic waves which can harm the brain.
The main body of the EB100 is made of lightweight aluminium and the earphone hook from advanced engineering plastics for durable usage. Being IPX4 rated, the EB100’s can be used when it’s raining or you get extra sweaty.
The AptX Codec Provides CD-like High Quality Sound and the patented driver uses a triple layer diaphragm with aerospace-grade metal inside two outer layers of PET and PU material to give a great bass and midrange response.
For the nature loving dads
MMORE – Organika Cases – Skeleton Leaves, Coffee & Alpine Hay – www.mmore.net with prices starting at £23.23 including free shipping
MMORE, which stands for much more, has developed the totally unique Organika case range which is not only made from handpicked and hand crafted natural materials but smells of nature too. Take your senses on a journey with the world’s first aromatic smartphone cases made from hand-picked actual organic materials. You can feel the texture of the material, and smell its beautiful natural aroma. Each case is handcrafted and unique, just like your style.
The natural material is coated with an organic sugar-based resin, which provides the durability necessary to keep your phone perfectly safe at all times.
Made from natural hand-picked materials
Attractive modern look and style
Provides great grip
Doesn’t cause allergies
The first of its kind in the world
For the “Always on the Go Dad”
SitPack – the world’s most compact, foldable resting device £45 from www.sitpack.com
If your dad loves the great outdoors, is always on the move or spends endless hours watching your rugby, football or netball matches, he can take a much deserved rest with the Sitpack foldable seat! Sitpack is a high-adjustable foldable seat, which, when folded, looks like a small, inconspicuous cylinder the size of a beer can. The real magic of Sitpack happens when you unfold the cylinder revealing a 13 inch wide seat, pull out the 34.25 inch telescopic leg which can be adjusted to your height and your seat awaits, letting you stay relaxed leaning in at eye level with your friends!
Perfect to pop into his bag and pull out when a much needed break is required. No more unwieldy fold up chairs to haul around, which blow away and are inclined to collapse quite readily! Sitpack is also perfect to take on holiday, for family camping trips and for the more adventurous dads to take the weight off his feet at festivals.
As we are already aware there is plenty of changes going on in the mobile scene right now and with changes due to come into effect next month it seems we are being duped, However recently Three Ireland recently reversed their desicion to make changes but others have not and now its the turn of the MVNOs to do so.. It seems now according to a post on FACEBOOKthere is more in store..
Here is a list of what we know so far when it comes to changes
Now it has emerged that 11890.11811 and 11818 calls are set to be hiked next month begining on 11/07/2017. Currently the charges are €1.25 and €2.50 respectively which will see an nominal increase from next month….One now has to ask with the rest follow suit to recoup cash..
eir recently applied these changes which are seen below
For 11811, the rate per-minute will change from €1.88 to €2.69. The set-up fee that applies from the beginning of the call will remain at €2.74
For 11818, the rate per-minute will change from €1.25 to €1.79. The set-up fee which includes the first 30 seconds of the call will remain at €2.74.
It is a wonder people use these services today when you can Google a number for free but people do use them and now its going to hit them in the pocket…
Blackboard Inc., a leading education technology company for teaching, learning and student engagement, has announced general availability of Blackboard Ally, its accessibility solution that helps make course content more accessible for all learners.
Blackboard Ally integrates with an institution’s existing learning management system (LMS) and automatically runs course materials through an accessibility checklist that looks for common accessibility issues. The solution generates a range of more accessible alternatives for the instructor’s original content including Semantic HTML, audio, ePub, and electronic Braille. It provides educators with guidance for improving accessibility of their course materials, while also supplying reporting on the current state of content accessibility at both the course and institutional level. Over 30 institutions are already using the solution to help make content more accessible for their students.
“We recognize that providing access to accessible content can be a significant challenge for both instructors and institutions,” said Nicolaas Matthijs, Product Manager of Blackboard Ally. “The goal with Blackboard Ally is to increase awareness of course content accessibility and provide support for teaching students of all learning styles and abilities.”
As a part of Blackboard’s commitment to accessibility, it will make Blackboard Ally available in all major LMS platforms. The solution is currently available in the latest release of Blackboard Learn with the Original experience, as well as Canvas. It will also be available in the MoodleRooms 3.2 release later this year, as well as additional platforms in the future.
In addition, to mark the sixth Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Blackboard hosted a series of free global webinars covering trending topics on digital access in education presented by its accessibility experts and leading academics.
Avensia Storefront welcomes Engage as a new implementation partner.
Providing out-of-box ecommerce solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Engage, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading ecommerce digital agencies has just announced it will complement its product offerings with a strategic partnership with Avensia Storefront to provide an out-of-box ecommerce solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365. The solution enables retailers, manufacturers or anyone selling online the ability to monitor and control customer interactions through the purchase cycle and costs 40% less than similar solutions.
In addition to offering the only content management and ecommerce platform featured in both the Gartner Magic Quadrants for Digital Commerce and Web Content Management (Episerver), Engage will now add Avensia Storefront to provide a complete offering for Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365users, which combines Episerver’s CMS and ecommerce platform, with Microsoft Dynamics’ end-to-end omni-channel retail system.
“The power of Avensia Storefront along with Engage’s strengths in ecommerce-focused web design and development and complex integrations are a great match. Our partnership with Engage provides a great opportunity to bring our scalable, cost-efficient solution to more Dynamics AX customers across the UK and Ireland,” says Jörgen Bertilsson, VP Global Business Development at Avensia.
Working with Engage, an Episerver Premium Solution Partner, ecommerce companies can quickly and easily implement Avensia Storefront. Engage offers Storefront users not only deep technical expertise in the Microsoft stack, but also strategic guidance in user experience and digital strategy to enable retailers to sell more with an authentic ecommerce story.
“Our partnership with Avensia allows us to bring an industry-leading ecommerce solution to UK and Ireland based Dynamics AX users. We’re excited to help expand the Storefront customer base and to share our experiences around digital strategy and Episerver development with these Dynamics AX customers,” said Stephen Leathem, Commercial Director of Engage.
Since it first struck on Friday May 12th, the WannaCry ransomware attack has spread to more than 150 countries worldwide, with upwards of 10,000 organisations and 200,000 people directly affected. Ransomware involves hackers capturing crucial files and demanding the payment of a sum of money by a set date for the resumption of access to the files. If the user doesn’t produce the predetermined money on time, they are threatened with permanent deletion of the files. It’s an unenviable situation, to put it mildly.Bitcoin seems to be the thing though but overall we need to be more savvy and be on the look out..
