Italian startup Exein to supply cybersecurity for chips to MediaTek

Italian tech startup Exein has agreed with Taiwan’s MediaTek to provide cybersecurity systems to be embedded on the chipmaker’s Genio platform, Exein said on Wednesday. The deal will provide security features to billions of chips using the system worldwide in industries including mobile, home, automotive and healthcare, Exein said in a statement. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Italy has been trying foster a tech startup sector, and a deal with a major chipmaker could extend its reach.