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UK firms lack security controls: report
11-04-2006
UK businesses are failing to secure their networks, leaving their financial transactions and customer information exposed, a new survey has revealed. » more
Hasta la Vista for Microsoft?
07-04-2006
Dogged by security flaws and product delays, could Microsoft's dominance be tested in 2006? » more
Tech sector recruitment to rise in 2006
04-04-2006
The job prospects in Europe's tech sector are looking bright, a new survey has revealed. » more
Music industry files 2,000 lawsuits
04-04-2006
Illegal file-sharers are being threatened with more legal action as the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry launches suits in 10 countries. » more
Digital Marketing 31 March
31-03-2006
Google may deliver local ads with Wi-Fi | IAB releases video ad guidelines » more
Digital Marketing 29 March
29-03-2006
B2B weak on web, strong on e-mail | WAA speaks up on spyware » more
Authorities get on top of spam Down Under
28-03-2006
Australia has cracked down on junk mail with what is believed to be the world's first industry code for tackling spam. » more
PC market to slow in next few years
28-03-2006
PC shipments are set to slow down somewhat in the coming years, a new survey from IDC has claimed. » more
Digital Marketing 27 March
27-03-2006
The Sun exploits social marketing with MySpace | DoubleClick confirms Falk buy » more
Digital Marketing 24 March
24-03-2006
Microsoft joins anti-spam group | IAB proposes lead generation guidelines » more
Microsoft re-organises Windows division
24-03-2006
Microsoft is planning a shake-up in the division responsible for its Windows operating system, claiming changes are needed to help improve its online strategy. » more
Alcatel and Lucent in USD34bn merger talks
24-03-2006
Telecoms equipment maker Lucent has confirmed that it is in talks with rival Alcatel over a possible USD34 billion merger. » more
'Critical' IE bug threatens PC users
24-03-2006
A dangerous new exploit in Internet Explorer could put PCs and data at risk, Microsoft has admitted. » more
Digital Marketing 22 March
22-03-2006
Generic terms win search battle | Web analytics goes deeper » more
BT unveils broadband TV service
21-03-2006
BT is gearing up to launch its new broadband television service in the UK this autumn. » more
EC aims to boost broadband availability
21-03-2006
The European Commission is taking a step forward in trying to improve broadband access for citizens in the region. » more
Digital music key to record industry: report
21-03-2006
Digital music is set to become increasingly important to the record industry, accounting for 16 percent of total recorded music revenues by 2011. » more
Oracle posts 42 percent jump in Q3 profit
21-03-2006
Profit at Oracle surged in the third quarter, as demand for new software licences and improved growth in Europe pushed its figures higher. » more
Three to offer MSN services to customers
20-03-2006
Mobile operator Three has signed a deal with Microsoft that will make its Hotmail and MSN Messenger applications available to Three customers. » more
Actel launches Dublin research centre
20-03-2006
US chip company Actel has announced its plans for a European processor development centre in Dublin. » more
Digital Marketing 20 March
20-03-2006
Specialist media buyers go online | Researching e-mail audience works: study » more
DSL subscribers exceed 48m in EU: report
20-03-2006
High-speed broadband take-up is continuing to grow, with Ireland adding 87,966 new DSL subscribers in 2005, a new study has revealed. » more
Digital Marketing 16 March
16-03-2006
Google settles click fraud suit | Teens more receptive to online advertising » more
Digital Marketing 15 March
15-03-2006
Google challenges MSN on demographics | Report: Europe's online ad sector surging » more
McAfee gaffe wreaks havoc
14-03-2006
McAfee customers were left bewildered recently when their antivirus programme began attacking legitimate third-party applications as malware. » more
New research centre opens in Athlone
14-03-2006
US-based research institute Georgia Tech is to open an applied research centre in Athlone, it was announced on Tuesday. » more
NTL acquisition boosts Liberty's coffers
14-03-2006
Liberty Global, parent company of the newly merged NTL and Chorus, posted a 28 percent increase in revenue compared to last year. » more
IT project to slash red tape for exporters
14-03-2006
A new global trade technology project is aiming to help cut red tape for exporters -- and save them a bit of cash in the process. » more
Digital Marketing 13 March
13-03-2006
Rich media ads may suffer with IE update | AOL offers to 'whitelist' some e-mail marketers » more
PC shipments to slow in 2006
10-03-2006
PC sales are set to slow this year, Gartner has warned, reaching only 10.7 percent in 2006 compared with 15.5 percent in the previous year. » more
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