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Eircom drops FutureTV from ADSL trials
16-01-2001
Dublin-based interactive TV company, FutureTV, has been dropped from Eircom's ADSL trials, ElectricNews.Net has learned. » more
NTL denies roll-out has been cancelled
16-01-2001
Telecommunications company NTL has denied a report that it has abandoned its plans to offer digital TV, Internet and telephony services to its Dublin customers. » more
Geo brings audio, video to new Intel chip
16-01-2001
Israel-based video solution provider, Geo Interactive, has announced that it will co-operate with Intel to enable video and audio for Intel's new Xscale chip. » more
On-line shop to offer one-hour delivery
15-01-2001
A new Internet shopping venture is to launch in Dublin, promising to deliver products like groceries, fast food and alcohol within 60 minutes. » more
Idealab trims its US staff
15-01-2001
Internet incubator Idealab has laid off 30 out of its 120 staff in Pasadena, California but has apparently spared a full closure of its New York offices. » more
Auctions are most prone to on-line fraud
15-01-2001
Eighty-seven percent of on-line fraud committed in 2000 was related directly to auction sites, according to a new report by Internet statistician eMarketer. » more
Ion Equity to focus on tech finance
10-01-2001
A new technology-focused corporate finance boutique has been established in Ireland. » more
Xerox says no net job loss in Dundalk
10-01-2001
Xerox Europe has outlined plans to cut costs at its three European manufacturing and supply chain sites, including its site in Dundalk. » more
Mobile users show no operator loyalty
10-01-2001
Almost 90 percent of Irish mobile phone users would switch operator if necessary to subscribe to the UMTS services of their choice. » more
BA introduces WAP check-in facility
10-01-2001
British Airways is introducing a WAP facility to allow frequent fliers to check-in for flights using a mobile phone. » more
ISP services aimed at Munster clients
09-01-2001
A new independent ISP has been set up to serve the Internet requirements of corporate clients in Munster. » more
Web competition launched for students
09-01-2001
A competition designed to find some of Ireland's top Web and multimedia professionals of the future has been launched by recruitment firm NewMediaCV. » more
Analysts slam 3G mobile systems
21-12-2000
Third generation wireless technology has been slammed this week by two separate reports, which predict that 3G networks will be not be the dominant wireless delivery method in Europe. » more
Vodafone buys Eircell for EUR4.5 billion
21-12-2000
Eircom said on Thursday that it had completed the EUR4.5 billion sale of Eircell to Vodafone, and that it had rejected the eIsland bid for its fixed line business. » more
Plans for Internet firm are scrapped
20-12-2000
It has been revealed that plans for Internet firm Redhotwire have been scrapped, and a merger between Aardvark, VisTech, and GlobeTech will not go ahead. » more
Travel sites gain popularity in Ireland
20-12-2000
A new survey shows that travel is the most-purchased service for Irish shoppers on-line, but on-line grocery buying makes a poor showing. » more
New Web sites directory launched
18-12-2000
A new printed directory of Web sites in the .ie domain has been launched and is to be published quarterly. » more
Firm hopes to liven up mobile games
18-12-2000
US company CellPoint Inc. has signed a deal with Swedish game developer It's Alive! to develop location-based mobile games on the CellPoint Mobile Location System. » more
Plans for Irish sites search directory
13-12-2000
Online.ie has announced it is to introduce a Yahoo-style search directory focused on Irish sites in January. » more
ChangingWorlds gets IEP3.5 million
13-12-2000
Hi-tech pioneer ChangingWorlds has secured first round funding of IEP3.5 million in an investment round led by Trinity Venture Capital. » more
Irish salaries lag behind UK and US
13-12-2000
Demand for people with e-business and Web skills is still very strong in Ireland, but salaries still lag behind the UK and US, according to a new report by NewMediaCV. » more
Esat network upgrade nears completion
11-12-2000
Esat Digifone has denied claims by the Irish Independent that the company is carrying out urgent maintenance work to its network. » more
Mobile users wary of shopping
11-12-2000
Just one in 10 users of wireless device users have shopped over their phones or personal digital assistants, according to a new survey by Anderson Consulting. » more
Nokia offers a plus to mobile developers
05-12-2000
Nokia has announced that it will make its Smart Messaging specification available to the industry without a licence fee. » more
Cybercrime summit on its way to Belfast
05-12-2000
A consortium of 41 international technology associations representing the global IT industry is to hold a major summit in Belfast next summer to tackle cybercrime. » more
Ireland's budget takes to the Web
05-12-2000
The Internet will play a significant role in Budget 2001 on Wednesday with several sites featuring on-line coverage of Finance Minister Charles McCreevy's final package. » more
Eircom launches new EDI service
04-12-2000
Eircom net has launched a new low-cost Web-based EDI (electronic data interchange) service geared specifically towards the needs of small and medium sized businesses. » more
Smart Telcom becomes latest Irish telco
04-12-2000
A new company has joined the ever-expanding group of Irish telcos with the launch of Smart Telecom PLC's telephone services throughout the country. » more
Eircom profits down 30 percent
04-12-2000
Eircom has reported a 30 percent drop in pre-tax profit to EUR131 million, and has said sale talks with Vodafone for Eircell should be completed in two weeks. » more
Bull divides in two in search for profit
01-12-2000
Troubled French Computer Group Bull has announced it is to divide into two in a bid to return to profitability. » more
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