Charlie Taylor
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Mobile content market opening up: Valista
28-06-2007
Valista has said that while mobile operators are continuing to hamper the growth of digital commerce through overcharging, the situation is changing. » more
For the record 28 June
28-06-2007
Sanmina-SCI to create new jobs in Cork | Ice Broadband covers more of Midlands » more
Happy Birthday ComReg
28-06-2007
ComReg celebrated its tenth anniversary this week with Eamon Ryan congratulating the regulator on the progress that's been made in Ireland's communications sector. » more
One-in-three online teens harassed
28-06-2007
Close to one-third of teenage internet users in the US have experienced harassment online, but most say they are still more likely to experience bullying offline. » more
Bada Bing! Clinton takes shot at Sopranos
21-06-2007
An online parody of the Sopranos finale which features Hillary and Bill Clinton has proven a hit with internet users in the US. » more
Medical devices firm secures investment
21-06-2007
Galway-based Crospon has secured EUR2.3 million in seed funding to enable it to further develop a device which can aid diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. » more
Manhunt 2 shut out by Sony and Nintendo
21-06-2007
Both Sony and Nintendo have confirmed that the controversial video game Manhunt 2 will not get a release on their games platforms in the US. » more
Broadband users top 600,000 in Ireland
21-06-2007
Almost 84,000 new broadband subscriptions were added during the first quarter of 2007, to bring the total number of high-speed internet users in Ireland to 602,000. » more
Internet users living secret lives online
21-06-2007
As many as 17 percent of Irish males and 13 percent of females claim to be secretly ashamed of things they have done online, a new study indicates. » more
EC aims to help older people 'age well'
14-06-2007
The European Commission has announced that it is to invest more than EUR1 billion on research into new technologies that can improve the lives of older people. » more
For the record 14 June
14-06-2007
Middle East to reach 150m mobile connections this year | IBM downsizes blades for SMEs » more
Users warm to touch screen phones
14-06-2007
European consumers are warming to the idea of touch screen phones but getting the user interface right is essential, a new study indicates. » more
Microsoft in deal with Linspire
14-06-2007
Proof that Microsoft is prepared to embrace former enemies comes with the news that the Redmond-based behemoth has signed yet another deal with a Linux distributor. » more
Intense competition sees Sony cutting jobs
07-06-2007
Sony has confirmed it intends to cut jobs at its Computer Entertainment Unit in the US, just two months after it announced plans to slash 8 percent of its European workforce. » more
Bowie, Beasties top the bill at the Webbys
07-06-2007
David Bowie, the Beastie Boys, eBay's head honcho and YouTube's co-founders have all been awarded gongs at the 11th annual Webby Awards. » more
Wombat to create new jobs in Belfast
07-06-2007
A US financial software firm has announced it is to create 77 new jobs in Belfast as part of a STG2 million investment. » more
For the record 7 June
07-06-2007
Microsoft and LG in patent agreement | IBM launches 'ground-breaking' chip technologies » more
Roaming cap gets green light from EU
07-06-2007
In a move that will no doubt be welcomed by holidaymakers, the EU has approved plans to slash the cost of roaming calls across the continent in time for summer. » more
Novell posts second-quarter loss
31-05-2007
Novell reported a second-quarter net loss of USD2.2 million, or USD0.01 a share, compared to net income of USD3.2 million, or USD0.01 per share, a year ago. » more
ENUM service launches in Ireland
31-05-2007
An ENUM service, which makes it possible to link commonly-used internet addresses with traditional telephone numbers, has been launched in Ireland. » more
For the record 31 May
31-05-2007
Duolog Technologies to cut 16 jobs | Halifax launches online banking service » more
Moto and O2 announce job cuts
31-05-2007
Motorola is to cut an extra 4,000 jobs worldwide, while locally, O2 has confirmed plans to outsource its technology function, in a move likely to affect 450 staff. » more
For the record 24 May
24-05-2007
Imagine confirms Cinergi acquisition | Sophos launches security blog » more
Profits and revenues up at C&W
24-05-2007
Cable & Wireless has played down suggestions of a planned takeover as the firm announced that it more than doubled its annual pre-tax profits to STG249 million. » more
'Am I bothered?': internet users to spam
24-05-2007
The volume of spam arriving in Americans' personal and workplace inboxes is rising, but e-mail users are less bothered by it than they once were. » more
Researchers and industry must collaborate: EI
24-05-2007
Ireland's first commercialisation conference, which was held on Wednesday, drew 250 delegates together to help develop stronger ties between industry and researchers. » more
'Think of the children' says ITU
17-05-2007
This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which takes place on 17 May, is focused on the opportunities that ICT can give to young people. » more
Irish Independent revamps online offering
17-05-2007
The Irish Independent has joined its media rivals in unveiling a new updated user-friendly website which promises more content and easier navigation. » more
Broadband boosts BT Ireland's coffers
17-05-2007
BT Ireland saw turnover rise 7 percent to EUR1.09 billion for its latest fiscal full-year, thanks to a surge in broadband customers across the 32 counties. » more
Ireland.com launches fantasy cabinet game
17-05-2007
E-voting may be off the agenda for the upcoming election but internet users have been given a fresh opportunity to choose the next cabinet from the comfort of their homes. » more




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