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Skype signs with four carriers
26-07-2004
European VoIP company Skype Technologies has announced partnerships with four telecoms carriers that will make the company's offerings more widely available. » more
Music piracy costs billions
26-07-2004
Music piracy remains a huge USD4.5 billion (EUR3.7 billion) illegal business driven by organised crime, government apathy, and corruption, according to new research. » more
Google goes to market
26-07-2004
Search engine giant Google has announced the range for its initial public offering (IPO), as the company fights it out in the courts. » more
Apple launches new iPod
19-07-2004
The long-awaited new iPod was finally launched by Apple on Monday, as the unit contributed significantly to the company's bottom line. » more
Technophiles won't determine 3G's future
19-07-2004
Tech-savvy early-adopters don't have the customer loyalty profiles on which operators can build long term 3G business models, according to new research. » more
On-line support group marks anniversary
19-07-2004
Bodywhys, an Irish charity which offers help for people with eating disorders, is celebrating the one year anniversary of its on-line chat room. » more
Corvil releases first product
12-07-2004
Following ten years of research, Dublin-based Corvil has announced the general release of its core product. » more
Security stops e-shoppers
12-07-2004
New research reveals that shoppers would turn their backs on major on-line shopping brands because of security breaches. » more
Movie piracy on the rise
12-07-2004
Around one in four Internet users have downloaded a movie, according to a new report, resulting in billions of dollars in losses to the entertainment industry. » more
Euro 2004 site breaks records
06-07-2004
Over half a billion page views and over 40 million visits have been registered on euro2004.com since its May launch, creating a new record. » more
Technology sparks innovation: survey
06-07-2004
Senior management in over half of Irish companies recognise the importance of technology in sparking innovation, according to a survey. » more
SMS and e-tickets flying high
06-07-2004
With services like e-ticket already commonplace, airlines are now looking at other new technologies to implement, such as in-flight Web access and SMS. » more
Acquisitor takes control of Baltimore
06-07-2004
Bermuda-based Acquisitor Holdings has finally ousted the board of former e-security company Baltimore Technologies after months of acrimonious debate. » more
Irish developer wins top TechEd prize
05-07-2004
An Irish software developer has won a major security developers' contest held as part of Microsoft-backed TechEd. » more
Authorities join forces to tackle spam
05-07-2004
The UK, US and Australian governments have joined forces to tackle spam. » more
Mobile coverage highlights digital divide
05-07-2004
Seventy percent of businesses have problems with mobile phone coverage in regional Ireland, according to a report released on Monday. » more
Memory glitch sparks HP recall
28-06-2004
Memory modules in up to 900,000 notebooks are being recalled following an announcement by Hewlett-Packard that some of its chips are faulty. » more
Broadband for schools begins
28-06-2004
Ireland's broadband for schools initiative has finally launched just as the government prepares to name the firm to manage the State's new broadband networks. » more
Web site infection still active
28-06-2004
Software giant Microsoft has claimed that an attack which infected several Web servers and sites is under control, but security experts are not convinced. » more
Ecora brings software jobs to Cork
21-06-2004
Up to 60 software jobs will be created in Cork following the announcement that US company Ecora will base its European headquarters in the county. » more
Crowds flock to Euro 2004 Web sites
21-06-2004
As football fans prepare for the do-or-die match between England and Croatia in Euro 2004, one analyst says visits to sports sites have been impressive. » more
Irish venture capital on the upswing
21-06-2004
The Irish Venture Capital Association reported on Monday that investment by Irish venture capital companies recovered in 2003. » more
Biometrics benefits individuals: expert
15-06-2004
Alongside security benefits, biometrics can also make life easier for individuals, according to an expert in the field. » more
All-Ireland high-tech aid scheme expands
14-06-2004
One hundred and thirty Irish companies will receive assistance with specific technology needs following an announcement by InterTradeIreland. » more
OD2 aims to spoil iTunes launch
14-06-2004
On-line music distribution company OD2 has inked a deal with Microsoft, as reports predict the European arrival of iTunes. » more
Symbian threatens operator revenue
31-05-2004
New mobile devices based on a version of the Symbian OS are a serious threat to mobile operator revenue streams, according to consultancy Mako Analysis. » more
IDC upbeat on server sales
31-05-2004
The Western European server market made a promising start to 2004, according to technology analyst IDC. » more
IBEC praises telecoms market
31-05-2004
Industry representative body IBEC believes that the telecoms sector is now back on firm footing, but local councils could do more to encourage innovation. » more
Lastminute.com to launch Irish site
24-05-2004
On-line travel agency, Lastminute.com, will set up an Irish Web site in July, pitting itself against a host of other companies. » more
O2 touts 'off-the-shelf' paperless office
24-05-2004
Mobile phone operator O2 Ireland has launched an off-the-shelf paperless sales solution for mobile professionals that enables transactions via a PDA. » more
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