Stephen Errity
Stephen Errity lives in Dublin and writes on a number of different topics for several newspapers, magazines and websites, including ENN, Hot Press, the Irish Times, Motoring Life and Modified Motors. He has a BA (International) degree in History and French from UCD and and MA in Journalism from DCU.
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Stories by Stephen Errity
Irish firms headed for data disaster
19-02-2008
Only a third of Irish companies have completed plans for the protection and recovery of their data in the event of a disaster, according to a new survey. » more
Netforce in EUR1.2 million expansion
19-02-2008
Irish IT infrastructure firm Netforce is planning to expand its workforce and acquire a small software firm as part of an ongoing expansion strategy. » more
For the record 19 February
19-02-2008
Havok launches new products | Atlantis' return to Earth to be screened live in Cork » more
Tourism sector urged to embrace the net
19-02-2008
Regional disparities in Irish tourism can be overcome by exploiting the online channel, according to Gulliver Ireland. » more
In the papers 18 February
18-02-2008
Web Reservations International looks to expand | Government's approach to broadband roll-out criticised » more
New website to promote careers in medtech
12-02-2008
Lobby group IBEC has launched a new website aimed at stimulating interest in the medical technology sector. » more
Irish teens spilling the beans online
12-02-2008
The number of Irish children and teenagers freely posting personal information about themselves online has increased significantly. » more
Newbay clinches T-Mobile software deal
12-02-2008
Irish mobile software firm Newbay has signed a multi-million-euro deal with German network operator T-Mobile. » more
For the record 12 February
12-02-2008
Trintech acquires Movaris for USD5 million | ChannelAdvisor creates 15 jobs for Limerick » more
Apple crashes the smart phone charts
05-02-2008
Apple's iPhone has helped make the company the number three manufacturer of smart mobile devices worldwide. » more
Developers invited to the MySpace party
05-02-2008
MySpace has unveiled the details of its new initiative to get software developers working on widgets and apps for its many millions of users. » more
Ryan assembles broadband advisory team
05-02-2008
Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has named the members of a new forum that will advise him on next-generation broadband networks in Ireland. » more
RegTel drafts new rules for premium services
05-02-2008
A reduction in the maximum spending limits for premium rate phone services is among the proposals contained in RegTel's new draft code of practice. » more
For the record 5 February
05-02-2008
Manufacturing jobs boost for Shannon | FG slams government broadband consultation » more
In the papers 4 February
04-02-2008
Intel to unveil new low-power chip | Babcock & Brown touts for investors in Eircom's retail arm » more
For the record 29 January
29-01-2008
Increase in online advertising spend predicted | ComReg announces latest licence offer details » more
Engineers call for Leaving Cert bonus points
29-01-2008
The Director General of Engineers Ireland has issued a call for the immediate return of bonus points for honours maths and science in the Leaving Cert exams. » more
Europe's IT departments outperform the US
29-01-2008
IT departments in Europe are significantly better than their US counterparts when it comes to providing services that directly benefit their business. » more
Eircom splashes out on new data centre
29-01-2008
Eircom has signed a EUR100 million contract for a new managed services data centre in Clonshaugh, Co. Dublin. » more
PayPal snaps up Fraud Sciences
29-01-2008
PayPal, the online payments division of auction giant eBay, has acquired an Israeli online fraud detection company in a deal worth USD169 million. » more
eBay CEO to retire: reports
22-01-2008
Reports say that eBay's chief executive Meg Whitman, in charge of the online auction giant for the last 10 years, is preparing to retire. » more
Irish firms not prioritising privacy
22-01-2008
Data privacy is not a primary concern for many Irish businesses, according to the latest Ernst & Young Global Information Security Survey. » more
Online ID checks on the way?
22-01-2008
2008 could be the year that sees web users having to identify and authenticate themselves before making any online transactions, according to Deloitte. » more
Mobile broadband has room to grow
22-01-2008
There is significant potential for the adoption of mobile broadband by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland, according to a new survey. » more
For the record 22 January
22-01-2008
Irish Blog Awards announced | Norkom chosen by Swedish bank » more
Equifax announces jobs boost for Wexford
15-01-2008
Global information solutions company Equifax opened a new facility in Wexford on Tuesday that will see 180 jobs being created there over the next five years. » more
Irish firms celebrate South African success
15-01-2008
Dublin software firm In1 Solutions is one of two Irish companies to have closed major deals on a trade mission to South Africa. » more
Mobile marketing has room to grow
15-01-2008
There is strong potential for growth in the area of mobile marketing in Europe, according to the latest consumer survey from the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA). » more
For the record 15 January
15-01-2008
Lan Communications completes EUR500k Davy upgrade | Payzone wins online toll payment contract » more
MySpace's four commandments for safety
15-01-2008
Social networking site MySpace has unveiled a new statement on the 'Key Principles of Social Networking Site Safety'. » more
With people taking seconds to read or trash email, being clear about who you are is vital to message survival. 