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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Goodspider founder nets Visionary Award

01-12-2000

The Goodspider.com's Barry McDonagh was awarded the Irish Internet Association (IIA) Net Visionary of the Year 2000 prize at a ceremony in Clontarf Castle on Friday. » more