Deirdre McArdle first joined ElectricNews.net as staff writer in July 2004. Previously she worked as a journalist with Lafferty Publications, as a research analyst with IIMC and an editor with Overture Search Services. She has also contributed articles to iol.ie, dot.ie and the Irish Independent supplement, Initiative.

For the record 23 July

23-07-2004

Danger signs deal with Sharp | U2 may release stolen album on iTunes » more

Irish firms urged to cash in on FSA rules

23-07-2004

An opportunity exists for Irish IT companies in the UK as authorities will soon require all financial services companies to adopt new XBRL-based documentation and processes based on XBRL. » more

For the record 22 July

22-07-2004

Earthport takes Baltimore action to the High Court | Northbrook may create 300 more jobs in Ireland » more

Dublin kids rap at the Digital Hub

21-07-2004

Kids from the Liberties area of Dublin are learning to produce their own rap music tracks thanks to the Digital Hub's DigiRhythm programme. » more

Demand for handhelds on the rise

21-07-2004

A Canalys research report has shown impressive growth in the EMEA mobile device market with improved shipments in both data-centric devices and smartphones. » more

Lucent raises sales outlook

21-07-2004

Lucent Technologies has posted an increase in revenues and raised its sales outlook for the year on the back of strong demand for its wireless services. » more

ITouch eyes Russia after Jipii buy

21-07-2004

ITouch has bought mobile entertainment services company Jipii in a bid to ease its way into the potentially lucrative Russian mobile market. » more

ISA spells out recipe for sector success

20-07-2004

EU funding and identifying key markets where software companies can dominate are some ways in which Ireland can 'stay ahead of the curve,' says the ISA. » more

Shannon Development launches eTowns

20-07-2004

Shannon Development's 'eTowns' project is aiming to develop the high-tech potential of rural towns in the region by creating an advanced working environment. » more

ARM posts strong results

19-07-2004

Chip designer ARM has posted a substantial increase in revenue and profit following strong licensing and royalty activity in the second quarter. » more

For the record 19 July

19-07-2004

Microsoft says more than 1 million people have joined Xbox Live | Chinese government issues content ultimatum to Web sites » more

Firms fail to gain from IT projects

16-07-2004

A survey from PA Consulting has highlighted the failure of companies worldwide to get the most out of their IT investments. » more

On-line MBA course goes live

16-07-2004

E-learning in Ireland steps up a level as Universitas 21 Global launches its fully on-line MBA course. » more

Europe boosts global PC sales in Q2

16-07-2004

PC sales continued to recover in the second quarter as strong sales in Europe and enterprise demand helped to achieve a 15 percent rise in shipments. » more

Europe is 'fixated' on broadband access

15-07-2004

Europe needs to concentrate on the quality of broadband connections and not just penetration levels, according to a Jupiter Research report. » more

Software prevents prescription cock-ups

15-07-2004

A survey has shown that Irish pharmacists need to make on average of 2,000 prescription interventions per year to ensure that patients are being correctly prescribed. » more

For the record 15 July

15-07-2004

Ireland Offline chairman to propose that the group disband | Esat BT clarifies ex-customer billing incident » more

For the record 14 July

14-07-2004

New IT forum launches in Northern Ireland | MCI returns to the Nasdaq » more

Japan's FTC lashes out at Microsoft

14-07-2004

Microsoft has been issued with a warning by Japan's Fair Trade Commission to make changes to its allegedly anti-competitive Windows licensing policy. » more