[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]Ireland has slipped back to 21st place from 20th place last year in the World Economic Forum’s 2006-2007 Global Information Technology report. This year the league table topped by Denmark, Sweden and Singapore.
While Ireland slipped a place, the US slipped from first place last year to seventh place […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]A security equipment maker that manufactures robots for the Canadian Department of National Defence and a US federal agency is to almost double the numbers employed in research and development (R&D) activities at its Cork operation.
Allen-Vanguard, which currently employs 37 people with nine engaged in R&D, will expand […]

30.03.2007 Military robot maker makes Cork R&D investmentA security equipment maker that manufactures robots for the Canadian Department of National Defence and a US federal agency is to almost double the numbers employed in research and development (R&D) activities at its Cork operation. …
30.03.2007 Ireland slips a place in global tech leagueIreland has slipped back […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]An IT industry veteran with over 20 years’ managerial experience with companies like Broadcom and Ericsson has been selected to head up the Government’s €25m National Digital Research Centre (NDRC), which replaces the failed MediaLab Europe.
NDRC chief executive Ben Hurley previously held several chief executive and senior […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]Bluetooth devices will soon pair easily, last longer and enjoy better security as the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced details of its new spec earlier this week.
The two core specifications for Bluetooth 2.1 and Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) are improved pairing of devices and lower power consumption.
“For […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]Satellite TV company Sky is to create 100 jobs in Cork through a partnership with business process outsourcing firm Abtran, it emerged this morning.
Sky is to locate a dedicated Irish customer service operation at Abtran’s Bishopstown headquarters. Recruitment has already commenced and the new operation will launch in […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]Eircom this morning said it is committing €500,000 to replace a network serving the Black Valley in rural Kerry with a network capable of providing voice and broadband services.
The actual technology platform for the investment in what is one of the remotest parts of Ireland has yet to […]

30.03.2007 Eircom invests €500k in upgrade for rural KerryEircom this morning said it is committing €500,000 to replace a network serving the Black Valley in rural Kerry with a network capable of providing voice and broadband services. …
30.03.2007 Sky deal paves way for 100 jobs in CorkSatellite TV company Sky is to create 100 jobs […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]ITunes customers can now buy singles without having to pay for them again when they download the entire album.
Apple’s new service, Complete My Album, gives the customer credit of 99c towards an album for every previous single they have downloaded from it.
Vice-president of iTunes Eddy Cue said that […]

[30.03.2007 first posted on silicon republic]In what has been described as the biggest ever credit card security breach in history, hackers have broken into the computer systems of the US parent of TK Maxx and have stolen information on at least 45.7 million credit and debit card holders.
TJX said that the hackers were […]