Gates unveils Internet-based programmeMicrosoft chairman and chief software architect, Mr Bill Gates, got back to the software giant's bread and butter business yesterday…Fri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
Skill shortage could hamper Intel's $2bn expansion planSkill shortages in the construction and technology sectors pose the most difficult challenge to computer giant Intel as it embarks…Tue Jun 20 2000 - 01:00
Deciding factor was record of completing schedules on timeIntel Ireland's proven ability in completing facility construction schedules ahead of time was the key deciding factor for locating…Tue Jun 20 2000 - 01:00
Intel's $2bn move biggest multinational investmentIn the biggest single multinational investment in the Republic to date, computer chip giant Intel has made a commitment to invest…Tue Jun 20 2000 - 01:00
Geodirectory maps route to targeted marketingThe completion this month of the Geodirectory, a complete database of nearly every address in the Republic featuring exact geographical…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Gem proves to be a jewel with a £34m price tagGEM (Global E-Mail Company), the company founded three months ago by Northern businessman, Mr Owen Lamont, has raised initial…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Jewel in the crown continues to shineNortel Networks is the jewel in Belfast's multinational investment crownFri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Investors give thumbs up to high-tech firmsGoodbody Stockbrokers has launched a private equity technology fund for its private clients worth $15 million (€15Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Start-up e-mail firm has great ambitionsGEM is a start-up e-mail services company established just three months ago by well-known Northern businessman, Mr Owen Lamont…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Riverdeep signs distribution agreement with UK firm RMRiverdeep, the Nasdaq-quoted educational software company, has signed a contract, estimated to be worth $15-$20 million, with…Wed Jun 14 2000 - 01:00
Software giant SAP planning to employ over 200 extra staffGerman software giant SAP is to increase its workforce in the Republic by more than 200 over the next three years, The Irish …Wed Jun 14 2000 - 01:00
Buy & Sell acquired after sale of parentBuy & Sell, Ireland's free advertising paper, and BuyandsellTue Jun 13 2000 - 01:00
Third generation mobiles boost Aepona's staffAEPONA, the Belfast-based offshoot of APiON Technologies, which sold to PhoneFri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
Xilinx job move would make Dublin top plantXilinx Ireland is understood to be planning a major expansion of its operations at Citywest business park in west Dublin, which…Fri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
3Com takes 1% equity stake in ParthusUS technology giant 3Com has taken an equity stake in Parthus Technologies, the Nasdaq-quoted, Dublin-based, chip design company…Fri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
Dillon plays down impact in RepublicThe managing director of Microsoft's European operations centre in Dublin, Mr Kevin Dillon, has played down the implications …Fri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
UTV offering Net service in RepublicUlster Television (UTV) has introduced a residential Internet service, UTV Internet, in the Republic, a move which forms part…Thu Jun 08 2000 - 01:00
Net firm defers listing on AIMIreland Netinvest.com, a start up venture capital company planning to invest in Irish Internet and technology companies, has …Wed Jun 07 2000 - 01:00
Ebeon secures $2.5m bank contractEbeon, the Irish e-business implementations company, has secured its largest contract to date - a $2.5 million (€2Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
O'Reilly and O'Brien each take 1.5% of NorkomIndependent Newspapers' Mr Gavin O'Reilly and Mr Denis O'Brien of Esat Telecom have each taken 1Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
ISPs come top in attracting Irish visitors to websitesNew Internet home audience figures from Nielsen/ NetRatings show that Internet service providers (ISPs) are attracting Irish …Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
Chicago company offers free calls to Internet usersIrish Internet users can avail of free personal computer-to-telephone calls following the introduction of a new service here …Thu Jun 01 2000 - 01:00
Trintech interim revenue surges 47%Trintech, the secure payment software specialist, has reported a 47 per cent increase in first quarter revenues to $8Thu Jun 01 2000 - 01:00
Strategy aims to create 8,500 new high-tech jobsEnterprise Ireland has moved to encourage the creation of high-tech firms in regional centresTue May 30 2000 - 01:00
Celtech Software gets $5m fundingA Dublin-based provider of software for large retail chains has secured first round private funding of $5 million (€5Tue May 30 2000 - 01:00
£90,000 State grant to set up computing knowledge gridIrish research scientists have been granted initial Government funding of £90,000 (€114,000) to establish a computing grid of…Fri May 26 2000 - 01:00
Recruitment agencies criticised by associationThe Irish Software Association is to set up a special working group to investigate standards among Irish recruitment agencies…Fri May 26 2000 - 01:00
New-economy firms can learn lessons from oldThe prolific technology industry has finally grown up a little, and now it finds itself faced with many of the same challenges…Fri May 19 2000 - 01:00
Irish team is first to post with an international electronic stampAs this month marks the 160th anniversary of the first use of the Penny Black stamp for postage, it is appropriate an Irish development…Fri May 19 2000 - 01:00
Bizmaps closing in on dealA newly launched online location finding company is currently finalising a £750,000 (€952,000) seed financing deal for the first…Fri May 19 2000 - 01:00
Norkom close to securing $6m in fundsDublin based Norkom Technologies will finalise a $6 million (€6Fri May 19 2000 - 01:00
Software venture gets $5m financingA Dublin-based software venture set up in January has received a $5 million seed capital investment from investors which include…Thu May 18 2000 - 01:00
Texas encryption firm for DublinA Texas founded secure e-mail company has transferred all of its US operations to Dublin because of Ireland's relaxed regulatory…Wed May 17 2000 - 01:00
Parthus shares to arrive on Nasdaq market on FridayParthus Technologies, the Dublin-based chip designer formerly known as Silicon Systems, is to begin trading on the US Nasdaq …Tue May 16 2000 - 01:00
Horn stands down as chief executive officer of IonaMr Chris Horn has stood down from his nine-year position as chief executive officer of Dublin-based software company Iona Technologies…Tue May 16 2000 - 01:00
DCP wins £4m contractIrish Internet services company Digital Channel Partners, has been awarded a contract valued at around £4 million (€4Fri May 12 2000 - 01:00
Xerox Irish plans go ahead as CEO resignsAs the Taoiseach Mr Ahern was opening the latest element of Xerox's $700 million (€776 million) investment programme in Ireland…Fri May 12 2000 - 01:00
Subsidiary of Eircom to invest £5m in VaspeonAn Eircom subsidiary is about to invest £5 million (€6Fri May 12 2000 - 01:00
Indian company zooms in on DublinIndian company, Zoom Technologies, has chosen Dublin as its European headquarters, and intends to employ 150 people here within…Fri May 12 2000 - 01:00
Internet `adds to risks' for firmsThe shift to e-commerce and Internet-oriented business is increasing companies' exposure to risk on several fronts, including…Thu May 11 2000 - 01:00
Parthus price for listing announcedParthus Technologies, the Dublin-based chip design company formerly Silicon Systems Ltd (SSL), has announced details of the price…Fri May 05 2000 - 01:00
Start-ups take listings too early, says brokerToo many start-up technology companies are seeking listings too early, while traditional organisations are adding dotFri May 05 2000 - 01:00
Eircom to begin trials on broadband during summerEIRCOM is expected to begin trials on long-awaited broadband digital subscriber loop (DSL) technology in June or July along with…Fri May 05 2000 - 01:00
`Love Bug' from Philippines strikes at the heart of emailThe most damaging e-mail computer virus to date, masquerading as a love letter, has disrupted the operations of companies worldwide…Fri May 05 2000 - 01:00
Power puts spin-off music firm on InternetMeanfiddler Holdings, the British-based company owned by Waterford man Mr Vince Power, has established a spin-off Internet company…Thu May 04 2000 - 01:00
Leixlip plant in running for major Intel investmentIntel Ireland is believed to be under consideration for a potential multi-billion dollar expansion of its manufacturing facility…Wed May 03 2000 - 01:00
Software giant grows and grows in IrelandMicrosoft set up in the Republic in 1985 and has grown from employing just nine people, to 1,500 people based at its Leopardstown…Sat Apr 29 2000 - 01:00
Sale of online recruitment site for £7.9m reaps founderThe Republic's technology sector added another Internet millionaire to its growing number yesterday when online recruitment website…Sat Apr 29 2000 - 01:00
