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Entries Sought for Journalism Award: €800 prize on offer

Entries Sought for Journalism Award: €800 prize on offer

A journalist award being run by the European Commission to recognise excellence in journalism in coverage of the issues of poverty and social exclusion. The competition is open to all print, online and audiovisual journalists reporting on issues related to the year’s themes.

PwC says recession putting IT projects on hold (IT – 16th July 2010)

PwC says recession putting IT projects on hold (IT – 16th July 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
Many organisations have scrapped or curtailed IT projects in light of the downturn, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey of Irish chief information officers (CIOs).
One-third of those asked said planned or initiated projects in their organisation had been cancelled in the past year. Two-thirds also reported a reduction in the scope of other [...]

Irish firm using GPS system to transform navigation for blind (IT – 2nd July 2010)

Irish firm using GPS system to transform navigation for blind (IT – 2nd July 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
An Irish company is testing new technology that could revolutionise navigation for the blind. Point The Way is conducting early tests of its phone application that helps visually impaired users follow GPS directions easily.
The application uses a phone’s built-in GPS receiver and compass to gauge its location. It then vibrates when the phone [...]

Irish firm to manage iPad payments for US network (IT – 11th June 2010)

Irish firm to manage iPad payments for US network (IT – 11th June 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
Irish company Openet has announced the roll-out of a flexible data payment system for Apple’s iPad on a major US carrier, believed to be ATT.
The company manages the transaction process that users are guided through when activating their iPad’s 3G connection and allows the network to provide fixed and ad hoc data packages.
Prepay [...]

Irish firm to manage iPad payments for US network (IT – 11th June 2010)

Irish firm to manage iPad payments for US network (IT – 11th June 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
Irish company Openet has announced the roll-out of a flexible data payment system for Apple’s iPad on a major US carrier, believed to be ATT.
The company manages the transaction process that users are guided through when activating their iPad’s 3G connection and allows the network to provide fixed and ad hoc data packages.
Prepay [...]

EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010

EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010

The  EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010 is designed to stimulate high-quality journalism that raises awareness of issues related to healthcare and patients’ rights.
The Prize is part of the “Europe for patients” campaign, highlighting 11 health policy initiatives. All with a common goal: better healthcare for all in Europe.
There are prizes of €5000, €3000, and €2000 [...]

Small firms urged to use website for sales (IT – 4th June 2010)

Small firms urged to use website for sales (IT – 4th June 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
Small firms still have a lot of catching up to do online, according to David Curtin, chief executive of the IE Domain Registry (IEDR) which manages Ireland’s .ie internet address space.
Mr Curtin said many companies still had a “picture postcard” website containing little more than contact details, with few [...]

Colourful informalities aim to shake up workplace (IT – 4th June 2010)

Colourful informalities aim to shake up workplace (IT – 4th June 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
With no desks, fixed computers or phone lines in sight, you would be forgiven for thinking Microsoft’s office in Schiphol, Amsterdam, had fallen prey to an overzealous cost-cutter. However this jarringly informal workplace, which looks more like a giant cafe than an office block, is actually the work-life balance [...]

Small firms urged to use website for sales (IT – 4th June 2010)

Small firms urged to use website for sales (IT – 4th June 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
Small firms still have a lot of catching up to do online, according to David Curtin, chief executive of the IE Domain Registry (IEDR) which manages Ireland’s .ie internet address space.
Mr Curtin said many companies still had a “picture postcard” website containing little more than contact details, with few [...]

Colourful informalities aim to shake up workplace (IT – 4th June 2010)

Colourful informalities aim to shake up workplace (IT – 4th June 2010)

From Adam Maguire:
With no desks, fixed computers or phone lines in sight, you would be forgiven for thinking Microsoft’s office in Schiphol, Amsterdam, had fallen prey to an overzealous cost-cutter. However this jarringly informal workplace, which looks more like a giant cafe than an office block, is actually the work-life balance [...]

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