"Smart Futures Start Here" is an online careers fair for second-level students, highlighting career opportunities in information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Ireland. During the fair from 23-27 January 2012, leading ICT companies will answer live questions from students and guidance counsellors about how to get into ICT. ICT Ireland, the Irish Software Association and STEPS with the support of Discover ...
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AMAS has won a contract to devise an internet strategy project for Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), which owns and maintains the electricity network and which was recently acquired by the ESB. The contract involves: Conducting audience research for a new web presence Gathering internal and stakeholder requirements Scoping and specifying website and applications Assisting NIE to procure website design and site technologies Supporting the implementation of ...
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Irish SMEs and sole traders are being encouraged today to  be scam savvy. The National Consumer Agency is running a “Be Scam Savvy” campaign today, on foot of research that shows that more Irish consumers are being targeted by scammers. But SMEs and sole traders also need to be vigilant, according to the NCA, because they are being hit by various ...
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Irish companies serious about export markets need to revisit their internet strategies and pay particular attention to how they localise their websites and online marketing campaigns. Addressing Enterprise Ireland’s eMarketing workshop yesterday, AMAS Managing Director Aileen O’Toole said that some Irish exporters have a disjointed and ineffective internet presence that does not support their international ambitions. “There is a considerable body of ...
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Irish tourism businesses need to take steps to manage their online reputations on sites such as TripAvisor, a major report on distribution channels for Irish tourism recommends. Commissioned by the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), and launched today by Tourism Minister Mary Hanafin TD, the study looks at the internet’s impact on travel and the implications for the Irish tourist industry. ...
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