Digital Times

WebActivate aims to build hundreds of websites for Irish SMEs

Thursday, 1 July 2010 11:39
Written by Stephen

“Many Irish businesses are losing customers every day because they have not embraced digital technologies,” said Dr. Stephen Brennan, director of marketing and strategy of the Digital Hub at the launch of a new project aimed at getting Irish businesses online.
Dr. Brennan said there are at least 30,000 businesses in Ireland that need to get online in order to compete effectively in the 21st Century marketplace.
“It’s shocking to think that thousands of small businesses still don’t have a web presence,” said Dr. Brennan. Read More »

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Google appoints new head of agency channel for UK and Ireland

Thursday, 1 July 2010 11:15
Written by Stephen

Google has appointed Martin Murray as head of agency channel for the UK and Ireland. In his new position, Murray will lead the Google sales team to support media, creative and digital agencies in the delivery of online marketing solutions to their clients. Read More »

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Hulu launches premium service for iPads and iPhones

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 14:41
Written by Stephen

We don’t get access to Hulu.com in Ireland, more’s the pity. However, the world’s largest ad-funded TV show site has begun what is the next phase in the evolution of television. Some have called it the next great experiment of the online TV age. Hulu.com calls it Hulu Plus. The big question is this – will many consumers pay a monthly fee of $9.99 for endless hours of entertainment and vast libraries of older TV shows? Read More »

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Amazing finger painting using the iPad

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 13:09
Written by Stephen

If you were an American you would describe this video as really ‘awesome’. We think its more than awesome … it’s brilliant. The artist David Kassan gives us an amazing demonstration of how he finger paints using the iPad. “I streamed this live from my Brooklyn studio on Monday June 21st. 2010, The model Read More »

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The Appy Hour, July 1st 2010

Monday, 28 June 2010 12:13
Written by Stephen

Connector’s next big networking event is at the Nokia Pop-Up Shop, Grafton St. on Thursday, July 1st at 6.30pm. Entitled ‘Connector Appy Hour’ it is Connector’s 23rd monthly event. Guest speakers include Anthony Lawless from Nokia, and Edward Conmy from the Appy Awards. ’The Appys’ are open to entry and will recognise the best mobile, tablet, web and social media apps in Ireland. For more go to www.theappys.ie.
At the Appy Hour, Connector will hold a raffle to give away some hot prizes to the attendees. There will also be some fun networking games, music, food and drink throughout the evening.
To come to this event you will need to sign up to Connector’s Facebook Event http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133449096674041&ref=mf.