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Meraki Launches 802.11n Access Point

February 26, 2009
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The networking startup is trying to differentiate its products by having a lower price point and offering a hosted solution for network management. By Marin Perez,  InformationWeek Feb. 24, 2009 URL: informationweek.com Networking startup Meraki is introducing an 802.11n access point that it said will offer businesses high throughput at low costs. The MR58...

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Group concerned by €233m broadband plan’s limitations

February 11, 2009
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JOHN COLLINS Wed, Feb 11, 2009 THE GOVERNMENT’S €223 million national broadband scheme will not deliver 100 per cent coverage and has serious technical limitations, according to a rural development organisation that has analysed the scheme. Irish Rural Link (IRL), a lobby group for sustainable rural development, said it has a “real concern” that...

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The Secret to Start-Up Success: Save Customers Money

February 10, 2009
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This in from the New York Times…. The Secret to Start-Up Success: Save Customers Money By Claire Cain Miller These days, venture capitalists are ever more cautious with their money. The way to catch their eye? Pitch a company whose mission is to save customers money. That is the advice from three venture capitalists...

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O2 Ireland’s Sitemap Page

February 6, 2009
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O2 Ireland’s Sitemap Page

Take a look at O2′s sitemap from their website.  Have a look at the section “All About Your Broadband”. Here’s a screen capture…it really inspires confidence doesn’t it!

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phonelocator.mobi – locate your phone – locate your loved ones – realtime GPS tracking for Nokia S60 phones -

February 2, 2009
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Here is a GPS phone tracking app for S60 phones I look forward to testing. I like the sound of “Intelligent Update” as internal GPS really drains battery life. Of course with our lousy data plans available in Ireland we have to be careful when we use such features.   Quoted from http://phonelocator.mobi/: phonelocator.mobi...

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Bizcamp gathering, Digital Hub, March 7th, 2009

February 2, 2009
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Bizcamp gathering, Digital Hub, March 7th, 2009

Bizcamp, with an oddly-familiar website theme are holding a conference oh Saturday, March 7th 2009 at The Digital Hub, Thomas St. Dublin. I’ll be going for the craic From their website; What is Bizcamp? A free conference/ gathering which is happening in Dublin on Saturday 7th March. The venue is the Digital Hub on...

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Obtaining GPS coordinates from a location in Google Maps

January 27, 2009
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Google maps is an invaluable tool, but there is always just that one more item to get it to do what you want. In my case I have a need to get the GPS reference a.k.a Latitude/Longitude of a placemark on a map. By default this information is not readily available. However, it turns...

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