News and Press Releases relating to Science and Technology
Isle News, 20 August 2009 – He didn’t know it, but Mick Juchnowicz, IT Manager of Robinsons Fresh Foods, made a “bold” move when he decided to go along to Manx Telecom’s Open Day, held recently at their Isle of Man Business Park HQ. Mick was one of hundreds of people who attended a packed [...]
Isle News, 20 August 2009 – Sure is investing in the north of the Isle of Man by opening a new dealer channel there. The telecoms company is partnering with start-up business ‘Xfor’ to open a mobile phone and small business centre in Ramsey.
The new store will be based at 70 Parliament Street, and will [...]
Isle News, 17 August 2009 – Manx Telecom customers looking to find a local phone number on line can now view all 306 Business Pages of the Directory in a flipbook format.
The Company’s Marketing Communications Manager Voirrey Barron predicted that the enhanced service would quickly become a popular addition to the site.
“It’s as good as [...]
Isle News, 10 August 2009 – A recent Ofcom report has found that consumers would rather relinquish nights out or go without new clothes before cutting back spending on their mobile phones.
The Ofcom survey of 862 people in the UK asked respondents where they were likely to be cutting back on spending during the current [...]
Isle News, 7 August 2009 – A new Isle of Man car retailer has been created to bring electric cars to the island. The company, e-Go, will be demonstrating and taking orders for the all-electric zero-emission Citroen C1 ev’ie from September. The Citroen C1 ev’ie is the first “real” model of electric car in the [...]
Isle News, 30 July 2009 – Following the publication of a damning report on Britain’s broadband speeds by Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, Jersey Telecom has said that its broadband network in Jersey is more reliable and more accessible.
The Ofcom report published earlier this week is based on a nationwide survey of 1,600 broadband connections [...]
Isle News, 28 July 2009 – PDMS, the Isle of Man’s largest software development firm has appointed Lindsey Finnie to the position of human resources (HR) manager. Lindsey will be responsible for creating and implementing all HR policies and procedures including internal communications, recruitment, training and performance.
“This is a great time for me to be [...]
Isle News, 22 July 2009 – Aaron Kelly has won the first ever ‘Sure Apprentice’ competition.
The seventeen year old Ballakermeen High School student has won himself an apprenticeship with the telecoms company after impressing judges over the last academic year.
After being interviewed and put through to the final of the ‘Sure Apprentice’ by Ruth Badger, [...]
Isle News, 22 July 2009 – PDMS, the Island’s largest software development firm, has appointed Kris McElhinney as a graduate trainee, it was announced today. Kris will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge about the business working in various different areas of the company.
“This is a great opportunity,” said Kris. “Learning about various parts [...]
Isle News, 21 July 2009 – Sure has become the first telecoms operator in the Isle of Man to bring the new iPhone 3GS to the mobile market.
Sure was the first company to bring the iPhone to the mobile market in the Isle of Man in October 2008 with its 8GB model; it continues to [...]
