Doubling in cyber crimes as firms lose up to €4m
CYBERCRIME has almost doubled in recent years with some Irish firms reporting losses of almost €4m because of hackers and other tech-savvy criminals.
A new survey shows one in every four businesses suffered some economic crime in the last two years, with cases of cybercrime soaring from 24pc of all crimes in 2011 to 45pc this year.
With so-called cybercrime – where criminals use technology to defraud a business or …
Long-term sponsorship deals mean business side of storied club pitch perfect
SHARES in New York Stock Exchange-listed Manchester United have risen more than 20pc since the start of the year.
It’s one reason why yesterday’s sacking of David Moyes from the touchline may not translate into changes in the boardroom – at least not yet.
Like Moyes, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who is effectively the chief executive of Manchester United plc, took over the top job last year.
His reluctance to …
Beijing makes debut on top 10 list of 'globally engaged' cities
DESPITE the smog and heavy traffic, Beijing has made it into the top 10 of the world’s most global cities for the first time.
The Chinese capital was ranked number eight in the biennial Global Cities Index (GCI), published by global management consulting firm AT Kearney, jumping from number 14 in previous years.
The improved performance was attributed to an increase in the number of Fortune 500 companies, international schools, …
Signs of recovery as retail sales and jobs on the rise
MAIN Street is finally recovering with retailers reporting the first major signs of consistent sales and job creation since before the crash.
Town centres left decimated during the recession are now enjoying a fresh lease of life with vibrant new businesses replacing empty storefronts.
With unemployment falling, consumer confidence rising and hopes of the best economic growth for a decade, Ireland’s long-suffering retail sector is poised to enjoy its best …
State Claims Agency gets vote of confidence with 56 new bodies
THE Government has almost doubled the number of public bodies that use the State Claims Agency.
The agency, which manages personal injury and third party claims against the public bodies it has jurisdiction over, will now have responsibility for 119 bodies, up from 63.
In a statement, the Government said the move was in keeping with its policy of saving money for the Exchequer by self-funding personal injury and third …