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Technology and security in Slovakia
Signal in trains reduced by walls
When preparing its report, the RÚ used the results of the inspection carried out by the Czech Telecommunication Office.
Big gaps exist in IT education, say experts
Weak networks and emphasis on consumerism hinder children from obtaining proper knowledge.
Cyber security increasingly important
People should think more about educating themselves, protecting their data, say experts.
Companies ignore e-letterboxes
Though they will soon be obliged to communicate with state authorities electronically, many firms still do not know how the system works.
IKEA will launch e-shop in Slovakia
A second store in Slovakia is also under consideration.
Brussels asks for €45m for IT tenders
The reasons for claiming the return of money are not clear.
Pokémon rules Slovak game scene
Groups of fans meet and hunt together for well-known cartoon creatures in cities around Slovakia.
Slovakia not among most innovative EU states
While the Bratislava Region belongs to the most innovative regions of new member states of the EU, overall results classify Slovakia only among average countries.
Slovakia lacks some 10,000 IT experts, situation is worsening
The Slovak IT Association calls for action.
Need for digital skills increases
But it may be a problem to meet the demands without participation of state and change in the approach at schools.
Social insurer completes dubious tender
Deputy PM for Investments Peter Pellegrini wants to see a study on the project and confirmation that it was approved by the Interior Ministry.
Eset maintains position on the market
The producer of antivirus software reported good results in 2015.
E-shops and e-shopping specialists proliferate
Firms not only outsource the design and creation of their e-shops
Data still less popular than calls
Slovaks use mobile phones and other mobile devices ever more intensely. Despite a faster mobile internet and launch of new technologies, they still “only” make phone calls most of all.
Foreign Ministry launches emergency text messages
As the risks for Slovak citizens have been on the rise – be it natural disasters, or terrorist attacks – it is crucial to timely contact people who are at the site of a disaster, said the minister.
End of roaming fees
Roaming fees within the EU will be capped as of April 30, 2016, and cancelled in summer 2017.
Cloud computing is growing in popularity
Companies no longer just consider storing data externally, they do it.
Fixed lines still in use
Although mobile phones are conquering the telecommunication market, fixed or land lines are declining only slightly – and not just thanks to the use of pensioners.
Swan changes its name
The reshuffle of the Swan group makes also space for the joining of a new shareholder in the Swan Mobile company.
Learning about one’s IT skills
The test showing the real level of people’s digital skills.
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