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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.

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Slovak children do not search for proper information on the internet.

Big gaps exist in IT education, say experts

Weak networks and emphasis on consumerism hinder children from obtaining proper knowledge.

Peter Adamovsky

Cyber security increasingly important

People should think more about educating themselves, protecting their data, say experts.

Jana Liptáková

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.

Radka Minarechová

IKEA will launch e-shop in Slovakia

A second store in Slovakia is also under consideration.

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Brussels asks for €45m for IT tenders

The reasons for claiming the return of money are not clear.

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People all over the world meet together at joint hunts of Pokémon creatures.

Pokémon rules Slovak game scene

Groups of fans meet and hunt together for well-known cartoon creatures in cities around Slovakia.

Peter Adamovsky

One of the most innovative products of Slovakia - Aeromobil designed by Štefan Klein.

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.

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Slovakia lacks some 10,000 IT experts, situation is worsening

The Slovak IT Association calls for action.

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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.

Radka Minarechová

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.

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Eset maintains position on the market

The producer of antivirus software reported good results in 2015.

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E-commerce is growing in Slovakia by 15 to 20 percent annually.

E-shops and e-shopping specialists proliferate

Firms not only outsource the design and creation of their e-shops

Peter Adamovsky

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.

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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.

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End of roaming fees

Roaming fees within the EU will be capped as of April 30, 2016, and cancelled in summer 2017.

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The cloud enables people to access data anywhere.

Cloud computing is growing in popularity

Companies no longer just consider storing data externally, they do it.

Peter Adamovsky

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.

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