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Technology and security in Slovakia
Annual IT awards are presented
This year a committee put together a wider nomination of over 200 personalities, companies, projects and products from the sector.
Digital single market under construction
Slovakia still needs to catch up with its EU neighbours in some areas.
President scolded electronic administration
THE 14th ANNUAL International Congress on Information Technology Use in Public Administration (ITAPA) 2015: No Borders – Bez hranícstarted on November 3 in Bratislava. At its opening, President Andrej Kiska said that the digitisation and electronisation of state and public services in Slovakia has not progressed significantly, despite the presence of ambitious projects.
IT professionals criticise state digitalisation plan
DOZENS of IT experts have prepared a proposal aimed at changing the approach of state authorities regarding informatisation of the Slovak society.
Fourth mobile operator may lose license – questioned by court
THE FOURTH Slovak mobile operator which recently launched its services to the public – together with Slovak Post – may lose its licence.
Startup conference is over, consequences expected
Two Slovak startups advanced to the finals of the event; investments of €4.4 million promised.
Startup event criticised for inflated costs
Costs soar at SBA backed event, few Slovak firms invited.
Head of the SBA state agency stripped of powers, due to doubts about start-up conference
SLOVAK Economy Minister Vazil Hudák has limited the powers of the head of the state Slovak Business Agency, Branislav Šafárik; following doubts about the economic efficiency of the TechMatch conference that was meant to support local start-ups.
Eset analysed false applications in Google Play shop
SLOVAK software company Eset analysed the false Android applications offered in the Google Play digital shops.
Instead of direct support for start-ups, money goes to expensive conference
THE TECHMATCH Slovakia 2015 conference, organised for start-ups between October 12 and 16, has caused enormous controversy, and even a boycott.
New mobile provider launches operations
THE LIST of items available at the post office expanded in early October. In addition to envelopes, stamps, books, CDs and various gifts, customers can now buy a phone and a SIM card for the country’s newest mobile operator.
Fourth Slovak mobile operator launched by Slovak Post and Swan company
STATE-OWNED Slovak Post (Slovenská pošta) has launched the services of a fourth mobile operator, together with the Swan telecommunication company.
New mobile operator will start soon
THE FOURTH mobile operator may begin offering services as of early October.
ESET purchases encryption company DESlock+
SLOVAK software company ESET announced its acquisition of encryption company DESlock+ from its former British manager and owner Shackleton Ventures Investment on September 23, the TASR newswire reported.
Eset discovers aggressive Android malware changing PIN code
Downloading an application from unverified sources sometimes might not only save users of mobile devices some money, but also pass on to them an unwanted gift in the form of malware.
One in five Slovaks dependent on computers
A SIGNIFICANT portion of Slovaks cannot imagine their life without computers, the internet, or mobile phones according to a recent survey.
Slovaks are satisfied with online purchases
ONLINE purchases in Slovakia are becoming more attractive, with the number of people who made at least one online purchase per three months increased by 17 percent compared to five years ago.
Websites responsible for hate speech
THE ADMINISTRATORS of websites will be threatened with fines for insults and accusations in internet discussions.
Kechnec to have High-Tech Park within five years
A SMALL village in eastern Slovakia near the Hungarian borders, Kechnec, continues to build.
UPDATED: Apple Pay may be tested in Slovakia
SLOVAKIA is open to innovation, as its stance on contactless payments shows: the country has been number one in this area for some time.
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