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Custom development vs. off-the-shelf solutions: when is custom software worth it?
Businesses today rely more than ever on digital tools to support their business processes, automate administration and contribute to efficiency. However, when deciding on the right IT solution, businesses often face a fundamental choice - invest in bespoke software development or use one of the off-the-shelf solutions available on the market? Both options have their…
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Read the articleA month with GDPR – what was most discussed?
Sensitive data on public storage, passwords stuck on monitors, easily guessed passwords or phones without security. These are the most common data protection situations we have encountered during the month the GDPR has been in force. Monday 25 June marked one month since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force. What has been most…
Read the articleHow to create a photo that captures attention – Part 1
Composition, but also colour or contrast. By applying this and other knowledge appropriately, you can achieve a photograph that immediately grabs the viewer's attention. And that's what web presentation is all about. We'll cover how to do this in the first part of a two-part series. You only have a few hundredths of a second…
Read the articleWhat about the kids? Do they have a place to get GDPR?
Czech children under 16 will still be able to use Facebook or email without needing parental consent. The Data Protection Authority has modified its interpretation of the GDPR. The General Data Protection Regulation regulates the handling of personal data of people of any age, not excluding children. And it is they who are covered by…
Read the articleHow to make your business more efficient? Try an enterprise portal
The phrase enterprise portals has recently become more and more popular in the field of Internet trading . The following lines summarise what they are, what their advantages are and how exactly these systems can be used for business.
Read the article5 questions on GDPR infringement fines
Who oversees compliance with the GDPR? How high are the penalties for breaches? What will be the criteria for determining the amount of the fine? Is it possible to defend against it? And is there any prevention? We sought answers to these questions. One of the biggest "scares" associated with the entry into force of…
Read the articleInstagram introduces a Mute feature – a sort of “small block”
Are you annoyed by a particular user's posts but for some reason don't want to remove them from your Instagram account? Thanks to the new Mute feature, you'll still be able to follow them, but you won't be able to see their posts on your wall. On Instagram, you'll now be able to mute profiles…
Read the articleHow much has the GDPR cost us?
In total, Czech businesses spent 25 billion on GDPR implementation. A fifth of companies also believe that they will not be affected by the new regulation and therefore do not need to implement it. All would welcome more help from the state. The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation cost Czech companies a total…
Read the articleThe 3 most important questions about affiliate marketing
Do you need affiliate marketing at all? Do you have a suitable e-shop? And would you be willing to continue working with a commission system? These are the three basic questions you should answer before venturing into this rather profitable marketing channel. Affiliate marketing, or affiliate marketing (or commission system), is a channel that every…
Read the articleNo adaptation law in the Czech Republic, so GDPR applies without exceptions
Due to the lack of an adaptation law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies in the Czech Republic without any adaptations for the domestic environment. Lawyers warn of the possible risks arising from this. These concern mainly the threat to freedom of speech. As we wrote in March, the Czech government failed to pass…
Read the articleWe launched the Brownfields in Moravia-Silesia website
Modern, purposeful and clear. This is the new Brownfields in Moravia-Silesia website from our workshop. A few days ago we launched a new website Brownfields in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The site clearly maps underused and neglected land or properties in the region, as well as those that have already undergone regeneration. The site includes a…
Read the articleThanks to GDPR, you can find out who is handling your personal data
The General Data Protection Regulation has been presented as a bogeyman in many cases, but it has several advantages for "ordinary mortals". One is that you can now find out how any company is handling your data. A new European Union regulation will allow you to better track how different institutions and companies handle the…
Read the articleHow to prepare engaging content for social media?
Before you start 3. Behind the scenes. Whether you're already an active user of one of the many social networks, or you're just considering this promotion option, you may reach a stage where you're not sure what to do. We have social media specialists at Railsformers and they are ready to help you. Don't hesitate…
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