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The language that changed the world of programming celebrates 29 years
On 21 December 2024, it will be 29 years since the first public version of the Ruby programming language saw the light of day. Born in Japan in the early 1990s, the language brought something unusual to the world of programming tools: a combination of elegance, simplicity and a strong focus on developer convenience. Ruby…
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Read the articleHow the GDPR will transform the sending of newsletters
If you collect email contacts for the purpose of sending follow-up emails, or if you offer your site visitors a benefit in exchange for an email, these activities may be significantly affected by GDPR. E-mail is still one of the most important ways for digital marketers to reach not only existing customers, but also new…
Read the articleWe have become proud partners of Střelce Bílovec
We have become proud partners of proud shooters from Bílovec, including Olympic medalist from Sydney Martin Tenk. In addition to a small financial gift from us, the shooters also received a new website including domain, hosting and logo. We wish the shooters accurate aim and many flawlessly hit targets!
Read the articleNew relevancy model on Seznam.cz will improve search results
Seznam.cz will soon launch two new features that will significantly improve search results. The new relevance model and the related result aggregator are expected to bring improvements of up to several percent. The search engine Seznam.cz plans to deploy a new relevance model in the near future. This will provide better and more accurate (relevant)…
Read the articleWe are partners of the CRA IoT Hackathon – sign up!
Do you have an idea for a use of the Internet of Things? Are you a developer or a team of developers and think that you are the one who can build the most interesting prototype of a sensor/sensor that will communicate through the LoRa network and will be able to transmit useful data? Do…
Read the articleHow GDPR will affect corporate video surveillance systems
If you are an employer and have a CCTV system in your company to protect your building and property, you will have new obligations with the advent of GDPR. However, experts do not yet agree on the extent of these changes. As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline approaches, more and more questions are…
Read the articleWorkshop “GDPR – Introduction and practical examples”
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation, which will come into force on 25 May 2018. A major EU legislation that will significantly increase the protection of personal data. It affects all companies, institutions, as well as individuals and online services that handle personal data in any way.A revolution in data protection is taking place. Big…
Read the articleZboží.cz search engine adjusts minimum click-through price from March
Starting from 1 March, Zboží.cz clients will pay from CZK 0.50 to CZK 2 per click, depending on how much they sell a particular product for on their e-shop. With the new five-scales pricing, the search engine responds mainly to feedback from e-shops with small goods up to CZK 100.
Read the articleFacebook misused personal data in Germany
Even though the GDPR has not yet entered into force, the field of security and the legitimacy of working with personal data is becoming more intense. And existing laws are enough to do it. According to a German court, Facebook violated data protection law. It did not obtain informed consent for the use of some…
Read the articleHow to choose a data protection officer
One of the changes that the GDPR will bring is a brand new Data Protection Officer. Does your business need one? Will he or she be accountable? And what to look out for when drafting an employment contract? Today's article will answer that question. Businesses have only about a quarter of a year to prepare…
Read the articleGoogle will allow users to turn off ads
A new section in the Google Display Ads settings will allow users to turn off these ads. Companies using remarketing will have to find other ways to make their campaigns effective. In late January, Google unveiled expanded options for setting the ads shown to users. Users will now be able to choose which ads they…
Read the articleHealthcare professionals fear GDPR like Big Brother
The approaching deadline for the GDPR to come into force is encountering obstacles related to staff behaviour in healthcare facilities. The new regulation has long been presented as a threat to them, but this has led to often unnecessary concerns. So now, experts are working to demystify the topic. Healthcare facilities are running into obstacles…
Read the article5 obligations for businesses arising from the GDPR
Data protection, pseudonymisation, record keeping, data protection officer and immediate reporting of data breaches. These are the five most important obligations for businesses that the GDPR will bring in May. The European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will come into force in May, brings a number of changes. It regulates not only…
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