Dear Sirs, We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga". Silicon Taiga - top-ranked IT union of Russia and CIS (former USSR countries). Our members are working in Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. Field of activity - high-tech software solutions (including web technologies, data/voice/image processing, security, nanotechnology, ERP, CRM, IT consulting, etc). News list includes - Information about Russian and global IT outsourcing market (press-releases, articles, analytics, events, etc). - Information about outstanding hi-tech products developed in Russian R&D centers Joining Forum section or subject-oriented groups you can communicate directly with developers or get professional advice from various experts. Since 03.07.2007 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Sixth Annual International Smart-Sourcing Conference September 6-7, 2007; Hilton Hotel; Atlantic City, NJ. More...
Start date - 06 September 2007
06.07.2007 IT outsourcing in London While offshore IT outsourcing is continuing to enjoy impressive growth, it is becoming increasingly common for businesses to seek their IT support in London. More...
06.07.2007 The Russian BI market is growing 5 times quicker than the world market is In 2006 the sale of Business intelligence (BI) software has increased for 11.5%, the last IDC report runs. All the providers (including Microsoft and SAS which are the leaders) mention that there is the rise of demand for software. Experts value the growth at about 50% a year. More...
05.07.2007 NCC to borrow $ 60mln. from AlfaBank National Computer Corporation, one of the largest IT-holdings has agreed with AlfaBank on a $ 60mln. loan to finance the company's current activity and develop the group's manufacturing business. Experts believe the enlisted investment exceeds the amount of the finance necessary to carry out the announced plans. More...
05.07.2007 Russian Developers Search for Partnerships The Russian software development industry is working to move away from traditional outsourcing models, relying more on becoming partners with overseas companies and touting talent and innovation over cheap labor. More...
04.07.2007 Outsourcing defended by expert Despite an apparent trend for firms to reverse outsourcing contracts, one industry expert has said that the practice should present no greater risk for firms. More...
04.07.2007 Russia: from IT stuff to finished software export In 2006 the finished software stake in the overall IT-development export volume increased from 18 to 25%. That is the data presented by the Russoft producers association research. Analysts and market participants name different reasons to explain the given tendency. More...
03.07.2007 IT support to combat keylogging Businesses are being reminded to pay close attention to security provisions with news that 20 per cent of organisations have been hit by hackers or keyloggers this year. More...
03.07.2007 Skylink launches Mobile Banking Skylink has expanded the group of additional mobile services in Moscow and launched the Mobile Banking service, which allows its subscribers to supervise their account through SMS. More...
09.07.2007 Webalta is to try its luck in the West. The Russians do not believe The Webalta Company has once again announced its existence. The search engine starts active expansion both of the Russian and foreign internet sectors. More...
09.07.2007 Foreign IT-companies are short of Russian specialist In 2006 the Russian software export turnover amounted to $ 1.5 bln. According to Russoft research, 19% of the given sum was distributed among foreign companies' development centers. More...
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