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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 07.10.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

December 3 - 5, 2008, the Central Exhibition Complex - "The Expocenter", Moscow, Russia. More...

Start date - 03 December 2008

23.10.2008 Study: Chinese Skype service censoring messages

TOM-Skype, eBay's joint venture in China, is recording customer text chats and censoring them if they contain certain keywords related to topics that the government deems objectionable, according to a report by researchers in Canada. More...

08.10.2008 Skype denies knowledge of China security issues

Skype's president has said the company was largely unaware of a major security breach affecting Skype users in China. More...

07.10.2008 Accenture UK job cuts to hit IT workers

Accenture UK has confirmed it is to cut 300 to 400 jobs in the wake of the downturn in the financial-services sector. More...

27.10.2008 Facebook open sources Scribe code

Having increased its commitment to open source in recent months, Facebook announced on Friday that a piece of internally created software, 'Scribe', will be released back to the open-source community. More...

27.10.2008 Industry expects e-crime unit to 'knock on doors'

The rise of e-crime is no longer news. But could UK law-enforcement agencies have done more to prevent internet and IT-related crime reaching a value of £6bn per year, the latest figure reported by the Department for Business, Enterprise Regulatory Reform? More...

24.10.2008 Symbian's research chief on going open source

Symbian, the UK-based maker of the world's most popular smartphone operating system, is going through big changes. More...

09.10.2008 Google decision 'will lead to IT outsourcing boom'

The decision by Google to stop giving commission to search engine optimisation IT management agencies in the UK may double the revenue of such firms in India, it has been claimed. More...

09.10.2008 IT wages fall as credit crunch bites

The recent stock-market stumbles are already starting to have an effect on the IT market, with contractor rates slumping. More...

08.10.2008 IT efficiency 'is about cutting costs not emissions'

Data resource consolidation is essentially about cutting costs rather than reducing carbon emissions, it has been claimed. More...

07.10.2008 Social networking security risks 'overrated'

The IT security risks involved with making use of social media are not as great as many public service organisations believe, it has been claimed. More...

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#277

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Oct 7, 2008 7:23 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 30.09.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles
Articles

5th International Focused Information Security Exhibition and Free Conference

October 7-9, 2008, Moscow, Expocentr at Krasnaya Presnya. More...

Start date - 07 October 2008

December 3 - 5, 2008, the Central Exhibition Complex - "The Expocenter", Moscow, Russia. More...

Start date - 03 December 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

30.09.2008 'Securipedia' wiki launched

A wiki aimed at the UK IT security community has been launched by industry association Intellect. More...

06.10.2008 Companies 'unsure about green IT'

IT consumers are becoming increasingly confused about the implications of green IT and the technology solutions available to them, it has been claimed. More...

03.10.2008 Back to reality for Bangalore

India's tech centre feels effects of Wall Street meltdown. More...

03.10.2008 Gov't stung by 'rip-off' outsourcing deals

Seduced by cheap upfront costs: More...

02.10.2008 Government scheme 'leads to IT professional shortage'

Government plans to tighten immigration criteria for overseas IT workers could lead to a shortage of software developers in the UK, it has been claimed. More...

02.10.2008 Forrester predicts IT's credit-crunch survivors

The economic downturn will see an increase in demand for technology professionals specialising in IT architecture, as businesses consolidate their operations, according to Forrester. More...

01.10.2008 Outsourcing 'driving IT services industry'

The Western European IT services market is set to grow by almost five per cent over the next five years, it has been revealed. More...

01.10.2008 Stallman brands cloud computing as 'stupidity'

Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation and creator of the GNU operating system, has said cloud computing is "stupidity" that ultimately will result in vendor lock-in and escalating costs. More...

30.09.2008 Indian outsourcing feels credit-crunch squeeze

Indian outsourcing companies are likely to be affected by the economic downturn in the US, an Indian trade body has warned. More...

06.10.2008 Oracle acquires UK maker of 3D retail software

The company plans to buy Hertfordshire-based Advanced Visual Technology, which makes 3D space-planning software for retailers. More...

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#276

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:46 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 24.09.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
Featured Articles

5th International Focused Information Security Exhibition and Free Conference

October 7-9, 2008, Moscow, Expocentr at Krasnaya Presnya. More...

Start date - 07 October 2008

December 3 - 5, 2008, the Central Exhibition Complex - "The Expocenter", Moscow, Russia. More...

Start date - 03 December 2008

SOFTOOL-2008

30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 30 September 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

29.09.2008 Analyst: Slowdown in global IT spending continues

Global growth in IT spending will slow for the fourth year in a row as the credit crunch compounds the problems of the already stagnant market. More...

26.09.2008 IT outsourcers aren't sweating stock market crisis

As part of Toronto Tech Week, executives from Bell and Tata Consulting Services discuss how economic uncertainty is affecting their business prospects. Manulife's CIO weighs in. More...

26.09.2008 Outsourcing rises in economic climate

The number of firms choosing to outsource their services has increased, according to a new poll. More...

25.09.2008 IT outsourcing 'vital for Green IT provision'

Firms looking to improve their environmental position and cut costs should consider server consolidation, it has been claimed. More...

25.09.2008 Open-source firm accredited for schools

The government agency that administers IT in schools has added an open-source company to its new, 12-strong list of accredited suppliers. More...

24.09.2008 IT security expenditure 'to increase'

Spending on IT security will rise during the next year, according to a new study. More...

24.09.2008 Green IT changes outsourcing for all

Gov't guidelines bring carbon footprint to the forefront. More...

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#275

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:17 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 16.09.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

5th International Focused Information Security Exhibition and Free Conference

October 7-9, 2008, Moscow, Expocentr at Krasnaya Presnya. More...

Start date - 07 October 2008

December 3 - 5, 2008, the Central Exhibition Complex - "The Expocenter", Moscow, Russia. More...

Start date - 03 December 2008

SOFTOOL-2008

30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 30 September 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

19.09.2008 What the credit crunch means for IT

The credit crunch has dominated the front pages in 2008, and claimed a number of high-profile scalps, such as that of the 158-year-old Lehman Brothers bank. More...

19.09.2008 Experts warn migration rules may fuel IT offshoring

Proposed changes to the UK's immigration system could lead to more IT jobs being offshored, industry experts have warned. More...

18.09.2008 EU seeks overhaul of global IT trade pact

The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Information Technology Agreement, a trade pact that for the past decade has helped keep down prices for IT-related goods across the world. More...

17.09.2008 Berners-Lee unveils scheme to achieve 'One Web'

Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee on Sunday unveiled the World Wide Web Foundation, an initiative to spread the web to developing countries and maintain its openness. More...

23.09.2008 US sued over 'massively illegal' comms surveillance

The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Bush administration on behalf of AT&T customers, to halt what it called the "massively illegal" surveillance of Americans' internet and telephone communications. More...

23.09.2008 India's IT services sector hits refresh

The landscape is changing for India's IT-enabled services industry, which has been - and continues to be - a pillar for growth and employment in the country. More...

22.09.2008 IT demand is weakening, warns Dell

Credit crunch taking hold: More...

22.09.2008 Global IT spending growth slumps

As baby boomers help healthcare escape budget cuts. More...

18.09.2008 IT security management role 'key'

The need for a company to employ information security managers depends on the role data plays in an organisation and the size of the firm, it has been claimed. More...

17.09.2008 Green IT take-up 'increasing'

The demand for Green IT is increasing dramatically in the UK, it has been claimed. More...

16.09.2008 Internet intellectual property protection 'simple'

Companies with an online presence should be able to protect their intellectual property rights relatively easily, it has been claimed. More...

16.09.2008 Yahoo serves up a taste of its Open Strategy

Yahoo showed its vision on Thursday for what its Yahoo Open Strategy makes possible, demonstrating how it hopes to engage users more by enabling its existing sites to grow beyond their current confines. More...

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#274

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:32 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 09.09.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles
Articles

5th International Focused Information Security Exhibition and Free Conference

October 7-9, 2008, Moscow, Expocentr at Krasnaya Presnya. More...

Start date - 07 October 2008

International Conference "Contemporary Conditions and Perspectives for Development of the Internet in Russia: from Networks to Services"

Sept. 23-25, 1008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 23 September 2008

December 3 - 5, 2008, the Central Exhibition Complex - "The Expocenter", Moscow, Russia. More...

Start date - 03 December 2008

SOFTOOL-2008

30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 30 September 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

15.09.2008 West tightens IT belt while India, China boom

IT budgets are being slashed in the US and Europe as strong growth in China, India and Russia leaves the Western tech industry in the shade. More...

12.09.2008 IT outsourcing directors 'expect robust year'

IT directors are optimistic about their plans for the next financial year and expect to increase staffing levels and salaries, a new study has revealed. More...

12.09.2008 Open source's usability challenge

The iPhone has been out for a year, and known about in detail for considerably longer. Yet the very latest crop of state-of-the-art Windows Mobile phones, clearly designed as head-on competitors to that phone, miss the mark by miles. More...

11.09.2008 Global IT Spending To Reach $1.48 Trillion In 2010, IDC Says

Companies are expected to increase spending on IT services at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% to reach $587 billion at the end of the decade. More...

09.09.2008 India Three' to 'become new IT giants'

The next generation of IT Service megavendors will consist of firms collectively known as the India Three, it has been claimed. More...

15.09.2008 IT spending 'unaffected by credit crunch'

Worldwide IT spending is set to exceed $3.4 trillion (£1.8 trillion) this year, it has been claimed. More...

11.09.2008 'Little information available' on green IT

Green IT provision is often misunderstood, despite its recent rise on the agenda of company executives, it has been claimed. More...

10.09.2008 IT outsourcing 'faces downturn'

The IT outsourcing industry can expect a downturn in fortunes in 2009, an industry expert has claimed. More...

10.09.2008 Rosnanotech aims for $157 bln in output by 2015

The Russian Rosnanotech state corporation said Friday it planned to increase its output to $157 billion by 2015, while Russia's share of the global nanotech market would swell by 30 times. More...

09.09.2008 Israeli scientists offer nanotechnology projects to Russia

Israeli scientists have proposed several nanotechnology projects for the Russian Rosnanotech state corporation. More...

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#273

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 7:26 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

kurmaz@...

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 02.09.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

5th International Focused Information Security Exhibition and Free Conference

October 7-9, 2008, Moscow, Expocentr at Krasnaya Presnya. More...

Start date - 07 October 2008

International Conference "Contemporary Conditions and Perspectives for Development of the Internet in Russia: from Networks to Services"

Sept. 23-25, 1008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 23 September 2008

December 3 - 5, 2008, the Central Exhibition Complex - "The Expocenter", Moscow, Russia. More...

Start date - 03 December 2008

SOFTOOL-2008

30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 30 September 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

08.09.2008 Russia wants Israel to become strategic nanotech partner

Russia believes that Israel could become a strategic partner in developing nanotechnology projects, the general director of the Russian Rosnanotech state corporation said on Thursday. More...

04.09.2008 Countdown to Google Chrome

On Tuesday evening, Google will launch Chrome, an open-source browser that sends a clear challenge to Microsoft in the way it lets users work with applications. More...

03.09.2008 Schmidt: Google-Yahoo deal on track for October

The partnership to place some Google ads next to Yahoo's search results will go into effect by early October, chief executive Eric Schmidt told Bloomberg on Thursday, indicating the deal hasn't been derailed - so far - by antitrust scrutiny. More...

02.09.2008 Deutsche Post cancels giant outsourcing contract

German logistics company Deutsche Post has pulled out of an IT outsourcing contract with Hewlett-Packard (HP). More...

02.09.2008 Home web-access linked to better GCSE results

Having web access at home can make the difference between a pupil getting grade A at GCSE and grade D. More...

08.09.2008 Recruitment firms 'lead IT outsourcing upsurge'

The credit crunch is increasing the demand for IT outsourcing in the UK recruitment sector, it has been claimed. More...

05.09.2008 Firms will 're-evaluate outsourcing contracts'

Businesses across Britain are likely to revaluate the outsourcing contracts they have as a result of the economic downturn. More...

04.09.2008 Internal IT departments to become a 'thing of the past'

Internal IT departments could soon become a thing of the past, according to one technology firm. More...

03.09.2008 Outsourcing ideal in economic downturn

Outsourcing certain aspects of business operations can be an ideal way to save money during an economic slowdown, one expert has suggested. More...

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#272

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2008 6:37 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 26.08.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

International Conference "Contemporary Conditions and Perspectives for Development of the Internet in Russia: from Networks to Services"

Sept. 23-25, 1008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 23 September 2008

SOFTOOL-2008

30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 30 September 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

01.09.2008 Google Code reverses open-source licence ban

The company has decided the Mozilla Public License is once again an option for Google Code projects, and has also added the Eclipse Public License. More...

28.08.2008 IT hiring 'cautious next year'

IT organisations will be cautious about hiring new staff in the coming year, according to a new study. More...

01.09.2008 Companies need to 'manage outsourcing effectively'

Companies need to make sure that they are able to manage their outsourced activities effectively, one expert has insisted. More...

29.08.2008 Cloud computing - the data centre of the future?

But not yet: More...

29.08.2008 Open source presents IT security issue for first time

Open source software has been recognised as an IT security threat for the first time since the technology was introduced. More...

28.08.2008 Indian outsourcing giant builds £154m site

Infosys campus makes room for 25,000 employees. More...

27.08.2008 Productivity gains driving IT outsourcing

But cost cutting still top of the agenda for most... More...

26.08.2008 Website simplicity 'key to online marketing'

It is essential for company websites to be easy to use, according to online publication e-consultancy. More...

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#271

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:29 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

kurmaz@...

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 19.08.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

International Conference "Contemporary Conditions and Perspectives for Development of the Internet in Russia: from Networks to Services"

Sept. 23-25, 1008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 23 September 2008

SOFTOOL-2008

30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2008, Moscow. More...

Start date - 30 September 2008

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

20.08.2008 Gartner forecasts growth in IT spending for 2008

Worldwide IT spending should top $3.4tn (£1.8tn) in 2008, up eight percent from 2007, research firm Gartner has predicted. More...

19.08.2008 Finalists for 2008 CNET tech awards revealed

CNET Networks UK, the publisher of ZDNet.co.uk, has announced the finalists for its 2008 Business Technology Awards. More...

25.08.2008 IT services growth 'expected to increase'

The global IT services industry is set to grow by nine and a half per cent this year, it has emerged. More...

25.08.2008 Indian outsourcing takeover is imminent

US to lose its "mega-vendor" crown? More...

22.08.2008 Gov't to ramp up IT outsourcing?

Let's hope not, say unions. More...

22.08.2008 IT outsourcing 'helps corporate performance'

IT can help chief financial officers handle their agendas better and improve corporate performance, it has been claimed. More...

21.08.2008 Why women are leaving IT

Critics contend society is not encouraging girls to study IT. Of the few women who enter tech, nearly half leave. Why? More...

20.08.2008 IT industry 'overhaul required'

IT organisations should adapt to the modernisation of technology and skills in order to meet rapidly changing business demands, it has been claimed. More...

19.08.2008 UK firms 'struggle with IT management'

Major UK companies are struggling with application management, it has been revealed. More...

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#270

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:35 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

kurmaz@...

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 12.08.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles
Site News

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

18.08.2008 Torvalds: No picnic to become major Linux coder

Linux project lead Linus Torvalds has said it is not easy to become a major contributor to the Linux kernel. More...

18.08.2008 'Global ICT markets have room for growth'

Trying to globally expand broadband connectivity remains the primary concern for information and communications technology firms (ICT) despite the growing importance of environmental challenges, it has been claimed. More...

15.08.2008 Open-source licence victory in model-railway case

A federal appeals court in the US has upheld the right of a copyright holder to distribute software under a free or open-source licence while preventing such code being used commercially without following the licensing conditions. More...

15.08.2008 US-Iran military malware attack found

A new malware attack has been identified which tries to trick users into downloading and installing malicious software via a spoof news report of a US army strike against Iran. More...

14.08.2008 UK students outsource IT coursework to India

£5 a pop for undergraduate work. More...

13.08.2008 'Security essential in IT outsourcing'

Many companies ignore the security problems associated with IT outsourcing until it is too late, it has been claimed. More...

SITE NEWS

14.08.2008 'Slow IT change leads to frustration'

Over half of businesses will be dissatisfied with their slow rate of IT development by 2013, according to a study carried out by Gartner. More...

13.08.2008 Outsourcing IT services set for boom

Global businesses are increasingly considering employing managed and hosted services in the uncertain economic climate, new analysis reveals. More...

12.08.2008 Europe embraces outsourcing in 2008

Snaps up 36 per cent of contracts. More...

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#269

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:47 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

kurmaz@...

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 05.08.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

06.08.2008 Megafon shaves price of unlimited calls

As of August 1st 2008 Megafon will offer the new Non-stop Call tariff to its Moscow customers. It will cost 2,700 rubles per month ($120) which is 40% cheaper than the operator's other tariffs and the tariffs offered by its Big 3 rivals. More...

05.08.2008 Russian Security Service to keep an eye on the Internet

Russia's presidential apparatus, the government, and the Federal Security Service will create mass media and internet monitoring systems. The project is estimated at 100m rubles ($4.3mln). Some experts think the system will help fight extremism, others fear some officials will use it in their own interests. More...

11.08.2008 'Government must take on IT security role'

The government should implement a programme of technical legislation and information to tackle the problem of online security breaches, according to an industry expert. More...

11.08.2008 Indian IT outsourcer opens UK 'innovation' lab

R&D centre will allow customers to play with new tech... More...

08.08.2008 India edgy about outsourcing newbies?

Extends tax break hols to protect crown. More...

08.08.2008 'Innovative IT management essential for successful companies'

The most successful technology companies are those that adopt the most innovative approaches to IT services management, according to a new study. More...

07.08.2008 European IT market to grow by three per cent

IT, telecommunications and digital consumer electronics markets in Europe are set to grow by three per cent to 761 billion euros (£600 billion) this year, according to the latest European Information Technology Observatory (EITO) report released in Brussels. More...

07.08.2008 Central and eastern European IT outsourcing market 'hits $3bn'

The IT outsourcing market in central and eastern Europe has reached $3 billion (£1.5 billion), according to new research. More...

06.08.2008 IT outsourcing set to be "driving force of IT services market"

The IT outsourcing industry in Europe is set to benefit substantially from the uncertain economic climate brought about by the credit crunch, according to an industry expert. More...

05.08.2008 Credit crunch 'will move IT outsourcing economy'

IT outsourcing locations are likely to change due to the slowing US economy, according to research firm Gartner. More...

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#268

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Aug 5, 2008 7:15 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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Dear Sirs,

We bring to your attention news of SiliconTaiga.org - National Software Development Alliance "Silicon Taiga".

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 30.07.2008 00:00 the following items has been published on the site:
Events
News Press Releases
Featured Articles

October 15-16, 2008, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. More...

Start date - 15 October 2008

04.08.2008 Glitch at Reiffeisen: the bank shuffled clients' money

A glitch in Reiffeisenbank's computer system caused the "incorrect balance distribution". Money from some clients' accounts were mistakenly transferred to others' accounts. The bank told CNews the glitch has now been fixed and it will do its best to remove misconceptions before a possible court trial. More...

31.07.2008 Clients 'to shape IT outsourcing industry'

End user decisions will shape the future of the IT outsourcing industry, according to Gartner. More...

31.07.2008 OSMP and e-port merge under Mail.ru

OE Investment founded together by the Digital Sky Technologies fund (Mail.ru controlling shareholder), OSPM and e-port companies acquired 100% shares of OSMP, e-port, Mobile Wallet, and Direct Contact. The companies merged to control nearly 47% of instant payments market. OE Investment's total turnover might top $10billion in 2008. More...

30.07.2008 IT outsourcing in South Africa growing

The IT outsourcing market in South Africa is on track to exceed $4 billion (£2 billion) this year. More...

30.07.2008 Beeline denies help to launch online payment

Following its rival MTS, the Beeline company decided to introduce an online payment service. After receiving the PCI DSS certificate Beeline is going to launch its online bank card payment gate. However market participants doubt the operator's idea will be a success. Half a year ago Megafon and Raiffaisenbank had a similar idea but their service came to grief. More...

04.08.2008 IT outsourcing 'gaining momentum globally'

The global outsourcing industry is gathering positive momentum in 2008, say the latest TPI Index figures. More...

01.08.2008 IT outsourcing allows telecoms firms to focus on 'core business'

Telecoms firms are increasingly looking to outsource their IT departments so that they do not have to maintain in-house IT teams, it has been suggested. More...

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#267

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Date: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:59 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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29.07.2008 Researchers redefine the internet blacklist

Security researchers have taken a page out of Google's book in reinventing the blacklist, a tool for blocking internet attacks. More...

29.07.2008 Tele2 to ask for right to work in Moscow

The Tele2 mobile operator is hoping to get a permit to work in Moscow. Company's President Donna Cordner is going to discuss the issue at a meeting with Minister of Mass Media and Communications Igor Shchegolev. Tele2's top management hopes the meeting will take place before 2009. More...

28.07.2008 Sony Ericsson delighted with iPhone

iPhone gave a kick-start to cell phone vendors, head of the company's Russian office said. Although the Swedish-Japanese concern is stable on the Russian market its top management says it has a weak point in the lower price brackets. There are no budget phones among those recently presented by Sony Ericsson. More...

23.07.2008 Google buys Begun: details of the deal

As is turned out Yahoo also held talks to purchase Begun. However Google had better conditions to offer and bought the company. The deal was a real sensation for the industry. Google paid $140m to be second on the Russian context advertising market. Experts say the company paid much because it appeared too late in Russia. More...

22.07.2008 MTS willing to enter Chinese market

After entering the Indian telecom market AFK Sistema decided to set a course for Bangladesh and China's border regions. The company asked Russia's President Medvedev to help implement their ambitious plan. Analysts say Sistema might have good chances to enter the Bangladeshi market but the Chinese market is something they could only dream of. More...

28.07.2008 Outsourcing: Not just about cutting costs?

It's all about the special relationship. More...

25.07.2008 Opportunity for growth in small business IT outsourcing

There is room for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to make further inroads into the IT outsourcing industry, new research claims. More...

24.07.2008 Cloud computing 'future of IT outsourcing in UK'

IT outsourcing in the UK is leaning increasingly towards cloud computing, according to industry experts. More...

23.07.2008 India losing status as offshore king?

China and Morocco starting to shine: More...

22.07.2008 IT outsourcing in London and UK expected to increase as economy slows

More businesses are expected to outsource their software needs as the economy weakens. More...

24.07.2008 Kaspersky and Eset wrangle about size

Anti-Malware.ru portal has come up with a statistics of the Russian anti-virus market. Eset which is 3rd on the company's list of the biggest producers opposed the results of the research. Kaspersky Laboratory came first and said the results were reasonable. As it turned out, the founder of Anti-Malware.ru is now an analyst in Kaspersky's laboratory. More...

28.07.2008 Ultimate 3D e-beam lithography for nano/micro-structuring with NanoMaker

Special software package "Proxy for Windows" ("NanoMaker") was used for transformation of any scanning electron microscope into laboratory e-beam lithograph. The software can be used with industrial lithographs providing ultimate resolution of the e-beam writer and increasing stability and tolerance of the lithography. More...

25.07.2008 Angstrem: Russian chips to resume leadership

Zelenograd's Angstrem concern has recruited a team of managers from the White House to become the leader of the Russian microelectronics market and bring back its position on the Asian market. Experts say the former public servants will attract government contracts for the company but will not be lucky with foreign producers. Angstrem has recruited a new team. The company's new Director General Vsevolod Vukulov who was the head of the state administration department and local government apparatus invited his former colleagues to work at Angstrem. More...

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#266

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:45 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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21.07.2008 Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has labelled makers of the OpenBSD operating system a "bunch of masturbating monkeys", as part of a wider critique of what he said was self-centred behaviour in the IT security industry. More...

17.07.2008 Researcher to demo Intel chip attack

Intel chips contain serious flaws that can be exploited over the internet to cause crashes of or gain complete control over systems, according to an independent security researcher who plans to release proof-of-concept code for such attacks later this year. More...

15.07.2008 Runet's time of freedom not to last long

Russian Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev is concerned about numerous websites promoting extremism and terrorism. He instructed the interior Ministry, the Federal Security Service, and the Justice Ministry to call on the deputies to declare Internet a mass media. More...

18.07.2008 Cern paves the way for lightning-speed networks

Enough information to fill multiple CDs every second is flowing across the world on a network 1,000 times faster than home broadband. More...

18.07.2008 Healthcare industry ready to benefit from IT outsourcing

Healthcare organisations in the UK and United States are looking to IT outsourcing to improve the efficiency of their support operations. More...

17.07.2008 IT outsourcing in London and UK 'on the up'

Breaking news from ihotdesk, the home of IT outsourcing in London: Large and small British businesses are increasingly outsourcing their IT. More...

16.07.2008 India leads Asia in IT outsourcing

India is leading Asia in the IT outsourcing market, according to new research published this week. More...

16.07.2008 Credit crunch boosts outsourcing

The credit crunch is predicted to drive greater demand for outsourcing in the financial services sector. More...

15.07.2008 'Silent offshoring' new trend in outsourcing

The globalisation of IT outsourcing means that a growing number of businesses do not know where their outsourced services are being carried out, it has been claimed. More...

21.07.2008 Russian IT Quarterly, Issue #16, July, 2008

Summer Russian IT Quarterly on Acquisition's Spree on the Russian IT Market. More...

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#265

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:46 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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11.07.2008 Comstar UTS implement ERP for $12m

Comstar UTS telecom operator has implemented its ERP-system Oracle. The company spent $12m for automation of 400 working places. That's a fair price to pay if compared with projects alike. More...

10.07.2008 100% Russian computer presented

The Elbrus-3M Russian computer was first presented to the press on July 4th 2008. The first to see the "100% Russian computer" were CNews journalists and CNews TV camera crew. In a SPEC test they witnessed Elbrus 300MHz in compatibility mode with x86 platform outrunning Pentium III 500MHz. In previous tests it demonstrated productivity similar to that of Pentium- 4 2 GHz. More...

09.07.2008 100% Russian computer revives

100 new Russian Elbrus-3M computers based on the same-name processors will be delivered to its customers later in the year. Elbrus computers will be used in anti-missile and air defense, as well as in cryptographic calculations for secret services. More...

08.07.2008 Google finds new way into Russia

Google will preinstall its software on Russian Aquarius computers. The company hopes to boost the number of its users in Russia. Experts have different opinions on whether this cooperation will prove successful. More...

14.07.2008 How outsourcing saved Zurich's IT

Case study: Global insurer halves domestic IT workforce. More...

11.07.2008 China positioning to overtake India as world outsourcing centre

Indian IT outsourcing leaders are predicting that China could overtake their country as the world's preferred destination for outsourced services in the coming years. More...

10.07.2008 Prudential hails outsourcing deal as 'key milestone'

Insurance giant Prudential expects great things from its IT outsourcing deal with Capita. More...

09.07.2008 Software Development Summit 2008: Where the Industry Meets

The Eighth annual international summit of software developing companies Software Development Summit 2008 closed in St. Petersburg in a newly built SPA-hotel "Holiday Club St. Petersburg" on 3 June. More...

08.07.2008 IT outsourcing comes back on shore

More and more companies that have outsourced their IT and customer services to foreign locations are bringing their business back to Britain. More...

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#264

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Date: Tue Jul 8, 2008 1:21 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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04.07.2008 Police catch piracy fighter for bribery

Police arrested the legal preventative of 1C and Ascon companies in Samara as he was taking bribe from a Kompas system user. CNews found out that Samara piracy fighters have been making money through bribery racket and blackmail. More...

03.07.2008 JSFC Sistema completes acquisition of 21% in Shyam Telelink

JSFC Sistema has concluded the acquisition of a 21% stake in the Indian cellular operator Shyam Telelink, having expanded its share up to 72%, RBC reports. The transaction is valued at $45 million. It was reported earlier Sistema notified Shyam Telelink about the intention to use its right to acquire a 21% stake. More...

07.07.2008 IT outsourcing used to 'enhance business outcomes'

IT outsourcing is being used worldwide to enhance business outcomes, according to a new study. More...

07.07.2008 Small industries catch on to IT outsourcing

Small industries are catching on to the benefits of IT outsourcing. More...

03.07.2008 Outsourcing can give start-ups a 'professional image'

Small start-up businesses can project a professional image to prospective clients by making use of IT outsourcing firms. More...

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04.07.2008 Auriga is entering the mobile multimedia market

Mobixell Networks, the leader in the innovative mobile multimedia and advertising solutions for the dynamic world of mobile telecommunications, selected Auriga as a partner in developing a content management system for traditional and viral advertising that is known as a popular marketing tool in mobile networks. More...

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#263

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Date: Tue May 27, 2008 7:26 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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23.05.2008 War against cyberterrorism to be long and ruthless

At the recent international conference on information security cyberterrorism has bee called on the most acute problems. The chairman of the Council of Federation Sergey Mironov has proposed to develop a range of measures to combat internet terrorism and toughen the punishment for those providers that deploy extremist resources. Experts consider the measures proposed ineffective. More...

22.05.2008 St. Petersburg Group deprived of satellites and Kirghizia

Preparing to pay off fines for involvement in money laundering, the St. Petersburg Group of communication operators was forced to give up two assets - the Kirghiz cellular operator BiTel and the satellite communication operator Teleport-TP. The first company's sale caused a long-lasting corporate conflict, while the second finally returned to the St. Petersburg Group's partner Synterra. More...

22.05.2008 Russia sets world record in combating piracy

Russia has shown unique results in combating software piracy, having achieved a recorded decrease in the piracy level (from 14% in 2003 to 7% in 2006) over the history of Business Software Alliance's observations, - BSA reported on May 14, 2008. According to IDC and BSA estimates, in 2007 the level of piracy in Russia was 73%. However, according to the Alliance's analysts and management, in long-term such a decrease in the level of piracy is unlikely to preserve. More...

21.05.2008 Matvienko gives carte blanche to Finish IT-company

The top management of the Finnish Technopolis Plc Company has announced its plans to invest about 0450 million into St. Petersburg. The city administration approves the intention of one of the European largest IT-technopark operators. In the near future the Finn operator receives the status of St. Petersburg strategic partner, which will simplify the administrative procedure regarding the company's St. Petersburg projects. For example, the company's engagement in the special economic zone Heudorf may move off dead point. More...

21.05.2008 Megafon intends to invest 03 billion into network construction in Iran

The Megafon Company is ready to invest about 03 billion into construction of a network in Iran, RBC reports. Sergey Soldatendov, Megafon's Director General, said at opening the company's representation office in Tehran: 'If we receive the licence, Megafon is ready to invest about 03 billion into the network construction in Iran'. More...

20.05.2008 Epam secures $50 million for acquisitions

The Epam Company has announced to secure $50 million of investments from three global investors, which received minority stakes in the company. The given finance will be used for acquisitions and further development. More...

26.05.2008 US firm to set up IT outsourcing operations in China

A US management consultancy has announced its plans to set up IT outsourcing operations in China. More...

23.05.2008 Offshoring risks 'exaggerated'

A new report claims that worries about jobs from the UK shifting to developing economies such as India are unfounded. More...

20.05.2008 EDS named best managed global outsourcing vendor

EDS has been named the world's best-managed global outsourcing vendor in a list compiled by the Brown-Wilson Group for Wiley Publishers. More...

26.05.2008 SEMTech Solutions and Interface, Ltd. Sign Agreement to Distribute the NanoMaker EBL System in North America

NanoMaker is a powerful hardware and software add-on system enabling SEMs or FIBs to create 2D and 3D nanostructures by lithographic means. More...

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#262

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Date: Tue May 20, 2008 6:56 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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19.05.2008 NVision Group aims for one billion

The turnover of the system integrator NVision Group has grown by 84.6% reaching $261.2 million in 2007. The company managed to achieve good results not only in the telecommunication sector but in industry, finance and energy. In 2008 the company plans to increase its revenue to $500 million and to earn $1 billion in 2009. More...

19.05.2008 Alliance in Support of IT Start-Ups Created in Russia

The alliance founded by Intel, Microsoft and the National Commonwealth of business angels is to support the Russian innovative companies. In a month the alliance plans to present several IT start-ups to possible investors. More...

16.05.2008 St. Petersburg Group winds up its offshore companies

St. Petersburg communication companies devoted May Holidays to resolving disputes with the authorities of British overseas territory. Finally, the St. Petersburg Group alleged its engagement in money laundering. However, the Group will have only to wind up its offshore companies on the Bermuda Islands and the British Virgin Islands, and to pay out a fine of $50 million to the local authorities. More...

15.05.2008 Six Russian IT Outsourcers in Global Top-100

Six companies with dominant presence of Russian developers have been included into the Top-100 2008 of the International Association of Outsourcing Professional. More...

14.05.2008 RF Ministry of Communications: results and prospects

The new Russian Cabinet of Ministers has turned out unexpected for the communication sector. On the one hand, the powers of the Federal Supervisory Service on Communication, Mass Media and Culture Protection (Rossvyazohrankultura) that has been developed for a year have been again divided between the ministries. The given fact has deprived Igor Sechin control over the communication sector. On the other hand, the new Ministry of Telecommunications and Mass Communications has been headed by the previously unknown Igor Shegolev, while the era of Leonid Reiman lasting for nine years has actually finished. More...

16.05.2008 Eastern Europe: The Next Silicon Valley?

One key to driving healthier economies in the countries of Eastern Europe, particularly in the former Soviet republics, could be significant investments in Web 2.0 development. Could Eastern Europe foster its own Silicon Valley? More...

15.05.2008 Solve your problems with outsourcing

SMEs in the UK could dramatically reduce their costs, as well as increasing their efficiency, according to an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO). More...

13.05.2008 Russian IT Quarterly, Issue #15, April, 2008

I have a world map up on the wall in my office. Each time Reksoft gets a new customer, I pin up a red flag to the new location. More...

13.05.2008 US values Yandex at $3 bn

Silicon Alley Insider has included the Yandex portal and the Ozon internet shop into the world's most valuable startups ranking SAI25. According to the site experts, Yandex and Ozon rank 6th and 18th with $3bn and $450 mln in value, respectively. More...

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#261

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Date: Tue May 13, 2008 6:36 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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12.05.2008 Linux Ubuntu PCs set for sale in Russia

Linux Ubuntu installation on PCs sold by Excimer and NT Computer is to be launched within the nearest month. Consequently, Ubuntu sales in Russia might reach 300 thousand units. Ubuntu 8.04 released on April 24, 2008 is more likely to be preinstalled. More...

08.05.2008 Reiman collects software vendors under one roof

Leonid Reiman, RF Minister of IT and Communications, approves creation of a Unified software development center for public and municipal needs in Russia. According to the minister, such a center might unite developers, unify customers' requirements and monitor public contracts. The Center might also facilitate in promoting software abroad. More...

07.05.2008 Russian communications companies enter India all found

Seeking to provide Indian citizens with mobile communication, the Russian JSFC Sistema and ByCell intend not to construct networks from the ground but to spend more than $1 bn to rent existing infrastructure. Analysts approve the given decision especially as the Indian legislation provides with ample possibilities to rent telecommunications infrastructure as compared to the Russian one. More...

06.05.2008 Sitronics incurs recorded losses

Sitronics' revenue for 2007 has remained practically the same as compared to 2006. Instead of net profit the company's losses last year amounted to $233.9 mln. However, analysts say the company's outcome for QIV 2007 might be considered as positive, a new manager appointment producing first yield. In 2008 Sitronics plans to grow by more than 15%. More...

12.05.2008 Offshoring: Today and Tomorrow

Plenty has changed in the field of offshore outsourcing, and plenty of change lies ahead. The following are some of the more noticeable developments fueling the global practice's new phase. More...

08.05.2008 Personnel continuity key to outsourcing success

Continuity among personnel is one of the key factors in achieving ongoing outsourcing success, according to a new report. More...

07.05.2008 Reading council extends outsourcing deal

The efficiency of IT outsourcing has been highlighted by Reading council's extension of its outsourcing deal with Northgate Information Solutions. More...

06.05.2008 Outsourcing to cost US carriers $1.4 trillion

A new market research report from Californian analysts Insight Research has revealed the magnitude of the outsourcing market. More...

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#260

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Date: Tue May 6, 2008 7:18 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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05.05.2008 Russian scientist create 10-hour laptop battery

The Russian scientists have created a battery for laptops for ten hours of continuous work. The block represents a fuel cell created using nanotechnologies. According to scientists, by the end of 2009 fuel cells will be launched into production with 10 thousand monthly output. The project has become international. More...

04.05.2008 Beeline not allowed to enter Byelorussia

It is the third time Vimpelcom (Beeline trademark) has failed to enter the Byelorussian cell phone market: the local operator BeST will be sold to the Turkish Turkcell Company. According to experts, the Byelorussian president Alexander Lukashenko has taken such a decision to 'frighten' Russia by Byelorussia's possible rapprochement with NATO countries. More...

30.04.2008 Banco Sabadell signs 10-year outsourcing deal with HP

Spanish banking company Banco Sabadell is to sign a ten-year 080 million outsourcing deal with Hewlett-Packard (HP). More...

30.04.2008 Sitronics gets rid of nanometers

The Micron Plan affiliated with the Sitronics Company plans to start producing chips of 130 nm technology. Furthermore, Sitronics is considering the possibility to participate in the Crolles2 Alliance, whose members - IBM and IBM � STMicroelectronics - are engaged in developing 32 and 22 nm. More...

29.04.2008 Dergounova shares Microsoft experience with Systematica

Olga Dergounova, the former Microsoft's President in Russian and current member of VTB's executive board, has become the first independent director of the Systematica Group. Market participants approve of Dergounova's appointment and believe inviting independent directors will be actively used in many Russian IT companies. More...

05.05.2008 Offshore outsourcing gets thumbs down

A new survey has rated offshore IT outsourcing suppliers worse than inshore firms at meeting project targets. More...

29.04.2008 Government would be better served by outsourcing

A report from the public affairs committee (PAC) has argued that government IT projects require significant change. More...

04.05.2008 Stocks: Russian telecom slumps

The overall financial reporting has been met calmly by the US market that finished last week in the 'green zone'. Meanwhile, the Russian market does not dare to go up. The outsiders are the telecommunication companies, which might break through next week as many adverse factors have been counted in the price. More...

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#259

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Date: Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:43 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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28.04.2008 Draft Law on technoparks being discussed in RF State Duma

The Russian State Duma have started considering the draft law on technoparks, which is to eliminate the gaps in the Russian legislation on innovative activity. The first reading is held in current autumn. According to market participants, the new law should become the basis of the domestic innovation system. More...

25.04.2008 YUKOS 'grave digger' to protect Compulink from old friends

Igor Tsukanov, one of CJSC Computlink shareholders, agues the company's assets and trademarks have been illegally handed over to the Unitary Joint Enterprise Compulink, which is the center of the homonymous group of companies. Mr. Tsukano has sued Mikhail Lyash, president of the Compulink Group, for reimbursement of the damage caused. Eduard Rebrun, Mr. Lyash' solicitor, who has become widely known because of the YUKOS case, filed a reverse suit against Mr. Tsukanov. More...

25.04.2008 CNews AWARDS 2008 winners announced

On April 17 the Second Annual CNews AWARDS 2008 Ceremony was held. Through direct e-voting the experts invited chose the best ICT projects 2007 and awarded professionalism of certain specialists. More...

24.04.2008 Parallels enters Russia on servers and Mac computers

Parallels plans to increase its proceeds in Russia 10-fold up to $10 mln in the coming three years. The company stakes primarily on corporate customers with server infrastructure. Moreover, the vendor hopes to strengthen its foothold on the market of virtualization for user PCs - the company's programs preinstalled on Mac computers are supplied to Russian schools, box solutions might be bought in several electronics stores. More...

23.04.2008 RF Defence Industry pledges Russian WiMAX

Several days have passed since registration of the Russian WiMAX Alliance start-up. However, the company has already initiated a goal of 35% Russian WiMAX-equipment market and expansion abroad. The Russian WiMAX Alliance prime target is to unite the experience of the Russian defence telecom concern Sozvezdie and a famous WiMAX chipset manufacturer Runcom. More...

22.04.2008 Epam acquires pass to stock exchanges

Epam Systems has acquired the B2Bits Company, an IT consultant providing services to stock exchanges and brokers. A special center headed by B2Bits president has been set up at Epan, which enables the company to expand the range of services provided for the financial sector clients. The transaction charge is not announced. More...

28.04.2008 Small businesses opt for outsourcing

More small business are searching for IT support in London as customers are becoming increasingly demanding, according to new research. More...

25.04.2008 Russian Federal Law On Foreign Investments in Strategic Companies

The Russian parliament has finally passed the long-anticipated new law imposing restrictions on foreign investors seeking to buy shares or acquire control over Russian companies that are deemed strategic. More...

24.04.2008 Executives back IT outsourcing

A new survey has revealed that the vast majority of top executives are fans of IT outsourcing practices. More...

23.04.2008 Egyptian IT outsourcing on the rise

Egypt is fast becoming the IT outsourcing capital of the Middle East, according to a new report. More...

22.04.2008 Bulgarian IT outsourcing prospects bright

A leading expert has said that Bulgaria is set to become an increasingly attractive destination for IT outsourcing deals. More...

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#258

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Date: Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:00 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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21.04.2008 Croc: a billion two steps forward

Croc's revenue was up 53% reaching $803 mln in 2007. In general about 650 large corporate projects were implemented. The share of special business applications implementation in the service portfolio of Croc and other system integrators is increasing, experts say. More...

21.04.2008 Indians change Sistema into milk cow

JSFC Sistema intends to expand into the Indian market no only through building its own networks but through acquiring existing regional carriers. However, the Russian corporation might have to pay for the frequencies already received, a corresponding initiative having been proposed by the Indian Ministry of Finance. More...

18.04.2008 Begun: Russian context advertising market grows by 90% in 2007

The Begun Company has published its annual context advertising market survey in Russia and Ukraine, 2007. More...

18.04.2008 Ukrtelecom to be sold in summer

The initial price of a 67.79% stake in the Ukrainian national operator Ukrtelecom is about $2.38 bn, says the Ukrainian Government. The non-resident companies with a government stake of more than 25% are not allowed to participate in the tender to be held in July 2008. One of the main claimants for Ukrtelecom is JSFC Sistema with its daughter companies. More...

17.04.2008 Rambler and Google to compete vertically

Rambler has launched a new search engine based on vertical search. Rambler is sure the portal will manage to expand its market share due to the new engine. Analysts warn Rambler will have to take a share from Google. More...

17.04.2008 Sitronics switches from kettles to national projects

The Sitronics' top management, the local microelectronics manufacture, has announced the new strategy for the company's development. To become an up-to-date IT corporation Sitronics has to locate its production in China and more actively participate in national projects. More...

16.04.2008 Russian-made Sochi Olympic IT system

The management and security system for the Olympic Games 2014 in Sochi should be developed with maximum use of Russian equipment, believes Rosprom. Other officials from the RF Ministry for Economic Development and Trade, RF Ministry of IT and Communications, RF Ministry of Transport and Federal Security Service responsible for arranging the Olympic Games agree to that. The system project has been developed at Rosprom. More...

16.04.2008 Microsoft tightens hold in regions

The Leningrad Regional administration and the Microsoft Company have signed an agreement 'of intent in IT implementation'. Thus, the Leningrad Region confirms its commitment to set up e-government following the suit of St. Petersburg, where a similar Bill Gates Corporation's project has been used for more than half a year. More...

15.04.2008 Rambler up 125%

Rambler Media has published financial outcome for 2007. The company's revenue is up 125% reaching $69.1 mln. More than 20% of the mentioned amount stems from Begun's context advertising. Rambler's net profit including the channel sales for $7.1 mln amounted to $5.7 mln. More...

21.04.2008 Colombian IT outsourcing sector on the rise

The Colombian IT infrastructure outsourcing services sector is on the up, according to a new report. More...

15.04.2008 IT infrastructure outsourcing offers top savings

New research has indicated that IT infrastructure is the most lucrative form of IT outsourcing. More...

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#257

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:06 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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11.04.2008 Digital television and GLONASS to boost RF electronics market

The Russian market of electronic components grew by 30% exceeding $2 bn in 2007. The product segment for consumer electronics was surpassing the market by its growth rate. However, that is only 6% of the entire nomenclature produced in Russia. Experts believe in 2008 the given segment might become the most fast growing for the state projects 'Digital Television' and 'GLONASS'. More...

10.04.2008 MTS invests 10 bn rubles into 3G network in St. Petersburg

MTS hopes to increase its earnings from non-voice services in 2008. The operator intends to achieve the goal through launching 3G networks above all. Regarding the shortage of free frequencies in Moscow, MTS plans to develop 3G in St. Petersburg. The company's top management intends to invest 10 bn rubles into 3G infrastructure development in the North-West by 2010. More...

09.04.2008 Figures: Russian information security market surged

The Russian security software market grew by 65% last year reaching $150 mln, and to all appearances the will continue, - IDC reports to a CNews' correspondent. IDC attributes the sustained growth to large-scale legalization of security software by the small business sector. Experts consider the market share estimates published by the leading market players 'close to IDC calculations'. More...

08.04.2008 Sintronics expands into African telecommunications market

Sitronics has announced to complete the first stage of the IT infrastructure deployment for the Warid Telecom operator in Uganda, Africa. The contract worth of $22.7 mln has been concluded by Intracom Telecom affiliated with the Sitronics Telecommunication Solutions business line. More...

08.04.2008 Rambler sells controlling interest in Index20 to IMHO VI

Rambler Media has sold a 51% stake in the online advertising agency Index20 to IMHO VI, the Video International daughter company. Under the transaction in 2008 IMHO VI should generate no less than $40 mln of Rambler Media earnings from advertising. In case IMHO VI fails to meet its commitments, Ramblers will be able to buy out the shares through an option. More...

14.04.2008 IT outsourcing deals falter on cost savings

A large proportion of IT outsourcing deals are coming unstuck due to the importance placed on cost savings by many firms. More...

14.04.2008 Arctel-Invest places bonds for 1 bn rubles

April 14 Arctel-Invest (Arctel's Daughter Company) plans to place documentary interest-earning non-convertible bonds (registration number 4-02-36158-R of February 28, 2008) worth of 1 bn rubles ($42.441 mln) on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange. 1 mln bonds of 1 thousand rubles ($42.44) nominal value each are planned to be placed. Bonds will not be placed in tranches. More...

11.04.2008 Brazilian IT outsourcing market set for growth

Brazil's IT infrastructure outsourcing market is expected to enjoy substantial growth over the coming years, claims a new report. More...

10.04.2008 IT outsourcing costs revealed

A new survey has provided a reminder to firms thinking of outsourcing their IT infrastructures that making the move simply in the hope of saving money may be a mistake. More...

09.04.2008 Small Indian IT outsourcers come to fore

Smaller IT outsourcing firms are muscling in on their larger competitors in India, according to reports. More...

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#256

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Date: Tue Apr 8, 2008 3:00 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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07.04.2008 Russian software export up $2.3 bn

The Russian software export grew by 46% up to $2.3 bn over 2007 as compared to the previous year. Thus, the last year's growth rate forecast approved. According to preliminary estimates, in 2008 the software export might generate $3 bn. More...

07.04.2008 Avtovaz installs GLONASS on new LADAs

Since 2009 Avtovaz plans to equip LADA Priora with a multimedia platform that can be connected to the GLONASS-GPS binary navigation system, whose development has been launched by the Russian AvtoAudioCenter company and the Chinese Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics. In the future such systems will be installed on other VAZ models. Auto dealers believe the Avtovaz proposal will not be popular with drivers. More...

04.04.2008 Altimo follows Sistema's suit in India

JSFC Sistema having expanded into the Indian market, the Altimo Holding is now attempting to acquire assets in the mentioned country. According to local MM, the Russian company is negotiating a joint venture with the Unitech Company, that has received the universal access license in India recently. However, Altimo is rivaled by the US and Middle East investors. More...

03.04.2008 RF Federal Tariff Service plans to abandon state regulation of Rostelecom long-distance communication tariffs

The RF Federal Tariff Service (FTS) does not exclude it might abandon state regulation of Rostelecom long-distance communication tariffs since 2009, says Sergey Novikov, head of FTS, RBC reports. More...

02.04.2008 Rossvyazohrankultura: victory before possible closing

Rossvyazohrankultura has won in confrontation with the RF Ministry of IT and Communications. The radio frequency centers have come under the control of the former. However, under the upcoming change of government, all supervisory services might be closed, state committees being established instead of them. Thus, the major struggle for control over the communications sector is straight ahead. More...

01.04.2008 RF State Duma revises legislation on IT

The RF State Duma deputies intend to prepare legislation to develop IT. According to Valery Yazev, Russian's Duma Vice Speaker, the given issue will be discussed at parliamentary hearings March 31 on legislative regulations for innovative economy development in IT, RBC reports. More...

04.04.2008 Outsourcing contracts head to Europe and Asia

Outsourcing contracts are increasingly being awarded to Asian and European-based firms, it has emerged. More...

03.04.2008 IT outsourcing firm receives accolade

French IT outsourcing provider Capgemini has been unveiled as one of the leading outsourcers in the world. More...

02.04.2008 Ukraine sees IT outsourcing exports grow

The Ukraine's IT outsourcing sector is very much on the up, according to reports. More...

01.04.2008 IT outsourcing costs often surprise

Firms thinking of outsourcing their IT applications should carefully consider the gains they wish to achieve through such a move, according to a new study. More...

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#255

From: <kurmaz@...>
Date: Tue Apr 1, 2008 6:15 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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31.03.2008 Sistema finds a different way in India

Having acknowledged that it would be impossible to receive GSM frequencies in India in the near future, JSFC Sistema intends to apply for CDMA frequencies. The Russian telecommunications companies have been focused on GSM technologies on the foreign markets so far. But according to experts, Sistema is trying to do everything possible not to be late for a boom on the Indian market. More...

28.03.2008 Reiman wins the fight for EGAIS developer

The war between the agencies for the Scientific and Technical Center Atlas, developer of the notorious EGAIS, has produced unexpected results. The Tax Service, which was considered one of the main pretenders for control over the enterprise, has received only part of Atlas, the remaining assets of the entity going under the governance of the RF Ministry of IT and Communications. More...

27.03.2008 Kremlin restrains telecommunications operators

The rise in fees for fixed-line communication unlimited tariffs announced last week has been unexpectedly abolished. Phone companies do not give any reasons for what happened, but analysts are sure the Russian government have interfered concerned with prices for goods to be rising. More...

27.03.2008 Foreign analysts deceive Google in Russia

The Google Company occupies up to 28% of the Russian web search market, say Comscore's analysts. The market leader Yandex occupies 50% of the market. Rambler is two times behind Google. The given data differs significantly from traditional estimations of the Russian companies. Market participants say, Google's share in Russia is rapidly increasing, but they doubt it has reached high indices. More...

26.03.2008 Russian voice technologies available to foreigners

The Speech Technology Center has implemented a communication system for call centers into its development to recognize coherent Russian speech. So, the given solution might be presented on the market. One of the Speech Technology Center's co-owners - the investment fund Qadriga Capital - is known to be negotiating the sale of its 35% stake in the company. Nokia and Nuance Communications are among the most possible buyers. More...

31.03.2008 Indian outsourcers must woo European firms

Indian IT outsourcing firms looking to expand have been told that they must attempt to attract more European business. More...

26.03.2008 IT outsourcing trends revealed

IT outsourcing providers have been advised that they must adapt to a series of changes in the sector over the coming months and years. More...

25.03.2008 IT outsourcing proves popular with major industries

A new report has revealed that the manufacturing, automotive and high-tech industries are at the forefront of a recent increase in IT outsourcing. More...

25.03.2008 Online advertising earnings: first-ever ranking of companies in Russia

After the leading internet companies have announced their preliminary 2007 outcome, the online advertising market value and structure might be estimated. The experts questioned by CNews gave unexpected answers: media (banner) advertising is still the most popular. More...

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#254

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Date: Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:20 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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24.03.2008 IT Park To Open In City By 2015

Local engineers have vowed to take St. Petersburg into the advanced world of information technology by unveiling an ambitious 8-year construction plan for an IT park in the city center last week. More...

24.03.2008 Kaspersky and Eset exchange claims on year's outcome

Kaspersly Lab. says its last year's sales have grown by 165% and such growth is considered fantastic. According to Garry Kondakov, managing director in EEMEA, 'customers have finally understood that the Kaspersky brand is worth paying for'. At the event devoted to announcing 2007 outcome Kaspersky Lab. accused its competitor Eset of using unfair methods to count the market share occupied. Eset retaliated the accusation. More...

21.03.2008 Begun loses 15% of context

The Begun context advertising service has earned about $42.4 mln in 2007. The company relates its growth to close integration with Rambler's projects and expansion of its partnership network. The company assesses it occupies 20% of the context advertising market. In 2006 the given share reached 35%. According to specialists, in the future Begun's share is likely to go down because of intense competition on behalf of Google. More...

20.03.2008 Medvedev saves internet providers from deputies

Amendments will be made to the draft law on strategic sectors. A source in the State Duma reports that the newly elected Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has disapproved of the intension to include internet providers into the list of strategic companies. More...

19.03.2008 No free accounts on LiveJournal

LifeJournal is becoming an entirely commercial service: now one can launch a blog free of charge only if he agrees upon advertising to be posted in it. Experts have various opinions regarding the given step of the Sup Company. Some regret that the company is unable to find other ways of funding, others on the contrary advise Sup to abandon paid accounts in favor of those with advertisements. More...

18.03.2008 Russian consumers to launch a total check on IT brands

All household appliances and consumer electronics brands officially presented on the Russian market will be examined by the Federation of Legal Assistance to Consumers. Specialists on consumer's law are aware of the given organization through its court victories over Samsung, HP and Vimpelcom. Judgments were made in favour of 'a number of unspecified consumers', which is an analog precedent in the Russian legislation. More...

20.03.2008 IT outsourcing proves popular with major industries

A new report has revealed that the manufacturing, automotive and high-tech industries are at the forefront of a recent increase in IT outsourcing. More...

19.03.2008 Global outsourcing providers have major surprises in store

Providers of global outsourcing services will come under increasing scrutiny over the coming year as buyers look to achieve the best results from contracts, warns Diamond Management and Technology Consultants. More...

18.03.2008 IT outsourcing paying off, says report

Outsourcing information technology operations is paying off in a range of different ways, with companies experiencing significant end user, IT work output and productivity gains, a new report claims. More...

21.03.2008 What is Russia's answer to cyber threats?

Unfortunately, one is not to wait for a slowdown in the number of computer crimes. Judging by the general tendency toward network convergence and hyper connectedness of the industry, the number of violations in IS is sure to grow from year to year. More...

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#253

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Date: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:44 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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17.03.2008 Reiman pledges Russian processors and RAM

Leonid Reiman claims that in 2009 processors and memory for PCs will be produced in Zelenograd. The Minister did not name those, who would be engaged in production. However, there are only two large microelectronics producers in Zelenograd, i.e. Angstrem and Micron. They are known to have reacted differently to the minister's statement. More...

14.03.2008 Service export turnover of Russian IT companies might reach $10 bln a year under state support

Service export turnover of Russian IT companies might reach $10 bln a year by 2010 'under minimum state support', forecasts Leonid Reiman, Russian Minister of IT and Communications, RBC reports. More...

13.03.2008 Sky Link provides the information center 'Vybory-2008' with mobile communication

The Sky Link Company has provided the International Information Center (IIC) 'Vybory-2008' (Elections 2008) with mobile internet and telephone communication. More...

12.03.2008 Scandinavians inadvertently help Turkish plans of Alfa

The transaction to sell a stake in the Turkcell mobile operator to Alfa Group concluded in 2005 violated the rights of the Scandinavian TeliaSonera, adjudicated the International Arbitration in Vienna after several years of trials. However, it is not only impossible to deprive Alfa of the shares in practice, but on the contrary the given adjudication might help the Russian company to exert control over Turkcell. More...

11.03.2008 Russian market of communicators and smartphones grows by 55%

The SmartMarketing Group has announced the results of the Russian WID market study 2007 (i.e., smartphones, communicators and Pocket PCs). According to SmartMarketing, the sales volume on the Russian WID market reached 2340 thousand devices, which is a 55% increase as compared to 2006 (1506 thousand units). More...

17.03.2008 New IT outsourcing guide for directors

A new guide has been produced to help board members better understand the perceived complexities of IT outsourcing. More...

14.03.2008 IT development report offers help to outsourcers

IT outsourcers may be interested to learn of a new study that has revealed firms' aspirations for IT development. More...

13.03.2008 India undaunted by possible US IT slowdown

A projected IT slowdown in the US would benefit the Indian IT outsourcing market, according to experts. More...

12.03.2008 European firms look local for IT outsourcing

A significant minority of European firms have declared themselves unhappy with the IT outsourcing services they have received from providers outside the continent. More...

11.03.2008 Japan ripe for IT outsourcers

ÌT experts believe that the Japanese market could be a fine source of IT outsourcing deals over the coming years. More...

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#252

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Date: Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:26 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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10.03.2008 Russian Venture Company allocates one billion for venture seeding

The Board of Directors of the Russian Venture Company has approved allocating one billion rubles for the so called seed stage of venture investment, when an idea turns into a clear business plan. The Ministry for economic development and trade intends to announce the second tender to select management companies on March 14th. About 9 bln rubles are planed to be allocated for holding the tender. Results will be drawn up in June 2008. More...

07.03.2008 RF Ministry of IT and Communications: internet providers should be open to foreigners

The draft law to restrict foreign investment into telecommunications might negatively affect the Russian communications sector and its transition to digital technologies, the RF Ministry of IT and Communications reports. Experts say that corresponding proposals have not been worked out yet, while their adoption might also cause problems for Russian investors. More...

06.03.2008 EU to put e-handcuffs on Russia

High-tech is conquering new sites for implementation. One of the them is the Russian penitentiary system. Under the UN project the Russian penal colonies will start using e-handcuffs, which makes it possible to keep track of convicts outside penitentiary institutions. The given devices will also be used to provide technical control over house arrests for misdemeanors. More...

04.03.2008 Sistema has to compete with Russians in India

JSFC Sistema turned out to be not the only Russian company to expand into the Indian telecommunication market. The Russian company ByCell managed to receive licenses for five districts despite all the troubles it had. However, the company is sure to receive frequencies only in one district. More...

07.03.2008 IT outsourcing proves popular with Irish

New research suggests that outsourcing IT departments is a common occurrence among Irish firms. More...

06.03.2008 US federal IT outsourcing on the up

A new report claims that the federal IT outsourcing market in the US will grow significantly over the coming years. More...

05.03.2008 IT outsourcing customers satisfied

A recent survey has revealed that IT outsourcing customers are broadly satisfied with the service they receive. More...

04.03.2008 Philippines' IT outsourcing market on the rise

The Philippines could become a major destination for IT outsourcing over the coming years, according to reports. More...

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05.03.2008 Russia: internet advertising market doubles

The Runet internet advertising market doubled over the previous year surpassing $400 mln and occupying about 4% of the total media advertising volume. Market participants forecast in 2008 the market will grow by 50-70% net of expenses for promotion, creation and online PR. Business total expenditure for intern advertising has not been calculated yet. More...

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#251

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Date: Tue Mar 4, 2008 5:11 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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03.03.2008 IBS acquires HyperMethod

The IBS Company has acquired a 51% stake in the Lenvea Company engaged in developing e-learning systems under the brand HyperMethod. The given transaction helps IBS to expand its application package for Higher Institutions and corporate clients. Experts estimate the transaction charge at $4-5 mln. They believe IBS follows in footsteps of other large players, which prefer buying a turnkey business than developing the necessary line from the ground. More...

03.03.2008 Vladimir Putin approves new strategy for information society development in Russia

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the new strategy for the information society development in Russian, RBC reports. According to the given strategy, an information society should be formed and developed in Russia to improve the living standards and provide for the development of economy, social, political, and cultural sphere of life. More...

29.02.2008 Most powerful supercomputer in Russia: unveiling secrets

A CNews correspondent and the film crew CNews.TV have been allowed to shoot the most powerful supercomputer in Russia - MBC-100K running at 45 Tflops. The cluster is installed at the Joint Supercomputer Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (JSC RAN) and performs calculations for academic institutes. More...

29.02.2008 RBC: 45% increase in 2007 earnings

RBC Information Systems has published it preliminary results for 2007. More...

28.02.2008 58.4% increase in IT proceeds over 2007

The growth rate of the group of companies IT in 2007 substantially exceeded that of the Russian IT market, the company's press release reads. Thus, according to preliminary forecasts, the group's business in FY 2007 (April 1st 1007 - March 31st 2008) grew by 60% as compared to FY 2006. More...

27.02.2008 28% rise in Beltel's turnover

The Beltel company, the Russian system integrator, has summarized its operating results over 2007. The company's turnover increased by 28% as compared to 2006, the highest earnings growth demonstrated by the company's Moscow subsidiary, whose turnover increased by 58%. More...

27.02.2008 Richard Stallman: free software legend in Russia

Richard Stallman, who started the free software movement, visits Russian in March 2008. The legendary programmer plans to give several lectures for students and specialists and hold a press-conference. Mr. Stallman is known to be the initiator of his visit to Russia. Experts relate his arrival to a boom in the domestic free software market. More...

26.02.2008 Disgraced Russian operator found out in India

Vladimir Morozyuk, former Director General of the Sonet mobile network, forced to resign five years ago because of active promotion of CDMA-800 in Russia, has been appointed JSFC Sistema's top-manager. He is to supervise nationwide telecommunication network construction in India. Contrary to Russia, there are no restrictions for using CDMA-800, while Sistema's chances to receive GSM frequencies in India are not high. More...

03.03.2008 US federal IT outsourcing market set to grow

The federal IT outsourcing market in the US is set to grow at an impressive rate over the next five years, a new report has said. More...

27.02.2008 Luxoft wins IT outsourcing award

IT outsourcing firm Luxoft has been unveiled as the world's leading outsourcing product vendor. More...

26.02.2008 IT infrastructure outsourcing offers considerable savings

New research suggests that firms that outsource their IT infrastructures can experience significant cost savings. More...

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#250

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Date: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:13 pm
Subject: SiliconTaiga: software development world

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25.02.2008 Russia to Build Eight Technoparks by 2012

Russia will build eight industrial technoparks by 2012 as part of a federally-approved 2006 program, the chairman of the State Duma's subcommittee on technological development said on Wednesday. More...

22.02.2008 Sitronics redeems Kvazar Micro from former president

Sitronics has announced to redeem 36% of Kvazar Micro for $116.9 mln from Melrose Holdings, whose main shareholder is Evgeny Utkin, Sitronics' former president. During the next two years the company intends to redeem the remaining 13% to complete consolidation of Kvazar Micro. Analysts consider the transaction expensive and unnecessary regarding Sitronics' financial indicators. More...

21.02.2008 MTS and Microsoft engaged in joint development of mobile services

The MTS company and Microsoft corporation have announced to start developing new mobile services. Their cooperation implies development of innovative services focused on satisfying amplifying demands of MTS subscribers for data exchange products and services. More...

21.02.2008 Megafon unaudited earnings grow by 48% in 2007

Megafon 2007 unaudited earnings have grown by 48% up to $5.5 bln, Sergey Soldatenkov, the company's Director General, reported at the board session of the Ministry of IT and Communications. The company's subscriber base expanded by 20% up to 35.6 mln by 2007 end. More...

20.02.2008 Curt-Adzhiev: next antipiracy scandal nears completion

Conclusion on the case of the journalist Sergey Curt-Adzhiev charged with using unlicensed software will soon be filed to the prosecutor's office. The plaintiff presented by the Adobe company claims that it has no claims against the journalist, while representatives of Microsoft and 1C did not study the case papers. Curt-Adzhiev's lawyer promises to present strong evidence of innocence of his defendant. More...

19.02.2008 Internet: Russia to become No2 in Europe

By 2008 end the number of internet users in Russia might exceed 40 mln, the new study of the eMarketer research company reads. Thus, Russia might become the second in Europe by the size of its internet audience being inferior only to Germany. More...

19.02.2008 Russia: software market value reaches 80 bln rubles in 2007

The software and implementation service share of the Russian IT market is growing steadily having exceeded 44% in 2007, Leonid Reiman, the Minister of IT and Communications reported at a board session of the RF Ministry of IT and Communications. More...

19.02.2008 Invoices to become electronic

In 2008 the Russian companies might be devoid of the necessity to process and store paper invoices. The RF Ministry of IT and Communication plans to settle technical and legal issues of interacting with the Ministry of Finance. Thus, regulatory authorities will be satisfied with e-copies of invoices. More...

25.02.2008 State ruins postmen

Andrei Kazmin, Head of Russian Post, charges the state with the company's growing losses as the state refuses to increase the tariffs up to prime cost at least. The increase in tariffs is a disputable approach, analysts believe, while the given organization should better improve the relationship with its intermediaries. More...

22.02.2008 Blogs to fall under another article

Blogs and dating sites do not fall under amendments to the Law on MM prepared by senator Slutsker, - the senator's press secretary told CNews. Only those internet resources that can be classified as internet MM will have to be registered. A corresponding bill is being prepared at present. More...

22.02.2008 Leonid Reiman: total investment into 3G networks construction to exceed 70 bln rubles

The total volume of investment into 3G networks construction might exceed 70 bln rubles ($2.829 bln) in the coming three years, Leonid Reiman, the Minister of IT and Communications, said at a board session of the Ministry of IT and Communications. More...

21.02.2008 IT outsourcing set to grow among US local governments

Local government and state IT outsourcing projects in the US are set to grow in number over the coming years, according to new research. More...

20.02.2008 Small industries catch on to IT outsourcing

Small industries are catching on to the benefits of IT outsourcing. More...

20.02.2008 Rosobrazovanie: 'School portal' failed after presentation to minister

CNews managed to find out the details of developing the notorious 'School portal'. According to a source in the Federal Agency for Education (Rosobrazovanie), a technological failure occurred resulting in loosing the website's codes. The source assures because of the given incident the developers has had to launch the current pilot version of the portal. More...

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15.02.2008 JSFC Sistema opens its office in India

JSFC Sistema has opened its office in New Delhi, India. Viktor Zubkov, Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Evtushenkov, CEO of JSFC Sistema and Alexander Goncharuk, JSFC Sistema's President, attended the opening ceremony. More...

14.02.2008 Central Telegraph increases QWERTY.TV channels

The Central Telegraph company has announced to increase the number of QWERTY.TV channels. Since February 2008 the television packages 'Basic' and 'Rasshirenny' are expanded by five new channels, i.e. 'Telenyanya', 'Dom Kino', 'St. Petersburg 5th channel', FOX Crime and FOX Life. More...

14.02.2008 Yandex installs network equipment in Europe

The company Yandex has announced to install its own network equipment at the European internet traffic exchange point DE-CIX in Frankfurt. More...

12.02.2008 Beeline to import smallest handset worldwide to Russia. Images

Russia is one of three countries, where the sales of the smallest cell phone worldwide - Modu - are planned to be launched till the year end. The Vimpelcom Company is forecasted to receive the right for the cell phone exclusive sales. More...

12.02.2008 Vimpelcom Board of Directors approves loan of $4.15 bln to acquire Golden Telecom

Vimpelcom Board of Directors has approved a loan of $4.15 bln for its daughter company Lillian Acquisition to acquire Golden Telecom, RBC reports. The documents read to make such a decision it was not necessary to submit the issue for consideration by Vimpelcom Board of Directors, as the sum of $4.15 bln amounts to less than 50% of Vimpelcom's net asset value. More...

18.02.2008 Irish IT outsourcing will reach 0337.3m in 2008

Spending in the IT outsourcing industry is set to reach £337.3 million in Ireland by the end of 2008, according to a new study. More...

18.02.2008 Tehnosila internet-shop turnover reaches $31.9 mln in 2007

Tehnosila consumer electronics and home appliance retailer has summarized 2007 results of one of its business lines. In 2007 Tehnosila internet-shop turnover reached $31.9 mln. More...

15.02.2008 Centertelecom wins the tender for universal communication services provision in 11 regions

The Centertelecom company has won the tender for universal communication services provision through phone boxes in 11 regions of the Central Federal District, Prime-TASS reports. More...

15.02.2008 RBC Soft to provide consulting services for Rosaviatsiya

The RBC Soft Company affiliated with the Armada Group has won two tenders held by the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya). The company intends to provide the agency with consulting services for about 12.9 mln rubles ($523,413). More...

13.02.2008 ErTelecom strengthening muscles before IPO

The telecommunication company ErTelecom plans to complete active development and focus on public offering by the end of 2008. IPO is planned to be held in 2009 second half. The finance raised will go on further development, which implies both establishing start-ups in new cities and concluding M&A transactions. More...

13.02.2008 Flight control system: 2 bln for modernization

The flight management systems exploited in Russia have become obsolete long ago. It was held to start their modernization from Moscow as 60% of all flights across Russia pass through the airspace of Moscow. The enterprises able to implement the project worth more than 2 bln rubles are presented by two consortiums. More...

13.02.2008 Asian IT outsourcing demand on the rise

Demand for IT outsourcing services is growing apace in the Asian market, according to new research. More...

14.02.2008 Russian IT-market value: analysts' estimates

The Russian IT market value following the results of 2007 amounts, according to various estimates, to $11.9 - $17.6 bln. The market is growing rather slowly, but analysts forecast new acceleration. The share of services and software is gradually expanding due to reducing expenditure on equipment, the public sector facilitating to the industry development. More...

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