Industries

The Russian ICT industry has achieved high double-digit growth rates from 2001 to 2005 at the back of robust economic growth, greater political stability, an expanding consumer base, and increasing foreign investments. With a contribution of 3.8 percent of GDP in 2006, it is a strong generator of economic growth and employment in Russia and increa...

The Russian Government has historically played an active role in the creation of telecommunications infrastructure. Despite privatization and liberalization in 2002, major participants in the telecommunications industry are state-owned organizations.Though government support for the Russian IT industry began only in 2002 and has intensified only si...

The growing middle class in Poland is expected to increase its demand for ICT products and services. Broadband penetration is expected to increase due to efforts by the government to improve ICT infrastructure. Despite persisting brain drain, Poland is a strong ICT outsourcing destination, with continuous improvements in technical education. This r...

In the backdrop of an accelerating economy, the Polish ICT industry contributed a significant 5.5 percent to GDP in 2005. The industry has huge potential for foreign investment and growth. In the IT industry, growth in the software segment is overtaking the hardware segment, even as the services segment is witnessing exciting opportunities. In the ...