Russian telecommunication sector: dynamic growth in 2006

Three main trends drove the development of Russian telecommunications in 2006: (a) the liberalization of the long-distance telecommunications market and the introduction of new operator interconnection regulations, (b) broadband Internet access as the new segment market leader, and (c) the forthcoming issuance of third-generation (3G) licenses amid 100 percent penetration in the mobile sector and growth in the value-added services […]

Nokia N79 Guide

The Nokia N79 is another great smartphone from Nokia. It weighs 100g and is as such a light phone. Especially once you see what this phone packs. Design-wise, the Nokia N79 has a good-sized 2.4-inch screen and it’s very clear and bright. It has a great keyboard with good spacing between the buttons. One key feature we like is the […]

Factors that help boost e-commerce performance

The increasing reliance on mobile shopping and e-commerce portals has presented new prospects of opportunities for the line of business. Aspiring businesses, in a quest to expand their global reach, are in for a fruitful, encouraging and exciting online journey. If you’re eager to launch your first online venture, or if you’re already living in an e-commerce business, you need […]

The state of the US dollar

The US dollar has held the status of the world’s dominant reserve currency since the signing of the Bretton Woods agreement in 1944. Under this agreement, in an attempt to prevent a repeat of the protectionist monetary policies of the 1930s that led to a global depression, developed nations fixed the exchange rate of their currency against the US dollar. […]