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Moscow readying to host MATE Expo 2015

The Moscow Application & Technology Expo (MATE Expo) 2015 is back in the Russian capital this spring. The international exhibition will showcase tech segments such as mobile, augmented and virtual reality, the Internet of Things, wearable technology, consumer electronics for medical use, and the connected car. The event will be held over March 12-14 at …

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After Bolshoi, Google wants to digitalize the Kremlin

The interiors of the Bolshoi Theater have become the most recent addition to Google’s initiative to digitally record the world’s art. On Feb. 10, the theater’s administration and the Google Cultural Institute unveiled a virtual 3D tour of the historic building, its new stage and three digital exhibitions from the collections of its museum. Russia …

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Google’s Startup Launch Program extended to Russia

Google plans to launch its Google Startup Launch program in Russia, reported Russian tech blog Firrma.ru. This international program is not time-limited and is focused on startups in the early stages of development. Startups that end up in Google Startup Launch will participate in technological, product and marketing training seminars. In addition, they will receive support from specially selected …

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Yandex launches parking app in Moscow

Moscow and Amsterdam – Yandex (NASDAQ: YNDX) has released a new app that helps drivers in Moscow find a parking space and pay for the service without leaving their car. With the Yandex.Parking app, there is no need to drive the streets to find a parking spot or even leave your car to pay for it. The …

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Moscow Seed Fund concludes first investment cycle

Moscow Seed Fund, the venture arm of the Moscow City authorities, is concluding its first three-year investment cycle. In partnership with Softline Venture Partners, the fund supports venture investors in financing small businesses in the science and technology sector. It backed startups Context Broker and AppStarter at the end of 2012 and early 2013 respectively. Both startups have …

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Russian data center market grew 20% in 2014

In 2014, according to a new report by international market research company PMR, the Russian market of commercial data center services reached 11.7 billion rubles (approximately $303 million at the average 2014 exchange rate), up 20.4% from the previous year. Development forecasts for the next few years remain positive. Organic growth is driven by the rapid development of …

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Richard Branson’s Virgin Connect buys Moscow region broadband triple-play operator

Trivon AG, the Switzerland-based company which does business through its subsidiaries under the Virgin Connect brand in Russia, has acquired 75% of  Speedyline, a triple-play operator operating in the Moscow region. Trivon has also got the option for the further purchase of the remaining 25%. The deal was completed in December, but announced only last week. …

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Hot social media topics to be highlighted at Moscow conference and exhibition

Social media business will be highlighted in Moscow on March 12-14 at the Social Networking Congress & Expo (SNCE), a two-day conference and exhibition that gathers each year the representatives of the Russian social media community. The main topics of this year’s edition will be social media marketing, social business app development; social media monitoring …

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Instagram map shows Moscow’s metro as passengers see it

Whenever you spot someone on the Moscow metro taking a photo with their mobile phone, chances are you have just witnessed a combination of two things that are widely popular in the Russian capital. Transporting an unparalleled 9 million weekday commuters on its 12 lines, Moscow’s metro boasts a number of stations that wouldn’t look out of place as side wings of the Palace of Versailles. Pass …

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