Although many countries across the world strive to build a Silicon Valley of their own, regional technology business ecosystems are all very different, and are likely to remain so. It’s very interesting to observe how each country’s history affects the way startups and bigger companies grow and coexist on the market. In Ukraine, a country …
Ukraine’s tech ecosystem equation: Product + Outsourcing = ? Read More
Kickstarter-backed Ukrainian startup Petcube has announced the beginning of shipments of its combined HD webcam, speaker and laser pointer that lets pet owners play with their furry (or sometimes hairless) friends remotely. Starting from today, the device is available for order on Amazon, Fab.com, and the startup’s own website for $199. “The first run of shipment is pretty …
Petcube to start shipping its crowdfunded pet camera in time for Christmas Read More
In the former USSR countries, criminal activities with stolen credit cards have created a market of $680 million. This accounts for 27% of the total high-tech crime market, says a report released by Russian cyber security firm Group-IB, covering the period from July 2013 and June 2014. The analysts say that today “Russian-speaking hackers are still …
