The Current State of Russian Innovation

The current state of Russian advanced technology and innovation can be best described as mixed. In the following sections, the current state of Russian innovation and technology in the military, software and transport sector is described and analysed. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/The-Current-State-of-Russian-Innovation.html

Oxford Prospect Magazine

Oxford Prospect Magazine is a current affairs, lifestyle, geopolitical, policy and business news magazine based in Oxford. Oxford Sport Oxfordshire and City achieve one of the highest increases in sporting participation in England Local News Celebrate Alice’s Day at the Museum of Oxford Gurteen Knowledge Letter David delighted to receive a “Lifetime achievement award for services to KM” from the Ark Group. Technology News June 28, 2010—Apple® today announced that it has sold over 1.7 million of its iPhone® 4 through Saturday, June 26, just three days after its launch on June 24. Cruises Portland Port – Dorset – New hot destination for cruise ships Bodleian Library For the third year running, Oxford Playhouse brings you the perfect summer treat. A magical evening of theatrical gold in the heart of Oxford, A Midsummer Night’s Dream plays at the Old Schools Quadrangle at the Bodleian Library from Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 8 August. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/

iPhone® 4

iPhone 4 Sales Top 1.7 Million

CUPERTINO, California—June 28, 2010—Apple® today announced that it has sold over 1.7 million of its iPhone® 4 through Saturday, June 26, just three days after its launch on June 24. The new iPhone 4 features FaceTime®, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, and Apple’s new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in stunning text, images and video. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/Technology-News.html

The Investment Climate in Russia

The challenges facing investors in Russia

HIGH TECH INVESTMENT CHALLENGES

Before the current recession, Russia enjoyed an economic boom caused by the high prices it could charge for its oil and gas exports. For this reason, there was little incentive for the Kremlin or the business sector to make Russia less dependent on commodity exports. Therefore, it was not surprising that many Russian technology companies found raising domestic capital for investment difficult. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/Russian-Investment-Challenges.html

Italian Power Policy Changes

Italian Power Policy Changes
How Prime Minister Berlusconi has brought a new sense of purpose to Italian Electricity Policy after the mistakes of previous governments

Italy Realises it was mistake to close its nuclear power stations

In fact, the 1987 ban on the operation of domestic atomic power stations did not stop Italian power utilities from selling electricity derived from nuclear power. Instead, Italian utilities imported such electricity from abroad, though increasing Italian investors have become active partners in a number of operating atomic power schemes throughout Europe. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/Italy-sees-its-future-in-Nuclear-power.html