Australian Anthill: The Russians aren't coming - yet

For a market that is as big as it is, it's long fascinated me as to why Russia hasn't taken a leadership position in in the IT industry in the same way that countries such as Israel and India have. Last year I had a chance to visit one of the few shining lights of the Russian software industry, Moscow-based software security company Kaspersky Lab, and discuss this issue with some of its senior staff. You can read my findings in this editorial from Australian Anthill here. The comparisons to Australia are at times startling - and not just through a mutual liking for alcohol ....