"Russian Oil and Gas Industry Analysis, the market research report by RNCOS, reviews the performance of oil and gas industry of Russia in recent years and provides objective analysis on it. It focuses on the driving factors, future prospects and issues associated with the industry to help clients understand the Russian market better.Russian Oil & Natural Gas IndustryThe Russian Oil Industry is the 7th largest in terms of oil reserves and the...more
Nuclear power plays a major role in the US energy industry as the country, after coal and natural gas, produces its maximum amount of electricity from nuclear power plants. Oil and hydropower are the next biggest sources of energy. But the US heavily depends on imported uranium for its nuclear power industry. And with China, India and Russia planning for massive deployments in nuclear power, the country may have tough times ahead in procuring raw...more
The Indian cosmetic market, which comprises of skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, fragrances and oral care categories, has outperformed worlds leading cosmetic markets in terms of growth in the recent past. Various factors, such as higher disposable income and influence of western culture, have majorly contributed to the growth and counterbalanced the impact of economic slowdown. These factors have also provided a solid platform to the market to grow at a CAGR of close to 7% during 2009-2012, says our new research report, Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012).We have thoroughly analyzed the market forces critical for the success of market and found that majority of cosmetic market is formed by the Indian middle class consumers, whose purchasing habits are heavily influenced by the western culture. It has also been identified that the Indian consumers have reacted positively to the advanced segments of the cosmetic market. The growth rates registered by Spa, Salon and Herbal cosmetics segments in the last few years have been phenomenal.In coming years, these cosmetic segments will prove to be critical for overall growth of the cosmetic market, says a Research...more
Like many other markets, the ongoing economic turmoil around the globe is considerably impacting the semiconductor market too. The systemic financial crisis has significantly weakened the consumer confidence, thus forcing them to reduce spending on all items, including electronic products. This has substantially contained the growth of global...more
What is ITIL?ITIL stands for IT Infrastructure Library, the most comprehensive collection of documents intended to provide support and advice regarding IT Service Management. It began in the 1980s, when the CCTA (now the Office of Government Commerce) was charged with developing a more efficient method for managing IT Services. Today ITIL is the...more
ITIL v.2 was released in 2001 and lasted until 30th May 2007, when it was officially replaced by ITIL v.3. This essentially meant the publication of five new core guides and the introduction of new, credit-based ITIL qualifications. However, the ITIL v.2 books are still available in print and online format from TSO (the official ITIL publishers), and the ITIL v.2 qualifications are still offered and recognised as industry standards.So what is the difference between ITIL v.2 and ITIL v.3? Which is the version best for you? If you already have an ITIL v.2 certificate, do you need to upgrade or refresh your skills?IT Infrastructure Library the booksThe ITIL books form the basis for ITIL qualifications and practice, and are designed as best practice guides for providing IT services. They have been written by expert IT service managers, and contain input from professionals from a wide variety of industry backgrounds.ITIL v.2 contained eight core titles, of which only two were commonly studied. Service Support (describing best practices for day-to-day IT service management) and Service Delivery (best practices for planning IT service provision) were not only the most familiar...more
On more than one occasion you have heard me express my skepticism on the beneficial effects of technology on our culture. Proponents obviously claim it has a positive effect, and proudly point at the capacity, speed, and sizzle embedded in such...more
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Ever tried sending a gift or a package to your family or loved ones that would be received the next morning? Well service can only be found with one of the Philippines' top courier company, LBC. LBC is one of the few courier services or companies...more