Programmers create unlikely IT boom in Belarus

Programmers create unlikely IT boom in Belarus Minsk (AFP) Dec 9, 2015 - Despite its state-controlled economy, Belarus has become an unexpected top performer in information technology, with its programmers developing such worldwide hits as the World of Tanks game and mobile messenger app Viber. More than 38,000 people work in the IT sector and the value of its companies' exports is growing by 40 to 50 percent per year. It is expected to reach $800 million (740 mi ... more

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