Internet Rate Cut Expected In Armenia

INTERNET RATE CUT EXPECTED IN ARMENIA

news.am
Feb 8 2010
Armenia

Internet rates in Armenia will start to go down in about a
month, director of "Apaga Technologies" Michel Davudyan told
NEWS.am-Innovation.

"I am confident Internet rates will reduce as the competition increases
and demand grows, so the price cut is inevitable," Davudyan said,
adding that with coverage extension information security should be
the main focus of attention.

According to him, information security issue goes to the frontburner,
as the cases of cyber-crimes and size of their damage increased
dramatically.

"Information security in Armenia is subpar, and frequent attacks on
official and large company’s websites proves this," director outlined.

He reckons that safety culture of Internet use should be fostered,
"For instance, if the e-mail password comprises few symbols, no matter
how strong the security system is, it will be impossible to protect
the user’s address." In addition, information security issue can be
tackled neither on state nor on business level, as the IT field is
on the upswing, Davudyan concluded.