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      German IT innovations at the NASSCOM India Leadership Forum
From 9 - 11 February, the NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2010 in Mumbai brings together international experts to discuss the new face of the world economy and steps to reach the next level of growth. Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) – Germany’s foreign trade and inward investment promotion agency – will be presenting ICT innovations from Germany at the Forum.  read full story more 		 
         
 
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