India has recently gone through reforms in the economy. This time, they have opened up doors for foreign investors to come and invest in the company. This is highly beneficial and has been largely favored by the Indian population as it creates more job opportunities and triggers the economy to grow. India’s previous policy to prevent foreign investors to come and invest prevented economic progress and literally left the country in economic stagnation. However, with the new reform, companies such as Starbucks and WalMart has the opportunity to expand their business to what is essentially the second most populated country in the world. For India, a bright future lies ahead as its reform opens up new business opportunities. Currently there are low barriers of entry as foreign investors can invest with almost no competition. I believe India is taking the right path in its economic development as new jobs and opportunities will be created. Although family jobs will be closed down, new jobs will be created.

Locals protest as they are worried they might lose their family owned businesses.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/19/news/economy/india-foreign-investment/index.html?iid=H_E_News

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Microsoft newly released tablet, Microsoft surface, has been released to retail stores last month. The hype for this tablet was very high as it would be a rival of Apple’s famous iPad. The review in Brian Bourne’s blog has given me a detailed and thorough explanation of the new tablet. Essentially Brian stated that the tablet was indeed worth the purchase as it replaced his laptop with programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Microsoft’s new tablet however, currently only supports the Windows 8 RT version which is a Windows 8 software for tablet like devices. This has limitations as users cannot fully experience the new Windows 8 operating system. Also, the app store was very limited and as Brian stated, he raised his bar of expectations for future tablets. Windows Surface was not a disappointment for Brian but rather, a positive look at the future of future touch screen devices.

As for me, I would not purchase Windows Surface because only the RT version is available. Once the Surface Pro model comes out, I will check out new blogs and reviews on the new device and then consider buying this fantastic tablet.

With a detachable keyboard and a premium looking tablet, Surface has raised the bar for future tablet like devices.

http://blogs.itbusiness.ca/2012/11/microsoft-surface-rt-review-setting-new-expectations-for-tablets/

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