The greatest, according to Major-General Robert Cone, an American in charge of helping rebuild the army, is a shortage of Western "mentors"—people seconded to help with technology, planning and logistics.
In researching his answers, the Korean said he turns to a network of experts: His mother consults on questions about Korean cuisine, his brother helps with technology topics and friends in Korea provide on-the-ground context.
Papa Pals also help with technology, like teaching seniors how to set up Netflix or video chat with their grandkids.
In the meantime, Teakwood says they've installed a "swat team" on site at OrbitTravel's customer service center in Whitefish to help with technology development and the hiring of business development executives.
"Just as in traditional DIY, people share hints, tips, shortcuts and even 'gift' each other technologies; people enjoy helping each other, and helping with home technology is a rewarding and socialising force".
"We see no difference between foreign companies getting license for fields, and foreign companies helping with the technology," Aleksei Kormshchikov, an oil and gas analyst at the UralSib brokerage firm in Moscow, said in a telephone interview.
Mr. Fabbi noted that Cisco, in addition to making hardware, was moving more into selling services, and helping companies with technology decision-making.
Automation could help, with new technology currently being developed for managing energy use.
Innovative technology is helping with surface-mining operations, too.
Credo and TechSoup, a nonprofit organization that helps charities with technology, posted notices on their Web sites.
