ITHardware

Dec 18, 2026

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Maxim Akimov has called for creating favorable conditions for domestic telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the domestic market so they can displace foreign competitors. Simultaneously, the Russian IT company Eltex announced the launch of the second phase of its production. The company has set an ambitious goal of capturing 30-35% of the Russian telecommunications equipment market within the next two to three years. This statement reflects an import substitution strategy in a key segment of IT infrastructure and indicates plans to redistribute market shares in favor of local players.

ITSoftware

Mar 5, 2026

The Russian IT software market is experiencing an employment crisis for entry-level specialists. The market is oversaturated with graduates from online schools, creating competition of up to 100 applicants for a single position. Companies are downsizing their junior teams, and the implementation of artificial intelligence is exacerbating the situation by automating simple tasks and enabling one employee to perform the work of two. Experts note that during difficult economic times, companies are refusing to hire low-skilled personnel, leaving opportunities only for the most driven and qualified candidates. This creates structural problems for the sector, affecting its talent pool and innovation potential in the long term.

ITSoftware

Mar 5, 2026

On March 5, 2026, Russia experienced widespread disruptions to key IT services. The primary incident involved the digital television operator Tricolor, which received over 7,000 complaints regarding non-functional systems; the company is working to resolve the issue. Parallel issues continued with services of Roskomnadzor, the federal communications watchdog, which received over 2,500 reports in a single day due to a DDoS attack that began in late February. Additionally, a major outage of the DeepSeek neural network occurred in the early morning, affecting more than 1,600 users in Russia. These events point to significant problems with the reliability and cybersecurity of the country's digital infrastructure, which could negatively impact user trust and the business operations of companies working in the software and digital services sectors.

ITSoftware

Mar 5, 2026

State Corporation DOM.RF has revised the strategy of its subsidiary IT company DOM.RF Technologies. The main directions of the new strategy include big data, artificial intelligence (AI), digitalization of development, and information security. Additional focuses include training digital personnel, developing e-commerce, automation, and bringing services for the digital transformation of the housing sector to market. The company intends to share its expertise in Russian IT solutions with the industry, emphasizing that the success of large companies is already 70% determined by technology, particularly the role of AI in achieving financial success. This indicates a strategic shift towards in-house development and export of IT solutions within the Russian market.

ITSoftware

Mar 5, 2026

A survey in Russia reveals contradictory attitudes toward digitalization: 80% of respondents view it positively, yet 43% are prepared to completely abandon artificial intelligence technologies, 20% would forego government services and digital documents, and 8% would give up online services. Simultaneously, the article cites an example of active AI implementation in Russian business: the company "Bud' Zdorov" uses over 10 AI solutions for transcribing appointments, analyzing medical images, and supporting clinical decisions. This highlights an existing gap between public perception and the real-world practice of digital transformation in the IT sector, particularly within the software subsector.