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RUHow AI Is Being Used for Employee Recruitment in Russia
The market for AI recruitment solutions in Russia is estimated at 5–10 billion rubles (~$65–131 million) in 2026, with expectations of multiple-fold growth, according to Sergey Golitsyn from IT holding T1. T1 Holding is launching and developing AI-based products to automate hiring processes in the enterprise sector, indicating growing demand for HR-tech solutions in the corporate segment.
RUCapital Expenditures on Data Centers in Russia to Plunge by a Third
Capital expenditures on new data centers in Russia in 2026 will fall by 30% to 515 billion rubles (~$6.73 billion) compared to 2025. Total data center costs, including capacity replacement, will decline by 10% to 1.26 trillion rubles (~$16.48 billion), with 59% going to replaced IT capacity. The data is from a report by Sovcombank analysts.
CN2026 World AI Conference to Debut Latest AI Products
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference will open on July 15, featuring the debut of Huawei Atlas 950 physical unit, MiniMax M3 multimodal large model, Step Agent operating system, near-memory computing 3D chip, and the world's first AI agent smartphone. The exhibition focuses on AI hardware innovation, showcasing China's latest technological achievements.
CNCo-Author of New National Standard! Neusoft Reach Strengthens Hardcore Safety Baseline for Vehicle Control Operating Systems
China's national standard GB/T47351-2026, "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Control Operating Systems," has recently been officially implemented. Neusoft Reach, as a co-authoring unit, provides safety specifications for the design of vehicle control operating systems. The standard, under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization, aims to strengthen the safety baseline of core systems for intelligent connected vehicles and promote the standardized development of the industry.
RUDemand for Anti-Fraud Solutions in Russia's E-Commerce Sector Is Growing
Demand for session and transaction anti-fraud systems in Russian e-commerce grew by 20% in the first half of 2026. Companies are increasing investments in fraud protection, indicating a trend of strengthening cybersecurity in the SaaS e-commerce sector.
RURussia Unveils AI Accelerator LinQ HX
Russia has introduced its first domestically developed neural network accelerator, the LinQ HX, designed for embedded systems. The module can perform 30 trillion operations per second and operates locally, which is critical for autonomous AI applications. The development aims to reduce dependence on imported components in the AI hardware segment.
RUSitronics Group Develops Prototypes of High-Performance Server Based on Russian Elbrus-16C Processor
Sitronics Group has developed prototypes of a high-performance server based on the Russian Elbrus-16C processor. This event marks an important step in the development of domestic hardware for server solutions in Russia, contributing to import substitution in the IT sector.
RUYandex Trains Leaders of Major IT Companies Through Corporate Online Program
Yandex has launched a corporate online program at ITMO University to train future leaders of IT companies from among juniors and university graduates. The program includes 35 state-funded places and focuses on managing enterprise projects and SaaS platforms. The initiative is aimed at developing a talent pool in the Russian IT sector.
RUELAR Presents New Approaches to Cyber Resilience of CII Facilities at Infoforum Sochi
At the Infoforum in Sochi, ELAR presented new solutions for ensuring the cyber resilience of critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities in Russia. Tightening regulatory requirements and the rise in cyberattacks are driving demand for Russian hardware and software security solutions. ELAR's solutions are aimed at import substitution in the CII hardware segment, in line with the state policy of technological sovereignty.
RUTax Benefits for IT Companies: New Condition from 2026 — Investment in Personnel
Starting in 2026, Russian IT companies, including software developers, will have to meet a new condition to retain tax benefits — invest in personnel. The corresponding legislative change introduces an additional criterion for state support, forcing businesses to reconsider their spending strategies on staff. Specific investment parameters (minimum amount, timelines) are not disclosed in the announcement.
CNNumber of Newly Registered Business Entities in June Slightly Up Month-on-Month, IT Sector Sees Most Financing Deals
In June 2026, the number of newly registered business entities in China saw a slight month-on-month increase, with the information technology sector recording the highest number of financing deals, indicating strong capital interest in software and IT fields, as entrepreneurial activity and investment enthusiasm continue to rise.
CNChina's Aerospace Information Industry Scale Exceeds 2.8 Trillion Yuan in 2025, Expected to Approach 10 Trillion Yuan by 2030
According to Taibo Think Tank data, China's aerospace information industry scale reached 2.8 trillion yuan (approximately $36.6 billion USD) in 2025, and is expected to approach 10 trillion yuan (approximately $130.9 billion USD) by 2030. The industry is deeply integrating artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy, driving the explosive growth of software application markets related to satellite internet, BeiDou navigation, and remote sensing monitoring.
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