Import Substitution in IT: Technological Independence and Business Security

Why should businesses switch to domestic IT solutions?

Using foreign software exposes enterprises to risks of cloud services being disconnected, updates being stopped, and technical support being lost. Unlike foreign programs, Russian IT products do not depend on the foreign policy situation and guarantee full compliance with legal requirements. Domestic solutions have already proven their effectiveness, offering high-quality analogues for most industries: from accounting and office software to complex transport monitoring systems, telematics, and cybersecurity.

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 166: transition to domestic software

The importance of import substitution is confirmed by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 30, 2022 No. 166, which defines a strategy for abandoning foreign software in critical industries. According to this decree, government and commercial organizations must gradually replace foreign IT solutions with domestic analogues, and software products included in the Unified Register of Russian Software receive priority rights to use. This creates a stable and independent IT infrastructure, eliminating the risks of losing control over data and ensuring the security of information systems.

Import substitution in the field of transport telematics

One of the key areas of import substitution is transport and logistics monitoring. Previously, many companies used foreign telematics systems, but under the restrictions, it is critically important to switch to domestic platforms. Waliot is a Russian fleet management platform that fully complies with the requirements of Decree No. 166, is included in the Unified Register of Russian Software and is officially certified for compatibility with Postgres Pro and Astra Linux. This makes it the first and only transport monitoring system in Russia that meets all requirements of technological independence and data security.

Economic benefits of switching to Russian software

In addition to technological independence, switching to domestic software provides financial advantages. Russian IT products are cheaper than their Western counterparts, providing a flexible licensing system and the absence of currency risks. In addition, government support and tax breaks for companies using domestic solutions make the transition process even more profitable.

The future belongs to Russian technologies

Import substitution is not just protection from external threats, but the development of our own IT sector. Investments in domestic technologies stimulate the development of new solutions, the emergence of competitive products and the formation of a strong digital economy. Today, Russian companies are already demonstrating a high level of software development, offering functional, secure and productive alternatives to Western systems.

Conclusion: switching to Russian software is business protection and confidence in the future

Import substitution is a step towards Russia’s complete digital independence. Using domestic software solutions that comply with Decree No. 166 protects businesses from risks, ensures long-term stability, reduces costs and makes it possible to work in a safe IT environment. Companies that are already switching to Russian IT products today gain a competitive advantage, resistance to external factors and confidence in the technological future.