Import Substitution
Practical answers on import substitution in IT: migration from foreign software to Russian equivalents (Open Source, forks), choosing alternative software and OS, meeting government regulation requirements.
Import Substitution
66 questionsWhat is software import substitution?
Software import substitution is a strategic process of transition of government structures and business from foreign software products to domestic analogues. The goal is to ensure technological sovereignty, protect critical infrastructure from sanctions and prevent data leaks. The transition is strictly regulated by the government and is mandatory for state companies and CII facilities. Our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP are included in the Register of Domestic Software.
Who is required to use Russian software?
All state and significant corporate structures, including owners of critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities, are required to transfer their systems to Russian software. For state customers, the use of domestic software from the Register is a mandatory requirement for procurement under 44-FZ and 223-FZ. Our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP comply with these requirements.
What are 3 examples of import substitution?
Examples of import substitution: the financial sphere — the creation of the Mir national payment card system; information technology — the development of domestic operating systems (Astra Linux) and office suites (MyOffice); agriculture — the construction of agro-industrial complexes to ensure food independence. In the software sphere, our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP are examples of successful import substitution.
What does inclusion in the Russian software register give?
Inclusion in the Russian Software Register gives tax benefits (VAT exemption on sales), advantages in public procurement (priority in purchases for state needs), access to grants and preferential lending, and also increases trust in the product. Our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP are included in the Register. The research service will help you choose suitable solutions.
Why switch to domestic software?
The transition to domestic software ensures technological sovereignty, protection from sanctions risks, data security and compliance with legislative requirements. Only software included in the Register is allowed to participate in tenders under 44-FZ and 223-FZ. Our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP are ready-made solutions for import substitution. The training service will help employees master new systems.
What is the plan for the transition to domestic software?
The transition plan includes an inventory of the foreign software used, selection of analogues from the Register of Russian Software, pilot testing, data migration and employee training. The transition deadlines are set by regulators — for CII facilities until January 1, 2028. Our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP are ready for implementation. The design service will help develop a roadmap.
What are the disadvantages of import substitution?
The disadvantages of import substitution may include rising prices due to reduced competition, the need to improve product quality to meet standards, and increased production costs due to the cost of creating new products. However, for critical information infrastructure, import substitution is an unavoidable necessity. Our products Sintezm and SKIF-BP offer competitive solutions.
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