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If the server segment of the FSP booth was focused on the future of AI infrastructure, the retail lineup demonstrated how this future is gradually penetrating everyday workstations, gaming PCs, and professional desktops.

In recent months, I often hear that IT companies are massively abandoning "juniors" due to the implementation of AI. In this article, I will try to explain: is this explanation fair, what is currently happening in the IT labor market, what are the threats, and what conclusions should businesses draw.

Just a few years ago, the power supply unit was perceived by most users as a necessary but routine computer component - a kind of "black box" that just had to work. It was chosen on a residual basis: the main thing was to have enough watts and the right connectors. However, times have changed.

Sergey Petrenko, Director of Government Relations at UserGate, answers questions from the IXBT.pro editorial team.

Just five to seven years ago, projectors were perceived by most ordinary users as a kind of electronic exoticism, needed only for specific tasks or prohibitively expensive home theaters. Televisions, in comparison, were simpler and more understandable, and at the time, seemed cheaper. But times have changed.

Karim Laskri, Business Director of FSP Group in the CIS region, answers questions from the IXBT.pro analytical department

Generative AI has evolved from demonstrations to industrial implementations. A modern solution must operate within a closed loop, consider security, integrate with corporate systems, and deliver measurable impact. We spoke with Alexander Perevalov, Head of AI Development at GreenData, about where generative AI is already benefiting businesses, which scenarios remain experimental, and why open-source models alone do not solve the customer's problem.

Alexander DU, Head of Russia and North America, Cougar, answers questions from the iXBT.pro analytical department.

Vladimir Petukhov, Sales Director for Russia and CIS at KingDian, answers questions from the IXBT.pro editorial team.

In a previous article, we discussed digital trends affecting the market. However, technological transformation is only part of a broader process. Today, businesses operate in an environment where strategy is influenced not only by economic parameters but also by the world's political architecture, regulatory restrictions, and digital platform requirements: the level of uncertainty is growing at a record pace.

In my talks, I often give a simple example of how classic retail dies. You tell your driver or assistant: "Buy cigarettes." That is all. From that moment on, loyalty to retail chains ceases to exist. Your assistant will simply walk into the nearest door - whether it is a notional "Magnit," a local tobacco shop, or a nameless minimarket. No one is going to make a special trip to Metro Cash & Carry for a standard pack

Sergey Pedchenko, Head of Technology Development at Yandex 360, answers questions from the IXBT.pro analytical department.

Anton Sukovaty, Director of the Service and Customer Support Division of Samsung Electronics in Russia, answers questions from the IXBT.pro editorial team

FSP computer cases have both common features and significant differences in design, functionality, and technical characteristics.

In October 2025, FSP announced the cessation of supplies of the budget line of PNR and PNR Pro power supplies to the CIS market, including Russia. This decision is due to the rebranding and updating of the manufacturer's product line.

This is the second article in a series of publications dedicated to the author's employee motivation system. The system consists of 5 stages.

The IXBT.PRO editorial team interviews NETLAB employees: Karim Laskri, FSP Sales Director in the CIS countries, Andrey Lisin, Head of Product Manager Group, Olga Areshkina, NETLAB Product Manager.

Mikhail Vazisov, General Manager of Ippon in Russia, answers questions from the IXBT.PRO editorial team.

Victor Wang Yunlong, General Director of Tenda Rus, answers questions from the ixbt.pro editorial team.

FSP Group, a leading manufacturer of power supplies and components for computer equipment, has officially announced its return to the CIS market after participating in the largest technology exhibition, Computex 2025. The company represents a completely updated brand, ready to offer users innovative solutions in the field of energy supply.

RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is the practice of using various software components to automate routine office tasks, such as analyzing or filling out forms, transferring files, etc. Robotic process automation optimizes workflows by removing routine tasks from employees' workdays.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results (A. Einstein)