Business materials for 17 February 2025

In recent years, the People's Republic of China has conducted a large-scale campaign to strengthen regulation and control over its technology giants, such as Alibaba and Tencent. These measures included antitrust investigations, the introduction of new rules for digital platforms, and restrictions on the use of recommendation algorithms. However, according to Bloomberg, by February 2025, there is a change in the approach of the Chinese authorities: investors are beginning to believe that the period of harsh repression against the technology sector is coming to an end.

In today's world, information technology plays a key role in business processes, and the speed of data transmission and information security are becoming critical factors for companies, especially large IT enterprises. In the face of increased attention to domestic developments and the protection of corporate networks, the use of own solutions is becoming an important step.

The deal has been completed, resulting in the creation of the F6 brand - a new cybersecurity company formed on the basis of F.A.C.C.T.'s technologies and expertise. The new player in the market, created with the support of the "Cyberus" fund, will focus on developing advanced technologies and services to combat cybercrime, prevent attacks, and investigate information security incidents in Russia and abroad.

In February, reports emerged about the possible division of Intel, one of the world's leading microchip manufacturers.