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In March 2025, a survey was conducted among entrepreneurs and managers of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from major Russian cities (with a population of over 1 million people). The study, which involved 1,194 people, showed that interest in entrepreneurial activity in the regions continues to grow. More than half (54%) of respondents noted that in the past year, more and more locals are considering starting their own business.

UserGate has announced the release of the next version of its product — UserGate NGFW 7.3. The main new features include the implementation of hardware acceleration for IPS in the UserGate FG platform, redistribution of BGP and RIP protocols in OSPF, support for 100 Gbps network cards, as well as the implementation of numerous changes to improve UI/UX and increase operational stability.

The Yandex B2B Tech team has published financial results for the first time for two key areas: the Yandex Cloud platform and the Yandex 360 virtual office.

The Yandex team announced the launch of a new feature for the proprietary advertising network and the "Weather" service. A new advertising format has become available to clients, which can be customized according to weather conditions: temperature, precipitation, or cloud cover.

Companies and individual entrepreneurs can now deposit cash into a current account through a "T-Bank" (formerly Tinkoff) ATM with authorization using a seven-digit code. The reusable code is issued through the business client's personal account and replaces the card number, and a physical card is not required to deposit money.

On March 18, 2025, the V International Scientific and Practical Conference "Automated Process Control Systems" (Control-2025) was held at the MPEI University. It was dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the university.

The Bell Integrator team, part of the Softline group of companies, has developed a new platform that uses large language models (LLM) to automate routine operations for analysts, developers, and testers.

"Rostelecom" has migrated its virtual server infrastructure to the Basis Dynamix platform, the flagship product of the IT developer "Basis." From the perspective of the quality of solutions provided, the "Basis" ecosystem corresponds to leading global counterparts in the field of infrastructure services.

The new MTS Web Services B2B service uses over 300 mobile devices on iOS and Android, as well as 100 browser configurations for manual and automated testing in real time and via API.

The MTS Web Services team, part of the MTS Group, has introduced the comprehensive MWS Container Platform, which integrates Kubernetes, DevOps, AI, and data services into a unified solution. This platform optimizes the development process, reduces costs, and enhances the efficiency of business processes.

Russian manufacturer LNPO Positron and developer STC IT ROSA have tested the compatibility of the domestic Positron Proxima 15 laptop with the corporate ROSA "Chrome" 12 OS.

OTP Bank is taking a step in the development of financial technologies, becoming the first Russian bank to fully switch to the domestic card processing system Solar. This transition will allow the bank to abandon the use of foreign software, in particular, the Oracle DBMS.

Managing business through mobile applications is becoming even safer. The SberBusiness mobile application for the Android platform has introduced a new feature called "Vulnerability Protection," which provides instant threat detection upon user authorization. This will help entrepreneurs avoid virus attacks, hacks, and other cyber risks associated with doing business in the digital environment.

MTS announces the launch of the federal project MTS Business Hub - innovative spaces for collaboration, networking, and support for small and medium-sized businesses. The pilot Business Hub will open in St. Petersburg and will operate from April 1 to April 25. In the future, MTS plans to scale the project to other regions of the country.

Modulbank has announced the launch of a new service for entrepreneurs and legal entities - preparation of a Cash Flow statement. The innovation will help companies effectively manage finances and make strategically important decisions based on a detailed analysis of cash flows.

Aquarius Group, in collaboration with leading information security solution developers - Aladdin and Aktiv companies - has presented an innovative project to integrate crypto chips into devices at the hardware level. This solution aims to enhance the data protection of Russian enterprises and prepare IT infrastructure for future regulatory requirements in the field of information security.

A new service for entrepreneurs, "Instant Payments," has been launched on the Gosuslugi portal. This tool allows legal entities to quickly pay taxes, fees, and other bills from government institutions in just a couple of clicks. The service was developed by Sber in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation.

MTS Web Services (MWS), part of the MTS Group, has announced the creation of a new business unit - a cloud integrator. The new division will enable MWS to implement digital transformation projects for Russian companies, covering the entire cycle of work: from consulting and strategy development to solution implementation and subsequent technical support.

Bank DOM.RF has announced the launch of internet acquiring services, targeting companies operating in the online retail sector. The new service will allow entrepreneurs to quickly and securely accept payments by bank cards and QR codes, as well as use flexible tools for organizing remote payments.

Basis announces that its innovative product, Basis Digital Energy, has won the "Digital Peaks-2025" award in the "Best IT Solution for Import Substitution" category.

Sberbank has presented the updated GigaChat 2.0 model line. According to the MERA benchmark, the flagship model GigaChat 2 MAX ranks first among AI models for the Russian language. In international tests, the new line outperforms GPT-4o, DeepSeek-V3, LLaMA 70B, and Qwen2.5 in a number of indicators.

In February, Russian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) faced a new threat - the PE32 ransomware. This new family of ransomware is named after the official executable file format PE32 (Portable Executable).

Moscow Credit Bank (ICB), as part of its import substitution strategy and to enhance cybersecurity, has selected Kaspersky Container Security, a Russian solution that provides protection for container development and prevents cyber threats at all stages of the application lifecycle.

The engineering systems of the Museum Complex in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, one of the world's largest museums of history and technology, have been modernized using advanced technologies and solutions from Systeme Electric, a Russian manufacturer of power distribution and automation equipment.

Basis announces the new release of its flagship solution for comprehensive dynamic infrastructure management - Basis Dynamix Enterprise 4.2.0. The main innovation is the first deep integration in the Russian market of the Basis solution and YADRO's TATLIN.UNIFIED storage system with support for snapshots and volume replication. In addition, Dynamix Enterprise 4.2 implements DPDK technology support, quick access to virtual machine management, a new Q35 chipset selection, UEFI boot support for virtual machines, and over 60 new features.

Mobile operator VTB Mobile has announced a large-scale network expansion: by the end of 2025, the number of regions where the operator is present will increase from 35 to 67. This will significantly expand the availability of VTB Mobile SIM cards.

Basis and YADRO announced the expansion of their technological partnership, presenting the integration of the Basis Dynamix Enterprise platform with TATLIN.UNIFIED Gen2 storage systems. Now, users will be able to manage key functions of TATLIN storage systems directly through the Basis Dynamix Enterprise interface, which will ensure increased fault tolerance and simplified administration of the dynamic infrastructure.

Roborock, a leading global manufacturer of home robotics, held a large-scale presentation in Moscow of its new 20-device lineup for automated cleaning. The event was attended by over 200 guests, including show business star Olga Buzova and well-known tech blogger Wylsacom, who highly praised the presented innovations.

The "Electrosolutions" Company, representing the EKF brand in Russia, invites specialists to the V International Scientific and Practical Conference and Exhibition "Automated Process Control Systems" (Control-2025). The event will be held on March 18, 2 at the National Research University "MEI" and will bring together leading experts in the field of industrial automation and energy management.

Apple has officially announced a delay in the implementation of updated artificial intelligence (AI) features for the Siri voice assistant. These improvements were originally scheduled to be available in 2024, but their launch has now been postponed to 2026.