Ministry of Digital Development Mandates Domestic Software for Critical Infrastructure
February 18, 2026 at 08:39 AM934 views
Regulatory Update
The Ministry of Digital Development has issued new regulations requiring all critical infrastructure operators to transition to domestically developed software by 2028.
Affected Sectors
- Banking and financial services
- Energy grid management systems
- Transportation control networks
- Healthcare information systems
Compliance Timeline
- Audit of current foreign software dependencies: Q2 2026
- Migration planning and vendor selection: Q4 2026
- Phased deployment begins: Q1 2027
- Full compliance deadline: December 2028
Market Impact
Domestic software companies including Astra Linux, MyOffice, and Positive Technologies saw share prices surge on the announcement. The total addressable market for import substitution software is estimated at 890 billion rubles.
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