... protecting container applications. What This Deal Means for the Market The deal between Solar Ventures and Luntry underscores the strategic importance of information security for the Russian economy and the development of promising startups related to digital technologies. Amid the increasing number of cyber threats and the importance of data for business, investments in security become the foundation for the market's long-term sustainability. Solutions like those offered by Luntry provide protection at all levels of infrastructure, which is critically important for sectors such as banking, retail,...

... developing an advanced predictive analytics service using AI to model pricing dynamics. Is the market ready to transition to digital platforms? Commodity markets are often conservative and traditional. Yes, it’s a conservative market, but the world ... ..., clothes on OZON, and possibly even cars on Wilberries. Habits from B2C are spilling over into B2B. The explosive growth of business services is just a matter of time. In our case, while there’s initial skepticism toward online platforms, we focus ...

... Costs. Purchasing software and training employees can require significant investments. Resistance to Change. Some employees may resist new technologies, especially if they do not understand the benefits it will bring. Cybersecurity Risks. Automation and digitization of processes increase the likelihood of data breaches, making it essential to ensure high levels of information protection. Business process automation is a critical step toward improving efficiency and competitiveness. A proper approach to selecting tools, phased implementation, and attention to employee training will help successfully realize automation and derive maximum ...

... job opportunities, increase tax revenues, and provide consumers with greater diversity in goods and services. However, Russian businesses will need to adapt to increasing competition. For domestic entrepreneurs, this means the necessity to: Enhance the ... ... standards; Develop their own branding to remain competitive against returning corporations; Implement innovative solutions such as digitalization, process automation, and the development of online trading; Strengthen ties with international partners for potential ...

... Reduced corporate income tax rates. For IT companies meeting certain criteria (such as having accreditation from the Ministry of Digital Development), the corporate income tax rate can be reduced to 3%. There are also exemptions for VAT and property tax. ... ... the first ten years, Skolkovo residents are exempt from paying corporate income tax, allowing companies to reinvest funds into business development. Exemption from VAT. Resident companies do not have to pay value-added tax on the sale of products, which ...