Aurora OS devices from Fplus see steady sales in Russia, with strong B2B interest
Over the first four months of sales in Russia, Fplus reports selling nearly 800 smartphones and more than 100 tablets powered by the Aurora operating system. The figures come from CNews, which cites statements from Fplus representatives. The data reflect both retail and online channels and indicate a growing footprint for the Aurora platform in a competitive market. [CNews]
The lineup that began selling on November 7, 2023 includes the Fplus Life Tab Plus tablet and the Fplus R570E rugged smartphone. These devices carry price tags of about 17,000 rubles and 15,000 rubles respectively, and market activity shows 793 smartphones valued at roughly 11.88 million rubles and 133 tablets worth about 2.25 million rubles have been sold through various routes. The numbers illustrate a modest but meaningful adoption of Aurora devices among a diverse customer base. [CNews]
Fplus notes that Aurora OS devices have attracted buyers beyond corporate clients and government staff. Ordinary consumers have increasingly participated in the early uptake, signaling broad interest for a system designed with enterprise characteristics and security in mind. Among the early purchasers was Evgeny Filatov, a deputy head at Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, who participated in the rollout of the Aurora ecosystem. [CNews]
Fplus emphasizes a distinctive use case for the Aurora Center. The company explains that devices deployed within a specific organization can be used for research purposes, which has drawn attention from developers eager to study how the operating system operates under real conditions. The company notes that direct consumer access to the Aurora Center is not permitted, and the architecture remains oriented toward corporate deployment and controlled testing. This perspective helps frame why the Aurora OS prioritizes enterprise workflows and security features that appeal to business customers. [CNews]
Industry commentary suggests that demand for Aurora OS in the business-to-business segment is even stronger than in consumer channels. Official statements indicate a growing circulation of smartphones and tablets in the B2B market, with sales totals reaching into the thousands. This trend underscores a strategic focus on organizational use cases, regulatory compliance, and long-term device management capabilities that large entities require. [CNews]
Recent updates indicate interest in expanding Aurora’s ecosystem, including the emergence of a Telegram application tailored for the Aurora OS. The application expansion signals ongoing efforts to broaden user reach and improve interoperability for organizations adopting the platform. [CNews]