MTS and R7 Forge a Strategic Cooperation to Include R7-Office in MTS’s Corporate Portfolio
A formal cooperation agreement was reached between MTS and R7, paving the way for R7-Office solutions to be integrated into MTS’s range of corporate offerings. The collaboration is set to enhance the suite of software available to Russian business clients and will be supported by joint promotional activities highlighting each company’s services and solutions in software provision for Russian enterprises. The arrangement envisions MTS supplying boxed editions of P7-Office for business use, alongside a cloud-based version available by subscription for corporate customers.
Ongoing commentary from MTS emphasizes a growing shift among companies toward domestic software and equipment as part of broader digitalization and automation strategies. This trend allows organizations to reduce reliance on external vendors while strengthening domestic capabilities. According to Oleg Aldoshin, vice president of corporate and new business development at MTS, the partnership reinforces MTS’s role as a dependable distributor of homegrown software and positions import substitution as a central area of focus for the company. (citation: press service of the digital ecosystem)
Industry observers note that the alliance could broaden MTS’s digital product ecosystem by combining the strengths of both parties. The collaboration is expected to create new synergies through shared experience and deep technical know-how, enabling MTS to expand its offering in the digital product domain. (citation: press service of the digital ecosystem)
R7-Office representatives describe telecom operators as a key channel for delivering integrated services. They propose that operators will bundle a wide range of offerings under a single contract, including cloud services, storage, and turnkey office software. The partnership would allow customers to access a full set of office applications through the operator’s delivery network, simplifying procurement and management for businesses. (citation: press service of the digital ecosystem)
Kirill Tumanov, who leads the equipment and software center at MTS’s business market, is identified as the project manager for the agreement. His role centers on aligning the two companies’ efforts to ensure a smooth rollout of R7-Office within MTS’s corporate framework. (citation: press service of the digital ecosystem)