Digital Transformation in Russia’s Industrial Software: Roadmap and Targets for 2030
The national press has reported that by 2030, 90 percent of the Russian industrial sector will rely on domestically developed software. This forecast stems from the New Industrial Software (NIPO) roadmap, which the Russian government approved late last year as part of a broader push to strengthen national capabilities in technology and manufacturing.
The document outlines three primary trajectories for the evolution of industrial software. First, the expansion of the Internet of Things across production facilities to enable better data collection, monitoring, and automation. Second, the creation of a unified platform to manage corporate resources and processes, helping enterprises optimize planning, execution, and governance. Third, the development of design automation and product lifecycle management systems to streamline product creation from concept through retirement, with an emphasis on interoperability and efficiency across supply chains.
Currently, the Index of Technological Independence for industrial software shows that just over half of the software used in Russian industry originates domestically. A year ago, at the close of 2021, the share stood at approximately 48 percent, underscoring persistent gaps in local software adoption despite policy incentives and national programs aimed at boosting domestic content.
To accelerate native software development, explicit targets have been set for different workspaces within IoT-based production platforms, with a goal of 76.8 percent for the IoT production layer, 92.3 percent for the enterprise resource management layer, and 90 percent for automation systems. These benchmarks reflect a strategic emphasis on securing critical components of the industrial software stack and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
The total anticipated cost of implementing the roadmap projects is 200 billion rubles. Financing will come from a mix of government grants, concessional loans, and contributions from corporate balance sheets, reflecting a collaborative approach that blends public support with private investment to accelerate modernization efforts.
Earlier reports indicated Russia’s intention to develop a native analogue of a widely used Microsoft mail application, signaling a broader push toward self-sufficiency in essential software categories and critical communication tools for government and industry alike.