Softline Group Helps Create Secure Workplaces
Investment and technology holding company Softline Group is expanding the functionality of its Softline Universe digital platform. The company has created a lineup of ready-to-deploy configurations for secure workplaces.
This digital solution is expected to meet the needs of small and midsize businesses because entrepreneurs will no longer have to select software on their own or maintain a large IT staff.
Meeting the Needs of Small and Midsize Businesses
The solution’s creators say its relevance is difficult to overstate: today, many small and midsize businesses need a proven, ready-to-use infrastructure solution delivered on a subscription basis. Yet their staffing models often do not include IT professionals who could select appropriate and secure technology products. Businesses also frequently lack the resources to absorb the high upfront costs of purchasing hardware and licenses and then maintaining them.
New offerings in the Softline Universe online store could help address those challenges, including specialized ready-to-deploy configurations. According to the developers, their introduction reflects Softline’s focus on creating accessible, secure and technology-driven services that can meet the needs of Russian businesses. Entrepreneurs receive fully import-substituted software products that have been tested for compatibility. Another advantage is that Softline customers receive not only software and infrastructure, but also technical support and training programs.
A Configuration for Every Need
Customers can purchase popular configurations assembled around the most common requests from the business community. These include ready-made “Workplace” solutions with different subscription terms – one month or one year. They include an operating system, office suite and antivirus software, as well as expanded versions with corporate email. If a customer has specific requirements for the software package or security level, Softline can provide an individual selection of IT products.
The developer can also modify the software package and assemble a unique configuration for a specific customer request. This gives buyers a way to quickly and conveniently purchase ready-made solutions through the online store while also having the option to tailor a configuration to their individual needs.
Placing an order is straightforward: customers select a configuration in the online store, after which documents, license keys and software distributions become available in their personal accounts. Once the order is placed, the seller handles deployment and configuration of the solution. Importantly, all software components are developed by Russian professionals and are included in the Russian Register of Software. This ensures full compatibility and protection against sanctions-related risks.
Cutting Business Costs
The availability of ready-made secure-workplace configurations that can be purchased directly shows that customers are moving from buying individual software products themselves to using integrated, ready-to-deploy configurations. They can now use a subscription model without spending money on hardware and licenses. These IT products give small and midsize businesses the software they need, while lower costs can help make digital services more accessible to their customers. For software developers, ecosystems like this create a channel for promoting Russian digital solutions within the business community. The development and adoption of these IT products support the growth of Russian platforms, wider deployment of import-independent solutions, and greater resilience across industries as companies transition to Russian technology.
The Softline Universe platform is currently focused on the Russian market, but the secure-workplace model could eventually find demand in countries where Russian IT companies operate and offer solutions to businesses. Softline Group itself now operates globally and, in addition to Russia, has a presence in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and the UAE.
