Innovative IT Solutions Accelerate Russia’s Industrial Digitalization
Russia has introduced a new generation of production planning software, capable of handling massive workloads with unprecedented speed. These solutions demonstrate how domestic IT is reshaping industrial processes and driving technological independence.
Accuracy and Speed
The Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod has presented an innovative production planning program called Smart Resource, designed specifically for single and small-batch manufacturing enterprises.
The solution targets key sectors of Russian industry — mechanical engineering, instrumentation, shipbuilding, and aviation — where complexity, long cycles, and precise factor management are critical. Officially included in the National Register of Russian Software, Smart Resource has gained federal-level recognition.
One of its standout advantages is efficiency: the system can perform up to five million operations within four hours on a standard office PC, making it highly effective even with limited computing power. The program accounts for order priorities, equipment workload, staff availability, machine setup times, and transport logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures accurate and adaptive planning across all levels of production.
A Comprehensive Optimization System
Smart Resource is built on the Russian operating system Astra Linux, supporting the national import-substitution strategy. In June 2023, Russia set the goal of a full transition to domestic databases across government and strategic industries by January 1, 2026.
In this context, the Nizhny Novgorod University product is becoming a critical replacement for foreign APS solutions. Its inclusion in the Register of Russian Software grants access to state procurement, where quotas require at least 90% domestic software purchases in federal and regional bodies, and at least 70% in state corporations between 2024 and 2025.
The project was developed over two years, leveraging more than 25 years of supercomputing expertise at Nizhny Novgorod University. This foundation enabled not only the creation of a software product but also a full-scale optimization system capable of addressing combinatorial complexity in real manufacturing processes.
Reliability and Market Prospects
The flexibility of Smart Resource allows adaptation to unique industrial cycles, especially in aerospace and shipbuilding. The program minimizes downtime, reduces delivery times, and improves overall profitability. It meets all requirements for software localization and integrates seamlessly with Russian IT ecosystems, becoming a foundation for the digital transformation of enterprises.
Future export potential lies in countries restricted from Western software or pursuing import-substitution policies themselves. In addition, other Russian IT firms are actively entering the planning software market: Ausferr’s AF Time system, included in the national register in May 2025, and Biplanum’s Planum platform for budget cycle automation. Together, these tools highlight Russia’s rapid progress in Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
By shifting away from foreign dependency, Russian IT is reshaping industrial management, laying the groundwork for the smart factories of the future.
