Oil and Gas Companies Shift to Russian Video Collaboration Platforms
In particular, AI-powered solutions from MTS Link are gaining traction across the sector.
Russian software streamlines operations
Companies across a wide range of industries are increasingly migrating to solutions developed by Russian telecom operators. The shift simplifies daily operations, makes technical support more accessible, and introduces a higher level of standardisation, reducing reliance on a patchwork of foreign software and hardware.
One recent example is UDM Oil Service, a service company specialising in geological and technical well studies at oil and gas fields. The company has transitioned to MTS Link, a Russian platform for business communications, training and collaboration. As a result, UDM Oil Service gained access to AI-based tools for online meetings, conferences and employee training.
Reliable and functional software is critical for UDM Oil Service’s operations. The company holds daily meetings involving staff working across the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and the Republic of Udmurtia. MTS Link enables the company to structure and retain all meeting content. An embedded AI assistant analyses discussions, records decisions and generates full speech-to-text transcripts. Instead of replaying entire recordings, employees can retrieve information instantly through keyword search.
Beyond connectivity – education and training
The company’s training centre has also planned a series of sessions for employees and highly specialised professionals working in the fuel and energy sector. Interactive online whiteboards will be used to increase engagement, while a corporate messenger will collect feedback and help assess training effectiveness.
“For companies operating at industrial facilities, using Russian services is especially important because of stringent security requirements. Previously, we relied on several disconnected IT solutions for business communications, which complicated coordination, reduced efficiency and increased the risk of data leaks. With the move to MTS Link, our operations will become more manageable and productive, and communications faster and more convenient,” said Ilya Perevozchikov, CEO of UDM Oil Service.
Demand for integrated platforms
MTS Link commercial director Dmitry Golovin noted that Russian companies are showing sustained demand for integrated communication environments rather than standalone tools.
“Today, industrial businesses are looking not for individual applications but for a unified and controllable communications space. Many companies operate in distributed teams, often at remote sites, which makes it critical for all work communications to remain within a single secure perimeter. MTS Link builds this environment with security and resilience in mind. The platform is available in both cloud and on-premise versions, which is essential for organisations with strict data storage requirements,” Golovin explained.
Foreign products gradually phased out
Alongside communication platforms, other Russian-developed software packages are seeing broader adoption. The MyOffice application suite, for example, is increasingly used as an alternative to Microsoft and Google productivity tools.
In video communications specifically, Russian solutions are now used more frequently than foreign counterparts. Platforms such as IVA MCU have gained significant market share, a trend that accelerated in 2025 after Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development recommended that the corporate sector transition more actively to domestic software and reduce dependence on foreign products.
The market for Russian corporate messengers is also expanding. One example is eXpress, which combines messaging services with email and video conferencing within a single platform.
Looking ahead, MTS Link plans to further expand its presence across the Russian corporate market, particularly in segments with stringent information security requirements. The company is also preparing to introduce new AI-enabled tools designed to further streamline workflows. In the longer term, export of these solutions to international markets remains a possibility.
