"Basis" and FSTEC: Entry Ticket to Government Sector's Big League

When Western vendors like VMware and Microsoft left the chat in 2022, the Russian IT infrastructure market turned into something like the Wild West. Companies frantically searched for platforms on which to run their services so that everything wouldn't collapse at the first regulatory check. The problem was not only the lack of software, but also its legal status. In Russia, you can't just deploy a mission-critical system on "some" open-source Linux if you work with personal data or state secrets. There was a need for a foundation that FSTEC would approve. This week, Basis company finally closed this question for two of its key products.

We're talking about the Basis Digital Energy container management platform and the Basis Virtual Security virtual environment protection system. To translate from corporate into human language, Basis received official permission to work in the "holy of holies" — in government information systems and critical information infrastructure facilities. These are the places where security is questioned most strictly. Now the certification records are entered in the registry, and this changes the rules of the game for many large players who have been sitting on their suitcases, afraid to switch to domestic solutions.

Let's look at Basis Digital Energy. Containerization today is the heart of any modern development, including artificial intelligence projects. To train neural networks and quickly scale loads, you need orchestration tools. Previously, everyone looked toward Western analogues, but now Basis offers a certified alternative. This allows companies not just to "patch holes" after foreign vendors left, but to build full-fledged cloud clusters that meet all information security requirements. Without such paperwork, any attempt to introduce innovations in the public sector would crash against the wall of security requirements.

The second product, Basis Virtual Security, plays the role of a guard in this digital building. It protects virtualization and containerization environments from external attacks and internal leaks. In a world where cyber threats have become everyday, having a certified security tool is not a luxury, but insurance. Basis understands that large business buys not just software, but the absence of legal problems and regulatory checks. Obtaining FSTEC certificates confirms that the company is in it for the long term and is ready to take responsibility for the stability of state digital services.

Why is this important right now? We are at a point where the period of "temporary solutions" has ended. Companies can no longer pretend they are using old VMware licenses. A full transition is needed, and Basis steps up at just the right time. This event will also spur competition in the market. Other Russian developers will have to either accelerate their certification processes or watch as Basis takes the fattest government and banking sector contracts. For the industry, this is a good sign: the rules become clearer, and the tools become more reliable.

The bottom line: Basis has essentially legalized modern cloud technologies for the most conservative sectors of the economy. Will they now be able to digest this volume of orders without losing technical support quality?