Moscow to ditch Microsoft software in a move toward “self-reliance”

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Published on September 27, 2016

published on September 27, 2016

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Political tensions between the United States and Russia are rising, but a new report out by Bloomberg News is indicating that these political tensions might have just crossed into the world of technology as well. Moscow is reportedly ready to ditch Microsoft Software in a move toward “self-reliance.”

The move is all a part of Vladimir Putin’s call for the Russian government to reduce dependence on foreign technology. As part of that call, Russia will be replacing the Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook technology in over 6,000 computers in Moscow with an email system from state-run carrier Rostelecom PJSC.

Additionally, as per a statement from Artem Yermolaev, head of information technology for Moscow, Russia may also consider replacing Windows and Office, and may expand the replacements to as much as 600,000 computers and servers. Microsoft declined to comment on the Bloomberg report, which draws into question how this new call from the Russian government may affect the technology market.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.