The ban on the use of Russian programs on the territory of Ukraine is one of the measures to guarantee national security and protect the information space. This step is aimed at reducing dependence on software that can be used by the enemy to collect data or interfere in the internal affairs of our country.

The reasons for this decision were the ongoing threats from the aggressor and the relevance of cybersecurity issues in the modern digital environment. At the same time, the resistance and reluctance among entrepreneurs to switch to Ukrainian programs is due to a combination of economic, political, technical, and cultural factors.

How to overcome the problems of transition to Ukrainian systems?

Economic support is crucial. Government programs should be introduced to finance or compensate for the transition to Ukrainian software. Considerable attention should be paid to organizing educational programs to teach people how to work with the new software. Society needs to see real cases of successful transition, so providing marketing support for Ukrainian developers is another important aspect.

To promote the transition to Ukrainian systems, it is necessary to develop local solutions, invest in innovations and competitive Ukrainian software products. 

Finally, it is necessary to strengthen control over compliance with the legislation banning the use of Russian software. The implementation of these measures will gradually change the situation, facilitating the transition to a secure and independent information environment. Continuing to use Russian software is sponsoring and supporting the enemy’s budget. Young Ukrainian engineers create cutting-edge solutions that are truly revolutionary. Switching to Ukrainian products should be both a civic position and a conscious choice of every entrepreneur.

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