Activity of captive IT-companies: advantages and drawbacks for the economics in the digital transformation era

the information and communications technology (ICT) market is currently undergoing significant changes. New issues and challenges are emerging, and, accordingly, new approaches to addressing them are also emerging. The development of the IT market is leading to the emergence of new business models. One such model is the operation of captive IT companies, which have adopted business practices from the financial (particularly insurance) sector. However, new business models do not always meet all market needs: they contain both elements that develop the market and those that hinder its development. It is essential to wisely prioritize when choosing a specific business development model. It is also advisable to objectively evaluate the effects of introducing new business models and develop mechanisms that can both mitigate negative effects and enhance the positive consequences of introducing new business models to the market. The author of this article examines the concept of captive IT companies in Russia, examines the implementation of projects by large global IT companies in the context of studying positive experiences for the IT industry, and also examines statistical and analytical materials on the topic of captive IT companies in order to propose recommendations for stimulating the development of the Russian ICT market.

captive companies, information and communication technology market, digital technology spending, industrial competence centers, legal regulation of the IT market, stimulation of ICT market development