Kommersant reports that some Russian hosting providers plan to increase prices for their services by an average of 10% from the beginning of 2025. In some cases, the cost will increase by 15%.
This is due to the requirement of installation under the system of operational investigative measures (SORM).
Now the costs for software SORM are in the range of 5–10 million rubles, but if we are talking about the need for software and hardware SORM, then hardware is added to the already mentioned amount, which is subject to a number of requirements, including the availability of certification.
— CEO of the hosting provider RuVDS Nikita Tsaplin
Prices for such equipment are “almost everywhere upon request.” However, some components cost from 300 thousand rubles. up to 1 million rubles. The exact number of elements needed is only known when elements are included.
Operational search for money
Hosting providers raise prices with reference to SORM
www.kommersant.ru
Source: Iphones RU
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