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Two Rostelecom projects were awarded the Global CIO Prize for technological achievements in 2024. The awards were given to the intelligent developer assistant Vasilisa and the EVA platform. The IT solutions are aimed at import substitution and strengthening the technological independence of Rostelecom as one of the backbone companies of the Russian economy.
Vasilisa won in the category "Best IT Product Development Solution". This is a replicable product of Rostelecom for accelerating the processes of creating IT solutions, allowing to automate routine tasks and reduce the probability of human error. The platform was implemented as a conveyor of models based on several LLMs [1] and prompt agents [2] using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. With the help of Vasilisa, 2 thousand workplaces within the perimeter of Rostelecom were automated, and the launch of new products to the market was accelerated.
EVA was recognized by the professional community in the nomination "Best IT Asset Management Solution". The centralized platform allows Rostelecom to use a single system for technical accounting of user IT equipment (60 thousand workstations), implement tools for promptly obtaining analytics on the general state of the computing equipment fleet, plan resources, and consolidate all necessary information in a single interface.
Darii Khalitov, Deputy President and Chairman of the Management Board of Rostelecom:
"In 2024, Rostelecom continued to adhere to the technological course we chose several years ago. Our IT team has done a tremendous job: about 90% of operational, production, and management functions have already been digitalized, 90% of all document flow is conducted electronically, and robotic services are used in more than 200 internal processes. Rostelecom's further technological strategy is aimed at staying ahead of market trends. We strive to ensure that our IT systems are completely import-independent, all components of the critical infrastructure operate on domestic solutions, and the company becomes an example of the most successful AI transformation. It is important for us that our successes have been noted by members of the professional IT community."
In 2025, the Global CIO Digital Experts award will be presented for the 13th time. The organizers evaluate projects aimed at automating and digitalizing business processes in various industries. The winners are determined based on a methodology that takes into account the scale and optimality of solutions, as well as the importance of their implementation not only for individual organizations, but also for the IT industry as a whole.
