IT-Enterprise outlines strategy for phasing out hostile software at Tech360 conference
On March 24, 2026, the IT-Enterprise team participated in the Tech360: Policy Meets Technology conference organized by IT Ukraine Association. The event focused on the systemic transformation of Ukraine’s economy and the transition of businesses to secure domestic IT solutions.
During the panel discussion “Hostile Software: Project Status and Drivers of Ukrainian Business Migration to High-Quality Software Solutions,” Oleg Shcherbatenko, CEO and founder of IT-Enterprise, outlined the current state of migration from Russian software (1C/BAS) and highlighted three key vectors accelerating this process:
- Scaling through the SaaS model. The transition to cloud solutions enables businesses to implement changes faster and without complex integrations. Today, IT-Enterprise can onboard more than 50 new clients per month.
- Quality as a priority. Ukrainian developers must go beyond simple “alternatives” and deliver next-generation products that surpass legacy software in functionality and align with modern management models.
- Education as a foundation. Preparing the market is a strategic priority. Currently, the MASTER product line is taught in 127 educational institutions, and IT-Enterprise plans to expand this network by 50% in 2026.
“Today, the market is moving away from the illusion that there is no alternative to hostile software. Our task is to prove this through strong implementation cases. Within the IT-Enterprise ecosystem, we are not just replacing software — we are creating the conditions for full-scale digital transformation of businesses,” emphasized Oleg Shcherbatenko, CEO and founder of IT-Enterprise.
For large enterprises, the company develops the IT-Enterprise ERP ecosystem and has launched UA Tech School IT-Enterprise to support comprehensive business transformation — not just software replacement. For SMEs and public sector organizations, the company offers the MASTER product line, ensuring stability and security of accounting processes.
As previously reported, to simplify the transition, Ukrainian businesses can use the Diia.Business marketplace, which features verified solutions from the IT-Enterprise group, including:
- IT-Enterprise ERP — a full-featured ERP system and no-code/low-code platform
- MASTER:Accounting — software for accounting and tax management
- MASTER Online — a cloud-based service for accounting and tax automation
- SmartTender.biz — an accredited platform of Prozorro and Prozorro.Sale and one of the largest commercial procurement platforms
- Signy — an electronic document management service
It is worth noting that on January 9, 2026, the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine published an open list of prohibited software. Phasing out solutions that may contain hidden vulnerabilities or be used for espionage is a key condition for the resilience of both the state and businesses amid ongoing Russian aggression.
IT-Enterprise, a Ukrainian product IT company with over 35 years of experience, supports the digital transformation of leading companies in the real sector of the economy, including Interpipe, Ferrexpo, Nibulon, Ukrposhta, Ukrnafta, and Ukrzaliznytsia. Since the first days of the full-scale war, the IT-Enterprise team, together with government authorities, has been implementing mission-critical projects for Ukraine, including humanitarian aid tracking, procurement system recovery, and business relocation. Oleg Shcherbatenko is also a strong advocate of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 approaches and technologies.