QUALITATIVE CHANGES IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES IN RUSSIAN ORGANIZATIONS BY REGION

Abstract

The article presents the results of a comprehensive analysis of the digitalization processes of Russian organizations in the regional context for the period from 2003 to 2024 (twenty-two years). The study is based on official statistical data from the Federal State Statistics Service, analytical reports, and legal acts that define the digital development strategy of the Russian Federation. The relevance of the work is driven by the need to achieve national goals that involve the implementation of digital technologies in at least 80% of organizations by 2030. A quantitative analysis of the dynamics of personal computer and Internet usage, as well as the structure of digital technology costs, identified leading regions (the Siberian, Far Eastern, Ural, and North-Western Federal Districts) and regions with the highest growth rates (Kursk Oblast, Karachay-Cherkess Republic, and Altai Territory). The main problems hindering digital transformation have been identified: uneven development of infrastructure, shortage of qualified personnel, high implementation costs, and insufficient funding. Special attention has been paid to changes in the cost structure: a decrease in the share of internal investments and an increase in external expenses for ready-made digital solutions, which indicates a shift towards using outsourcing models. The results of the study can be used to adjust regional digital development strategies and make management decisions.