Russia offers its digital technologies to BRICS partners - Putin

BRASILIA, November 14. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Russia’s BRICS partners - Brazil, India, China and South Africa - to pay attention to Russia’s digital technologies, such as anti-virus software and search engine technologies. "There are also good opportunities to enhance our cooperation in the sector of information and technologies," he said. "The Russian side suggests that BRICS nations take a closer look at our advanced solutions." Putin said he meant "electronic document and content management systems, search engines and anti-virus software that meets the most advanced information security requirements." "We are ready to provide them for their use by the organization’s members," the Russian leader said. He also said that Russia "came up with an initiative to launch a data exchange network for small- and medium-sized businesses within the BRICS framework." According to Putin, "this would allow BRICS business circles to get relevant information about goods, services, suppliers, would help them search and find new partners." Read more