ICS-Holding

ICS-Holding (ИКС Холдинг) describes itself as a leading technology group of companies that unites advanced companies in key areas of IT and builds future infrastructure. Its stated mission is to ensure the country's technological leadership and sovereignty through the revival of engineering culture. The group's areas include space and satellite communications, IT and telecom infrastructure, and information security. Its founder was Anton Cherepennikov (1983–2023), a Russian technology entrepreneur.

ICS-Holding's founder was Anton Cherepennikov (1983–2023), described as a Russian technology entrepreneur who had previously been a member of the board of directors of USM Holding Company, a member of the board of directors of PJSC MegaFon, and operational director of USM Telecom, as well as a professional esports player and esports executive and long-time owner of the esports club Virtus.pro and founder of the esports holding ESforce. The group acquired the company Mikran (Tomsk), described as one of the largest manufacturers of radio electronics in Russia. Major agencies raised ICS-Holding's credit rating to AA- with a stable outlook. In February, Alexey Shelobkov became general director of the holding. In May, the second experimental mission 'Rassvet-2' took place within the low-orbit satellite constellation direction.

Leading technology group of companies; top-3 IT company in the country (per its own site).

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