Research

May, 2026

Development of Data Centers as a challenge for the energy sectors of BRICS+ countries

The research examines how ready the energy systems of BRICS+ countries are to handle the growing loads from data centers (DCs). It focuses on the development of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and other technologies that require ever-increasing amounts of electricity: whether the energy infrastructure keeps pace with this growth and what challenges it creates for the countries in the alliance.

April, 2026

Why Russia depends on foreign fleets: ambitions and reality

Russia remains dependent on foreign and shadow fleets for the transportation of export cargoes. This limits the country’s transport sovereignty.

March, 2026

How Municipal Utility Concessions fail and How to avoid It: Lessons from preparing an agreement for the Far East

Using a real project in Russia’s Far East, we show step by step how to develop a concession that actually works.

December, 2025

SME+: the difficult path of growing up

"SME+: the difficult path of growing up" is an annual study dedicated to companies in the SME+ sector. The first study was conducted in 2023 and published in January 2024 by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI). SBS continues to conduct research in this area as part of its business development support practice.

November, 2025

Digitalization level of Russian enterprises

The research summarizes the results of 2024 in terms of the results of the analysis of the level of digitalization of Russian manufacturing enterprises.

October, 2025

Models for technological developments financing in the field of national security

In international practice, the development of technologies in the field of national security and defense is financed both by government programs and by private investors, including the largest corporations.

September, 2025

An overview of the international B2B ICT market research

The research identifies the best practices for managing new B2B products. The strategies of the leading foreign telecom operators and ICT companies are considered, and an overview of the key technological trends affecting the development of the B2B sector is conducted: the Internet of Things, the development of cloud services, AI solutions, and cybersecurity.

August, 2025

Russian economic growth: forecast estimates

What factors will determine the dynamics of the Russian economy in the coming years? In the summer of 2025, we reviewed the limits and prospects of GDP growth in Russia, the specifics of government policy and their impact on economic development, and offer our view on the development forecast in the coming years.