New Russian IT Solution Aims to Bolster Banks’ Technological Independence
In a joint effort, Axiom JDK and BPS Innovative Software roll out full support for Russia’s homegrown Java stack—Axiom JDK and Libercat—within SmartVista platforms, meeting central‑bank import‑substitution requirements while enhancing security and performance
Shoring Up Financial‑Tech Sovereignty
Russia’s central bank now mandates that critical financial and transactional systems run on a domestic Java stack, certified by FSTEC if needed. To answer this call, Axiom JDK and BPS Innovative Software have integrated Axiom JDK and the Libercat Java application server into the SmartVista suite—a widely used platform in banking, investment, and other financial services.
Axiom JDK, designed for demanding security and high‑throughput scenarios, and Libercat, FSTEC‑certified against vulnerabilities and hidden functionalities, have already passed rigorous compatibility tests.
Benefit for banks: Immediate compliance with Bank of Russia import‑substitution KPIs, plus guaranteed support, seamless integration, regular updates, and rapid vulnerability patches.
Enhancing Security and Resilience
By switching SmartVista environments to a fully domestic Java stack, Russian banks reduce their exposure to Western sanctions and supply‑chain disruptions. The solution covers mission‑critical workflows—payment authorization, settlement calculations, channel integration, and fraud mitigation—ensuring uninterrupted service even amid geopolitical uncertainty.
As more vendors adopt similar certifications, the ecosystem of secure, homegrown digital products will expand, driving down systemic risk and reinforcing national cyber‑sovereignty.
A Track Record of Innovation
This partnership builds on Axiom JDK’s recent milestones:
• Axiom JDK Express (2024): A lightweight Russian Java runtime boasting up to 15 percent higher performance—without extra hardware costs.
• Axiom JDK Pro Server: Optimized for modern RISC‑V processors, pushing Java application throughput even further.
• Libercat Certified: The standardized Java application server received FSTEC accreditation, confirming its robustness and security.
These advances underscore a broader trend: Russian Java solutions are replacing foreign alternatives by prioritizing certification, security, and speed.
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