IT-Lite

What IT-Lite does

IT-Lite (OOO Айти Лайт) is a Moscow-based private Russian cloud services provider and IT outsourcing firm, operating as a subsidiary of 1C since a 2013 joint venture. The company delivers a full-stack managed services portfolio centered on 1C software rental (1С:Бухгалтерия, 1С:ERP, 1С:ЗУП, 1С:Документооборот, 1С КОРП), virtual and dedicated server rental optimized for 1C workloads, IaaS, private and hybrid cloud, Microsoft Exchange hosting, and Acronis-based backup-as-a-service. Underlying infrastructure runs on Intel Xeon Gold/Platinum servers with NVMe SSD storage, Hyper-V and VMware vSphere virtualization, hosted in two Moscow Tier III+ data centers (StoreData and IXcellerate) connected by dual 20 Gbps fiber channels, with SLA 99.98-99.99%. IT-Lite also develops and licenses the proprietary IDM.Управление учетными данными identity management system (registered in the Russian Software Registry), used by named enterprise clients including KLYUCHAVTO, MAZ Moskvich, Ricoh, and a major aluminum packaging manufacturer, alongside other 1C-based add-ons such as FinControl 8, PhotoChecker, and 1C for Educational Institutions.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales (8 (495) 646-23-16, [email protected]) with PLG self-service through a cloud calculator and a 30-day free trial on rental offerings, supplemented by a partner program for resellers and the 1C franchise network. Pricing is in Russian rubles on monthly subscription and usage-based cadences, ranging from 700 RUB/month for entry-level 1C web rental to 26,985 RUB/month for high-end 1C VPS, with IT outsourcing packages from 18,000 to over 160,000 RUB/month for enterprise clients. Headcount stands at 120 certified specialists, and the company claims 500,000+ cumulative customers across Russia, with primary segments being medium and large Russian enterprises, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and startups converting CAPEX to OPEX via cloud subscriptions. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, Microsoft Gold Partner, Acronis Cyberprotect Authorized Partner, FSTEC and FSB licenses (acquired 2021), Russian government IT company accreditation, and 1C:Fresh, 1C:KORP, 1C:Network Competence Center, and 1C:Medicine Competence Center designations. No external funding rounds have been disclosed; the company is private and subsidiary-owned by 1C.

Name

IT-Lite

Legal name

OOO АйТи Лайт

Website

https://it-lite.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IT-Lite is a Moscow-based, 1C-affiliated Russian cloud provider and IT outsourcing firm serving 500,000+ customers with 1C software rental, IaaS, managed services, and proprietary identity management built on Tier III data centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Service Management (ITSM) Platforms (HDAEALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB), ITSM Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness (BPAEAJAM), ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Cloud infrastructure services
• 1C cloud rental
• Managed IT outsourcing
• Virtual server hosting
• Identity management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. 1C software rental (subscription): Monthly subscription rental of 1C software products including 1C:Fresh, 1C KORP, and various 1C configurations. Licenses included in price. Available via RDP or web browser.
2. IaaS / Virtual server rental: Monthly rental of virtual and dedicated servers (VPS/VDS) with configurable CPU, RAM, SSD, and networking. Pay-per-month model with scaling options.
3. IT outsourcing services: Recurring managed services including IT support (24/7), server administration, monitoring, security, and network management. Billed monthly or via SLA agreements.
4. 1C technical support packages: Technical support for 1C systems with tiered plans: Budget (5,000 RUB/month), Standard (10,000 RUB/month), Business (20,000 RUB/month). Includes programmer hours and incident response time guarantees.
5. IDM software licensing: Sale of perpetual or subscription licenses for proprietary IDM.Управление учетными данными product, a 1C-based identity management system.
6. Hardware and software leasing: Equipment leasing for clients including servers, networking, and software licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IT-Lite is a Russian cloud services provider and authorized 1C subsidiary that delivers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (virtual and dedicated servers, private/hybrid cloud), cloud-based 1C software rental (including 1C:Fresh, 1C KORP, 1C:ERP), and managed IT outsourcing services (24/7 support, server administration, network management). The company also sells its proprietary IDM (Identity Management) software built on the 1C platform, registered in the Russian Software Registry, and provides backup-as-a-service using Acronis technology.

Product overview

IT-Lite is a cloud services provider and 1C integrator offering a unified portfolio of infrastructure and software services. The core offerings center on cloud-based 1C software rental (Аренда 1С) with various configurations, complemented by IaaS services including virtual server (Аренда виртуального сервера), dedicated server (Аренда выделенного сервера), and private/hybrid cloud solutions. Additional services include managed IT outsourcing, 24/7 technical support, backup as a service (BaaS) via Acronis, Microsoft Exchange cloud hosting, and the proprietary IDM.Управление учетными данными identity management system built on the 1C platform. The company also offers 1C-related add-on services including reporting, fiscal compliance, counterparty verification, and financial control modules. Infrastructure is hosted in Tier III Moscow data centers with SLA guarantees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDM.Управление учетными данными: Proprietary IDM (Identity Management) software product developed by IT-Lite for managing user accounts and access rights. Registered in the Russian Software Registry. Implemented for enterprise clients including КЛЮЧАВТО, АО МАЗ Москвич, and a major aluminum packaging manufacturer.

Products and services

• 1C Cloud Rental (Аренда 1С) Cloud-based rental of 1C software configurations including 1C:Бухгалтерия, 1C:Управление торговлей, 1C:ЗУП, and 1C:Документооборот, with licenses included, accessible via RDP or web browser for Russian enterprises.
• 1C Server Rental (Аренда сервера 1С) Rental of virtual and dedicated servers optimized for 1C databases with configurations ranging from 5 to 50+ users, featuring SSD NVMe storage and Intel Xeon processors, with free migration and 30-day trial.
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Infrastructure as a Service providing virtual servers, cloud computing resources, and scalable infrastructure with pay-per-use pricing and a free cloud calculator for self-service configuration.
• Virtual Server Rental (Аренда виртуального сервера) Virtual server rental with configurable CPU, RAM, and storage options for various business workloads, with prices starting from 890 RUB/month.
• Dedicated Server Rental (Аренда выделенного сервера) Dedicated physical server rental including GPU servers for high-performance computing needs and high-load 1C environments.
• Private Cloud (Частное облако) Isolated private cloud infrastructure deployed within shared IaaS model providing dedicated resources with enhanced security and SLA 99.98%.
• Hybrid Infrastructure (Гибридная инфраструктура) Combined physical and virtual servers solution for high-load 1C environments that reduces costs while maintaining reliability and performance.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Backup as a Service using Acronis technology for cloud backup and disaster recovery of physical and virtual servers, files, and databases.
• Microsoft Exchange Cloud Cloud-hosted Microsoft Exchange for corporate email with ActiveSync mobile access, spam protection, and 99.999% uptime SLA.
• IDM.Управление учетными данными (IDM System) Proprietary identity management system for automated user account lifecycle management, access rights provisioning, and role-based access control built on the 1C platform, registered in the Russian Software Registry.
• 1C:ERP Cloud Cloud-based 1C:ERP enterprise resource planning system for large organizations with high-load enterprise resource planning needs.
• 1C KORP Corporate-tier 1C licensing and infrastructure for large enterprises with advanced features and dedicated resources.
• IT Outsourcing (ИТ-Аутсорсинг) Full-service IT outsourcing including help desk, server administration, network management, and IT infrastructure support for Russian enterprises.
• 24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock technical support with incident response time up to 30 minutes, remote and on-site assistance, with tiered 1C support plans.
• IT Director Outsourcing Virtual IT director service for strategic IT planning and management for organizations without a full-time CIO.
• PhotoChecker (Фоточекер) Proprietary IT-Lite development - document verification tool for 1C systems to check photo identification documents, registered in the Russian Software Registry.
• 1C Fincontrol (1С-Финконтроль) Proprietary 1C-based financial control solution developed by IT-Lite for audit and compliance management, registered in the Russian Software Registry.
• Cloud Migration (Комплексная миграция в Облако) Professional services for migrating existing IT infrastructure and 1C systems to cloud environment with free migration assistance.
• 1C Performance Audit (Аудит производительности 1С) Performance analysis and optimization services for 1C including database, code, and infrastructure review.
• Equipment Leasing (Лизинг оборудования) Equipment leasing services for IT hardware including servers and workstations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Migration of 1C, mail, and SQL from foreign servers completed in 2-3 days with SLA 99.99% and 5M+ RUB CAPEX saved
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 1СcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013IT-Lite is a subsidiary (дочернее предприятие) of 1C, established in 2013. Serves as 1C:Fresh provider, 1C KORP licensing provider, 1С:Franchisee, 1С:Центр сетевой компетенции, and 1С:Medicine Competence Center. Deep partnership enabling preferential access to 1C products, licensing, and enterprise client referrals.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationGold Partner status. Provides Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server, Office 365, Azure services. IT-Lite offers Microsoft Exchange in Cloud, Windows Server rental, and Microsoft SQL integration.
• Acronis / CyberprotectcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial service provider of Acronis Backup Cloud (BaaS). Authorized Cyberprotect partner. Provides backup-as-a-service for physical and virtual servers, files, and databases.
• IXcelleratecoreTechnology or IntegrationTier III+ data center provider in Moscow (99.999% SLA, 13 MW, 10,000+ sq.m., PCI DSS, ISO 27001 certified). Connected to StoreData via dual 20 Gbps fiber links. Hosts IT-Lite cloud infrastructure.
• StoreDatacoreTechnology or IntegrationTier III+ data center in Moscow. Second data center in IT-Lite's redundant infrastructure setup, connected to IXcellerate with 20 Gbps dual fiber channels.
• VeeamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVeeam backup and availability solutions used for virtual machine protection. Agent-free backup technology for VMware and Hyper-V environments.
• 5ninesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSecurity solution for Hyper-V virtual environments. Agentless antivirus and security management for virtual machines, compliant with FZ-152, FSTEC orders 17 and 21, and PCI DSS.
• SupermicrosupportingTechnology or IntegrationServer hardware supplier. IT-Lite rents out Supermicro physical servers (e.g., SYS-6029P-WTRT) for high-performance workloads including SaaS hosting.
• IntelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntel Xeon Gold/Platinum processors (from 3 GHz) and Intel Xeon Scalable used in IT-Lite's cloud servers for high-performance and high-load 1C environments.
• CISCOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationNetwork equipment provider. IT-Lite engineers hold CISCO certifications and deploy CISCO networking solutions for enterprise clients.
• VMwaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationVMware vSphere used for virtualization in IT-Lite cloud infrastructure, providing high availability and disaster recovery for enterprise workloads.
• Kaspersky LabsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAntivirus and cybersecurity solutions. IT-Lite engineers hold Kaspersky certifications and implement corporate antivirus protection.
• MikroTiksupportingTechnology or IntegrationNetwork equipment and routing solutions. IT-Lite certified in MikroTik and implements wired/wireless/hybrid network solutions for clients.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Softline: Large Russian IT services and software licensing provider offering managed services, cloud, and IT outsourcing to enterprise and SMB. Overlaps with IT-Lite on managed services, IT outsourcing, and cloud infrastructure across a wider product portfolio.
• CROC Incorporated: One of Russia's largest system integrators offering cloud services, IT outsourcing, infrastructure, and IT consulting. Broader portfolio than IT-Lite but overlaps significantly on private cloud, managed services, and enterprise IT outsourcing in regulated sectors.
• Jet Infosystems: Major Russian IT services company providing systems integration, IT outsourcing, and cloud services. Comparable to IT-Lite in managed services and IT support offerings, with broader enterprise reach across industries and scale.

Direct peers

• Yandex Cloud: Yandex's enterprise cloud platform providing IaaS, data services, and security solutions. Competes with IT-Lite on virtual/dedicated server rental and managed cloud services targeting Russian mid-market and enterprise customers.
• VK Cloud (Mail.ru Cloud Solutions): VK Group's Russian cloud platform offering IaaS, databases, AI/ML, and managed Kubernetes. Directly competes with IT-Lite on cloud infrastructure, virtual servers, and BaaS for the Russian enterprise and SMB segments.
• 1C:Cloud / 1С:Fresh: 1C's official SaaS cloud platform for 1C applications including 1С:Бухгалтерия, 1С:ЗУП, and 1С:ERP. Competes with IT-Lite's 1C cloud rental directly, with first-party economics from 1C.
• Rostelecom Cloud: Telecom incumbent's cloud platform offering virtual servers, dedicated infrastructure, and managed services across Russia. Directly competes with IT-Lite on IaaS, VDS/VPS rental, and government/regulated workloads where FZ-152 compliance matters.
• Selectel: Russia's largest independent IaaS/cloud provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, private cloud, and managed services. Directly competes with IT-Lite on IaaS, virtual/dedicated server rental, and cloud infrastructure across the same Russian mid-market and enterprise segments.
• Scloud: Dedicated Russian 1C cloud rental provider offering 1С:Fresh, 1С:Бухгалтерия, and managed 1C infrastructure. The closest direct competitor to IT-Lite in its core 1C cloud rental business with similar VPS-for-1C configurations and SMB-to-enterprise customer base.
• Cloud.ru (formerly SberCloud): Sberbank-affiliated Russian cloud platform providing IaaS, PaaS, and managed services including GPU compute and proprietary BaaS. Competes directly with IT-Lite on virtual/dedicated server rental, private cloud, and enterprise workloads, with deeper capital backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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