Profelis IT Consultancy: SambaBox Directory System

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2023: Commencing operations in Russia

An analogue of Microsoft Active Directory has been launched in Russia: the SambaBox directory system for corporate needs. This was announced on July 10, 2023 by the developer Profelis IT Consultancy.

SambaBox - a solution designed for corporate needs - will save Russia from dependence on Microsoft and the dollar, becoming an alternative to Microsoft Active Directory with an open structure and an understandable web interface. The network service helps to manage the components of the network infrastructure that are used to perform the functions of the ACS: users, files and directories, devices, etc.

SambaBox enables Russian government agencies and businesses to overcome the Microsoft embargo and eliminate dependence on the company's products. In 2016, Russia announced its decision to block the use of Microsoft products in government agencies. Subsequently, in March 2022, Microsoft stopped selling products and services in Russia. These major developments have led the business community to seek independence from Microsoft.

Since 2017, SambaBox has offered seamless integration business processes in thanks to its interface and compatibility with various systems such as,,,, and RedHat SuSE. Oracle Linux Windows macOS As a more cost-effective solution than Microsoft Active Directory, SambaBox serves as an alternative for businesses countries in the world seeking to avoid the Microsoft embargo and ensure maximum security. data

Companies and government agencies in the Russian market can more effectively manage expenses, as well as protect their data by switching to SambaBox.

Also, according to the 2023 State of Open-Source Report, over the past year, 4 out of 5 companies have switched to open source software because closed source applications are known for potential data breaches. In 2023 alone, Russia recorded the largest number of data breaches, and 6.6 million Russian accounts were compromised in the first quarter.

SambaBox authenticates more than 1 million users daily. The SambaBox family of products is expanding with new offerings such as PassBox - a solution for updating corporate passwords.