Subject The article focuses on information and communication technologies (ICT) and contemplates the reasonableness of using ICT in the Russian entities. Objectives The research identifies types of the Russian entities' activities that would be economically reasonable if ICT are used. Methods The research is based on the comprehensive approach involving the cluster and neural network analysis. Results Two steps should be performed to analyze whether it is cost effective for the Russian entities to use ICT. At the first step, the cluster and neural network analyses help evaluate the importance and sequence of the agglomeration of ICT indicators. The second step involves the analysis whether it is cost effective to use ICT in the most active cluster entities in terms of aggregate macroindicators, i.e. the number of employees who used PCs, the use of special software, practical indicators of ICT nationwide. Conclusions and Relevance The Russian entities should use ICT due to the fifth wave of innovation and respective requirements. The Strategy for the Information Society Development indicates paths the Russian entities may choose in new circumstances. ICT would be highly recommendable for the Russian entities. The findings may be relevant to governmental authorities when implementing the Executive Order of the RF President, On the Strategy for Information Society Development in the Russian Federation for 2017–2030.
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