Sber Closes First GigaChat Enterprise Hardware Leasing Deal
Sber
On May 15, 2026, Sber (via SberLeasing and Salute for Business) completed Russia's first leasing transaction for the GigaChat Enterprise software-hardware complex. The client is a major Russian real estate developer that will use GigaChat to build an AI sales-manager assistant. The deal offers minimal upfront payment with 36-month leasing terms, making enterprise GenAI accessible without large capital expenditure.
Why it matters
Hardware-bundled leasing is a new commercial distribution model for enterprise AI in Russia that could accelerate GigaChat Enterprise adoption among mid-to-large corporates reluctant to pay large upfront licensing or infrastructure costs.
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First enterprise hardware leasing deal signals a new B2B commercial model for Russian GenAI deployment