Author: Svetlana I. Ashmarina, Dr. Sc. (Ec.), Prof., Head of Applied Management Dept; Stanislav V. Kazarin, postgraduate of Applied Management Dept.

Abstract: The article investigates the dynamics and prospects of information technologies penetration in Samara oblast. The paper presents the assessment of the main indicators of information technologies penetration and outlines the prospects for the development of the information-communication cluster in the region.

Key words: information technologies penetration; dynamics; assessment; development directions of development.