SeverVersum: How Severstal Created a Russian Replacement for VersionDog with an AI Assistant for Industry

Severstal has introduced 'SeverVersum,' a proprietary version control system for industrial automation designed as an import-substituting alternative to VersionDog, which exited the Russian market. In industrial manufacturing, code errors can lead to serious accidents and production line downtime, making reliable version control critical. The new solution was built from scratch and integrates with open PLCs and development environments. A key feature of the system is the integration of an AI assistant that helps engineers manage code changes more effectively and minimize risks. The developers note that the project aims to ensure technological sovereignty in industrial software, allowing enterprises to safely update and monitor the status of automated process control systems without dependence on foreign vendors.