Moving Away from 1C: Insights from Dmitry Agapov’s Presentation on Retail Solutions

CEO & Founder of CHM Software, Dmytro Agapov, took part in an online session within the Eastern Ukraine EDIH project, supported by the Kharkiv IT Cluster.

In his presentation, he explained why Ukrainian retail is gradually moving away from 1C and how modern cloud ecosystems are transforming the approach to business automation.

Main Topic of the Presentation

Today, businesses need more than just accounting software — they need a flexible ecosystem that:

• scales without servers and complex infrastructure
• works offline
• provides real-time inventory control
• integrates with ERP systems
• can be launched in hours, not months

Small and medium-sized businesses don’t need complex ERP systems — they need solutions that are fast, intuitive, and secure.

What Was Demonstrated in the Presentation

In his speech, CHM Software CEO Dmytro Agapov demonstrated that the era of classic 1C in retail is effectively coming to an end.

POS is no longer just a “cash register.”
It is a full-fledged store management platform: accounting, real-time inventory, stocktaking without interrupting sales, loyalty programs, online orders, analytics, and integrations.

The server-based model is a barrier to scaling.
Dependence on servers, expensive licenses, IT staff, and 1C developers creates risks and costs that become critical for SMBs.

New architecture: autonomous store + cloud.
Each store operates independently:

• sales continue even without internet access
• data is synchronized automatically
• there is no centralized bottleneck

A cash register in a smartphone is the new normal.
Any Android device can become a fully functional POS — without complex hardware or lengthy implementation.

Seamless integrations.
The platform integrates with enterprise-level ERP solutions, including SAP Business One and Odoo, enabling retail chains to transition gradually without disrupting operations.

Our Solutions: PayKit and Chameleon POS

During the presentation, Dmytro Agapov also highlighted the evolution of our products — from POS systems for large retail chains to a full cloud ecosystem for SMBs.

Chameleon POS — a solution for retail chains

Chameleon POS is the system where the company’s journey began.

It was designed for chains with hundreds of stores and addressed the key limitation of 1C — scaling without risk.

Key features:

• local database at each store
• automatic synchronization with the central server
• full offline functionality
• stocktaking without stopping store operations
• inventory management directly at the store level
• scalability to hundreds and thousands of locations

Today, more than 2,000 retail locations of large clients operate without 1C in stores — using Chameleon POS.

PayKit — a cloud system for small and medium-sized businesses

PayKit POS became the natural next step — a response to SMB demand for a simple, fast, and affordable solution.

PayKit is not just a POS, but a complete cloud ecosystem:

• Android-based POS
• built-in software fiscalization (PRRO)
• launch via Play Market without server installation
• real-time inventory and cash accounting
• electronic invoices and stock transfers
• online orders with stock reservation
• stocktaking from a tablet (including offline mode)
• dashboards with sales and margin analytics
• ERP integration via open API

In fact, any smartphone or Android-based payment terminal can become a fully functional POS — capable of processing payments, scanning products, and managing inventory.

Results Already Achieved

• over 6,000 installations in Ukraine
• 2,500 new deployments in 2025 alone
• more than 60 specialists on the team (R&D, implementation, support)
• expansion to EU markets through partners

Key Message of the Presentation

Moving away from 1C is not a risk.
It is an opportunity to adopt a modern, flexible, and cost-effective automation model.

Ukrainian businesses no longer have to choose between “heavy legacy ERP” and chaotic accounting.

CHM Software demonstrates that a полноценна, scalable, and technological alternative to 1C already exists in the Ukrainian market — a new standard for small and medium retail.

Our Market Position

We demonstrated that Ukrainian solutions can be a real alternative to 1C:

• lower infrastructure costs
• faster deployment
• autonomous operation with unstable internet
• open integrations
• modern user interface

This is not just about “replacing 1C” — it is about transitioning to a new automation standard for SMBs.

Watch the Presentation

All key points from Dmytro Agapov’s presentation are available in the video on our PayKit YouTube channel:
“Moving Away from 1C: Dmytro Agapov’s Presentation at the Eastern Ukraine EDIH Online Session.”

“Small businesses don’t need complex ERP systems — they need solutions that are fast, intuitive, and secure.” — Dmytro Agapov