IT Park Uzbekistan and East Telecom are launching new areas of cooperation in the field of AI

In IT Park Uzbekistan, CEO Azamat Karamatov met with a delegation from East Telecom led by the company's head, Pak Seju.

The parties discussed cooperation in the field of data center development, training specialists in artificial intelligence, and expanding opportunities for Uzbek startups to participate in KT Corporation programs.

East Telecom is a telecommunications and digital infrastructure company operating in Uzbekistan since 2003 and part of the South Korean KT Corporation group. The company provides fixed and wireless internet services, corporate communications, dedicated data transmission lines, telephony, VPN, and 4G LTE, as well as developing cloud infrastructure and digital transformation solutions.

Following its merger with EVO in 2020 and the integration of internet provider TPS in 2021, East Telecom expanded its capabilities in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. One of the company's strategic directions remains the development of data centers, taking into account the growing needs of the digital economy of Uzbekistan and Central Asia.

During the meeting, special attention was paid to data centers and infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The parties considered opportunities for developing AI-oriented infrastructure in Uzbekistan using modern technologies for power supply, cooling, and data center management.

Another area of focus was the training of specialists in the field of artificial intelligence. The parties discussed the possibility of providing Uzbek specialists and startups access to the AI Certification program organized by KT Corporation. It may include areas such as Physical AI, AI agents, cloud technologies, and digital transformation.

IT Park Uzbekistan and East Telecom also discussed the possibility of Uzbek startups participating in the K-PATH 2027 acceleration initiative implemented by KT Corporation. This involves creating a mechanism that will allow promising technology companies from Uzbekistan to undergo selection and participate in Startup Acceleration and Open Innovation programs.

The meeting participants also considered the possibility of startups accessing KT Corporation expertise and interacting with international corporate partners.

Pak Seju, head of East Telecom, has been leading the company since March 2026. Previously, he worked for many years at KT Corporation, where he was involved in global business planning, foreign investments, and international divisions, as well as projects in renewable energy and smart energy.

The discussed areas may form the basis for further cooperation between IT Park Uzbekistan, East Telecom, and KT Corporation in the field of AI infrastructure, personnel training, and international acceleration of technology startups.

Source: IT Park Uzbekistan