Uzbekistan is launching cloud data centers and IT initiatives

On December 24, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for the development of AI and telecommunications technologies.

IT services exports in 2024 will exceed $900 million, with the number of exporters increasing to 650. Twenty AI-based projects have been implemented, and another 70 are under development. Uzbekistan has risen by 17 positions in the global AI Readiness Index. Next year, the number of projects is planned to reach 100, and the volume of products and services is expected to reach $50 million.

As part of infrastructure development, cloud data centers will open in Bukhara, Fergana, and Tashkent. Artificial intelligence laboratories will be established at leading universities, and more than 3,000 employees of government agencies, including hokims, will undergo training in digital technologies.

The telecommunications sector showed growth: the volume of services increased by 16% to reach 21 trillion sum, and Uztelecom's revenues exceeded 9 trillion sum. In 2025, the construction of 6,000 base stations and the laying of 30,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables are planned, which will increase service coverage to 98%.

An important initiative will be the new law "On Telecommunications," as well as the creation of the International Center for Digital Technologies by Enterprise Uzbekistan. The Center will operate under the principles of English law, implement international standards, and attract investments. The measures taken are aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan's position as a regional IT hub within the framework of the "Uzbekistan — 2030" strategy.

Source: president.uz