Key IT Trends in Kazakhstan 2025
The Global CIO editorial team is continuing its series of articles focusing on the IT industry across various countries. In this edition, we explore Kazakhstan, one of the promising economies of Central Asia. We interviewed local partners to discuss the sector's growth, challenges, opportunities, and key factors for success.
Inside the city’s bold strategy to turn real-time data into smarter urban decisions. When Istanbul’s municipal leaders set out to prepare their city for the future, they didn’t start with blueprints – they started with a digital twin.
Evgeniya Borsch, Director of Culture and Leadership at Lemana PRO and a certified ICF coach with 20 years of experience in HR, held a training session on “Principles of Team Interaction” for IT managers and teams. She presented four basic pillars of team effectiveness and a model of five disciplines of highly effective teams. Participants received practical diagnostic tools and a systematic approach to building effective team interaction.
On June 10, 2025, Global CIO hosted an international networking session called “The Evolution of the CIO Role in the Modern World.” IT leaders from different countries came together to discuss how the role of the CIO is changing in today’s fast-paced world.
CIO Oleg Aksenov reveals how his team built Kazakhstan's fastest-growing marketplace in just 10 months. Learn when custom development pays off — from a team that built their own WMS and created direct China-to-doorstep delivery. Discover their strategic tech decisions that avoided bureaucracy and accelerated product development. Essential insights from the creators of KazanExpress and Uzbekistan's first unicorn.
The Global CIO editorial team is continuing its series of articles focusing on the IT industry across various countries. In this edition, we explore Indonesia, one of Southeast Asia's largest economies. We interviewed local partners to discuss the sector's growth, challenges, opportunities, and key factors for success.
Cloud technologies are firmly embedded in our lives. Thanks to them, companies innovate faster and work effectively with their audience. Choosing a cloud provider is an important step for any enterprise, so it is necessary to avoid common mistakes when searching for a service provider. The article identified five main mistakes and suggested a solution.
Mine Save Mart boosted sales by 18% in six months after implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 across 300+ locations. The transformation, led by IT Head Muhammad Shafique, reduced inventory costs by 22% and supply cycles by 30% while enabling expansion into new business ventures.
According to Bastion, in 2024 the number of cyber threats increased by more than 20%, and their number is constantly growing. Efficient organization of IT infrastructure and quick response to incidents allow for prompt restoration of processes and minimization of cybercrime risks.
Imagine a retail experience that feels intuitive, personal, and remarkably fast. Your shopping cart is filled with items you need before you even start browsing. A store greets you on your anniversary. There are no checkout lines–because there’s no need to wait.
On April 29, Global CIO brought together global IT and HR leaders for an insightful panel discussion focused on hiring and managing IT teams in Africa.
The Global CIO editorial team continues its series of articles on the conditions in which the IT business operates in different countries. We spoke with our partners about the development of the IT sector in their countries, specific challenges and opportunities they face, as well as the key success factors in each market. Today, we present one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia – Vietnam.
Central Asia is emerging as a key IT player, with over 300,000 professionals and growing. Led by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the region is advancing in fintech, outsourcing, and digital services. However, challenges like talent shortages and education gaps remain. We discussed these issues and innovative HR practices with industry leaders at the panel “IT Talent in Central Asia: Challenges and Solutions.”
Companies across North America, Europe, APAC, and Latin America are leveraging these technologies to streamline human capital management and gain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing business environment.
India’s fintech sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth, shaped by a unique combination of rapid digital adoption, supportive regulation, and technological innovation. In this conference presentation, Nehal Shah, Deputy CTO at IDBI Bank, offered a comprehensive and data-rich analysis of the current fintech landscape in India.
Join Alexey Chiroki, Citibank enterprise solution architect, as he explores how blockchain technology is revolutionizing financial systems. Learn how digital assets extend beyond cryptocurrencies, enabling instant global transfers, asset tokenization, and increased transparency. Discover real-world banking applications already implemented at major institutions that are making finance more efficient, secure, and accessible.
On February 26, 2025, Global CIO hosted an online panel discussion “IT Talent Market in Central Asia: Challenges and Solutions.” The event brought together leading IT and HR experts to discuss key trends, hiring challenges, and the future of the regional job market.