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Digital Strategies of Uzbekistan

Digital Strategies of Uzbekistan

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 Central Asia – The Republic of Uzbekistan.




AI Assistants in the Company: From Prompt Engineering to Useful Skills

Now many companies have reached the stage of implementing AI assistants, but not everyone has an understanding of where exactly to start and how to build a useful corporate service based on the new fashionable technology.

Datacenter migration

KEENU's CIO Ammar Shareef challenges cloud-first orthodoxy by migrating to on-premises infrastructure due to regulatory compliance and performance demands. Using OPEX hardware rentals and rigorous TCO analysis, Shareef built a hybrid architecture that outperformed conventional cloud strategies. This case study proves context-driven infrastructure decisions beat following industry trends.

Creative Leadership in Global IT: From Team Friction to Team Flow

In a fast-changing tech landscape, creativity is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s what keeps IT teams functional across borders, time zones, and pressure. At a recent session hosted by Global CIO and moderated by executive coach Ekaterina Belyatinskaya, tech leaders from different industries came together to explore what creative leadership really looks like in action — and why it matters now more than ever.

AI Transformation Journey at VIVEST: A CIO’s Experience

VIVEST's CIO Mr. Alex Galho led a 12-month AI transformation deploying Microsoft Copilot across 28 initiatives with documented ROI of 30% in health processing. The case study reveals that successful enterprise AI adoption requires structured people enablement and cultural change, not just technology implementation. Key lessons include moving from mass training to 1-on-1 mentoring and treating AI as continuous transformation rather than a finite project.

How the CIO Role Is Evolving — and What Skills Will Define the Future of IT Leadership

The CIO role is transforming from technical specialist to strategic business leader, requiring strong communication, negotiation, and change management skills alongside technical expertise. At a Global CIO networking session on June 10, IT leaders from multiple countries discussed how to develop these essential "soft skills" for driving digital transformation and revenue generation.

Taming Chaos: How to Manage Risks in IT Projects and Not Lose Money

How often do you find that some processes in your life do not go according to plan? And the thought constantly pops into your head: why didn’t I predict this, it could have been avoided.

AI News, June 2025

June 2025 saw AI transition from experiments to real business. Tesla cuts transportation costs by 26%, India launches AI consulting for 25 million farmers, new research demonstrates zero-carbon learning. Practical implementation cases, new releases from OpenAI and Anthropic, regulatory changes in the US, EU and Asia.

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.

Implementing Containerization in Enterprise: What Determines the Success of a Project

Containerization allows you to work with applications in isolated areas, so-called containers. It increases the flexibility and speed of development and management of IT infrastructure.

Networking Session: The Evolution of the CIO Role in the Modern World

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.

What's Good for a Millennial Isn't Good for a Zoomer Differences Between Generations of IT Employees

In IT, the problem of fathers and children is becoming less and less relevant: specialists of different generations communicate well with each other and complement each other in projects.

Marketplace IT Landscape: When Does Custom Code Pay Off — or Just Burn You?

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.

Disaster-Proofing the Future: How Istanbul Uses Digital Twins for Resilience and Efficiency

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.

Indonesia’s Digital Transformation 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 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.

5 Mistakes When Choosing a Cloud Provider That Can Cost You a Lot

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.

How Digital Transformation Fueled Retail Growth in Pakistan

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.

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