TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 19. Uzbekistan has
taken another step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure,
with the Ministry of Digital Technologies signing a trilateral
memorandum of understanding with Oracle and DataVolt to support
cloud computing and data center development in the country.
This is reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital
Technologies, following the meeting between the Ministry of Digital
Technologies with Oracle and DataVolt.
The agreement was signed following a meeting between Digital
Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov, DataVolt Chief Executive
Officer Rajit Nanda, and Christian Obando, Oracle’s Cloud Sales
Director for Central Asia, Central Europe, and the Balkans.
During the discussions, the parties reviewed plans for
developing large-scale data centers, expanding cloud technologies,
and enhancing Uzbekistan’s position as a regional digital hub.
The talks focused on the creation of a modern digital
infrastructure ecosystem with the participation of Oracle and
DataVolt, including efforts to attract international technology
companies and investors while expanding the use of advanced cloud
solutions across both the public and private sectors.
Participants also examined technical and operational aspects of
future projects, including energy supply requirements,
cybersecurity standards, data center infrastructure, and compliance
with international best practices. Particular attention was paid to
creating highly skilled jobs and increasing the participation of
local specialists in major technology projects.
"Under the memorandum, the parties will collaborate on
developing secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure,
supporting the digitalization of public services, establishing a
modern data center ecosystem, and strengthening Uzbekistan’s
position as a regional technology hub in Central Asia." the
ministry said.
The agreement reflects Uzbekistan's broader strategy of
positioning itself as a regional technology and data infrastructure
hub for Central Asia. As demand for cloud services, artificial
intelligence applications, and digital government platforms
continues to grow, countries across the region are increasingly
competing to attract investments in data centers and digital
infrastructure.
For Uzbekistan, attracting global technology companies such as
Oracle and international data center investors like DataVolt could
help accelerate the development of local cloud capabilities while
reducing reliance on foreign-hosted digital services. The
initiative also aligns with government efforts to expand digital
public services, improve cybersecurity standards, and strengthen
the country's digital economy.
