Azerbaijan eyes AI, digital transformation in UK tech talks

As part of his official visit to the United Kingdom, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, held a series of high-level meetings with leading technology companies, emphasizing the country’s commitment to advancing its digital ecosystem and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Nabiyev met with representatives of Palantir to discuss potential collaboration in areas such as “integration of national data, artificial intelligence management, cybersecurity, and monitoring of critical infrastructure,” Caliber.Az reports, citing the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.

The discussion also included Azerbaijan’s potential role in developing local skills, facilitating knowledge transfer, and deploying Palantir platforms in Africa, highlighting the country’s ambition to expand its technological footprint beyond national borders.

During the visit, Nabiyev also met with representatives of ScaleAI to explore opportunities in the artificial intelligence sector. The meeting focused on “the application of AI, implementation of priority use cases, and development of the country’s AI ecosystem.”

Officials exchanged views on scaling AI projects in both the short and long term, nurturing local talent, and establishing partnerships within the national AI ecosystem, reflecting Azerbaijan’s strategic push to foster innovation and expertise in emerging technologies.

Nabiyev concluded his series of meetings with a discussion with Adrian McDonald, President of Dell Technologies for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

On his official Facebook page, Nabiev highlighted that the talks addressed “opportunities for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Dell Technologies in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure.” The discussion also included potential applications of sovereign cloud computing solutions and AI capabilities in Azerbaijan, underscoring the country’s focus on secure and innovative digital infrastructure.

By Vafa Guliyeva