ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 18. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Commission on Digitalization, which discussed the development of artificial intelligence and digital transformation on the basis of the QazTech platform, taking into account the launch of a supercomputer, Trend reports via the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
In the course of the meeting, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev reported on the creation of AI infrastructure. The data processing center for government agencies has been repurposed to accommodate the newly launched Supercomputer.
The meeting also reviewed the pace of digital transformation across industries. The national platform QazTech is designed for the rapid development of digital products.
According to Madiyev, the implementation of a platform-based digitalization model allows the launch time for new IT solutions to be reduced from 1.5 - 3 years to just 6 months.
“The platform provides unified standards, security based on the 'security by design' principle, and the use of cloud technologies. QazTech has already completed testing for compliance with information security requirements, and a full launch is scheduled for August. Currently, the QazTech platform supports the unified online portal for government agencies, Smart Bridge, and the National Environmental Data Repository of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources,” the information notes.
Simultaneously, in line with instructions from the President of Kazakhstan, all government agencies are developing Digital Transformation Maps, drawing on successful international experience, including Singapore’s practices.
The maps aim to simplify and accelerate key processes using AI and modern technologies. Emphasis is placed on reworking outdated procedures, digitizing data, and addressing citizen requests received through e-Otinish (citizen appeals platform), the 109 hotline, and social media. The priorities within the Maps include process reengineering and the implementation of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the creation of national AI infrastructure, including the Supercomputer, offers significant opportunities to accelerate the adoption of AI in the operations of government bodies.
Following the meeting, Olzhas Bektenov instructed to finalize the digital transformation maps within a month. These maps will become the basis for AI integration and will also allow businesses to develop their own solutions based on government data.
QazTech is a Kazakhstani government organization focused on the development and support of innovation, technology, and startups in the country. It helps implement new technologies, promotes digital transformation, and supports the growth of the IT sector in Kazakhstan.
The e-Otinish service is an electronic system for submitting official appeals from citizens to government bodies of Kazakhstan. It was implemented to increase transparency and efficiency in the work of government agencies, as well as to simplify the interaction between citizens and the state.
