By Trend
The E-Government Education and Training Center of the Ministry
of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan
has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Microsoft
Azerbaijan company on establishment of the Internet of Things
laboratory.
The document has been signed by the Rauf Jabbarov, Director of
the E-Government Education and Training Center of the Ministry of
Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan and
the Member of Board of Directors, General Manager for Azerbaijan,
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan at Microsoft CIS company Sarkhan
Hashimov.
The laboratory helps to increase the staff potential of young
specialists in the field of innovations.
Hashimov noted that the Internet of Things is a new trend in the
world and the issue of training specialists in this field is an
important component in terms of the development of the
knowledge-driven economy.
"Microsoft is closely participating in this process. And the
laboratory being established is open to everyone. It will be
possible to fulfill at this laboratory the skills and knowledge
related to any industry where innovations can be introduced. The
presentation of this laboratory will also take place within the
Bakutel-2018 exhibition," Hashimov said.
The signed document covers a three-year period and provides,
among other things, for Microsoft’s close cooperation with the
government agencies of Azerbaijan.
"This refers not only to acquiring software solutions, but also
to creating a protected environment in the country. The document
also covers such issues as development of the non-oil sector,
formation of new sectors and segments, creation of e-services of
innovative focus, expansion of accessibility of e-services to the
public. As for the software part, this refers to basic software
solutions of Windows OS and Microsoft Office, in addition,
Microsoft will also provide Azure and other solutions to students
free of charge for the development of start-ups", said
Hashimov.
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