September 2024 article. Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development underscores pivotal areas such as modern innovations, competitive human capital, creation of dynamic inclusive society. Plan encompasses deep digitalization, active adoption of new technologies, rapid advancements in cutting-edge sectors. Under public-private partnership framework around 34 projects planned with private sector, about 14 projects within government. Primary goal enhance economic competitiveness by focusing on innovative trends and integrating into global division of labor. December 2023 Innovation and Digital Development Agency launched to actively support startups and tech companies. Government announced tax incentives for technopark residents and comprehensive relocation support for foreign companies. Interest in 4IR technologies: AI, machine learning, data analytics, IoT continually growing. 2023 joint projects worth $5M+ with UNDP and World Economic Forum

March 2025 article. Azerbaijan experiencing transformative period marked by significant socio-economic development. Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities encompasses deep digitalization, active adoption of new technologies. Online Azerbaijan project large-scale initiative addressing digital divide. Average speed broadband internet increased over past 12 months surpassing 38.32 Mbit/s, 38% year-on-year increase. Project completion by end 2024. Strategic shift towards Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON) technology replacing traditional ADSL equipment, facilitating internet speeds up to 1 Gbit/s. Rapid increase in broadband internet access soaring from 8% end 2020 to 74.2% currently among existing households and businesses

ADB $47M loan approved. Project support digitalization of key processes in Azerbaijan Railways Closed Joint Stock Company (ADY) including rail transportation management, asset management, investment planning and management, freight client handling system, corporate functions. Improve ADY’s operational and financial performance through streamlined data management, optimized asset management and overall rail operations, reduced cost, enhanced rail safety, better workforce efficiency. To strengthen management of ADY digitalization of business processes essential. ADY formulated comprehensive digital strategy covering key business processes. First phase improved IT base (architecture, data needs and analytics, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT-related operations) in 2023, seeking financial support for implementation full digitalization program comprising investments in hardware and software

December 8, 2024 article. ADB approved $47M loan to propel Azerbaijan’s rail system into digital era boost safety reliability efficiency. Asset Maintenance and Repair: Optimised digital processes facilitate timely maintenance extending lifespan of crucial assets. Investment Planning and Budgeting: Data-driven insights help streamline budgeting and contract management for ADY boosting financial performance. Azerbaijan’s railways vital link in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridors 2 and 6 major routes support cross-border trade throughout region. Digitalisation aligns closely with CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 and Railway Strategy for CAREC 2017-2030 ambitious goals for upgrading regional rail infrastructure. Corridors bolster Azerbaijan’s transit capabilities provide critical transit path for neighbouring countries. ADB-backed digitalisation project finance corporate function enhancements for ADY by automating budgeting contract management tax calculations

August 31, 2020. Azerbaijan Rural Investment Project (AzRIP) empowers rural communities come together identify find solutions to challenges. Launched 2005 designed address rapid decline in rural infrastructure and services for people living in rural areas about 50% population. To date 2,000 community and livelihood projects implemented in 1,453 villages in 56 rayons covering 90% municipalities one third villages. Geographic Information System (GIS) Map developed as multifunctional tool through three-way partnership World Bank, AzRIP Project Management Unit, firm Blue Raster. GIS Map geo-located visual presentation of database of 2,000 community projects completed 2005 to date. User-friendly interface searchable by location (rayon, village, community), year of construction, infrastructure type. Tool for communication, citizen engagement, transparency and accountability. Next phase more geospatial solutions for operational effectiveness added: real-time remote supervision, monitoring and evaluation of project implementation. Engineers in field send information including pictures to AzRIP website incorporated into GIS Map database. Map overlaid with infrastructure gap and poverty data. Tool for spatial planning by local governments piloted under AzRIP-3

Presidential Decree No. 1138 dated December 6, 2016 Strategic Roadmap: effective organization of formation maintenance management and integration of state information systems and resources necessitates creation of centralized Government Cloud (G-cloud). Large-scale project combines cost reduction in public administration and improving coordination between government agencies by efficiently organizing integration of government information systems and resources into single platform. Presidential Decree No. 718 dated June 3, 2019: implementation Government Cloud project ensure operation of government information systems deployment of their infrastructure development of standards reduce cost of establishing and maintaining information systems. Joint measures with Special State Security Service ensure physical security and cyber security of Government Cloud comprehensively security protection of cloud infrastructure. Government bodies able to reduce costs associated with IT infrastructure. Cloud technology enable more efficient use of resources ensuring IT infrastructure management from single platform based on pooling principle. Global experience shows governments switched to Government Cloud save significantly on IT costs. New data centers adapted to current global standards: international certification TIER III of Uptime Institute, ISO-20000 standards for provision and management of IT services, ISO 27001 standards for information security. Equipment managed on N+1 basis. Use spare equipment ensure continuity of service when preventive maintenance work carried out on any equipment or event of technical failure. Correct reliable organization information technology management ensure level of stability of 99.982% in all cases. Architecture developed by Ministry of Digital Development and Transport

Established 1999 SOFAZ Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth fund aims efficiently manage and safeguard nation’s oil and gas revenue for present and future generations. In 2013 faced growing complexities in managing portfolio and assets legacy system could no longer meet expanding needs. System’s inability accommodate new asset classes introduced since 2012 became pressing concern rapid asset growth exacerbated operational challenges data management issues. Embarked on thorough research of available portfolio management and accounting systems. Primary objective streamline operations achieve maximum process automation enhance efficiency in handling substantial data volumes. SimCorp’s front-to-back solution reduced complexity facilitated data flow between various financial systems data sources service providers. Level of integration combined with system’s flexibility allowed customization to meet SOFAZ’s unique needs preferences. Portfolio management system offered wide range features: portfolio analysis, cash management, performance measurement, pre-trade and post-trade investment compliance monitoring and integration with risk management system. Capabilities allowed analyze monitor portfolios ensuring strict compliance with rules regulations while optimizing investments. Selection of integrated solution and automation objectives facilitated seamless portfolio transformation to support SOFAZ’s exponential 60% growth in AuM since 2015 emphasizing crucial role of innovation and efficiency in asset management. AuM: USD 45 bn

Database of Facilities Management companies in Azerbaijan. Facility Management Group LLC: Professional real estate management and comprehensive upkeep of buildings. Specialize in management and operation of commercial and residential properties. Focus on management of commercial properties also specialize in serving entities of various profiles: multifunctional complexes offices administrative buildings trade entertainment centers banks hospitals hotels. Wide range of services on comprehensive upkeep of commercial buildings: Administering Commercial Property, Landscape gardening and plantation maintenance, Technical maintenance of engineering systems of buildings, Consulting services (technical consulting fire safety), All-in-one cleaning service of facilities. 38+ company profiles access detailed information to analyze market conduct competitive analysis qualify sales leads. Comprehensive Facilities Management companies database. 500+ data points for analysis including: Main company information data about industry company’s size technology stack contact information, Facilities Management workforce trends insights into organization’s leadership timeline of job changes, Financials and funding information about company’s revenue funding history ownership, Growth insights changes in employee count number of social media followers competitor activity, Online presence overview growth in company’s website traffic social media activity customer reviews media coverage

July 2, 2025 article. Considering increasing passenger demand construction of 10 new metro stations planned until 2030. During 2025-2030 planned to replace wagons reached end of service life and purchase 299 new carriages. Since 2008 seven new metro stations built, state programme to be adopted envisions construction 10 new underground stations. Over years 266 new-generation metro carriages purchased and process continues