Deputy Head of Main Department of State Service of Special Communication and Information Security (SSSCI) Tural Mammadov at Critical Infrastructure Defence Challenge 2025 (CIDC-2025) Baku. In near future foundation of countries’ digital infrastructures will be formed precisely by smart cities. Everything from energy management systems to transportation networks from healthcare to education systems becoming digitalized. Smart city concept brings numerous advantages: transportation infrastructure, energy supply, communication systems, water provision, public services – all managed more efficiently flexibly conveniently. However each of these systems potential target in cyberspace. Cyberwarfare in Smart Cities: simulation of virtual defense and attack scenarios practical analysis of risks related to disruption of critical information infrastructure

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

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

MLIT Government Buildings Department mandated trial use of construction BIM for large-scale repair work (air conditioning etc) and design work (large-scale new construction projects) starting 2019. Submission of BIM products in design works and construction BIM for repair work. Started Building BIM Promotion Roundtable in MLIT to build mechanism for consistent BIM use in construction process design-construction-maintenance. 2023 BIM mandate: MLIT formally mandated adoption of BIM/CIM in all public works projects except small-scale ones as general principle from fiscal year 2023.