Uzum, Uzbekistan’s leading digital ecosystem, and DataVolt, a global leader in sustainable digital infrastructure, signed a memorandum of strategic partnership to expand the country’s IT capabilities and scale cloud services.

The partnership strengthens Uzbekistan’s digital foundation and accelerates the rollout of cloud-based solutions. Uzum is actively building local IT infrastructure and, through this collaboration, will expand its service capacity.

“The development of local digital infrastructure is key to accelerating the digitalization of Uzbekistan’s economy and strengthening the country’s position as a regional IT hub. What unites Uzum and DataVolt is not only a shared belief in the potential of Uzbekistan, but also the commitment to invest in the foundations required to realize this potential: people, hardware, and services,” said Djasur Djumaev, Founder and CEO of Uzum ecosystem.

“Our partnership with Uzum represents a milestone in DataVolt’s journey to enable Uzbekistan’s digital transformation. By combining Uzum’s market leadership in digital services with DataVolt’s expertise in building sustainable digital infrastructure, we are laying the groundwork for world-class cloud and AI capabilities in the country. We are excited to partner with Uzum as we work to accelerate the growth of Uzbekistan's digital economy,” Anil Vijayachandran, Deputy Chief Development Officer, DataVolt.

The companies will launch joint projects and initiatives to demonstrate how cloud technologies can enhance business and public sector efficiency.

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DataVolt is a developer, owner and operator of data centers, integrating dedicated high-availability renewable energy infrastructure solutions and green fuels, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and scalability Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices in the USA, Uzbekistan, India and the UAE, company is expanding across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Uzum integrates fintech, e-commerce, and banking services for individuals and SMEs in Uzbekistan. Its ecosystem includes a marketplace, express delivery, banking, BNPL services, a car marketplace, and an app for entrepreneurs. More than 17 million users in Uzbekistan rely on Uzum monthly.