Every mistake is a lesson that helps to improve professionalism
First Credit Bureau (PKB) is one of the largest tech companies in Kazakhstan with the most up-to-date database of credit histories and 40 services providing credit and non-credit processes, statistics, and predictive analytics for the financial market base on ML and AI.
Global CIO talked to Vladislav Kubrikov (CTO at PBK) about company structure, the choice between in-house developers or soft vendors, and changes in business goals over time.
First Credit Bureau (PKB) is one of the largest tech companies in Kazakhstan with the most up-to-date database of credit histories and 40 services providing credit and non-credit processes, statistics, and predictive analytics for the financial market base on ML and AI.
Global CIO talked to Vladislav Kubrikov (CTO at PBK) about company structure, the choice between in-house developers or soft vendors, and changes in business goals over time.
OneWeb Kazakhstan opens a showroom of broadband satellite communications
OneWeb Kazakhstan Ltd., a participant of the Astana International Financial Center, plans to demonstrate services for potential distribution partners and corporate clients in its showroom "B2B demo zone" on the territory of the AIFC Tech Hub in Astana.
The demonstration of qualitatively new features of high-speed satellite Internet OneWeb at the AIFC site will create a point of attraction for the heads of state bodies and businesses of Kazakhstan and Central Asia, and will also allow visitors to identify the advantages of implementing large investment and technological projects in the jurisdiction of the AIFC.
OneWeb Kazakhstan Ltd., a participant of the Astana International Financial Center, plans to demonstrate services for potential distribution partners and corporate clients in its showroom "B2B demo zone" on the territory of the AIFC Tech Hub in Astana.
The demonstration of qualitatively new features of high-speed satellite Internet OneWeb at the AIFC site will create a point of attraction for the heads of state bodies and businesses of Kazakhstan and Central Asia, and will also allow visitors to identify the advantages of implementing large investment and technological projects in the jurisdiction of the AIFC.
How IT works in Uzbekistan
Laziz Adkhamov is a founder of successful IT companies, service companies, and the largest call center in the country. When SAP first entered the Uzbek market, Mr. Adkhamov was invited to run the process.
In the interview, we talked about how Laziz’s IT journey started at the early age of 14, why SAP could be crucial for a business, how privatization of state assets works in Uzbekistan, what are the KPI mental models, and, of course, what are the digitalization prospects in the country.
Laziz Adkhamov is a founder of successful IT companies, service companies, and the largest call center in the country. When SAP first entered the Uzbek market, Mr. Adkhamov was invited to run the process.
In the interview, we talked about how Laziz’s IT journey started at the early age of 14, why SAP could be crucial for a business, how privatization of state assets works in Uzbekistan, what are the KPI mental models, and, of course, what are the digitalization prospects in the country.
How to harness IT project costs
The data-driven approach becomes a priority in business management. Companies collect large volumes of information from hundreds of sources to use it for their digital services and analytics systems development. This process run along with the endless growth of an IT infrastructure that can store data and ensure its quick processing.
Due to possible hardware shortages and higher prices, IT costs may go up significantly. Head of Tarantool platform Aleksandr Vinogradov shares what technologies are there to help you harness the total cost of infrastructure ownership (TCO).
The data-driven approach becomes a priority in business management. Companies collect large volumes of information from hundreds of sources to use it for their digital services and analytics systems development. This process run along with the endless growth of an IT infrastructure that can store data and ensure its quick processing.
Due to possible hardware shortages and higher prices, IT costs may go up significantly. Head of Tarantool platform Aleksandr Vinogradov shares what technologies are there to help you harness the total cost of infrastructure ownership (TCO).
AI News: Touch Soccer Ball, AI in Cinema, Medicine and Military
The last month of 2022 brings not only snow and the Christmas vibe but also the new CIO Compass digest with the all latest news of AI and ML.
▪️ Sensor soccer balls by Adidas are used in World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Motion sensors inside the ball report precise location data 500 times per second.
▪️ An algorithm developed by the Alan Turing Institute in Britain helps to predict the winner in the World Cup by accumulating data sets with the results of all international football matches since 1872.
▪️ Refik Anadol presents Unsupervised, the large-scale installation with digital artworks based on AI to reinterpret more than 200 years of art from MoMA’s collection.
▪️A team of researchers is using artificial intelligence to collect data of an animal's body language and posture to reveal specific ailments. The program analyzes videos of animals’ behavior and detects patterns in how certain among them.
▪️IBM released a new business intelligence and analytics suite, Business Analytics Enterprise. It is designed to help companies break down data silos and barriers to collaboration caused by the use of varied sets of analytics tools across different divisions.
▪️U.S. chip designer and computing firm Nvidia announced its cooperation with Microsoft to build a “massive” computer to handle intense artificial intelligence computing work in the cloud.
Read more news by the link:
https://globalcio.com/articles/main/ai-news-november-touch-soccer-ball-ai-in-cinema-medicine-and-military/
The last month of 2022 brings not only snow and the Christmas vibe but also the new CIO Compass digest with the all latest news of AI and ML.
▪️ Sensor soccer balls by Adidas are used in World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Motion sensors inside the ball report precise location data 500 times per second.
▪️ An algorithm developed by the Alan Turing Institute in Britain helps to predict the winner in the World Cup by accumulating data sets with the results of all international football matches since 1872.
▪️ Refik Anadol presents Unsupervised, the large-scale installation with digital artworks based on AI to reinterpret more than 200 years of art from MoMA’s collection.
▪️A team of researchers is using artificial intelligence to collect data of an animal's body language and posture to reveal specific ailments. The program analyzes videos of animals’ behavior and detects patterns in how certain among them.
▪️IBM released a new business intelligence and analytics suite, Business Analytics Enterprise. It is designed to help companies break down data silos and barriers to collaboration caused by the use of varied sets of analytics tools across different divisions.
▪️U.S. chip designer and computing firm Nvidia announced its cooperation with Microsoft to build a “massive” computer to handle intense artificial intelligence computing work in the cloud.
Read more news by the link:
https://globalcio.com/articles/main/ai-news-november-touch-soccer-ball-ai-in-cinema-medicine-and-military/
The loss of employees is a big issue for any business right now. Many talents achieve their best in the company and leave it for further career growth. But a team is half of the battle in the market race. Only motivated talents are able to make products better and more competitive.
Artyom Narmagambetov, Deputy CTO at Wooppay fintech company, shared his best practices for attracting and retaining employees.
Artyom Narmagambetov, Deputy CTO at Wooppay fintech company, shared his best practices for attracting and retaining employees.
How to set up a banking ecosystem?
Building an ecosystem at the bank allows for inter-regional payments. The development process is quite effortless, you only need a mobile application and some time to let customers from other regions and countries receive their money in their bank accounts.
However, the devil is always in the details. So Global CIO asked Norman Mukushev (Halyk Bank, Kazahstan) to share his experience of the banking ecosystem. Watch his interview by the link.
Building an ecosystem at the bank allows for inter-regional payments. The development process is quite effortless, you only need a mobile application and some time to let customers from other regions and countries receive their money in their bank accounts.
However, the devil is always in the details. So Global CIO asked Norman Mukushev (Halyk Bank, Kazahstan) to share his experience of the banking ecosystem. Watch his interview by the link.
Technology Trends for 2023
Predicting the future now is a thankless job. However, we will still try to determine key trends which will continue to change the IT world in 2023. Read about six of them by the link.
Predicting the future now is a thankless job. However, we will still try to determine key trends which will continue to change the IT world in 2023. Read about six of them by the link.
How to launch digital mortgage lending products. The case of Freedom Holding Group
A mortgage is a major banking product nowadays. But the process of approving is usually quite outdated. The leading fintech company of Kazahstan Freedom Holding Group decided to change it and design a digital mortgage service. A user only has to fill out a questionnaire and share their name and phone number. This data is enough to profile the customer and make a decision on the approval or rejection of a loan application in a couple of minutes.
We asked Vadim Atamanenko, CIO at Freedom Holding Group, about how the digital montage service actually works. Watch the case by the link.
A mortgage is a major banking product nowadays. But the process of approving is usually quite outdated. The leading fintech company of Kazahstan Freedom Holding Group decided to change it and design a digital mortgage service. A user only has to fill out a questionnaire and share their name and phone number. This data is enough to profile the customer and make a decision on the approval or rejection of a loan application in a couple of minutes.
We asked Vadim Atamanenko, CIO at Freedom Holding Group, about how the digital montage service actually works. Watch the case by the link.
CIO yesterday, today, tomorrow: from a do-everything performer to business partner
It's no surprise that a CIO is often the one who has to do wonders. As an expert, they are expected to know all the nuances and can solve the most challenging issues. However, with bigger authority comes greater accountability. And it’s not always easy to find common ground in business issues. So, what does a modern CIO look like?
Read by the link.
It's no surprise that a CIO is often the one who has to do wonders. As an expert, they are expected to know all the nuances and can solve the most challenging issues. However, with bigger authority comes greater accountability. And it’s not always easy to find common ground in business issues. So, what does a modern CIO look like?
Read by the link.
The only thing that we’d like to take from 2022 is key AI news.
▪️ The survey on the state of AI from McKinsey's QuantumBlack demonstrates that business adoption of the technology has doubled in the last five years.
▪️ Research team from Disney has revealed a new aging/de-aging tool that can make an actor look convincingly older or younger, without the need for weeks of complex and expensive visual effects work.
▪️ Google is now trying to change that paradigm for its Google Sheets online spreadsheet program with the help of ML.
▪️ Planetary scientists discussed how new ML techniques have changed the way we learn about our solar system, from planning for future mission landings on Jupiter's icy moon Europa to identifying volcanoes on tiny Mercury.
Read more in the Global CIO’s news digest.
▪️ The survey on the state of AI from McKinsey's QuantumBlack demonstrates that business adoption of the technology has doubled in the last five years.
▪️ Research team from Disney has revealed a new aging/de-aging tool that can make an actor look convincingly older or younger, without the need for weeks of complex and expensive visual effects work.
▪️ Google is now trying to change that paradigm for its Google Sheets online spreadsheet program with the help of ML.
▪️ Planetary scientists discussed how new ML techniques have changed the way we learn about our solar system, from planning for future mission landings on Jupiter's icy moon Europa to identifying volcanoes on tiny Mercury.
Read more in the Global CIO’s news digest.
How to scale cloud-based projects and outsource IT services
One day, Abdulaziz Sattarov, a Member of the Board of Universalbank, realized that the company had problems with timely launches and the CIO constantly postponed deployments due to a lack of data servers and their high cost. But the vehicle was not the only problem the bank suffered from talent deficit. There were only 100 experienced IT directors for the whole of Uzbekistan. Digitalization was at stake.
Fortunately, the strategy was developed after research. Universal bank moved all data to the cloud and outsourced As a result, it takes only 30 minutes to create a new server. Furthermore, production has become five times cheaper.
Watch the case presentation by the link.
One day, Abdulaziz Sattarov, a Member of the Board of Universalbank, realized that the company had problems with timely launches and the CIO constantly postponed deployments due to a lack of data servers and their high cost. But the vehicle was not the only problem the bank suffered from talent deficit. There were only 100 experienced IT directors for the whole of Uzbekistan. Digitalization was at stake.
Fortunately, the strategy was developed after research. Universal bank moved all data to the cloud and outsourced As a result, it takes only 30 minutes to create a new server. Furthermore, production has become five times cheaper.
Watch the case presentation by the link.
Dangerous evolution. The main cyber threats of 2023
Group-IB is a company specializing in cyber security. In January, it maned the leading cyber risks of 2023.
▪️ Ransomware programs are deemed the number one cyber threat for businesses.
▪️ The market for access to corporate networks is expected to grow.
▪️ Moreover, data stolen using info-stylers becomes the main way to access the networks of the attacked organizations.
▪️ The anti-record of 2022 for the number of leaks of databases of Russian companies may be broken. Targeted phishing attacks on company employees may increase substantially.
Read more by the link.
Group-IB is a company specializing in cyber security. In January, it maned the leading cyber risks of 2023.
▪️ Ransomware programs are deemed the number one cyber threat for businesses.
▪️ The market for access to corporate networks is expected to grow.
▪️ Moreover, data stolen using info-stylers becomes the main way to access the networks of the attacked organizations.
▪️ The anti-record of 2022 for the number of leaks of databases of Russian companies may be broken. Targeted phishing attacks on company employees may increase substantially.
Read more by the link.
Global CIO announced the results of Project of the Year 2022
Congratulations to companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia and Turkey took part in the contest.
▪️ The best IT project implemented in Uzbekistan: Extreme ERP: Uzbekistan.
▪️ The best IT training project: Educational projects for fintech specialists with Uzcard
▪️ The best project to enter a foreign - 2 months to launch stores in Uzbekistan
▪️ The best IT project implemented in Kazakhstan: Building a corporate data management platform
▪️ The best IT project in Belarus: Development of 1C:ERP integrated enterprise management system for a large aircraft repair plant
▪️ Best IT project implemented in Armenia: International expansion of Wink video service (commercial launch of Wink video service in the Republic of Armenia)
Once again, congratulations to all the winners of the 2022 Project of the Year contest.
Congratulations to companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia and Turkey took part in the contest.
▪️ The best IT project implemented in Uzbekistan: Extreme ERP: Uzbekistan.
▪️ The best IT training project: Educational projects for fintech specialists with Uzcard
▪️ The best project to enter a foreign - 2 months to launch stores in Uzbekistan
▪️ The best IT project implemented in Kazakhstan: Building a corporate data management platform
▪️ The best IT project in Belarus: Development of 1C:ERP integrated enterprise management system for a large aircraft repair plant
▪️ Best IT project implemented in Armenia: International expansion of Wink video service (commercial launch of Wink video service in the Republic of Armenia)
Once again, congratulations to all the winners of the 2022 Project of the Year contest.
AI news January 2023: ChatGPT, an AI model of Muse, an Earth AI on the moon
The start of the year is rather active with all that news around ChatGPT and its ‘cans and can nots’.
We tried to avoid this topic and to look for more modest news. Since there is a lot happening the market of AI and data analytics without chatbots.
However, we will take a short look at the news from big guys who are focused…, well, on ChatGPT.
Read more by the link.
The start of the year is rather active with all that news around ChatGPT and its ‘cans and can nots’.
We tried to avoid this topic and to look for more modest news. Since there is a lot happening the market of AI and data analytics without chatbots.
However, we will take a short look at the news from big guys who are focused…, well, on ChatGPT.
Read more by the link.
👍1
CIO yesterday, today, tomorrow: from a do-everything performer to business partner
CIOs/Marketing teams play an extremely important role in a company. New technologies bring on great stir in the market. As vendors go out of their way to showcase their benefits, it's no surprise that CIOs are often expected to do wonders from an expert who can help with all complicated issues. However, the greater their authority, the greater their responsibility. And it is not always easy to find common ground in business matters. So, what should a modern CIO look like?
Read more by the link.
CIOs/Marketing teams play an extremely important role in a company. New technologies bring on great stir in the market. As vendors go out of their way to showcase their benefits, it's no surprise that CIOs are often expected to do wonders from an expert who can help with all complicated issues. However, the greater their authority, the greater their responsibility. And it is not always easy to find common ground in business matters. So, what should a modern CIO look like?
Read more by the link.
Personal PR for CIO: internal and external
▪️ Kirill Alifanov shared lifehacks on how, using simple communication tools, which will help to be more efficient both within companies and in the industry as a whole. Why is PR needed in such a high-tech industry as IT? How often do you need to do PR and what does it include?
▪️ Starting his career in information technology, Kirill gained a unique 20-year professional experience in building and developing complex IT systems. As an IT director, he created and implemented IT strategies for various large companies.
Read more by the link.
▪️ Kirill Alifanov shared lifehacks on how, using simple communication tools, which will help to be more efficient both within companies and in the industry as a whole. Why is PR needed in such a high-tech industry as IT? How often do you need to do PR and what does it include?
▪️ Starting his career in information technology, Kirill gained a unique 20-year professional experience in building and developing complex IT systems. As an IT director, he created and implemented IT strategies for various large companies.
Read more by the link.
👍1
LinkedIn has released monthly job market report for January 2023
Despite all the layoffs in IT companies, researchers call the situation fairly stable, see windows of opportunity and predict an improvement in the economy in 2024. The massive job cuts are reflected in the LinkedIn feed, with posts mentioning the words “layoffs”, “recession” and “open for work” actually increasing over the past few months. “Recession” was mentioned 7.7% more often in the 4 weeks from December 26, 2022 to January 22, 2023 compared to the previous 4 weeks, and 184% more often compared to the period from April 4 to May 1, 2022, when, as noted in the commentary, economic uncertainty began to rise.
Read more at the link.
Despite all the layoffs in IT companies, researchers call the situation fairly stable, see windows of opportunity and predict an improvement in the economy in 2024. The massive job cuts are reflected in the LinkedIn feed, with posts mentioning the words “layoffs”, “recession” and “open for work” actually increasing over the past few months. “Recession” was mentioned 7.7% more often in the 4 weeks from December 26, 2022 to January 22, 2023 compared to the previous 4 weeks, and 184% more often compared to the period from April 4 to May 1, 2022, when, as noted in the commentary, economic uncertainty began to rise.
Read more at the link.
Global CIO invites CIOs to take part in the international Top 100 IT Leaders ranking
The Global CIO community announces the launch of the Top 100 IT Leaders project, an international ranking of digital transformation leaders. We invite CIOs from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey to participate in this ranking, and we also will be glad to see members from other countries.
Applications are open from March 6 to April 15, 2023. CIOs, CDTOs, CDOs, CEOs, and managers leading digital transformation in companies of various industries can take part.
What are the benefits of being ranked?
▪️Firstly, this is an excellent opportunity to talk about your professional competencies, achievements, and successes.
▪️Secondly, this is a great way to talk about the company you work for and see what your colleagues are doing.
▪️Thirdly, it is an ideal place for networking and interaction with colleagues.
Read more at the link.
The Global CIO community announces the launch of the Top 100 IT Leaders project, an international ranking of digital transformation leaders. We invite CIOs from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey to participate in this ranking, and we also will be glad to see members from other countries.
Applications are open from March 6 to April 15, 2023. CIOs, CDTOs, CDOs, CEOs, and managers leading digital transformation in companies of various industries can take part.
What are the benefits of being ranked?
▪️Firstly, this is an excellent opportunity to talk about your professional competencies, achievements, and successes.
▪️Secondly, this is a great way to talk about the company you work for and see what your colleagues are doing.
▪️Thirdly, it is an ideal place for networking and interaction with colleagues.
Read more at the link.
French Government Proposes AI-Assisted Video Surveillance for 2024 Paris Olympics
In a first for France, the government is proposing the use of automated video camera surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The system would rely on AI algorithms to detect any suspicious or abnormal activity among the crowds, which are expected to exceed 13 million visitors. The AI algorithms would analyze footage from fixed CCTV cameras or drones and automatically flag any behavior deemed suspicious or abnormal, alerting the police to take action.
However, this proposal has sparked protests from several rights movements, who argue that it is a move towards stricter police control.
In a first for France, the government is proposing the use of automated video camera surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The system would rely on AI algorithms to detect any suspicious or abnormal activity among the crowds, which are expected to exceed 13 million visitors. The AI algorithms would analyze footage from fixed CCTV cameras or drones and automatically flag any behavior deemed suspicious or abnormal, alerting the police to take action.
However, this proposal has sparked protests from several rights movements, who argue that it is a move towards stricter police control.
AI Takes the Field: Revolutionizing Professional Sports Analytics at the 2023 Super Bowl
▪️During the 2023 Super Bowl, professional teams showcased their increasing reliance on AI for data analytics. The NFL's Next Gen Stats utilized a range of IoT devices to track player movements, including speed, acceleration, and distance traveled. Additionally, personalized fan experiences were enhanced through features like Player Matchup View.
▪️AI also played a role in identifying viewer demographics based on geography, broadcast time, and team performance. The use of AI in sports analytics is quickly becoming a game-changer, revolutionizing the way we understand and enjoy professional sports.
▪️During the 2023 Super Bowl, professional teams showcased their increasing reliance on AI for data analytics. The NFL's Next Gen Stats utilized a range of IoT devices to track player movements, including speed, acceleration, and distance traveled. Additionally, personalized fan experiences were enhanced through features like Player Matchup View.
▪️AI also played a role in identifying viewer demographics based on geography, broadcast time, and team performance. The use of AI in sports analytics is quickly becoming a game-changer, revolutionizing the way we understand and enjoy professional sports.