Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Unite: Single Digital Market for Tech
Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan unite to form Central Asia's most integrated tech bloc, building a single digital market with joint hubs & funds.
ctimestech|April 23, 2026
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Amazon Bio Discovery: AI Speeds Drug Design 10X for Cancer
Amazon Bio Discovery: AI generates 288,000 antibody designs in 72 hours for rare pediatric cancer, accelerating drug discovery.
Alexander Shlimakov|April 23, 2026
Almaty, Astana Drive Kazakhstan's Digital Growth Via Different Paths
Almaty & Astana race to make Kazakhstan Central Asia's digital heart. Almaty leads in VC, Astana in state-backed tech zones. It's a relay, not a rivalry.
ctimestech|April 23, 2026
Yandex, Kaspersky eye Almaty: 500 devs, $70M for new hub
Yandex & Kaspersky plan a joint engineering hub in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to bypass sanctions, attracting $70M+ and 500 developers.
Alexander Bazilevich|April 23, 2026
Salesforce's AI Gamble: Stock Down 45-50% Amidst "Seat Compression"
Salesforce's new AI-powered Slackbot aims to redefine enterprise work, but faces market skepticism and 'seat compression' fears.
Alexander Shlimakov|April 20, 2026
Kazakhstan: Digital Sovereignty Push for Domestic Tech, Data
Kazakhstan mandates domestic IT & data sovereignty, balancing global tech with national platforms & talent to secure its digital future.
Alexander Shlimakov|April 20, 2026
Cloud Infrastructure Market Soars: AI, IoT Fuel 23.9% CAGR
Cloud infrastructure is booming, driven by AI, IoT, & cybersecurity. Learn about market size, demand, key players, & future trends.
ctimestech|April 20, 2026
Slack 2026: AI Exclusion, Phishing Guard, Secrets Scanner for Enterprise+
Slack's 2026 update brings AI exclusion zones, phishing guard, and secrets scanner, addressing privacy and security concerns.
Alexander Shlimakov|April 20, 2026
Salesforce Shifts to AI, Consumption Pricing Amid Tech Giants' Rivalry
Salesforce pivots to AI-led growth with Agentforce, facing threats from Microsoft, Google, and pricing shifts. Can it hit 2026 targets?
Alexander Shlimakov|April 20, 2026
2026: FDA, EMA Set Rules for AI in Drug Development
Pharma AI R&D faces new regulatory hurdles in 2026 as FDA & EMA define credible AI evidence & lifecycle audits. Prepare now!
ctimestech|April 20, 2026
Kazakhstan: 88.6% Digital Payments in March 2026, Nearing Cashless Goal
Kazakhstan's payment revolution: 88.6% of transactions are digital, driven by QR codes, instant transfers, and new banking laws.
Alexander Shlimakov|April 11, 2026
Yandex Cloud invests ₽42B in CIS SaaS; AI, security expand
Yandex Cloud invests 42B rubles in CIS SaaS, adding AI, security & dev platforms, with sovereign cloud support & competitive pricing.
ctimestech|April 10, 2026
Kaspi.kz: Super-App Powers New SaaS for Central Asia Retail
Kaspi.kz expands its super-app services to Central Asian businesses with Kaspi Pay Business Cloud, offering a localized SaaS bundle.
ctimestech|April 2, 2026
Kazakhstan: AI Powers 75% of Bank Decisions, % Fraud Drops
Kazakhstan is rapidly becoming an AI leader in payments, with banks using machine learning for credit, fraud, and personalization.
ctimestech|April 1, 2026
Tableau Services Market to Hit $6.86B by 2033 Driven by AI, Cloud
Tableau Services market to hit $6.86B by 2033, driven by cloud, AI, and healthcare. 12.58% CAGR predicted.
Alexander Shlimakov|March 23, 2026
Almaty Hub's AI Ethics Framework Sets Central Asia Standard
Almaty Tech Hub launches Central Asia's first AI ethics framework, translating Kazakhstan's AI law into practice with training & certification.
Alexander Bazilevich|March 21, 2026
ALEM TECH FEST 2026: Central Asia's Largest Student Robotics Event
ALEM TECH FEST 2026: Central Asia's largest student robotics & STEM event. Students compete for global finals and scholarships.
Alexander Bazilevich|March 20, 2026
Kazakhstan to Invest $100M in Tech Startups by 2026
Kazakhstan commits $100M in 2026 for tech startups, expanding Astana Hub, building regional parks, and launching a venture fund.
Alexander Shlimakov|March 20, 2026
Kazakhstan's IT outsourcing transforms: AI boosts high-tech projects, pay
Kazakhstan's IT outsourcing transforms: AI boosts ticket prices 22%, cuts headcount 8%. Focus shifts to high-value AI services & talent.
ctimestech|February 28, 2026
Kazakhstan's AI-Powered Public Services: 93% Citizen Engagement
Kazakhstan transforms public services with AI, aiming for 50% proactive services by December, boosted by new tech & DCO ambition.
Alexander Bazilevich|February 25, 2026