Move to drive digital transformation and economic growth
The Astana City Administration in Kazakhstan recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by artificial intelligence and based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Aimed at contributing to Astana’s development as a thriving hub of innovation and economic prosperity, the MoU was signed between Erlan Bekmurzayev, Deputy Mayor, Astana, and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO, Presight, during the Forum of Mayors that took place as part of Astana’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Under the agreement, the Astana City Administration and Presight will work closely together and leverage advanced digital technologies to further the dialogue in city environment digitalization, focusing on key areas such as smart traffic management, smart city utility management, and smart energy management.
“This collaboration represents a step forward in the pursuit of a smart, sustainable, and connected city, and today we join forces to implement innovative solutions that will transform the city’s infrastructure and services,” remarked Zhenis Kassymbek, Governor of Astana.
“By combining our expertise in digital city planning with the visionary leadership of Astana, we are confident that together we can drive sustainable growth, foster innovation, and improve the overall quality of life for all residents of Astana,” commented Pramotedham.
