Azerbaijan’s ICT company Azerconnect Group and American technology company NVIDIA have signed a GeForce NOW Alliance Partnership agreement. The agreement was signed by Emil Masimov, Azerconnect Group CEO, and Jeff Fisher, NVIDIA Senior Vice President, in San Jose, California.

“Through our collaboration with NVIDIA, we are pleased to bring GeForce NOW to Azerbaijan. This launch also reflects our commitment to expanding our company’s intelligent digital services portfolio,” Azerconnect Group CEO Emil Masimov said.

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service that brings high-performance PC gaming to virtually any device by streaming games at up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS from powerful GeForce RTX-class GPUs in the cloud. To date, the service supports more than 2,000 titles and the capability to connect to game libraries such as Epic Games, Steam, Ubisoft and Xbox, including supported Game Pass titles — all in one place. Through the GeForce NOW Alliance, Azerconnect Group will be able to deliver the low-latency, cloud gaming experience in Azerbaijan, enabling gamers to enjoy the latest titles without needing the latest hardware. 

“It is a pleasure to recognize Azerconnect Group’s commitment to expanding cloud gaming access in Azerbaijan through the GeForce NOW partnership. By joining the GeForce NOW Alliance, Azerconnect Group is bringing world-class gaming experiences powered by NVIDIA RTX technology to wider audiences. NVIDIA Global VP of Business Development for Telecommunications Chris Penrose said.

During the recent visit to the US, Emil Masimov, Azerconnect Group CEO, and company representatives met with the NVIDIA team led by Chris Penrose, Global VP of Business Development for Telecommunications and discussed strengthening capabilities in network intelligence, AI factory, and AI-native 6G infrastructure, unlocking new opportunities for the next phase of Azerbaijan’s technological evolution.
 

Azerconnect Group CEO Emil Masimov met with Mammad Hasanov, the winner of the fifth “Yukselish” competition as part of the Mentoring Program.

Emil Masimov congratulated the winner on this remarkable achievement and emphasized the role of “Yukselish” in strengthening the country’s human capital and discovering talented individuals. During the meeting, the CEO shared insights from his experience in business and management to guide and support the mentee’s ongoing professional development. The meeting also featured discussions on career planning, future development priorities, as well as further improvement of management and leadership skills.

About the “Yukselish” competition

The “Yukselish” competition was established by the decree signed by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, on July 26, 2019. The winners of the competition receive a one-year personalized development program from their mentors and a financial award of 20 thousand manats for self-development.

A subsequent decree signed by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, on December 10, 2025, announced the launch of the sixth “Yukselish” competition.

About Azerconnect Group

As a company operating in the dynamically developing ICT and high technologies fields of our country, Azerconnect Group delivers advanced solutions, including Mobile, Internet, and International leased lines provisioning, alongside cutting-edge digital services in FinTech, AdTech, and Media/TV. Azerconnect Group is part of NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies operating in various countries across the energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and construction industries.
 

Azerconnect Group participated in an international event held as part of Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC 2026) in Barcelona, Spain. The event, titled Green & Resilience Elite Club, brought together industry leaders to discuss key topics including business development strategies in the ICT sector, requirements for effective network infrastructure planning, and challenges and opportunities related to the advancement of green and sustainable networks.

Rashad Hasanli, Chief Technology Officer at Azerconnect Group, participated in a panel discussion focused on enhancing network infrastructure resilience and optimizing operational expenditures. During his speech, he highlighted the company’s ongoing initiatives within its sustainable development strategy, particularly efforts aimed at improving energy efficiency, supporting environmental sustainability, and increasing the energy performance of data center operations.

During the meeting, participants were also provided with detailed information about the Global Network Initiative (GNI) Assessment index used to evaluate the sustainable performance of networks, global practices and approaches in this field, as well as Azerbaijan’s successful green energy projects.

The event, organized by GSMA, also featured contributions from representatives of Turkcell (Türkiye), AIS (Thailand), Telkomsel (Indonesia), and Zain Group (Kuwait).

About Mobile World Congress (MWC)

Mobile World Congress is widely recognized as the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to mobile and wireless technologies, attracting more than 100,000 participants from across the globe each year. The congress serves as a leading platform for discussing key developments in the ICT industry, addressing current challenges, and showcasing the latest technological innovations shaping the future of connectivity.

About Azerconnect Group

As a company operating in the dynamically developing ICT and high technologies fields of our country, Azerconnect Group delivers advanced solutions, including Mobile, Internet, and International leased lines provisioning, alongside cutting-edge digital services in FinTech, AdTech, and Media/TV. Azerconnect Group is part of NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies operating in various countries across the energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and construction industries.