A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation has been signed between Azerconnect Group and the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration.

The memorandum was signed by Azerconnect Group Chief Executive Officer Emil Masimov and Chairman of the Board of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration Rufat Mahmud.

Under the partnership, Azerconnect Group will support the digital transformation of the Reserve through innovative technologies and AI-powered solutions. The parties will cooperate in areas such as analyzing visitor behavior through artificial intelligence (AI), providing personalized services, developing interactive digital maps and audio guides, and creating a smart tourism ecosystem. In addition, projects will be implemented for the 3D scanning and modeling of historical monuments, as well as the development of their digital twins.

Speaking at the event, Azerconnect Group CEO Emil Masimov emphasized that the partnership would create new opportunities for the digital transformation of historical sites: "Icherisheher is one of the most important historical landmarks preserving Azerbaijan’s cultural identity. As Azerconnect Group, we aim to leverage the capabilities of digital technologies in this unique environment to further enhance the visitor experience and contribute to the preservation of our historical heritage. The AI based technologies and smart tourism solutions will transform Icherisheher into an even more innovative destination for local residents and international visitors".

Chairman of the Board of the Administration of the “Icherisheher” State Historical-Architectural Reserve, Rufat Mahmud, emphasized the importance of such partnerships for the preservation of our historical heritage and the implementation of modern management approaches: “Icherisheher is shaping a ‘Smart Reserve’ model by integrating traditional approaches to heritage conservation with modern technologies. Digital management systems, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable urban management tools contribute to the more efficient administration of the reserve. This transformation not only ensures the preservation of historical and cultural values but also creates a higher-quality and more innovative environment for all stakeholders”.

Azerconnect Group, the region’s leading ICT company, delivers advanced solutions, including Mobile, Internet, and International leased lines provisioning FinTech, AdTech, and Media/TV. Delivering AI-powered solutions to nearly 6 million customers, Azerconnect Group includes companies such as Bakcell, AzerTelecom, Citynet, UltraNet, Goldenpay, DataSphere, and NewMedia. With more than 4,000 professionals, Azerconnect Group is one of Azerbaijan’s largest employers.

Azerconnect Group is part of NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies operating in various countries and sectors. 
 

Azerconnect Group, Azerbaijan’s leading ICT company, has become the first organization in the CIS region to join the AI-RAN Alliance, an innovation alliance focused on the development of next-generation AI-native Radio Access Network (AI-RAN). Led by global leaders such as NVIDIA, Nokia, Samsung, the AI-RAN Alliance is driving the evolution of mobile network infrastructure through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, enabling the creation of smarter, more agile, and more efficient network architectures.

By joining the Alliance, Azerconnect Group will further expand its access to global and cutting-edge technologies in the field of AI-native mobile networks. The implementation of innovative solutions, such as NVIDIA’s GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)-based radio processing and AI-powered RAN algorithms, will contribute to enhanced network resilience and improved spectrum efficiency. It will also enable the seamless deployment of a wide range of AI applications on GPU-based radio networks. The adoption of intelligent energy optimization solutions will enhance operational efficiency across network operations while reinforcing the company’s sustainability commitments. Azerconnect Group’s membership in the AI-RAN Alliance marks the beginning of an important milestone in its strategy to prepare for 6G technologies. 

It should be noted that membership in the AI-RAN Alliance will significantly expand opportunities for local ICT professionals to access advanced technologies. Within the framework of the platform, Azerconnect Group employees will collaborate directly with working groups consisting of international experts, and will also actively participate in various technical sessions and knowledge-sharing platforms. 

About AI-RAN Alliance 

The AI-RAN Alliance is a global collaborative platform established to accelerate the integration of AI technologies into RAN across the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2024, the Alliance brings together leading participants from the telecommunications ecosystem to foster innovation, promote best practices, and contribute to the development of next-generation AI solutions that enhance the performance, operational efficiency, and flexibility of RAN infrastructure. 

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 and sectors. 

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.