BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
29. Azerbaijan and Cisco discussed establishing a
regional center and an academy during a meeting today in Baku
between Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport,
Rashad Nabiyev and Adele Trombetta, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Cisco’s Customer Experience division for the
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
This was announced in a statement by Minister of Digital
Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev on his X social
network.
"During the meeting, we discussed Azerbaijan's priorities
regarding digital transformation and artificial intelligence, the
modernization of telecommunications infrastructure, the development
of data centers and the 'Government Cloud,' as well as
opportunities for cooperation in cybersecurity and innovation," the
post stated.
According to the minister, the parties also exchanged views on
the potential for implementing joint research and innovation
projects, establishing a regional center, including a Cisco
academy, and training specialists with digital skills.
Cisco is a global technology leader that enables secure
connections between various systems and devices, creating
opportunities for a wide range of solutions.
The company aims to foster an inclusive future for all by
helping clients reimagine their applications, enable hybrid work,
secure enterprise infrastructure, transform infrastructure, and
achieve sustainability goals.
Cisco Networking Academy is a Cisco educational program focused
on developing digital skills and training specialists. The program
provides educational materials and practical knowledge in the field
of information technology and is implemented through the company's
partner network.
According to Cisco, the educational platform is used by millions
of students worldwide.
