Sunday, August 3, 2025

Kazakhstan must strengthen its achievements in digitalisation. Artificial intelligence technology should be actively integrated into the e-government platform. Kazakhstan must become a country where artificial intelligence is widely used and digital technologies are actively developed. This is a priority task of the Government.

— From the Address of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan “Just Kazakhstan: A fair state, a strong economy, a prosperous nation”, September 1, 2024.

Our Mission

Cifrum.kz is an informational portal dedicated to digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and robotics in Kazakhstan. We strive to become a reliable source of clear and trustworthy information about digitalisation that is transforming the economy, public administration, and the daily lives of Kazakh citizens.

What We Do

Cover IT News

We monitor digitalisation across all sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy and report on how technologies improve citizens’ lives:

  • Education: Implementation of digital textbooks, online platforms for schools and universities, learning management systems, and distance learning. We highlight educational IT projects, including the upcoming National Artificial Intelligence Center opening in Astana in 2025.
  • Healthcare: Development of telemedicine, electronic medical records, online appointment systems, and hospital management solutions. We cover the application of AI in diagnostics and emerging medical technologies.
  • Tourism: Digital services for travelers such as online booking, mobile guides, and e-visa systems. We showcase how technology supports tourism in regions like Balkhash, Alakol, Katon-Karagay, Zaysan, and Kendirli.
  • Public Utilities: Introduction of smart meters, online utility payment systems, digital platforms for management companies, and housing process automation.
  • Automotive Industry: Digital technologies at Kazakhstani plants, development of electric vehicles, smart transport, navigation, and safety systems.
  • Agriculture: Precision farming, agri-tech, crop monitoring systems, and digital platforms that help farmers use resources efficiently.
  • Finance: Development of internet banking, mobile payments, fintech startups, blockchain projects, and the digital tenge.
  • Public Administration: E-government services, digital governance, automation of government processes, and open data initiatives under the “listening state” concept.

We explain how artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things are transforming these sectors, emphasizing their practical benefits for citizens.

Showcase Kazakhstani IT Companies

We publish interviews with founders, executives, developers, and product managers of Kazakhstani tech companies. We review successful apps, platforms, and services made in Kazakhstan and show how local teams solve technical challenges and expand internationally.

Highlight IT Investments

We report on the financing of IT startups, venture deals, and government grants for digital projects. We cover the work of accelerators, incubators, investment funds, and major international partnerships and tech contracts involving Kazakhstani companies.

Publish on Cybersecurity

We share insights on cyber threats, personal data protection, and corporate information security. We explain how to safely use online banking, government services, and other digital tools. We also highlight issues of cybersecurity and digital literacy.

Simplify Technical Expertise

We invite programmers, system analysts, architects, and DevOps engineers to write articles in Kazakh and Russian. We help explain complex technical concepts in simple terms and encourage knowledge sharing with a broad audience.

Provide a Discussion Platform

We publish expert articles on tech trends and IT development analytics in Kazakhstan. We host discussions on the impact of digitalisation on the economy and society, and share interviews with government officials responsible for digital development.

Our Goal

To become a trusted source of information about digital technologies in Kazakhstan, where:

  • Kazakhstani IT companies share their achievements and case studies.
  • Experts publish analytics and forecasts on IT industry development.
  • Readers gain practical knowledge about digital technologies.
  • Investors discover data on promising projects.
  • Professionals exchange experience and discuss trends.

Cifrum.kz — simply about the complex.