The prestigious Digital Bridge Awards 2023, which commend remarkable accomplishments in the realm of information and communication technology, have crowned the most outstanding performers among seven leading IT enterprises. This distinguished ceremony unfolded during the Digital Bridge forum on October 12 in Astana, Kazakhstan, and was officially disclosed by the Prime Minister's press team.
In a ceremony graced by the presence of Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, the deserving recipients were honored with these accolades, while the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt best wishes for their future endeavors.
Here are the exceptional individuals and their respective categories:
1. Alexei Aksenov, the accomplished director of EPAM Kazakhstan, a renowned software development company specializing in complex digital platforms, triumphed as the recipient of the Export Excellence award.
2. Assem Tazhiyeva, the visionary founder of the Ozim Platform mobile application, was lauded for her exceptional work in the Tech for Good category. The Ozim Platform serves as a valuable resource for parents, especially those with children having special needs.
3. Danabek Kaliazhdarov, at the helm of Alem School, was celebrated as the Tech Educational Leader, underscoring his significant contributions to the realm of IT education.
4. Tagay Tazabekov, the esteemed director of Limon.KG, a pioneering youth-oriented online publication in the Kyrgyz Republic, was crowned as the Tech Media of the Year for his groundbreaking contributions.
5. Dmitry Botanov, the enterprising CEO of Kolesa Group, specializing in service sales, real estate, and automobiles, was rightly hailed as the Best Employer.
6. Adil Nurgozhin, the distinguished managing partner of the prestigious venture fund Big Sky Capital, earned the well-deserved title of Venture Capitalist of the Year.
7. Azizjon Azimi, the visionary founder of Zypl.ai, was heralded as the Startup of the Year in Artificial Intelligence. Zypl.ai plays a pivotal role in offering specialized IT and AI courses, preparing the young residents of Tajikistan for careers in the financial and telecommunication sectors.
According to AstanaTimes, Bagdat Musin, Kazakhstan's Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, pointed out that AI's limited presence in the Kazakh language is due to a lack of content. Musin stressed the importance of increasing Kazakh language content, as AI primarily relies on data.
During the forum, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the creation of an AI institute at Nazarbayev University. Additionally, Musin proposed a separate category for Kazakh language startups at the annual Astana Hub battle.
Microsoft is actively involved in supporting the Kazakh language. The company has been incorporating Kazakh into its services and AI technologies, including text-to-speech conversion.
The focus on the Kazakh language reflects its resurgence, particularly after facing suppression during the Soviet era. The government is promoting Kazakh across various sectors, including government, media, and business. The 2021 National Population Census shows that over 13 million people, around 80% of those aged five and above, are proficient in Kazakh, with almost half using it daily.
This renewed emphasis on the Kazakh language is reshaping the linguistic landscape in Kazakhstan, underlining its significance in the nation's evolving cultural identity. As Minister Musin aptly put it, "The future of the Kazakh language is in our hands."
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