Deploy applications and store data on AWS locally in Kazakhstan
Cloud computing has revolutionized the world in the recent years by democratizing the access to technologies like AI and many more. Now companies in Kazakhstan can use AWS services locally and access cloud even more easily.
In 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began offering IT infrastructure services to businesses around the world in the form of web services -- now known as cloud computing. Cloud computing is available everywhere after connecting to the network – very much like electricity. And what’s most important is that customers pay only for what they use. This helps companies to scale when suddenly people start using their solutions globally – they can add IT resources immediately. That is why Netflix, Meta (Facebook), Tinder, Uber and many other companies run on AWS cloud.
Last year, AWS announced availability of AWS Outposts in Kazakhstan. This means Kazakh companies can now use AWS services locally in their own data centers and speed up their innovation. AWS Outposts rack can now be shipped and installed at clients’ data centers and on-premises locations in Kazakhstan.
On 10th of November 2022, AWS met with the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan to discuss technical capabilities of AWS Outposts, especially in relation to security and encryption. The parties also discussed the data processing and storage mechanisms and their relationship to data residency requirements in Kazakhstan.
Cameron Brooks, Director of Europe Public Sector, Amazon Web Services said: “Kazakhstan is ushering in a new era of innovation, with entrepreneurs, public organizations and businesses sharing the vision of a modern digital society. We understand that cloud is an integral part of the country’s national digital agenda, and will be a key lever in advancing its position as a tech and business hub. With the general availability of AWS Outposts in Kazakhstan, we look forward to supporting this vision through initiatives that will drive innovation, contribute to the development of a digital economy, support legacy IT system modernization and develop digital skills for future generations.”
Ruslan Kenzhebekovich Abdikalikov, Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan said “The appearance in the Republic of Kazakhstan of the world leader in the field of building modern cloud platforms Amazon Web Services undoubtedly shows the country's desire to use the best world technologies. Thanks to the mutual understanding reached, we can note with satisfaction that the technological capabilities of AWS Outposts fully meet the requirements of Kazakhstani legislation in the field of informatization and information security, as well as the protection of personal data. This opens up great opportunities for both the public sector and private IT companies to use the advanced technologies of Amazon Web Services in the development of the country's digital economy.”