Microsoft aims to accelerate the initiation of Azerbaijani students to computer technology.
To this end, the company is developing cooperation with representatives of local universities leading software vendors. Yesterday the University Odlar Yurdu opened an IT-academy Microsoft.
The project is part of a memorandum on mutual cooperation of Microsoft-Azerbaijan and the university.
The main purpose of the IT-Academy is meeting the needs textbooks on products Microsoft, and the provision of training for such certification exams as a Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Certified Professional, and Microsoft Technology Associate.
Teaching materials can be used as courses on IT, and during individual training.
The memorandum also starts the project Microsoft DreamSpark. - 17D-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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