Construction of the Data
Center Valley in Ekibastuz is set to begin in June. Geodetic work at the site
has already been completed, engineering and geological surveys are underway,
and preparations are in progress for the foundations of future modular blocks.
The project’s status was reviewed at a meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister
Olzhas Bektenov. The discussion covered power supply, data storage and
processing, and information security, taking into account leading international
practices and the requirements of technology partners. A pool of potential
participants has been formed for the initiative, including major global
companies in artificial intelligence and cloud solutions. The project also
includes plans to develop a local AI ecosystem, train specialists, and support
startup programs in artificial intelligence, based at the international center
Alem.ai.

