BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 26. The purpose of introducing a digital twin system in Azerbaijan is to ensure faster digitalization, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis and Coordination of the IV Industrial Revolution (4SIM) Fariz Jafarov said during the press conference on the results of activities for 2023, Trend reports.
"An action plan will be drawn up in this regard. Thanks to the digital twin system, it will be possible to see the city in 3D. The map will reflect information about the entire infrastructure," he noted.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan is also preparing a "digital twin" project, within the framework of which more than 20 projects have been modeled in Baku.
"The digital twin of the city of Baku has been created. Based on the digital twin, the planning of the latest infrastructure projects and the optimization of regular route lines are carried out. To date, more than 20 projects with serious investment potential have been modeled on the "digital twin," and scientifically substantiated results have been obtained. Six most effective projects have been identified, and their implementation will begin shortly," Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, Rahman Gummatov said.
To note, the strategy of Azerbaijan's digital economy is currently being developed, and the empowerment of citizens through digital skills is highlighted as one of the main blocks.
The country aims to accelerate GDP growth by increasing digital literacy among all age groups. To achieve these goals, the country will improve the efficiency of government operations through digital technologies. The country realizes the importance of adopting new technologies and will explore technologies such as developing local generative artificial intelligence and creating digital twins of pilot cities together with various stakeholders in the country. These innovations are crucial to Azerbaijan's progress.
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