The head of the Institute of information technologies of Azerbaijan, professor Rasim Aliguliyevб told VK about the development of the internet in Azerbaijan.
What does the institute of information technologies deal with?
Today the problems of information technologies are the most current.We deal with the problem of establishing information society in the world and Azerbaijan, providing of information security and geo-information technologies. Moreover, we study theory of establishing e-country and its separate components like e-science and e-education.
You said that one of the main goals is providing national information security. In waht way does the institute meet this duty?
Along with theoretical studies we take part in implementation of the state programmes on establishing information society. The president of Azerbaijan Ilham aliyev pays great attention to these issues.We support such state programmes as Electronic Azerbaijan, Informatization of Education and On implementation of information communication in schools.
What place does Azerbaijan take in the global information society?
Today the world sees the process of establishing virtual space. Internet is the basis of information society in Azerbaijan. Our country not only establish information society but also cares about its security. Azerbaijan doesn’t carry out information wars. It is aimed at increasing the living standard of the population. Today the base of the economy is the oil industry. However, Azerbaijan tries to build the economy on the grounds of knowledge.
Has the number of internet users increased in Azerbaijan in recent years?
The items are high. About 45% of the population are users. In 2003 there was only 5-10% of them. I think this year we will surpass 50% rate. It is European level.
What about internet services?
In recent years prices on internet services are falling dramatically. Azerbaijan has no its own satellite to enter the international computer net directly yet, we are clients of different satellite stations. Till we get our own satellite, the prices will depend on providers. We plan to buy the satellite next year.
To be continued.
Interview by Ramin Nazieyev, Baku. Exclusively for VK.
