Open-Source Software (OSS)
UZINFOCOM, the state IT operator of Uzbekistan, is actively developing an ecosystem of open-source software (OSS), integrating it into e-government projects
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Advantages
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Cost Savings: Reduction of software licensing costs by 20–25% in government IT budgets.
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Local Development Growth: Over 150 OSS projects initiated by Uzbek developers in the last 3 years.
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Skill Enhancement: Over 5,000 IT specialists trained in OSS tools since 2021.
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Faster Deployment: Project rollout time reduced by 15% thanks to OSS.
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Global Collaboration: Annual contribution to more than 50 international OSS repositories.
Goals and Objectives
- Development of a national OSS ecosystem to support e-government.
- Promotion of local development and training of specialists in OSS technologies.
- Ensuring transparency and efficiency of public services through open platforms.
- Integration with international projects for experience and technology exchange.
- Building a resilient infrastructure to manage OSS risks and security.
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Capabilities
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Development and support of proprietary OSS solutions like Xinux and Kibertexnik.
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Utilization of GitHub repositories for publishing and collaborative project work.
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Adaptation of OSS for government portals and analytical systems.
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Training and certification of specialists for working with open-source code.
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Scaling projects in line with international standards and security requirements.
