VEON Ltd. opened a new Network Operations Center in Tashkent that will monitor more than 5,850 Beeline Uzbekistan base stations and serve 7.7 million customers, a figure that reflects the company’s customer base as of September 2025. The digital command hub is designed to provide real‑time oversight of network performance and enable rapid outage response, a move that is expected to reduce service disruptions and improve the overall customer experience.
In tandem with the NOC opening, VEON launched BuildX, a software development and artificial‑intelligence company headquartered in the Tashkent IT Park. BuildX will develop scalable, export‑ready technology solutions for the VEON Group and the broader enterprise market, reinforcing the company’s AI strategy (AI1440) and its digital operator transformation (DO1440). The new hub will recruit and train local engineers and data scientists, contributing to the development of advanced digital skills in Uzbekistan.
The NOC and BuildX fit into VEON’s broader strategy to deepen digital services and strengthen its competitive position in Central Asia. Beeline Uzbekistan’s network has been recognized as the most consistent in the country by Opensignal, and the new NOC will help maintain that standing by enabling faster issue detection and resolution. BuildX’s focus on export‑ready solutions aligns with VEON’s goal of generating 50 % of direct digital revenue within the next five years.
Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO, said the launches “demonstrate VEON’s commitment to Uzbekistan’s digital future, enhancing customer service and business capabilities through advanced digital solutions.” Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov praised the investment, noting that it supports Uzbekistan’s ambition to become a regional technology hub under the “Digital Uzbekistan 2030” strategy.
The combined investment signals VEON’s confidence in the Uzbek market and its intent to build a sustainable digital ecosystem. By improving network operations and expanding AI development, VEON is positioning itself to accelerate digital service rollouts, improve operational efficiency, and reinforce its competitive edge in the region.
The move also dovetails with the company’s broader digital services portfolio, which includes financial services (Beepul), a digital‑first brand (OQ), a streaming app (KINOM), and a super‑app (hambi). Together, these initiatives illustrate VEON’s strategy to transform from a traditional telecom operator into a diversified digital services provider.
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