Armenia`s government to direct huge funds to information and  cybersecurity 

 Thursday, July 10 2025 13:27:00
Armenia`s government to direct huge funds to information and  cybersecurity 

ArmInfo.  The state will allocate significant funds to the spheres of cyber defense and information security. This was stated by the Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, speaking during the opening ceremony of the Cyber Security Hackathon, which is being held in Tsaghkadzor from July 9 to 11.

We are going round in circles: Aram Kocharyan on  current IT  situation in Armenia
 Wednesday, July 9 2025 14:02

ArmInfo.  Many in Armenia believe that the IT sector is in excellent condition, and there is no cause or councern, but this is far from true. This opinion was shared by co- founder and director of Layerswap  Aram Kocharyan, during a conversation with an ArmInfo correspondent at Tech Week Vanadzor-2025.

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Armenian IT sector`s output developed as compared with other regional states - expert 
 Tuesday, July 8 2025 13:53

ArmInfo.  Compared to neighboring countries in the region, the production segment of Armenian IT is quite developed. This was stated by Aram Kocharyan, co-founder and director of Layerswap, in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent  on the sidelines of Tech Week Vanadzor-2025.

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TechWeek transforms Vanadzor into an innovation hub
 Monday, July 7 2025 21:23

ArmInfo. For the past three days, Vanadzor has brought together the Armenian high-tech community on one platform, thereby securing its place in the country's technological agenda. From July 4 to 6, the largest IT event, TechWeek 2025, took place in the heart of the Lori region traditionally outside the capital.

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Expert: Armenia has every chance to become a key regional  hub for  innovative solutions
 Friday, July 4 2025 19:28

ArmInfo.Armenia has every chance to become an important center for innovative solutions in the region. Kirill Khomyakov, Head of Regional Markets for Binance in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Africa, expressed this viewpoint during a specialized Binance meet up event in Yerevan.

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Pashinyan discusses steps for establishing a major AI data center in  Armenia
 Thursday, July 3 2025 19:41

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Firebird co-founder and CEO Razmig Hovakimyan, NVIDIA Vice President Rev Lebaredyan and Team Telecom Armenia co-founder and chairman of the board of directors Alexander Yesayan.  

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Vassilis Maragos: EU willing to strengthen technological cooperation with Armenia through concrete steps
 Wednesday, July 2 2025 15:40

ArmInfo.  The EU is ready to strengthen technological cooperation with Armenia through concrete  steps, as stated by EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos during a meeting with the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan.

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Viva celebrates 20th anniversary: Armenia`s high-tech industry  minister on reforms in Armenia`s telecommunication industry 
 Wednesday, July 2 2025 11:43

ArmInfo.  July 1, 2005 was a revolutionary date in the Armenian telecommunications market, as this  day was marked not only by the arrival of new technologies and innovations in Armenia, but also, most importantly, by breaking the stereotype that mobile communications are only for the chosen ones. This was stated by the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan during the event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the founding of the telecommunications company Viva. 

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Team Telecom Armenia, Team Systems under one roof: new Team Place  smart solutions center  opened
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 16:26

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia and Team Systems under one roof: a Team Place sales and service center with a completely new concept has officially opened in the Homplex Mall hypermarket.

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Armenia values development of  cooperation with Denmark in  high  technology and renewable energy
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 15:38

ArmInfo.On July 1, RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador of   Denmark to Armenia Anne Tovt Sorensen.

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Ucom Launches 5G Network in Abovyan and Ejmiatsin
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 13:06

ArmInfo.Ucom announces the launch of its 5G network in two more cities — Abovyan and Ejmiatsin. Currently, Ucom's largest 5G network is available in 38 cities, 19 other settlements, as well as at Myler Mountain Resort, along the Yerevan–Dilijan highway, and at the Bagratashen, Bavra, and Agarak customs checkpoints.

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Even small states with ambitions and technological maturity can play  a significant role in the global technological ecosystem: Pashinyan
 Thursday, June 26 2025 21:10

ArmInfo. Today, Armenia is a country that offers complex and comprehensive technological solutions  and services, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan,  during his address (via videoconference) at  the plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk.

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Armenia`s initiatives using AI presented in China 
 Thursday, June 26 2025 14:10

ArmInfo. Within the framework of the World Economic Forum held in the Chinese city of Tianjin, the RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan took part in a panel discussion on the topic "Artificial Intelligence, Automation and the Future of Labor". This was reported by the press service of the department.

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Maxim Evdokimov: We have not yet come to a  consensus on implementing  a fair roaming rate
 Tuesday, June 24 2025 20:55

ArmInfo. We have not yet reached a general agreement on introducing a fair roaming tariff, as  stated by Maxim Evdokimov, member of the Board (Minister) of the  Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) for Competition and Antitrust  Regulation, during a press conference on June 24.

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Ucom Subscribers can Benefit from 5G Network in More than 40 Countries
 Tuesday, June 24 2025 10:40

ArmInfo.Following the launch of its 5G network, providing the widest 5G coverage in Armenia Ucom is pleased to announce that it has become the first mobile operator in Armenia to offer 5G roaming services for foreign visitors arriving in the country.

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AI Factory to become available to Armenian eco-startup environment - minister
 Thursday, June 12 2025 14:09

ArmInfo. Almost $500 million in investments will be directed to the implementation of a large-scale project in Armenia, which was officially presented the day before at the largest European startup and technology conference Viva Technology. The RA Government, NVIDIA, Firebird and Team Group will join forces to create the most powerful supercomputer and data processing center in the region based on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted this on June 12 at a  regular government meeting.

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Cooperation with Armenia will help lay foundation for AI development in region - NVIDIA
 Thursday, June 12 2025 13:56

ArmInfo. Our cooperation with Armenia will help lay the foundation for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the region. This was stated by Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of one of the leading American technology companies NVIDIA.

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Digitization of justice discussed in Armenia
 Thursday, June 12 2025 12:03

ArmInfo.  Yesterday, Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Oksana Abrahamyan received a delegation from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV). The delegation was headed by Director of the Development Cooperation  Department of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ingrid Kressel and Director of Digitalization of ESTDEV Andres Arema. This was reported by the press service of the RA Ministry of Justice.

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Minister: $500 million  artificial intelligence plant to be  constructed in Armenia
 Wednesday, June 11 2025 20:51

ArmInfo.  An artificial intelligence plant worth $500 million will be constructed in Armenia. RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan posted this information on his Facebook  page.  

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Armenia to use space information for disaster risk management
 Wednesday, June 11 2025 18:16

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia has put forth a new legislative proposal for public discussion, which focuses on using space information for effective disaster risk management.

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Armenia`s healthcare sector  ready to support technology industry in implementing AI in medicine
 Wednesday, June 4 2025 16:33

ArmInfo.  The healthcare sector is a pioneer in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into its system, and it is crucial to encourage its integration in various fields and in Armenia, especially in medicine, as stated by Health Minister  Anahit Avanesyan at a press conference in Yerevan on June 4.

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