BAKCELL
We are building a network that caters for video , so very good connectivity , and throughput speed is important to us .”
– Richard Shearer
Launch of AppLab project in cooperation with Qualcomm
So Bakcell has partnered with local universities , and also with JAA Azerbaijan , a branch of Junior Achievement Worldwide , the world ’ s largest notfor-profit organisation in business education . The programmes it promotes encourage entrepreneurship , financial literacy and IT upskilling among young people . Bakcell has also partnered with Qualcomm to open App Lab in Baku as an incubator for local entrepreneurs who are focused on developing internet and mobile apps . This first of its kind initiative in Azerbaijan has received a lot of positive publicity and is seen by many as Bakcell tangibly supporting the development of the ICT sector with Azerbaijan . Harking back to his introductory remarks , Richard Shearer emphasises the need to build a network designed for the way people want
52 April 2015