Uzbekistan and South Africa Expanded IT Service Ties
Technology and BPO firms explored cross-border delivery center partnerships to access new human capital.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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IT Park Uzbekistan has launched new initiatives to integrate with the South African technology sector, focusing on BPO and IT service cooperation. The partnership efforts were formalized during the first Uzbekistan-South Africa Business Forum held in Johannesburg.
Why it matters
The collaboration signals a strategic effort to link South African businesses with the Uzbek market, driven by mutual interest in leveraging local human capital. This move aims to establish functional delivery centers and formalize international service ties between the two regions.
More than 60 companies and organizations participated in the inaugural forum to discuss cross-border service expansion. The initiative currently remains in the planning phase as IT Park Uzbekistan transitions these initial contacts into practical projects.
The players
IT Park Uzbekistan
A government-backed entity focused on developing technology infrastructure and attracting international IT and BPO firms to the Uzbek market.
Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA)
An industry association that acts as a trade body and investment promotion agency for the South African business process outsourcing sector.
Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
A provincial body responsible for facilitating business expansion and economic development in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
The details
The collaboration involves IT Park Uzbekistan engaging with domestic development institutions like the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Operational focus centers on creating mechanisms to support international firms as they launch delivery centers within the Uzbek market. These discussions include private sector participants such as GRIFFILEE PROMOTIONS and 3 Worx IT, aiming to formalize supply chain and service delivery routes.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The first Uzbekistan-South Africa Business Forum occurred in Johannesburg.
Market Landscape
This development marks the first time Uzbekistan and South Africa have utilized a formal business forum to bridge their respective IT service markets. The strategy follows an established global trend where emerging tech hubs seek to partner with mature BPO sectors to scale human capital resources.
Operators in the BPO and tech sectors should monitor the upcoming cooperation between IT Park Uzbekistan and BPESA in Cape Town for signs of scalable service delivery models. Reviewing these partnerships can provide insight into cost-effective talent pools and cross-border expansion risks.
The takeaway
The expansion highlights a growing appetite for cross-border talent integration as companies look to diversify their delivery center locations. Interested operators should track the progress of the BPESA team's project pipeline to determine if similar international sourcing models align with their own operational requirements.
Further reading
Explore more on regional shifts in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UzDaily.
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