FUJIFILM System Services plans to open an office in Uzbekistan

The Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, and the CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan, Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, convened a meeting with Naoki Hama, President and CEO of Fujifilm Business Innovation, and Isao Takamura, President of FUJIFILM System Services, along with senior leaders from the FUJIFILM Group and its associated entities. The discussions centered on the potential establishment of a corporate office in Uzbekistan, the hiring of local specialists, and the enhancement of collaboration in information technology and education.

FUJIFILM System Services Corp., a key IT subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings, was founded in 1988 and is based in Tokyo. The company focuses on IT infrastructure, systems integration, data management, AI-driven solutions, and BPO services, primarily catering to the public, education, and healthcare sectors. With around 1,700 employees and annual revenues surpassing $840 million, the company operates an international offshore model, which includes an IT facility in Vietnam employing over 200 specialists.

During the talks, the participants thoroughly examined the possibility of establishing a FUJIFILM System Services outsourcing office in Uzbekistan. They particularly highlighted the current business environment, access to a skilled talent pool, and the state support mechanisms offered by the IT Park Uzbekistan ecosystem. Representatives from IT Park Uzbekistan detailed the tax incentives, infrastructure, and specialized support frameworks available to international IT companies.

A significant portion of the conversation was dedicated to workforce development. The company showed keen interest in hiring professionals fluent in Japanese and in creating collaborative educational initiatives.

Additionally, the parties discussed the potential introduction of supplementary training and practice-oriented programs aimed at improving digital skills, particularly in IT infrastructure, data management systems, and enterprise digital solutions. Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue the collaborative development of the company’s operational model in Uzbekistan and to outline the next steps for initiating business activities.

The collaboration with FUJIFILM System Services provides IT Park Uzbekistan the chance to engage a significant international IT company, generate new job opportunities, and improve human capital, especially among specialists proficient in Japanese. This partnership promotes the enhancement of international relationships, the growth of IT service exports, and the advancement of Uzbekistan as a dependable center for technology and outsourcing services.