IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
Keywords:
telecommunications, digital technologies, digital transformation, 5G, broadband infrastructure, management model, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital economy, Uzbekistan.Abstract
The telecommunications sector has become one of the central infrastructures of digital economic development, social inclusion, industrial modernization and public administration reform. The expansion of broadband networks, 5G technologies, cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things solutions and cybersecurity systems requires not only investment in technical infrastructure, but also a new model of managerial coordination. This article examines the improvement of management mechanisms for implementing digital technologies in the telecommunications sector. The research is based on systematic, comparative and institutional approaches. The paper analyzes global trends in digital connectivity, the strategic role of telecommunications in national digital transformation and the managerial barriers that limit the effective adoption of advanced technologies. Special attention is paid to Uzbekistan, where the “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” Strategy provides an institutional basis for expanding digital infrastructure, improving internet quality, developing IT services and strengthening cybersecurity. The article proposes an integrated management model that combines strategic planning, infrastructure modernization, human capital development, cybersecurity governance, service innovation and performance-based monitoring. The findings show that the effectiveness of digital technology implementation depends on the transition from fragmented technological modernization to integrated digital ecosystem management.References
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