Turkey invests in national software: Training specialists for KOVAN
In a significant move for Turkey’s national technological independence, the defence and technology company HAVELSAN and the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) are collaborating to train qualified personnel.
The objective is to create Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) specialists who will work with the national software known as KOVAN.
This initiative underscores Turkey' s commitment to developing its own technology and strengthening the country' s digital capacity.
HAVELSAN is a major player in Turkey' s defence and aerospace industry, renowned for its expertise in software, simulations, cybersecurity, and information and communication technology.
The company' s involvement in this project highlights the strategic importance of KOVAN and how national software is becoming an integral part of the country' s critical infrastructure and defence readiness.
Investing in skills development is essential to ensure the robust operation of such systems. The collaboration with İŞKUR, the Turkish state institution for employment, highlights the public dimension of the project. İŞKUR' s role is central to organizing and supporting training programmes that meet the country’s need for skilled labour.
By connecting a leading technology firm like HAVELSAN with a national employment agency, Turkey is ensuring that the development of national software goes hand in hand with the development of the necessary human capital.
Strengthening national software capacity is a key goal; the KOVAN software represents a national commitment to enterprise resource management.
ERP systems are fundamental for many organisations, as they integrate and manage all core business functions—such as finance, human resources, procurement, production, and supply chains—within a single, unified platform.
The development of a national ERP solution like KOVAN is strategically important for Turkey.
It reduces dependence on foreign systems and strengthens national data sovereignty, while simultaneously contributing to improved cybersecurity for sensitive information and critical infrastructure. Training Kurumsal Kaynak Planlama (ERP) specialists is crucial to the success of KOVAN.
These specialists will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of the ERP system.
Their expertise will ensure that KOVAN functions effectively and meets the specific needs of Turkish institutions and companies.
This contributes directly to building a solid knowledge base and technological independence in Turkey.
This initiative has broad implications for Turkey’s industry, economy, and public sector.
By investing in national software and qualified personnel, Turkey is improving its ability to innovate and compete in the global technology sector.
It creates new job opportunities, strengthens the national ecosystem for technology development, and promotes a culture of self-sufficiency.
For international partners, including nations in Europe and NATO, Turkey’s commitment to digital and defence-related technologies demonstrates an increased capacity for technological independence and the potential for future collaboration on equal terms, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity and information exchange.
Source: TRT Haber
