Information Technology

2024 Policy Address: Gov't advances I&T sector through upgrades

Preparations are underway for a third InnoHK research cluster.

2024 Policy Address: Gov't advances I&T sector through upgrades

Preparations are underway for a third InnoHK research cluster.

LandsD launches 3D map of Kowloon West, New Territories Northwest

It plans to release more maps for other districts. The Lands Department (LandsD) has launched a 3D visualisation map covering Kowloon West and New...

Hong Kongers sceptical of tech progress despite recognising future potential

About half of citizens said technological progress harms people's lives.

Beijing-Hong Kong R&D centre launched to boost tech prestige

It has also signed agreements for R&D cooperation with four Zhongguancun startups. 

Digital Policy Office reviews IT services agreement

The SOA-QPS5 in use will expire in early 2026.

Paul Chan calls for synergy in HK's innovation sector

The government aims to guide investments in this sector.

Digital Business Lab opens new office in China

It aims to immerse the company in the Greater Bay Area's tech and social media ecosystem.

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou sci-tech cluster remains 2nd globally

The cluster filed 2,303 Patent Cooperation Treaty applications per 1 million inhabitants during 2019 to 2023.

SAP's new AI centre to boost productivity by 20% amongst 300 million users

Earlier this year it also announced full integration of AI into its cloud portfolios.

Local IT, Chinese firms boost Hong Kong’s data centre market amidst high vacancy

Hong Kong’s political and environmental stability and competitive prices continue to attract occupiers.

Gov’t OKs zoning plans for San Tin Technopole

The project will bridge the I&T industry between Hong Kong and the GBA.

HK data breaches up by 51% in Q2 2024

It has recorded a total of 22,401,827 data breaches since 2004.

Hong Kong's AI adoption slowed by data and skill gaps

Over half of Hong Kong organisations have not yet deployed use cases that truly require AI. 

Valuetronics invests $7.7m in AI JV with SinnetCloud HK

Valuetronics will hold 55% interest in the JV.

Gov't seeks EOI for Sandy Ridge data park development

The government has set the EOI submission deadline for 31 July at noon.