HKBN Enterprise Solutions x Futong Technology Introduce "Private AI Cloud-in-a-box"

AI Made Easy for Businesses

HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has joined forces with one of mainland China's leading IT and digital transformation service providers, Futong Technology, to become its first distribution partner in Hong Kong, offering a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge solutions, including the groundbreaking "Private AI Cloud-in-a-Box".

The development of AI Generated Content (AIGC) technologies is advancing rapidly, gaining widespread priority across many industries. According to a recent market study published by iResearch^[1], the AIGC industry in China is projected to reach a scale of RMB 720.2 billion by 2028, with expectations to surpass RMB 1.14 trillion by 2030.

The rise of "AI-in-a-box" type solutions has emerged as a highly transformative trend among mainland Chinese technology firms. These solutions not only lower the technical barriers and costs associated with using AI data models across various sectors but also address potential data security concerns. Through its collaboration with Futong Technology, HKBNES aims to introduce products and applications developed by Futong Cloud (subsidiary of Futong Technology), specifically the "Supool Large Model All-in-One Server", to businesses in Hong Kong.

By offering the "Supool Large Model All-in-One Server" as a Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution provided exclusively through HKBNES in Hong Kong, enterprise customers will gain integrated access to AIGC-related hardware, software, and services, streamlining computational power deployment, resource scheduling, model repository, and the model inference requirements needed to build AI models. In addition, a pioneering use of container and Kubernetes technologies allows for efficient sharing and management of CPU, GPU, and other resources, enhancing resource utilization rates by up to 75% versus traditional legacy methods, thereby significantly increasing computational efficiency. 

Looking ahead, the partnership between HKBNES and Futong Technology will broaden to encompass artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing, including Supool Intelligent Enterprise Document Sharing All-in-One Solution to enhance knowledge management levels within enterprises. This initiative aims to unleash AIGC applications in sectors such as government, enterprises, education, and healthcare while tackling data security and compliance issues to develop a self-sustaining AI model application ecosystem within secure and controlled environments. 

Dr. Denis Yip, President and Group Chief Operating Officer of HKBN, said, " AI is becoming a critical driver of innovation and growth in the digital economy. Our partnership with Futong Technology opens the gate for innovative one-stop solutions, empowering local enterprises to effectively harness the power of AI. This partnership is set to redefine operational strategies, enabling enterprise customers to adapt faster, seamlessly integrate with AI application ecosystems, drive digital transformation, and maximize efficiency."

Chen Jian, Chairman of Futong Technology, said, "We are eager to work with HKBN Enterprise Solutions, as this collaboration represents a pivotal step for Futong Technology in helping clients across many more industries advance into the AIGC space. By merging our leading technological strengths with HKBN's local expertise, we aim to deliver safer, more efficient, and compliant AI solutions for the Hong Kong market, empowering enterprises to innovate and grow in the digital economy."

[1] 2023年中国AIGC产业全景报告：https://report.iresearch.cn/report/202308/4227.shtml

About HKBN Enterprise Solutions 

HKBN Enterprise Solutions ("HKBNES") is the arm of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK stock code: 1310)("HKBN"). As a leading system integration ICT services provider, it focuses on enterprise solutions development. Comprises a professional team and profound experience, together with HKBN's unique tri-carrier network, HKBNES provides enterprises with one-stop comprehensive digital transformation solutions, including cloud and data centres, cyber security, smart and digital solutions, and more. For more information about HKBNES, please visit  www.hkbnes.com. 

About Futong Technology

Futong Technology Development Holdings Limited ("Futong Technology") is a leading provider of enterprise digital transformation services in China, providing enterprise information technology ("IT") infrastructure products, services and solutions, cloud computing management products, and intelligent digitalized application products.

With more than 30 years of extensive experience in the industry and strong research and development (R&D) and innovation capabilities, the Group has been able to widely adopt emerging technologies such as cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide corporate customers across sectors including government, finance, retail, transportation, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, and media, with digital products, solutions and professional information technology (IT) services.

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HKBN Enterprise Solutions x Futong Technology Introduce "Private AI Cloud-in-a-box"

BANGKOK, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight international airlines have launched new direct flights in 2024 to Thailand's four main MICE Cities, Bangkok-Phuket-Pattaya-Chiang Mai, while three more airlines are scheduled to offer direct flights in 2025.

The year 2024-2025 marks another milestone for Thailand as a preferred MICE destination when four Thai MICE Cities: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya are welcoming more overseas flights from Europe, Central Asia, Sub-Continent, East Asia and the Middle East.

Bangkok is experiencing enhanced connectivity with the European market. On October 28, British Airways resumed direct flights between London and Bangkok, starting from 3 flights a week to 5 flights a week in January and February next year and 4 flights in March in the same year.

ITA Airways has also operated direct flights between Rome and Bangkok, starting on November 17 with five flights per week. On December 1, Thai Airways International (TG) started to resume direct flights between Bangkok and Brussels. Norse Atlantic Airways is scheduled to operate direct flights between Stockholm and Bangkok, starting on October 29, 2025.

Phuket island is also welcoming new flights in 2024. Air India started to operate its second daily flight (except Wednesday) from Delhi to Phuket on June 1, while Air India Express will start its four flight a week direct from Surat to Phuket on December 24.

A new market for Phuket, Kazakhstan, is also tapping the island. On October 26, Air Astana started to operate direct flight from Astana to Phuket. Likewise, Saudia Airlines began its inaugural Riyadh-Phuket flight on December 2 and Jeddah-Phuket flight on December 4.

Going up north to Chiang Mai, the city welcomed direct flight of Hong Kong Airline on October 27, making it the third airline operating direct flights between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong. The other two are Thai Air Asia and Hong Kong Express. On November 4, 2025, Etihad Airways is scheduled to operate 4 flights a week direct from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai.

On March 30 next year, U-Ta Pao airport near Pattaya will welcome 5 flights a week between March and May flying direct from Irkutsk and operated by S7 Airlines.

As TCEB is promoting diverse MICE Cities/destinations, we feel heartened with the increased flight connectivity between our MICE Cities and diverse overseas markets, whether they are key markets, long-haul markets or emerging markets. It is a living proof of Thailand' status as a preferred destination for travelers from around the globe. The four MICE Cities are prime destinations of Thailand where TCEB is always working with the cities' stakeholders to develop and craft new products to cater to new requirements of MICE planners and travelers, while Phuket and Chiang Mai are our targets where fast-track immigration lane will be provided, apart from the existing ones in Bangkok, stated Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). 

For more information, contact TCEB at: pr@tceb.or.th

Thailand MICE – Meet the Magic

About TCEB

A LEADING AGENCY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THAILAND'S MICE INDUSTRY

Established in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions, exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner, TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfill the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the country's strategic industries and national economy.

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