ISLAMABAD: In a significant step towards strengthening China-Pakistan technology collaboration, as many as 23 Pakistani IT companies participated in the “Tree of SCO” Computing Power Training from 1st to 7th September 2024 in Beijing.
The training, organized by China Academy of Information and Communication Technology (CAICT), included visits to key tech hubs and B2B meetings with Chinese companies, fostering business linkages and opportunities for future cooperation, Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom said in a statement.
The training included development of digital economy in China, Artificial Intelligence, pricing strategies and model optimisation of healthcare data elements, trusted data matrix and data sharing, development and practical application of Internet of Vehicles in China, and a lot more topics as well as field research.
During the training, the embassy of Pakistan with the support of CAICT and China-SCO Big Data Center arranged B2B meetings of the Pakistani IT companies with Chinese companies.
The IT companies visited several tech companies and participated in the ODCC Summit 2024 wherein each of the IT companies interacted and developed linkages with more than 20 relevant Chinese companies for possible cooperation.
Earlier, The recent boom in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry has brought increased attention to the computing-related sector, including cloud computing and chips. With the rapid growth of AI applications in various industries, there is a growing demand for more powerful computing systems to support these applications.
Officials and industry leaders attending an ongoing industry expo have expressed confidence in the domestic development of advanced computing capabilities, as Chinese enterprises have made significant advances in the sector, relying on their experience and technology prowess. –Agencies
