Alibaba partners Macau government to drive digital transformation in the city-state
Alibaba announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership framework agreement with the government of Macau Special Administrative Region.
Alibaba will drive digital transformation in Macau
The initial phase of the four-year agreement will see the ecommerce company support the city’s digital transformation using its cloud technologies like smart transportation, smart tourism, smart healthcare and smart city governance, as well as developing talent in the city.
“After setting the goal to turn Macau into a smart city, Macau Government has studied the experience of other cities in developing their own versions of smart cities,” said O Lam, chief of office of the chief executive.
“After thorough study and research, we have decided to collaborate with Alibaba Group to foster the development of cloud computing and big data technologies.
“By leveraging the power of these technologies and connecting resources of different government departments, the project is expected to enhance the model of socio-economic operation in Macau, expediting the city’s transformation into a smart city.”
Alibaba previously launched the Hangzhou City Brain in October 2016 to help Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan District reduces traffic congestion by using artificial intelligence to send out instant traffic alerts and route suggestions to users by real-time prediction of traffic movement.