TecOne Webinar - Briefing Session on the HKSTP AI Infrastructure

 TecOne arranged a webinar named “Briefing Session on the HKSTP AI Infrastructure” on 20th Nov 2020.  With AIR (AI+Robotic platform) as one of HKSTP strategic technology focuses, the launch of AI Plug@HKSTP, featuring four key programmes in the first phase of its roll-out including the AI Academy, Tech Shop, Corporate Innovation and AI Infrastructure. This webinar aimed to introduce HKSTP AI Infrastructure.

In the beginning, Dr Crystal Fok (Director of AIR Platform and Precision Engineering, HKSTP) gave opening remarks.

The first speakers were Mr Timothy Leung (Executive Director, HKAI Lab) and Mr. Martin Liu (AI Technical Lead, AIR Platform, HKSTP).

Firstly, Mr. Timothy Leung shared the background of HKAI Lab in the beginning. 

Then Mr. Leung introduced the AI-ecosystem they would like to establish in HKSP.

After that MR. Martin Liu introduced the AI Plug Server Room Equipment including UPS, Fire suppression system, Server Rack, Cooling system, etc.  It would be available on early Q1 2021.

The second speakers were Ms Rita Mok (Associate Director, Data & Analytics, HKSTP) and Mr Eric Hui (Business Development Director, Next Gen Eco-systems, Asia Pacific, Equinix) and their topic entitled “Best Practices for Hybrid AI Deployments”. 

Ms. Rita Mok briefed the collaboration of HKSTP and Equinix in Science Park for providing AI plug service.  She raised an example as bus stop live data analytics for HKSTP Smart Campus.

Then Ms. Mok briefed HKSTP requirement on Smart Campus including On-premises, Network Connection and Cloud.

After that Mr. Eric Hui introduced Equinix Hong Kong Data Centers in different locations. The Shatin data center was closest to Science Park.  

Finally, he introduced their super-highway architecture for HKSTP AI Hub and AI Processing at the edge best practice through Equinix Cloud.

The last speakers were Dr. Allen Yu (Co-Founder/CTO, Codex Genetics Limited) and Dr. Maggie Chu (Senior Manager, BioMedical Technology Cluster).

In the beginning, Dr. Allen Yu introduced Codex service in bioinformatics including professional solutions and genetic testing service in which included AI enabled disease risk modeling, Big Data exploration and analytics tools.

After that he briefed their end-to-end cloud solution for precision medicine through tertiary analysis to interpret and issue the clinical report.  They partnered with university, clinical trial, pharma and hospital. 

Finally, Dr. Maggie Chu introduced HKSTP Biomedical Informatics Platform including Data Exchange, Analytics and Collaboration.

Lastly, she brief the security of HKSTP BIP to us. (Remark: No responded during Q&A session about ISO 27001 certificated or not)

Reference:

HKSTP AI & Robotics - https://www.hkstp.org/tech-x-industry-focus/our-strategic-focus/ai-robotics/

TecOne - https://www.hkstp.org/en/innovate-with-us/tecone