8CIOReview | | DECEMBER 2022IN MY OPINIONIn the past decade alone, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a scientific concept into a full-fledged technological solution. To leverage its power and fast-track digital journeys, the Greater China Region is set to play a significant role in AI development. According to the Global Innovation Index 2020, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou technology cluster has become the world's second largest innovation and technology (I&T) hub, where the governments are committed to developing emerging technologies. In Hong Kong, over HK$100 billion has been allocated to support key I&T areas, including AI, to propel the city into a smart future. Although the revolution is already in full swing, with businesses gearing up to advance their AI R&D, complex computing and IT environments are holding them back. How then can these businesses get off on the right foot?Why is interconnection the key to AI development?The magic of AI lies in how fast and intelligently a model built on machine learning can process and analyze data to conduct inferences, reduce human workloads, and move promptly to help companies stay ahead of the game. Although the amount of data needed for building an AI model depends on its complexity, an enormous data set is still required to support testing and applications, be it for machine learning or interference. As such, getting closer to Larry TamTRANSFORM DATA INTO NEXT-GENERATION INNOVATION: HOW TO EMBRACE FUTURE-PROOF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCELERATE AI ADVANCEMENTBy Larry Tam, VP and Managing Director, Hong Kong, Equinix APAC (NASDAQ: EQIX)
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