PR Newswire
03 Oct 2023, 08:10 GMT+10
TAIPEI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda), in collaboration with the Administration for Digital Industries, moda (ADI), and Microsoft Taiwan, proudly sponsored the eighth edition of this year's DevDays Asia conference. The event in Taipei and Kaohsiung launched with a record number of participants. It is Microsoft's biggest developer conference in Asia and a central platform for tech enthusiasts and professionals to explore the latest digital trends.
This year's theme is "Leading the Future: Empowering Agile and Innovative Transformation with AI," the agenda is closely aligned with cutting-edge technologies that have garnered developers' attention, including Generative AI, data science, and cybersecurity. Experts from Microsoft's corporate headquarters and their counterparts in Taiwan delivered a rich program that show-cased innovative applications of Azure OpenAI Service, cross-platform integration and interoperability, compliance and application development involving AI, Power Platform, and Teams, along with the concept of AI-driven industrial metaverse, GitHub Copilot applications, and AI cybersecurity.
Vice Premier of Executive Yuan Wen-Tsan Cheng made a notable appearance, where he underlined the government's commitment to investing resources to enhance digital talents' competitiveness, further driving the widespread adoption of AI in Taiwan, and realizing the "Digital Nation, Smart Island" policy. As one of the critical government agencies driving digital development in Taiwan, Huai-Jen Lee, Deputy Minister of Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs, underscored the importance of events like DevDays Asia in showcasing the boundless potential of AI to participants. As industries enthusiastically embrace emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Lee said moda is committed to accelerating the integration of digital technologies with the people of Taiwan, thereby realizing the vision of "AI in Industries, Industrialization of AI."
Empowering Taiwan's Smart Revolution in the Era of AI Democratization
Microsoft Taiwan's General Manager, Sean Pien, indicated, "Over the past nine months, we have witnessed Azure OpenAI Service being implemented in various fields in Taiwan, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, retail, and more, showcasing Taiwan's eagerness to embrace Generative AI and its transformative innovation. Generative AI will accelerate industrial digital transformation, propelling Taiwan to become a global leader in digital innovation over the next decade. Microsoft will continue to infuse international resources while collaborating with government and customer partners on the foundation of trust and security."
Azure OpenAI Service has been adopted in 12 industries in Taiwan, driving the implementation of over 200 solutions. It is expected to generate NT$680 million in industry benefits in the coming year, contributing to the thriving ecosystem.
Microsoft Nurturing Digital Expertise
Microsoft Taiwan highlighted the success of its 2020 commitment to raising skills, with Sales Enablement & Operation Lead Flora Chen announcing that "Microsoft has achieved its goal of training and empowering over 200,000 tech talents three years ahead of schedule". This year's sessions were specifically focused on Generative AI technology, which captured industry attention. "Additionally, we emphasized the importance of security and trust. Through case studies and live demonstrations, we assisted developers in mastering advanced development frameworks, trends, and high-level cybersecurity AI technology, collectively building a secure and intelligent future."
Showcasing Smarter Taiwan: Partnering with Industry Innovators to Unveil Emerging Applications
Microsoft's commitment to fostering global business connections and international market access has been unwavering. It has facilitated invaluable business opportunities through a series of dynamic expos and events, such as DevDays Asia 2023 and the Microsoft Generative AI Practical Forum. These opportunities encompass engaging exhibitions, exclusive matchmaking sessions, and strategic introductions to potential sales partners.
Over the past two years, Microsoft has enabled Taiwanese businesses to seamlessly engage with international customers, leading to an impressive achievement of over NT$1.5 billion in overseas business opportunities. Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs will continue working with Microsoft to bridge the gap in international resources, helping local companies and startups expand their horizons and effectively connect with the global market.
Get a daily dose of Malaysia Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Malaysia Sun.
More InformationHANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam's government has ordered stricter oversight of goods headed to the United States and other major markets, aiming...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Cambodia and China have revived work on a stalled canal project that aims to connect the Mekong River to the...
LAHORE, Pakistan: A Christian man in the town of Jaranwala, in eastern Pakistan, will appeal a death sentence given to him by an anti-terrorism...
HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security is seeking to acquire a majority stake in FPT Telecom, one of the country's top...
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday participated in a torchlight...
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Egypt Foreign...
TOKYO, Japan: Toyota's Hino Motors and Daimler Truck's Mitsubishi Fuso are edging closer to a long-awaited merger of their truck operations,...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States plans to press India for sweeping changes to its e-commerce policies as part of negotiations aimed...
BEIJING, China: China's automobile exports rose sharply in the first quarter of 2024, with 1.54 million vehicles shipped abroad, marking...
BEIJING, China: At Home Plate BBQ in Beijing, the iconic Texan brisket is about to get a new passport. The restaurant, known for its...
NEW YORK, New York - Stocks were largely higher on Friday with all the indices notching up daily and weekly gains. Steadying the markets...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Stores that sell secondhand clothes, shoes, and accessories might actually benefit from President Trump's...