Key takeaways
- India and China have launched their first joint IT corridor focused on artificial intelligence in Dalin.
- A big data cooperation platform was opened in Guiyang, enhancing technological collaboration.
- Over 350 representatives from both countries participated in the launch events.
- Agreements worth $3.9 million were established between Chinese clients and Indian service providers.
- The initiative aims to combine Indian software expertise with Chinese hardware capabilities.
The launch ceremony saw participation of more than 350 representatives from Indian and Chinese companies. The initiative is being replicated in other Chinese cities as well.
— India in China (@EOIBeijing) May 25, 2018
These projects were launched at the Sino-Indian Digital Collaborative Opportunities Plaza (SIDCOP), a platform which is set to be executed over the next year. Last December, NASSCOM established its first SIDCOP platform in Dalian which is India's first IT hub in China. Gautam Bambawale, Indian Ambassador to China, said during the launch, "I warmly welcome the launch of the Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza. Indian IT companies have proven capabilities and are uniquely suited to partner their Chinese Counterparts."The initiative will bring together Indian software and Chinese hardware; boosting cooperation in automation, AI and other emerging IT fields.@makeinindia
— India in China (@EOIBeijing) May 25, 2018
"A mutual affinity exists between our two neighbouring countries to create differentiated, smart and agile solutions for the world"He added, "In China, Indian IT companies are present in 10 cities around the country, with a total work-force of around 25,000 employees. However, we believe that the potential for Indian companies to cooperate with China is huge and needs more work and effort. Indian IT companies have proven capabilities and are uniquely suited to partner their Chinese counterparts in implementing your initiatives in big data, AI and Internet Plus."
