IBM's decision to set up a cloud computing laboratory at Cyberport
"fully demonstrates Hong Kong's advantages as a centre for
innovation in information technology", said Acting Government
Chief Information Officer, Mr Stephen Mak.
"Cloud computing" refers to a style of computing in which
scalable and often virtual resources are provided as a service
over the Internet.
"Services based on cloud computing will undoubtedly be one of
the major trends in IT over the next few years," said Mr. Mak.
IBM's decision to locate a critical cloud computing laboratory
in Cyberport underlines the favourable environment Hong Kong
provides, with its sound legal system, good protection for data
and intellectual property rights and world-class ICT
infrastructure.
Mr. Mak said he was confident that IBM will find Cyberport an
ideal place for the laboratory. "Cyberport provides
state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a tenant mix that can
facilitate collaboration amongst IT businesses," he said.
The General Manager of IBM Lotus Software, Mr. Bob Picciano,
said, "Hong Kong has developed some of the world's leading
online services. We are confident that our laboratory in
Cyberport will help provide next generation cloud collaboration
to IBM's LotusLive portfolio of online services as well as a
gateway to the key emerging markets of Asia."
The laboratory will build on the email technology and expertise
of Outblaze Limited, a Hong Kong based company at Cyberport,
whose email assets have been acquired by IBM. |
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