Digital Transformation

GPTBots.ai, Aurora Mobile’s enterprise AI platform, partnered with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) to host a course on AI Agents for Hong Kong businesses. The course covered digital transformation and practical AI applications, featuring presentations and live demos on customer service, work order management, and operational inspections. GPTBots.ai serves over 60,000 enterprises globally with its no-code AI Agent platform, offering multi-model integration and enterprise-grade security. The company aims to expand AI adoption among Hong Kong businesses through continued collaboration with HKPC.

Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization, enabling secure and compliant agreement solutions for U.S. federal agencies. This empowers agencies to modernize agreement processes, increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and unlock insights with AI. IAM facilitates digital transformation, replacing outdated paper-based workflows with AI-enhanced processes, improving security, and reducing costs. Agencies can now confidently deploy Docusign’s IAM to manage agreements faster and more securely, furthering government initiatives for digital services and cloud-based solutions.

Ant Digital Technologies announced partnerships at the Bund Summit, integrating AI into sectors like energy, data, healthcare, and mobility. Collaborations include a “Data Industry Base” with Wuhan Qiaokou and “High-Quality Dataset Projects” with Shanghai Data. In green energy, Ant Digital partners with multiple firms on virtual power plants and carbon chain management. Smart mobility initiatives involve digitalizing two-wheeled transit and intelligent delivery vehicles. AI also extends to public services through projects in TCM and AI-driven employment services. Ant Digital leverages technologies like EnergyTS and Agentar-Fin-R1 to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

The Huawei China Tour 2025, coinciding with the World Intelligent Industry Expo in Chongqing, focuses on AI’s transformative role in manufacturing. Government officials and industry leaders explored AI-driven upgrades, with Huawei showcasing its strategic, technological, and collaborative ecosystem approach. Chongqing aims to become an AI-centric industrial hub, fostering collaboration with Huawei. The tour highlighted AI applications in various manufacturing aspects, including R&D, production, and supply chains, exemplified by success stories from Seres and Changan Automobile. Huawei is partnering to build a “manufacturing + AI” ecosystem in Chongqing.

Alibaba Cloud is offering new users discounted domain names, cloud servers, and website packages to facilitate digital transformation. Key offers include $1 domains (.xyz, .top, etc.) and a 2-core, 2GB cloud server for $68 annually. The “Secure Website Package,” bundling a domain, server, and SSL certificate, is available for $424/year ($1.16/day). This provides a solution, with 99.99% availability, for individuals, startups, and SMEs seeking cost-effective cloud migration. Limited availability and renewal incentives apply.

At the 2025 OpenAtom conference, Huawei’s Zhang Xiaofeng highlighted OpenHarmony’s progress in community growth (over 9,000 contributors), technological advancements, and industry adoption with over 1,200 compatible products. OpenHarmony supports diverse sectors, from finance to transportation. Customized OS distributions like “YiHong” are driving digital transformation. Integration of HarmonyOS in government and enterprise office applications is accelerating, promoting efficient office experiences. Zhang Xiaofeng called for increased collaboration to build a thriving OpenHarmony ecosystem.

Taobao Flash Sale, with Ele.me, reports over 80 million daily orders, boosted by a 50 billion yuan voucher program. Xiaodiao Lishu Tang saw an 18% takeaway revenue increase through the platform by optimizing its online operations and service. The platform’s subsidy model helps restaurants like Xiaodiao Lishu Tang attract new customers and increase order volume without additional merchant costs. Experts encourage restaurants to embrace digital markets for additional revenue streams, focusing on long-term brand building over short-term pricing strategies.

JD Logistics has partnered with the 12123 traffic management platform to offer a new document delivery service. A pilot program in Suqian allows residents to receive official vehicle and driver documents, like license plates and driver’s licenses, directly via JD Express. This “from window to doorstep” service, utilizing a “Special Security” system, aims to improve customer convenience by streamlining the administrative process and reducing trips to government offices. Users can track deliveries and access customer support.

Diebold Nixdorf has deployed its Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) at Kuwait International Bank (KIB), introducing hybrid banking solutions combining self-service efficiency with live teller video support. Operational at select branches ahead of nationwide rollout, the DN Series ITMs enable extended cash transactions, instant debit card issuance, check processing, and accessibility features. Implemented with Axis Solutions, the platform supports KIB’s digital transformation, enhancing customer engagement through 24/7 specialist access and compliance services. Executives highlight the ITMs’ role in advancing Kuwait’s banking infrastructure and meeting GCC demand for blended digital-human interfaces. This initiative aligns with KIB’s “Bank for Life” strategy, leveraging Diebold Nixdorf’s global expertise in branch modernization.

VEON Ltd. and Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation are partnering to create Ukraine’s first large language model (LLM), trained exclusively on Ukrainian data. This project, fueled by VEON’s $1 billion infrastructure investment, aims to develop a secure, culturally relevant AI ecosystem. The LLM will power AI-driven tools tailored to Ukrainian needs, specifically in sectors like government and healthcare. The first version is expected by December 2025, led by Kyivstar, aiming to enhance digital sovereignty and economic growth.