OPPO today kicked off its 2023 OPPO Developers Conference (ODC23), unveiling its upgraded Pantanal cross-platform smart system and self-trained large language model-AndesGPT which empower the brand new ColorOS 14, and the exploration in open ecosystem for global developers and OPPO Health. Upgraded OPPO Pantanal cross-platform smart system and AndesGPT empowering the brand new ColorOS 14. Since its first release in 2013, OPPO ColorOS has continued to bring users the ultimate smart experiences through its commitment to user orientation and investment in underlying technology. Marking the milestone of 10th anniversary, ColorOS 14 introduces a variety of new intelligent interactive experiences based on the advanced integration of upgraded OPPO Pantanal cross-platform smart system and OPPO self-trained large language model-AndesGPT for its China Version. With the upgraded Pantanal capability, ColorOS 14 introduces a greater range of ubiquitous services, such as a full range of smart travel services covering everything from hotel reservations to recommendations and tour guide in China, as well as a one-stop international travel tool. Empowered with AndesGPT, OPPO self-developed intelligent assistant, Breeno has received comprehensive upgrades. The new Breeno now covers more than 400 frequently-used system settings with more natural and smooth conversations. It can also perform AI content generation tasks, schedule management and more. AndesGPT, creating useful large language model and AI agent for everyone. OPPO today officially unveiled its self-trained large language model-AndesGPT. Underlying with three major technical characteristics: dialogue enhancement, personalization and cloud-device collaboration, its core capabilities focus on knowledge, memory, tools, and creation. Besides Breeno, AndesGPT has also brought new capabilities to Pantanal. With the support of generative AI technology, Pantanal provides more accurate understanding of user intention and context, more intelligent combinations of ubiquitous services, and more intuitive user interaction. The synergy of Pantanal and AndesGPT will bring more creative and imaginative experience to OPPO global users. OPPO has established AI-related partnerships more than 45 key institutions in China and abroad. In the future, OPPO will launch the AI agent open platform for its global developers. Integration of OPPO software, hardware, and services to better empower global developers to build an open ecosystem forward OPPO continues to enhance the integration of its software, hardware, and services while working with 320,000 developers and 750,000 creators to serve 600 million OPPO users worldwide. OPPO stated that it will focus on building the capability of application services, content services and go-global services, and it will focus on building the service ecosystem, to joint with partners to bring smarter and more convenient service experience to users. OPPO Internet services provide more growth opportunities for application and content developers through stronger localized operations and more open system capabilities. In terms of apps, the OPPO App Market currently covers more than 100 countries and regions, including core regions in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Russia. In terms of content, OPPO provides developers with more scenarios, richer content formats, and more flexible methods of access, helping to distribute content in a more targeted way. Moreover, OPPO announced that it will allocate RMB 2 billion worth of resources towards its Gravity Plan in 2024 to support developers in building an ecosystem together. OPPO welcomes more developers to join and enjoy the new era of services distribution. OPPO Health: A guardian of health for individuals and families Guided by its brand mission of "Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World", OPPO has continued to expand its presence in the health industry in recent years, including developing a variety of fundamental technologies for sports and fitness, cardiovascular health, and sleep health, each of which have gradually made their way onto OPPO smartphones, smartwatches and other products. OPPO also unveils the latest progress of its Research App including Healthy Lifestyle Training Camp, Cognitive Health Research, Cardiovascular Health Research and the upcoming Sleep Health Research. At ODC23, OPPO also announced the updates of its self-developed OPPO Sense® algorithm which features breakthroughs in cardiovascular health, fitness, and sleep tracking. The second-edition of cardiovascular fitness algorithm offers improved accuracy in sports monitoring, with newly added badminton and running posture detection functionality to improve sports monitoring. Based on the fundamental technologies and research projects, OPPO hope to become the guardian and partner of health for individuals and families. Together, OPPO hopes to join more developers and creators for the continuing exploration and building an open ecosystem forward in the future. Read More...
Huawei OceanStor Pacific, a high-density balanced scale-out storage solution launched by Huawei, has achieved top rankings in five out of seven use cases, as per the recently published 2023 Critical Capabilities for Distributed File Systems and Object Storage report by Gartner®, a leading American technology research and consulting firm. Gartner evaluated each storage product based on multiple critical capabilities and seven use cases, and then generated a comprehensive report. The report provides clear insight into the capabilities of different storage products and has become an essential reference guide for customers. Huawei relentless commitment for technological advancement is a key reason behind OceanStor Pacific consistent transformation of its product capabilities to meet customers' all- scenario business demands. Wang Yidong, President, Huawei Scale-Out Storage Domain, said, "It is great to see that Huawei OceanStor Pacific was recognized in the Gartner Critical Capabilities report. We believe this demonstrates our ability to produce high-quality products while following a customer-centric approach. This report simply encourages us to do more. We will continue to optimize our product capabilities to embrace new apps in the yottabyte era and promote more reliable and agile infrastructure for industry partners with Huawei scale-out storage solutions." The impressive ranking of the Huawei OceanStor Pacific is a testament to Huawei commitment for a fully connected and intelligent world with future-fit smart solutions. Read More...
Two technology companies of the country have won awards in two categories at the ``Associo Digital Summit 2023'' organized by the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASSOCIO), the largest information technology organization in the Asian-Oceanian region. Digicon Technologies Limited won the Outstanding Tech Company category and TechGarlic won the Startup category. A total of 52 awards were presented in 6 categories at the award ceremony. Representatives of the IT sector of 24 countries participated in this conference. The awards are organized annually by the association for countries in the Asia and Oceania region. It is considered a prestigious award in the IT sector for the region. Bangladesh Computer Society (BCS) is the only member of Association of Asia-Oceania region of information technology sector in the country. Every year, BCS nominates various projects that play a special role in information technology for this honor of ASSOCIO. Read More...
Popular instant messaging app imo is enabling millions of Bangladeshi expatriates and rural dwellers to access dozens of government services with ease through a customized channel that will connect them to National Helpline 333. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated ten Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects, including the Smart 333 program, on Sheikh Russel Day observed on 17 October 2023. Using this helpline, citizens can avail a number of government services including social issue resolution, specialist doctor consultations, government land services, reporting service-related complaints, cybersecurity assistance and legal support for women and children. This helpline also played a crucial role during the pandemic, empowering thousands of citizens with proper information and support. To take this service to new heights and empower more Bangladeshi citizens, imo introduced a channel on 25 October, through which anyone from across the world can access this helpline (333). Users can also easily find it in the search bar. An estimated 10 million expatriates live abroad, they have to struggle on many occasions to access important government services. People living in remote areas also face similar problems. To help these citizens and make government services more accessible to all, imo has created a customized solution for 333 calling service, providing a multi-operator smartphone- enabled hotline platform and messaging services through the app. Bangladeshi citizens and expatriates can avail different government services, through the channel ( https://s.channelcom.tech/ocYyun?from=copy_link ) free of cost from anywhere in the world. Didar-E-Kibria, National Consultant - ICT, a2i program, said about this initiative; “While marching towards the Digital Bangladesh dream, the government introduced 333 National Helpdesk back in 2018, enabling access to different government services with ease. Now that imo has brought in a channel to access this helpline, I am hopeful that citizens will be able to avail services more conveniently. Most importantly, it will help millions of expatriate Bangladeshis living abroad to connect to our helpdesk without incurring any call fees.” Read More...