HONG KONG SAR –\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0– 4 August 2021 –\u00a0Hong Kong Cyberport<\/a>,
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5G Edge
In addition to higher transmission speeds, 5G technology comes
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This represents the first instance of a local startup
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Unissoft will be providing a Pet Monitoring System,
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Cyberport
Howard Cheng, Chief
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Stephen Chau, Chief Technology Officer of SmarTone, <\/b>a member of
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\nUnissoft – Cyberport Incubation Programme Alumni, SmarTone, and Ericsson
\nannounced a partnership to build Hong Kong’s first Multi-access Edge Computing
\n(MEC) deployment scenario at the Cyberport campus and capture the benefit of 5G
\ncommunication technology. Developed by Unissoft and supported by a 5G MEC
\nsystem architecture designed by SmarTone, this deployment scenario combines
\nSmarTone’s 5G network with the Ericsson Enterprise Edge Link, becoming the
\nfirst project in Hong Kong to adopt it in a commercial capacity and the first batch
\nof projects in Asia. The first use case will be the Pet Monitoring System at
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<\/p>\n(From left) Howard Cheng, Chief Operating Officer of Cyberport, Peter Fung, President of Ericsson Hong Kong & Macau, Stephen Chau, Chief Technology Officer of SmarTone, and Aldous Ng, Founder of Unissoft, at the launch of Unissoft’s 5G edge computing solution at the Cyberport campus.<\/span>
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\nwith a number of breakthrough technological capabilities such as edge computing
\nand network slicing, qualifying 5G network for more applications that require instant
\nresponses, as well as high stability and accuracy. Edge computing allows data
\nto be processed at nearby stations or dedicated computing platforms, negating
\nthe need for transmitting data to distant servers. This not only reduces data
\nprocessing time, but also enhances data security through bypassing data
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\napplying an in-house developed technology to enhancing 5G’s commercial value.
\nWith lower latency and a more secure network design, 5G can be broadly applied
\nin commercial and industrial communications, and even unmanned driving. MEC’s
\nadvantage lies in its ability to enable application ownership within
\nenterprises, while Unissoft’s technology significantly reduces cost to
\nhighlight the advantages of 5G. <\/p>\n
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\nsupported by 5G MEC edge computing, to the pet friendly at Arcade@Cyberport.
\nThis MEC device features a nEdge setup developed by Unissoft, integrated with
\nthe latest enterprise 5G Ericsson Enterprise Edge Link. Through high-definition
\ncameras connected with the SmarTone 5G network, multiple real-time video stream
\nwill be transmitted via the SmarTone-developed 5G MEC architecture, through
\nmobile edge gateways within the mall, to Unissoft’s in-house nEdge multi-cloud
\ndesign for artificial intelligence (AI) analysis. This helps staff of facility office
\nstay apprised of real-time information, such as the pet count within the mall
\nand whether pets have entered any unauthorised areas, giving pets and their
\nowners a better user experience while enabling staff to respond more quickly to
\nemergencies and improve operational efficiency. The research and development
\nprocess of this project was supported by the Department of Computer Science and
\nEngineering of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the project was funded
\nby the “Subsidy Scheme for Encouraging Early Deployment of 5G” of the Office of
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\nOperating Officer of Cyberport<\/b>, said, “5G
\ncommunication is a disruptive technology that provides unprecedented dimensions
\nof development for innovative technologies, expanding the realm of technological
\napplications using wireless networks. We are delighted to work with Cyberport
\nIncubation Programme Alumni \u2013 Unissoft, SmarTone and Ericsson to drive 5G edge
\ncomputing applications, bringing 5G MEC and the Pet Monitoring System to the
\nCyberport campus. We will also continue to utilise the existing campus
\nfacilities and seize the opportunity of Cyberport expansion project to provide
\nstartups with testing and application opportunities while uplifting the digital
\ntechnology experience of campus users.”<\/p>\n
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\nNg, Founder of Unissoft<\/b>,
\nsaid, “We are delighted to be supported by Cyberport, SmarTone and Ericsson,
\nand to have them provide an application scenario as well as comprehensive
\ntechnological assistance for our 5G solution. The company will continue in our
\ndevelopment of 5G-enabled AI Internet of Thing (IoT) applications in areas such
\nas smart campus management, smart factory and esports, with the hopes of
\nbringing 5G’s benefits to a wider audience. We also look forward to using our
\nnEdge edge computing technology to cooperate with other Cyberport startups
\ninterest in developing 5G applications. The company is also endorsed by the
\nChinese Academy of Sciences, and will be bringing nEdge to technology parks in
\nthe Great Bay Area.”<\/p>\n
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\nthe Cyberport Technology Network, said, “SmarTone is the leading 5G mobile
\noperator in Hong Kong, dedicated to building a world-class 5G network. With the rapid development of 5G, mobile operators need to make full use 5G
\ncharacteristics – ultra-high speed, low latency and mass connectivity, and
\nintegrate them with other advanced technologies to create more innovative
\nsolutions that will help enterprises solve their pain points and improve operational
\nefficiency. This collaboration with Cyberport and its Incubation Programme Alumni
\n\u2013 Unissoft is a great example of this, and we look forward to working to more
\nstartups across different industries to co-create a 5G ecosystem.”<\/p>\n
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\nVice President and Head of Business Area Technologies & New Businesses at
\nEricsson<\/b>, said, “This is one of the first Ericsson Enterprise Edge Link collaborations
\nin Asia to support commercial use, and this installation provides technology
\nenterprises the capacity to adopt 5G edge computing more easily and at a lower
\ncost. Combined with Unissoft’s smart solution and SmarTone’s network coverage,
\nwe believe that this innovative solution can spotlight Hong Kong’s leading
\nposition in innovative technologies.”<\/p>\n
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