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July 2011

  
1.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Lifestyle Grand Award
Cherrypicks Ltd. / MTR Corporation Ltd. - MTR Mobile iPhone and iPad App
The latest mobile phone technology allows users to search for a variety of entertainment information on handsets. MTR Corporation collaborated with Cherrypicks Ltd to launch “MTR Mobile iPhone and iPad App”, which enables passengers to search for nearby point-of-interests along MTR stations via handsets or tablet devices anytime, anywhere. ...
28 July 2011
2.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Ubiquitous Networking Grand Award
Cherrypicks Ltd. - Hennessy Mix iPhone and Android Apps with Location-based Augmented Reality Vision
Technology was hardly an approach in promoting luxury brand names in the past. However, as technologies advance rapidly in recent years, prominent cognac house Hennessy breaks the tradition by collaborating with Cherrypicks Ltd to engage customers in an innovative wining experience via Augmented Reality (AR) vision. Not only does it create a new hype for wine drinking, the application also helps strengthen the brand image of Hennessy....
28 July 2011
3.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Business Grand Award
JM Digital Publishing Platform - Pulse MediaTech Ltd.
Booklovers all face the same challenge: too many books, too little time. E-books on digital platform are definitely a solution to the problem. JM Digital Publishing Platform, grand award winner of the Best Business Award, provides readers with better digital reading experience through its sophisticated and highly compatible system....
28 July 2011
4.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Collaboration Grand Award
BRIO Electronic Commerce Ltd. - Cross-border Electronic Trade Declaration Service Based on Mutual Recognition of Electronic Signature Certification Issued by Hong Kong and Guangdong
Hong Kong’s ideal geographical position has long made it the logistics gateway to the Pearl Delta Region. In the past, customs and related declaration formalities of mainland corporates were handled by Hong Kong firms, which largely increased operation cost. With the collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland affiliates, the launch of the “Cross-border Electronic Trade Declaration Platform" has simplified the declaration procedure. This project was awarded the Best Collaboration Grand Award....
28 July 2011
5.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Digital Entertainment Award
Radio Television Hong Kong / Simage Animation & Media Ltd. - Temple Rider
Speaking of animation, one may recall fantasy animal characters or superheroes likely to appear in Western cartoons. “Temple Rider”, grand award winner of the Best Digital Entertainment Award, leverages Hong Kong culture through innovative presentation, technological development and 3D modeling design to tell the story....
28 July 2011
6.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Digital Inclusion Grand Award
YMCA of Hong Kong - Netbook Inclusion for Children Empowerment (NICE) Computer Bank in Partnership with Servant Leadership Application Module (SLAM)
To address the plight of widening digital gap due to polarization of the rich and poor, YMCA of Hong Kong collaborates with Digital Life Institute to launch the “NICE Computer Bank” project to give underprivileged children an opportunity to gain exposure to computers and the Internet....
28 July 2011
7.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Green ICT Grand Award
Green Data Centre - CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.
As CLP deploys more IT solutions into its operation, it poses stronger demand for data centre services. In 2008, CLP planned to build a new data centre, which has recently won the Best Green ICT Award. This is a recognition of the power company’s vision in becoming more environmental friendly through the use of digital technology....
28 July 2011
8.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Innovation & Research Grand Award
Hong Kong RFID Ltd. - Interactive Floor Tiles System
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai, the theme of “Smart Card‧ Smart City‧Smart Life” was featured in the Hong Kong Exhibition in the Urban Best Practices Area. The Interactive Floor Tiles System developed by Hong Kong RFID Ltd supported the high interactivity of the Exhibition. This invention is the grand award winner of the Best Innovation & Research Award....
28 July 2011
9.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Professional Development Grand Award
Computer Centre, The University of Hong Kong - ITIL Foundation Training and Certification Program for IT Services Colleagues
The ITIL Foundation Training and Certification Programme, launched by the Computer Centre of the University of Hong Kong, offers systematic staff training and enhanced service quality of her professional, administrative and clerical staff. This training programme is the grand award winner of the Best Professional Development Award....
28 July 2011
10.
 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2011 - Best Public Service Application Grand Award
Hong Kong Police Force, and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR Government - Central Command System of Marine Police
The Central Command System is a new integrated command and control system for the Marine Police which combines digital radar and communications equipment with day and night cameras to provide real time information for enhancing resource deployment and efficiency....
28 July 2011

April 2010

  
1.
 Tap into the promising Thai market - Hong Kong IT Mission to Thailand
New business opportunities emerge around the globe every day. Not far from Hong Kong in Thailand, its Government approved the country’s Second ICT Master Plan (2009-2012) in August 2009. The plan encourages greater use of ICT across the whole country, involving many sectors, poses huge business potential for Hong Kong ICT companies....
28 April 2010
2.
 ICT Award - Best Business Award
Hactl　Logistics Control System - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Hong Kong has long been one of the world's leading international air-freight hubs. In developing its new Logistics Control System (LCS), Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has leveraged sophisticated IT technologies to heighten...
20 April 2010
3.
 ICT Award - Best Professional Development
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) China Hong Kong Chapter
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®) Certification Program - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
A valued source of professional recognition, Information Systems Auditor (ISA) certifications are the sine qua non for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts specializing in the field of systems audit, control and security. Recent years have seen the ISACA...
20 April 2010
4.
 ICT Award - Best Public Service Application Grand Award
Efficiency Unit, Chief Secretary for Administration's Office, HKSAR Government Complaints Intelligence System - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Among the 2.75 million calls and emails that the 1823 Call Centre (the Centre) of the Efficiency Unit, Chief Secretary for Administration's Office, HKSAR Government receives, around 0.3 millions are related to complaints....
20 April 2010

March 2010

  
1.
 ICT Award - Best Ubiquitous Networking Award
Xtown Mobile Ltd.　Xtown Mobile Publishing System - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Reading news headlines and stories in daily papers to be transformed by technological advancement has become one of the latest changes of our daily habits. Indeed, one of the prime movers behind this change, Xtown Mobile Publishing System...
16 March 2010
2.
 ICT Award - Best Collaboration Award
3D QuickTools Ltd.　3D Metal Tooling Design Software - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
A business is easy to establish, but difficult to maintain. Whenever small- or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop a new concept, their product's initial success and long-term prospects are always dependent on the efficiency of its operation mode....
16 March 2010
3.
 ICT Award - Best Digital Entertainment Award
Yip Wing Chung - The Shoes - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
We each have our own most cherished childhood memories. Some of us let them fade over time, others ensure they remain vivid by using sophisticated new digital technologies. Local animator Yip Wing Chung definitely falls into the latter category....
16 March 2010
4.
 ICT Award - Best Digital Inclusion Award
The Hong Kong Society for the Aged - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The fact that we are all advancing in years shouldn’t mean that we allow our minds and brains to grow old and tired. By taking proper steps early enough, seniors can have brains every bit as fit and healthy as much younger people. To help senior citizens fight the onset of dementia...
16 March 2010
5.
 Award of the Year and Best Innovation & Research Grand Award
- Hong Kong Observatory, HKSAR Government
- LIDAR Windshear Alerting System (LIWAS) - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Not only does technology improve the quality of life, it also plays a significant role in ensuring flight safety. LIDAR Windshear Alerting System (LIWAS), the winner of “Award of the Year” and “Best Innovation & Research Award”of Hong Kong ICT Awards 2009...
16 March 2010
6.
 ICT Awards – Best Lifestyle Grand Award
Music Powerhouse Ltd. MPh Music Discovery System - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
In the enormous sea of world music, how does one find their favorite tune? MPh Music Discovery System, the winner of Hong Kong ICT Awards 2009 – Best Lifestyle Grand Award, injects technology into music....
16 March 2010