The Big Data Intelligence Centre (BDIC) of the School of Decision Sciences (SDSC) has received a generous donation of HK$380,000 from Pro-Technic Machinery Ltd. This donation will support the Centre’s innovative research in frontier fields such as artificial intelligence algorithms, models, and application technologies, further promoting the centre’s innovations in Industry 4.0, smart IoT, applied technology, and re-industrialization.

To express gratitude for Pro-Technic Machinery Ltd.’s generous support, the Big Data Intelligence Centre held a cheque presentation ceremony on July 11, 2024. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Robert Lai, Managing Director, and Mr. Nicholas Lai, General Manager of Pro-Technic Machinery Ltd., as well as Professor Chan Wai-sum, the Dean of SDSC of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. 

Pro-Technic Machinery Ltd. is one of the reputable machinery dealers in Hong Kong and the Mainland, importing various precision machinery and automation solutions worldwide and providing high-standard pre-sales and after-sales service for over 40 years since 1977.

In addition to the research collaboration, Pro-Technic Machinery Ltd. is committed to providing internships and practical opportunities for SDSC students. The School and BDIC look forward to deepening their collaboration with Pro-Technic Machinery Ltd, under the drive of new productivity, and embark on promoting the development and research of digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and smart manufacturing. It is hoped that they will contribute more to Hong Kong’s science and technology education, technical innovation, and industrial upgrading and transformation.