• NTT Innovation Alliance Program creates a collaborative platform in Hong Kong, leveraging the company's expertise and docomo business' success in Hong Kong and Japan to co-create within a diverse tech ecosystem that encompasses enterprises, partners, universities and startups to commercialize future-ready solutions from Proof-of-Concept to the Go-to-Market stage.
• Partners in the program thus far include leading innovation hubs Cyberport and HKSTP, research center LSCM, academic research partners like CityU, PolyU, HKUST and various pioneering startups, united to harness collaborative synergies and maximize the collective potential of this alliance.
• NTT's docomo 5G DX Square in Hong Kong offersa private 5G-ready environment outfitted with advanced equipment, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT and edge computing, enabling partners, enterprises and startups to conduct solution testing, development and demonstration.

NTT, as one of the pioneers in data centers and technological innovation, remains steadfast in further enhancing its digital infrastructure capabilities in Hong Kong. With continuous investment in data centers and advanced technologies such as private 5G, AI, IoT and edge, NTT will explore limitless invaluable possibilities and unlock the full potential of a futuristic digital society.

Participants will unleash the full potential of NTT's commercially-proven digital capabilities and obtain exclusive access to technical breakthrough knowledge aggregated in Hong Kong and Japan. In addition, they will benefit from a wealth of expertise and insights shared by participating partners and universities. This collaborative environment will accelerate the development of enterprises and startups, enabling them to collaboratively create future-proof business models and technologies that will propel them towards long-term success.

• Next-generation Technology: NTT'sdocomo 5G DX Square in Hong Kong is designed with a standalone private 5G-ready environment with supporting equipment, combinedwith the latest technologies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Thing (IoT) and edge computing. This innovative space enables flexible and onsite Proof-of-Concept testing, development and showcases, offering firsthand experiencesbased onthe expertise and market insights in Hong Kong, as well as knowledge, technical breakthroughs and achievements from docomo business in Hong Kong and Japan;
• Co-Create Value: The program fully actualizes potential ideas, transforming them from starting-from-scratch concepts into fully-fleshed practical solutions with professional resources and experienced go-to-market support;
• Co-Market to Local & Overseas: Co-created solutions can be commercialized in Hong Kong and potentially featured at flagship events in Japan or introduced in other markets.

An Inaugural Ceremony took place during the "CO-CREATE InnoFuture" Afternoon Tech Mixer today, officially launching the program. Over 100 representatives of enterprises, partners, industry leaders, startups and stakeholders came together to witness this significant milestone.

Details and schedule of the upcoming activities under the NTT Innovation Alliance Program will be announced in April. Interested parties can find out more information and register their interest at: www.ntt.com.hk/innovation-alliance-program^[2].

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1. ^{^} Media OutReach Newswire (www.media-outreach.com)
2. ^{^} www.ntt.com.hk/innovation-alliance-program (www.ntt.com.hk)