(Character of the two sessions) Yang Yuanqing: Based on green and low-carbon data, continue to empower the development of the digital economy
China News Agency, Beijing, March 5th, title: Yang Yuanqing: Based on green and low-carbon data, continue to empower the development of the digital economy
China News Agency reporter Ma Jiajia Du Yan
Driven by the Internet of Things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, etc., the digital economy has become a strategic choice for countries to seize the new round of technological revolution and new opportunities for industrial transformation. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pointed out in the government work report on the 5th that it is necessary to promote the development of the digital economy and strengthen the overall layout of the construction of digital China. In this regard, Yang Yuanqing, deputy to the National People’s Congress and chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group, accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from China News Agency and talked about issues related to the development of the digital economy, saying that Lenovo would continue to empower the development of the digital economy based on green and low-carbon data center technology.
“New IT” empowers the digitization of the real economy
Some reports point out that “new IT” has important value in helping enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency, create agile services, reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, and can empower the digital transformation of the real economy.
In this regard, Yang Yuanqing pointed out that “new IT” has become the “digital base” for all walks of life to realize digital and intelligent transformation and upgrading. He said that the development of the digital economy and the real economy promote each other. Only when the digital economy is rooted in the foundation of the real economy can it radiate greater value, and its roots can flourish.
Yang Yuanqing said that the development of the digital economy includes two main aspects: “digital industrialization” and “industry digitization”. For Lenovo, on the one hand, it is necessary to vigorously develop the “new infrastructure” industry based on the “device-edge-cloud-network-intelligence” and “new IT” technology architecture, enabling data centers, 5G networks, cloud computing, and edge computing , artificial intelligence and other digital industries continue to grow and develop, forming core technologies, making the industrial chain bigger, stronger and better; Transform and upgrade, improve quality and efficiency, innovate business models, and enhance the core competitiveness of Made in China.
Green and low-carbon technologies help “calculate the east and count the west”
In February this year, the “East and West” project was officially launched. In this regard, Yang Yuanqing analyzed to a reporter from China News Agency that this is an important strategic project of the country. Especially in the era of digitalization and intelligence, computing power is the core productivity of the development of the digital economy, an indispensable digital foundation for the transformation and upgrading of the real economy, and the embodiment of the core competitiveness of a country and region. It is the new focus of global strategic competition. . Only by enhancing the development of computing power, can the massive data production materials be transformed into data value and drive economic growth.
Yang Yuanqing pointed out that, as a provider of intelligent, green and low-carbon data centers, Lenovo’s existing data center layout will be closely related to the “National Integrated Computing Network Hub Node” that is being actively advocated and carried out by the national “East Digital and Western Computing” strategy. The areas covered are highly consistent. At the same time, through green and low-carbon data center technology, combined with artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data services, it can not only help eastern enterprises to upgrade their computing power and migrate computing power, but also support the output of production capacity and economic development in the western region, and help the eastern and western regions to play their respective roles. long and common development.
In addition, Lenovo will continue to innovate the “city partner” model, work with regional economies to improve the efficiency and people’s livelihood, and cooperate with the government and service agencies to launch a variety of intelligent services to improve government management efficiency and enhance people’s happiness and income. feel.
Continuous focus on digital transformation
Yang Yuanqing has been paying close attention to the transformation of China’s digital economy in the five years since he served as a deputy to the National People’s Congress, and has made many suggestions on this topic.
He mentioned in the “Suggestions on Using Digital Transformation to Promote More Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to Become “Specialized, Specialized and New” submitted this year, suggesting that the government and relevant associations jointly establish a “Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Digital Development Index”; Transformation acceleration platform; it is recommended to formulate scientific and precise assistance policies, optimize the business environment, and promote the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Yang Yuanqing said that in recent years, focusing on promoting the transformation and upgrading of “Made in China” to “Made in China” through digital and intelligent transformation, he has proposed to develop artificial intelligence, promote the transformation of intelligent manufacturing, release efficiency dividends, and develop “5G + Industrial Internet”. ”, multi-dimensional suggestions such as enhancing computing power infrastructure. Many suggestions have also received media attention and feedback from relevant departments.
Yang Yuanqing said that being a deputy to the National People’s Congress is not only an honor, but also a responsibility. “I have a heavy responsibility on my shoulders. I will actively perform my duties, reflect the public sentiment and public opinion, and earnestly put forward good suggestions and practical things for the development of the national economy and people’s livelihood.” He said. (over)