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The Media, Communications and Information Technology

Cyberport

The 24-hectare Cyberport is home to 140 local, Mainland and overseas companies specialising in ICT applications, digital entertainment and multi-media content creation. Cyberport also provides the ICT and digital media industries with infrastructure, technical assistance and facilitates the development of local SMEs and ICT startups through various support

programmes.

Developments in E-government

Building on the foundations laid down over the past few years, Hong Kong has launched the next stage of e-government. Key developments include:

(a) Mobile applications

The government is keen to expand mobile e-government services for greater convenience of the public 'on-the-go. As at the end of 2013, a total of 83 government mobile apps are available for public use.

(b) Data.one

The government's Public Sector Information portal (http://data.one.gov.hk) provides for free re-use information in 15 categories, comprising over 2,000 datasets.

(c) Electronic Health Records

The first stage of the electronic Health Record (eHR) Programme, expected to be completed in 2014, is targeted to: (1) set up the eHR sharing platform for connection with all public and private hospitals; (2) have electronic medical/patient record and health information systems available in the market for private doctors, clinics and other healthcare providers to connect to the eHR sharing platform; and (3) formulate prior to the commissioning of the eHR Sharing System, a legal framework to protect the system security and data privacy.

(d) City-wide Wi-Fi

The GovWiFi Programme provides free Wi-Fi at over 2,300 hotspots in 430 government premises. The service will be extended to more government premises in 2014. Government-related organisations such as public hospitals will also start to provide Wi- Fi services in 2014. To assist public access, common branding will be established for the free Wi-Fi services offered by the public and private sectors.

(e) Government Cloud Platform

In 2013, the government launched a cloud platform to facilitate more agile and cost- effective delivery of common e-government services such as electronic record- keeping and collaborative working systems for shared use by government departments.

Digital Inclusion

ICT opens up ample opportunities to enhance the quality of living of the disadvantaged. The government implements a digital inclusion programme covering various needy groups,

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