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The Media, Communications and Information Technology

the public's awareness of security threats and to protect their computer systems and data. A new cyber security information portal will be launched in January 2015 to provide guidance and tools for the public to conduct health checks on their computers and mobile devices. The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Co-ordination Centre also provides. computer security incident response services for local businesses and the general public.

Facilitating the ICT Industry

The government is committed to cultivating a vibrant, competitive and innovative ICT industry. Under the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, Hong Kong service suppliers can apply for qualification certification of computer information system integration and provide various IT services in the Mainland, including software implementation and data processing services, database services, and online data processing and transaction services. Hong Kong residents can take qualification examinations on computing technology and software, and provide computer and software services in the Mainland. In addition, Guangdong and Hong Kong have implemented a scheme for the mutual recognition of electronic signature certificates to facilitate secure cross-boundary e-commerce.

The government collaborates with the local ICT industry in organising the Hong Kong ICT Awards, recognising outstanding ICT inventions and applications. In 2014, Hong Kong's ICT products and solutions won four grand awards in two prestigious international awards: the World Summit Youth Award and the Asia Pacific ICT Awards.

Since 2010, the government has allocated over 12 hectares and reserved two hectares of land in Tseung Kwan O for the development of high-tier data centres. The first data centre site was sold in October 2013. Two incentive measures were introduced in 2012 to encourage the conversion of industrial buildings into data centres and the development of high-tier data centres on existing industrial lots. As at the end of 2014, 13 applications had been received, of which 10 had been approved. Since July 2011, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer's Data Centre Facilitation Unit has been providing one-stop support services to parties interested in setting up data centres in Hong Kong.

Held over two weeks in April, the International IT Fest 2014 attracted 60,000 participants to 38 ICT events showcasing Hong Kong's achievements as a regional ICT hub.

Facilitating Development of Cloud Industry and Standards

In 2014, the Hong Kong and Guangdong governments jointly produced the 'Guangdong/Hong Kong Practice Guide for Procuring Cloud Services' to promote cloud computing adoption among organisations and companies, especially SMEs. The two governments also jointly organised regular meetings and forums to promote the development of cloud industry and standards in both places.

Cyberport

The 24-hectare Cyberport is home to some 300 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

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