Orient Overseas ( O ) has partnered with Microsoft Research Asia ( MSRA ) to apply deep data research to shipping network operations . The collaboration is expected to bring $ 10 m in operational cost savings and will include training of 200 artificial intelligence ( AI ) engineers over the next 12 months . AI is key to the digital transformation vision of Orient , which already has software developers working on its projects . Additionally , the Hong Kong - based carrier has fully embraced a hybrid IT infrastructure with auto - switching and auto - scaling in its business practices , and employs predictive analytics on shipping schedules and berth activities .
Orient Overseas (OOCL) has partnered with Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) to apply deep learning research to shipping network operations. The collaboration is expected to bring $10m in operational cost savings and will include training of 200 artificial intelligence (AI) engineers over the next 12 months. AI is key to the digital transformation vision of OOCL, which already has 1,000 developers working on its behalf. Additionally, the Hong Kong-based carrier has fully embraced a hybrid cloud infrastructure with auto-switching and auto-scaling in its business practices, and employs predictive analytics on shipping schedules and berth activities.