Embracing AI is a complex business challenge in digital transformation. 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 ( 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 .