Guizhou, in southwest China, used to be a remote, impoverished province. Though known for its ecology and rich natural resources, there was little in the way of a tech industry in the region. Today Guizhou is gradually growing into one of China's high-tech hotspots, where technology is not only used in business, but also in government and the provision of public services. Guizhou has truly embraced big data and is beginning to see some positive results.