The introduction of the "Antelope" Industrial Internet Platform in East China's Anhui province has greatly accelerated the digital transformation of businesses.

A collaborative effort between the government and enterprises, this platform has become a crucial tool for promoting the development of a robust manufacturing sector and facilitating digital transformation in the province.

"Antelope", which currently has over 352,000 users, has served enterprises 1.132 million times, offering them efficient and cost-effective digital solutions. The platform is particularly useful for small and medium-sized enterprises, which often face challenges in terms of capital and technology.

A view of Hefei Meiya Optoelectronic Technology Inc's intelligent assembly line in Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone. [Photo/gxq.hefei.gov.cn]

By utilizing the digital software service packages offered on the platform, companies have been able to streamline their operations, reduce inventory backlog, and increase overall efficiency.

The platform also offers a wide range of tools and services, including inventory management and production scheduling, that allow businesses to fully leverage digital technology.

In addition, the platform has played a vital role in promoting industry-university-research cooperation and fostering the integration of scientific and technological innovation with the real economy.

Thanks to "Antelope", enterprises can now be connected with universities and research institutes and have access to scientific and technological achievements and solutions to technical challenges.

Additionally, the platform provides consultation and assistance in matters such as intellectual property rights and dispute resolution.

Anhui province has to date cultivated 137 industrial internet platforms of various types. According to the statistics of the province's industrial internet monitoring system, there are over 8 million connected devices, more than 10,000 industrial apps, and 92,000 service enterprises.