On November 27, 2024, the OpenHarmony Talent Ecosystem Conference 2024 was grandly held in Wuhan, guided by the OpenAtom Foundation and organized by the OpenHarmony Project Group Working Committee. iSoftStone's subsidiary, SwanLink, was invited to attend as a Class A donor of the OpenHarmony project group. During the conference, SwanLink not only took part in major events such as the Award Ceremony for the OpenHarmony Talent Ecosystem Annual Individual and Annual Institution but was also awarded the title of one of the first member units of the OpenHarmony Community Wuhan Sub-committee. In addition, SwanLink shared successful cases in talent development and ecosystem building at several forums, offering valuable insights and inspiration to the industry.

Building Reputation and Leading OpenHarmony Ecosystem Acceleration

As a well-known software hub in China, Wuhan has long been an important origin for OpenHarmony technology and ecosystem development. Taking advantage of the OpenHarmony Community Wuhan Sub-committee Forum, the organizers held a special ceremony for the interpretation of open-source policies and the release of application scenarios. This initiative will help attract and gather more enterprises in the HarmonyOS ecosystem, further promoting the prosperity and development of the OpenHarmony ecosystem in Central China.

Duan Wei (third from left), AVP of iSoftStone and General Manager of SwanLink Wuhan

At the first member unit pre-award ceremony, SwanLink was recognized for its outstanding contributions to community building and was awarded the title of one of the first member units of the OpenHarmony Community Wuhan Sub-committee. At the same time, relying on iSoftStone's industry influence, SwanLink also represented the enterprise sector at the conference and presented awards to the OpenHarmony Talent Ecosystem Annual Individual and OpenHarmony Talent Ecosystem Annual Institution. These activities undoubtedly inject new vitality into the OpenHarmony ecosystem.

Duan Wei (second from right) represented SwanLink and awarded the OpenHarmony Talent Ecosystem Annual Institution

Duan Wei (first from right) represented SwanLink and awarded the OpenHarmony Talent Ecosystem Annual Individual

Focusing on Industry-Education Integration: Balancing Technological Innovation and Talent Development

The depth of talent determines the height of the ecosystem. For a long time, SwanLink has considered talent strategy to be the core driving force of its business development. During this conference, at various forums including the OpenHarmony Community Wuhan Sub-committee Forum, the Wuhan Talent Development Forum, and the Hardware Ecosystem Community Development Forum, SwanLink's experts engaged in discussions with industry partners about OpenHarmony technological innovation, talent cultivation, and ecosystem building. Their contributions injected strong momentum into the talent development and ecosystem growth of OpenHarmony, not only in Wuhan but across the country.

Duan Wei, AVP of iSoftStone and General Manager of SwanLink Wuhan

Duan Wei, AVP of iSoftStone and General Manager of SwanLink Wuhan, delivered a speech titled "SwanLink Co-creating a New Chapter for OpenHarmony Community in Wuhan" at the OpenHarmony Community Wuhan Sub-committee Forum. He provided an in-depth explanation of how SwanLink, with its SwanLinkOS at its core, is actively promoting the implementation of OpenHarmony applications in Wuhan through various initiatives. Especially in talent development, Duan Wei emphasized that SwanLink will collaborate with more partners to organize diversified activities aimed at further unleashing the innovative potential of talent.

Lian Zhian, GM of SwanLink's Industry and Finance Solutions

Lian Zhian, GM of SwanLink's Industry and Finance Solutions, shared insights at multiple events, including the OpenHarmony Wuhan Talent Development Forum, the OpenHarmony Hardware Ecosystem Community Development Forum, and the iSoftStone Education OpenHarmony Forum. He provided a comprehensive introduction to how SwanLink, in partnership with universities and vocational colleges, is co-developing specialized curriculum systems. These curricula integrate hands-on OpenHarmony projects into the educational process, offering rich theoretical and practical guidance for talent development within the OpenHarmony ecosystem. This series of presentations garnered wide attention from attendees and the audience.

Photo carousel of exhibits

At the OpenHarmony Partner Exhibition, SwanLink showcased its SwanLinkOS AI smart solutions and the latest technological research results in full. These included products like the dual-screen self-service terminal, AI access control all-in-one machine, and RK3568 motherboard, all running on SwanLinkOS 5. With outstanding performance and intelligent design, these innovative products attracted many participants who experienced them firsthand, receiving unanimous praise.

The success of this conference not only highlighted SwanLink's significant achievements in promoting technological innovation and talent development but also injected new vitality into the further prosperity of the OpenHarmony ecosystem. Looking ahead, SwanLink will continue to focus on deepening the application of OpenHarmony technology and will work hand-in-hand with more partners to drive the continued development of the ecosystem.