On September 22, the Executive Briefing on the Smart United Laboratories Upgrade Project and the Launch of the “LinkWise” AI Product, themed “Harnessing AI to Elevate Efficiency” was held at the Zhuhai United Laboratories Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Branch. Attendees included Mr. Tsoi Hoi Shan, Chairman of the Board; Mr. Leung Wing Hon, Vice Chairman; Ms. Zou Xian Hong, Executive Director; general managers and management teams from various business units; and Alibaba’s delegation, led by Mr. Li, Vice President of the Alibaba Business Division, Mr. Wei, General Manager of the Healthcare Industry Division, and Mr. Zhang, Director of the Healthcare Industry Division, together with Mr. Li, Vice President of Weiming Penguin. The event marked the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between United Laboratories and Alibaba DingTalk, as well as the official launch of the new AI-powered workplace product. These milestones will accelerate the Group’s intelligent and digital transformation. Mr. Niu, General Manager of the Group’s Brand and Culture Department, hosted the event.
Strategic Partnership: Embarking on a New AI Journey
Prior to the meeting, United Laboratories and Alibaba held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony. Mr. Yu, Deputy General Manager of the Group’s Digitalization Center, and Mr. Wei, General Manager of Alibaba’s Healthcare Industry Division, took to the stage to sign the agreement, marking the beginning of an in-depth strategic AI partnership between the two parties.
Executive Briefing on the Smart United Laboratories Upgrade Project and Launch of the “LinkWise” AI Product
Under the theme “Harnessing AI to Elevate Efficiency”, the Executive Briefing on the Smart United Laboratories Upgrade Project and the Launch of the “LinkWise” AI Product officially commenced.
Chairman Mr. Tsoi Hoi Shan opened the session with key strategic guidance, outlining the Group’s strategic direction and core objectives for AI transformation. He emphasized that AI is not an option, but a necessity. In the face of industry transformation and the drive for greater efficiency, all employees must proactively embrace AI to drive smarter management, improve operational efficiency and secure a leading position in future development.
Mr. Li, Vice President of Alibaba’s Business Division, then delivered a speech sharing the latest trends in AI technology, industry applications, and the vision for collaboration between the two parties. He reaffirmed Alibaba’s full support for United Laboratories’ upgrade project, emphasizing the role of digital intelligence in empowering business growth and multiplying value. Together, the two parties aim to establish a benchmark for AI applications across the industry.
Putting AI into Practice and Empowering Every Employee
During the project briefing and product launch, the presenter first provided a detailed introduction to integrated office workflows, demonstrating how the unified platform breaks down information silos and enables efficient collaboration. The session then explored the advantages of AI-powered spreadsheets across a range of workplace scenarios. Finally, the presenter showcased the features and practical applications of “LinkWise,” the newly launched AI assistant and a key highlight of the event. Through these demonstrations, attendees gained a clear understanding of how integrating AI tools into everyday office operations can improve work efficiency and optimize the use of human resources. The comprehensive and practical presentations highlighted the convenience and efficiency that AI brings to the workplace.
To foster a culture in which every employee learns and applies AI, Mr. Wang, General Manager of the Group’s Human Resources Center and Legal Affairs Center, launched an initiative for an AI competition in line with the Group’s strategic direction. He encouraged all employees to actively explore AI applications, identify new use cases and develop innovative practical solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance organizational efficiency.
United in Purpose, Building the Future Together
At the meeting, general managers from various business units across the Group took turns sharing their insights and plans for implementing AI in alignment with their respective business needs. They expressed their commitment to embracing change, taking proactive action, and driving the practical application of AI tools across frontline operations, building strong Group-wide momentum for collaborative AI adoption and transformation.
Director Ms. Zou Xian Hong expressed strong support for the Smart United Laboratories Upgrade Project, encouraging all employees to adopt an open mindset toward learning and applying AI, and to make it a powerful tool for improving quality and efficiency and driving innovation.
Vice Chairman Mr. Leung Wing Hon delivered the concluding remarks, urging all business units to seize this briefing as an opportunity to recognize the importance of AI and make effective use of AI tools in both mindset and action. He emphasized the need to maintain strict compliance standards and integrate AI deeply into every stage of business operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs. He also called for tangible results from the AI initiative to support the Group’s high-quality development.
Harnessing AI to Elevate Efficiency
This conference served not only as a comprehensive briefing on United Laboratories’ AI upgrade strategy but also as a Group-wide call to action for intelligent transformation, further clarifying the direction ahead and building a shared vision. Moving forward, United Laboratories will continue to deepen its AI applications, harnessing the new momentum of digitalization and intelligence to inject fresh vitality into the Group’s development.