EP 343 - Can Open Source Save Hong Kong? - Peter Man - Red Hat

In the Asia Tech Podcast’s conversation with Peter Man, General Manager for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau at Red Hat, we explored the complex landscape of digital transformation in Hong Kong and how open source technology plays a pivotal role in its future.

Some of the topics that Peter covered in detail:

• Geopolitical challenges drive the need for open source. Peter explained that open source technology offers a politically neutral, transparent solution in an increasingly polarized world.
• Digital transformation is Hong Kong is less about speed and more about leveraging technology to tap into new markets and customer bases, particularly through expanding into the Greater Bay Area.
• Open source, by its nature, is transparent—there are no hidden backdoors or trojan horses in the code, and businesses can audit and compile the code themselves.
• One of the biggest advantages of open source software is that it frees companies from the potential of vendor lock-in.
• Open source software fosters a collaborative approach to innovation, where the entire community benefits from shared knowledge and contributions.