In the industrial transformation intertwined with the revolution of artificial intelligence and computing power, operating systems, as the underlying foundation of digital civilization, are standing at a critical juncture of open collaboration. Recently, the “GCC Salon” series of interviews titled “Words from Leaders” invited Mr. Han Naiping, a member of the GCC Council and Strategic Advisory Committee, and Chief Scientist of China Electronics Corporation and Kylin Software Co., Ltd., to analyze the co-construction path of the global computing ecosystem from the perspective of a 30-year industry veteran.
Let’s take a look at how Kylin Software and GCC explore the path of technological collaboration together in the innovation process of the global computing ecosystem.
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Evolution of the Computing Ecosystem: From Local Exploration to International Collaboration
Observations from a 30-Year Industry Veteran
“I have witnessed the complete cycle of the Chinese operating system from initial exploration, to integration with international development based on open source, and then to the coordinated development of software and hardware.” Mr. Han Naiping mentioned while recalling the industry history that the current industry has entered the stage of “increasing entropy and strength”, with two significant characteristics:
• Operating systems have long moved from the laboratory to actual business scenarios—“truly running on users’ business systems and desktops”, achieving large-scale implementation in fields such as intelligent manufacturing and smart governance;
• The layered development of the ecosystem shows a distinct trend: the southward hardware adaptation layer has achieved compatibility with international hardware such as Intel and NVIDIA, while the northward industrial software and high-end database fields still require global industrial chain collaboration to improve.
The Bidirectional Value of the GCC Platform
When discussing the strategic significance of GCC, he clearly stated: “The Global Computing Alliance is not only a platform for technical exchange but also a strategic hub for promoting north-south ecological connectivity. We hope to integrate Chinese technology into the international ecosystem through GCC and empower Chinese innovation with international resources.” The alliance platform is gradually becoming a key bridge linking domestic and foreign technological ecosystems.
Breakthroughs in AI PC Operating Systems
Kylin Software has released an AI PC operating system that has achieved three core functions: “AI assistant, local knowledge base management, and data intelligent retrieval.” At the 2024 China Operating System Industry Conference, Kylin Software launched the AI version of the Galaxy Kylin desktop operating system. Mr. Han Naiping stated that this version marks an important milestone in the operating system’s embrace of the AI era, signifying a comprehensive integration of operating systems and AI.
Integration of Computing Power in Intelligent Computing Operating Systems
To address the technical island problem of AI servers “fighting alone,” the intelligent computing operating system achieves “one system with multiple hardware” support: “Whether it is domestic GPUs or international mainstream chips, computing power resources can be called through a unified interface.” This architecture builds a standardized computing power channel for algorithm engineers, allowing innovation to focus on the algorithms themselves rather than underlying adaptation.
Open Source Practices of the openKylin Community
As the initiator of the community, Kylin Software has open-sourced core technologies and formed a collaborative ecosystem. “We are building a technological ecosystem with industry partners through the openKylin community, and this sharing model is forming a positive cycle.” He mentioned that the community has gathered forces from enterprises, universities, and others, incubating multiple derivative distributions. “Open source is not a one-sided output but a bond for building an industrial community.” This concept is driving Chinese technology companies from merely following technology to co-constructing ecosystems.
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Ecological Practices under the GCC Framework
Bidirectional Contributions of the Technological Ecosystem
“GCC provides a key platform for global technological collaboration.” Mr. Han Naiping introduced that Kylin Software shares technological achievements through the openKylin community while continuously contributing code in areas such as memory management and heterogeneous computing in international communities like the Linux Kernel, “This is a bidirectional interaction between Chinese technology and the global ecosystem..” This bidirectional empowerment model is breaking down technological barriers.
Global Advancement of Open Source Collaboration
“Open source is the common language connecting global developers.” He emphasized that Kylin Software leverages GCC to promote cross-national technological exchanges, attracting developers from different countries to participate in community co-construction, “This cross-regional collaboration is a manifestation of the open-source spirit..” From code sharing to talent cultivation, GCC is becoming an important hub in the global open-source ecosystem.
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Conclusion
“The value of GCC lies in expanding new spaces for the industry through collaborative innovation.” Mr. Han Naiping concluded, “When the technological accumulation of Chinese enterprises integrates into the global ecosystem, and the experiences of international partners inspire the Chinese market, GCC becomes a collaborative hub for the global computing industry.” From technological islands to symbiotic networks, the practices of Kylin Software and GCC confirm a consensus:
Only through open collaboration can computing technology truly become a civilizational force that benefits all humanity. Every line of shared code builds a bridge for mutual learning in digital civilization; every instance of collaborative computing power points to a more inclusive future.
Source | Global Computing Alliance GCC
Reviewed by | Market and Government Affairs Department
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