Core Insights - The internet, software, and information technology services industry in Nansha, Guangzhou, experienced a revenue growth of 23.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of this year, continuing a steady growth trend since the beginning of the year [1] - The number of large-scale internet software and information technology companies in Nansha increased from 43 in 2020 to 125, with an expected annual revenue of nearly 20 billion yuan for this year [1] - The Nansha software industry has entered a new stage of scaled growth after five years of cultivation, with over 40 companies achieving revenues of over 100 million yuan [4] Industry Development - The development path of Nansha's software industry shows clear stages, with the initial phase from 2015 to 2020 focusing on market cultivation and ecosystem building, leading to a significant increase in the number of enterprises [4] - Since 2021, the industry has entered a phase of scaled development driven by the maturity of technologies like artificial intelligence and big data, with a continuous optimization of industry structure [4][5] - Nansha has shifted from a focus on attracting individual enterprises to building a comprehensive industrial ecosystem, with specialized zones established for game and micro-drama industries [9][11] Policy Support - Nansha has transitioned from broad-based policy support to more targeted measures, implementing specific policies for artificial intelligence and software services [5] - The recent software and internet industry development conference received strong backing from four national-level institutions, indicating a unique level of support for Nansha's digital transformation [1][6] - The establishment of high-energy platforms, such as the Guangzhou Vertical Large Model Service Center, aims to provide comprehensive support for AI development and data compliance [8] Strategic Initiatives - The Nansha district is positioning itself as a key node in the digital industry layout of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with a focus on fostering innovation and collaboration among government, industry, academia, and research [5][6] - The recent unveiling of specialized industrial clusters, such as the game and micro-drama industry clusters, marks a new phase of professional development in these sectors [11] - The collaboration with national research institutions aims to enhance the safety, standards, quality, and communication aspects of the digital economy in Nansha [6][8]