Following the trend of global intelligent informatization, Tianjin has accelerated  the construction of new-generation information infrastructure, promoted the  intelligent transformation of urban public infrastructure, and comprehensively  upgraded the capacity of urban infrastructure services. Tianjin has become an  important information and communication hub in northern China. 

The construction of smart city in Tianjin has entered the stage of intelligent integration, and the information industry is gathering and developing at a remarkably higher speed. An information technology industry system has taken  shape, represented by smart terminals, high-performance servers, and largecapacity storage. Their output of electronic information manufacturing  industry accounting for more than 90% of the total of Tianjin, Binhai New Area and Xiqing District are the main gathering areas for integrated circuits, telecommunications, new-type components, and computers in the city.

Tianjin's informatization level is among the highest in China. In June 2017, upon the signing of the "Agreement on Comprehensive Technology Cooperation" and the "Agreement on the Joint Construction  of New-Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy Institute" between Tianjin Municipality and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, China's New-Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy Institute  was unveiled. 

The Institute brings together well-known strategy research organizations from home and abroad, integrate the strengths of enterprises and universities and lead the formation of China Smart Technology Strategy  Research Alliance, so that the Institute will offer a Chinese program for  the world's new development of smart science and technology and provide  strategic, comprehensive, forward-looking advices and suggestions on the  establishment of a hyper-smart innovation system in China.