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Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18

The Chinese giant announced the launch of the new products for Europe at MWC 18, stressing its commitment to the region for the future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Private Cloud

Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds

Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Private Cloud

Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money

New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce

Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial
Alibaba

Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Alibaba

Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China

Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Hyperscale

Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.

By John Engates • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
GDS Holdings and Alibaba China data center development underway
Alibaba

GDS Holdings and Alibaba China data center development underway

GDS Holdings is partnering with Alibaba to develop a new 5000 square meter data center campus in Hebei Province.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets
Hyperscale

It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets

Local companies are dominating China's flourishing data center and cloud markets - and will likely have an increasing impact on countries beyond China.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Alibaba's Jack Ma meets with Malaysia's Prime Minister to mark global trade milestone
Payment Technologies

Alibaba's Jack Ma meets with Malaysia's Prime Minister to mark global trade milestone

Alibaba's Jack Ma visits Malaysia for launch of electronic World Trade Platform hub, aimed at benefiting SMEs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
AWS remains 'in a league of its own' as cloud market booms 40%
Data Analytics

AWS remains 'in a league of its own' as cloud market booms 40%

Amazon remains 'in a league of its own' as a cloud provider, despite the rapid growth of key competitors Microsoft, Google and Alibaba.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises
Yahoo

Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises

Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program
EduTech

Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program

At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Cloud services growing faster than any IT market today – and tomorrow
Public Cloud

Cloud services growing faster than any IT market today – and tomorrow

The global infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) public cloud market surged 31 percent in 2016 to reach US$22.1 billion, up from $16.8 billion in 2015.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines
Cloud Services

Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines

The platform aims to address a challenge thousands of MAB employees currently face – to work and communicate efficiently.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Cisco helps Alibaba build new data center for China's internet economy
DataCentre infrastructure

Cisco helps Alibaba build new data center for China's internet economy

The massive amount of data flowing through Alibaba's next-generation data center presents new challenges to a relatively static physical network.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Alibaba Cloud opens new data center in Malaysia
Hybrid Cloud

Alibaba Cloud opens new data center in Malaysia

The data center's network and power strength will stretch beyond Malaysia, reaching enterprises as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017