- New funding aims to strengthen cloud, AI item suite
- collaborates with international institutions to give the next generation Artificial training
Alibaba Cloud, the modern technology and knowledge foundation of Alibaba Group, announced its plan to launch its first sky region in Mexico, and to create additional data centers in its essential markets including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and South Korea within the next three years.  ,
The company stated in a statement that the new investment to create cloud and AI infrastructure across key global markets aims to strengthen the cloud and AI product suite for its international customers while fostering global partnerships and AI talent development to foster future modern expertise.
At the Alibaba Cloud Global Summit in Paris, Selina Yuan, president of international business, said,” We are reinforcing our commitment to expanding our AI infrastructure and enhancing our cloud capacities globally.” ” Meanwhile, our digital talent initiatives, in collaboration with global universities and local partners in our key markets, will further equip the upcoming generation with the requisite AI skills”, she added.
Model Studio for International AI Development
Alibaba Cloud’s top generative AI development platform, Model Studio, will soon be accessible to international customers via its Availability Zones in Singapore to better enable enterprises and developers to develop AI models and applications.
Customers can use Model Studio to access Alibaba Cloud’s large language model Qwen family, which includes both closed-source and open-source models with multimodal capabilities and sizes that range from 0. 5 billion to several hundred billion parameters, to help develop custom generative AI applications. In the second half of the year, additional model fine-tuning and inferencing tools and services will be available, enabling the creation of more sophisticated AI tasks with greater cost-efficiency.
Enhanced Partnerships to Elevate Customer Experience
Alibaba Cloud announced it has strengthened its partnership with SAP in order to introduce a one-stop enterprise solution for small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia that will enable rapid deployment and on-demand expansion capabilities.
This integrated cloud-based business management solution is poised to give SMEs in Asia a powerful, scalable enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system on the cloud without the need for significant initial investment in IT infrastructure by combining SAP Business One’s holistic business management capabilities with Alibaba Cloud’s scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
The new solution makes it easier for SAP Business One partners to quickly deploy the solution for their customers on the cloud by using Alibaba Cloud’s compute nest technology, which facilitates seamless integration of SAP Business One services with Alibaba Cloud. This synergy, it said, will empower SMEs to navigate market fluctuations with agility, optimize operational efficiency, and seize growth opportunities.
Alibaba Cloud announced it is developing a Salesforce on Alibaba Cloud training course in China in response to the growing interest and demand from multinational companies operating in the country. The exclusive course is designed for multinational corporations, focusing on how to use and master Salesforce CRM, as well as its integrated and localized features, and products that Alibaba Cloud supports and supports globally. Salesforce has helped multinational brands meet the distinct needs of the Chinese market while maintaining consistency for its global Salesforce products, including Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Salesforce Platform, since Alibaba Cloud is exclusive access to Salesforce in China starting at the end of 2023.
The training program offers customized offline training to teach essential competencies and skills needed for an administrator position on the Salesforce platform and the Alibaba Cloud platform. The course, which is designed to be beginner-friendly, aims to help participants learn how to use the system and its localized features using Alibaba Cloud’s reputable cloud infrastructure. It improves participants ‘ ability to migrate and integrate seamlessly into the Salesforce ecosystem, resulting in better synergy and coordination in a global work environment. By the end of 2025, the program aims to provide over 10,000 participants with the necessary skills to master the Salesforce platform in China through a gradual rollout.
Digital Training with Global Education Institutes
A leading European corporate training provider, Demos Group, and Alibaba Cloud today announced a new partnership. The two parties will launch a suite of Alibaba Cloud online courses, focusing on cloud computing, data analytics, and AI, aimed at enhancing the digital competencies of Demos ‘ corporate clients ‘ workforce. Additionally, Alaba Cloud and OxValue are working together. AI, a deep- tech venture from the University of Oxford, to broaden the suite of Alibaba Cloud capabilities provided to end customers, including AI- driven valuation services.
Moreover, Alibaba Cloud is initiating collaborations with several international universities— University of Reading, Singapore University of Social Sciences, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Arovy University, University Saint Thomas Mozambique—to introduce cloud computing and AI courses with the aim to cultivate a new generation of AI experts.
Developing Effective Collaboration to Serve Global Customers
A growing number of international customers have chosen Alibaba Cloud for its reliable cloud computing capabilities and proven AI technologies, which are essential for their rapid digital transformation journey and the pursuit of AI innovation:
• Alibaba Group, the world leader in high-quality goods, and LVMH Group, the world leader in high-quality goods, announced an extended partnership to advance the level of luxury experience in China through the use of Alibaba’s cloud technologies through Tmall’s AI-powered innovations in the retail and online. In its pursuit of relentless innovation, LVMH has begun integrating Alibaba Cloud’s generative AI capabilities, including Qwen, Alibaba’s proprietary large language model, and Model Studio. This integration has made it possible to develop novel applications and services that demonstrate the luxury Maison’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance its luxury offerings for global consumers, and encouraging innovation-led growth within its global retail businesses.
• Alibaba Cloud’s infrastructure was used by FathomX, a digital health AI company that is emerging from the National University of Singapore, to support its AI-driven breast cancer detection system. The partnership has resulted in a 27.6 % annual cost savings of infrastructure. This improvement in efficiency allows FathomX to expand its operations and provide cutting-edge healthcare solutions worldwide.
Since signing a strategic partnership last year, Alibaba Cloud has been assisting the International Canoe Federation in finding ways to measure and improve the sustainability of its events around the world. The ICF will expand the strategic partnership by looking into the potential of using Alibaba Cloud’s AI-driven ESG solutions to lessen the impact and carbon footprint at its events and coordinate sustainable activities to promote collaborative efforts.