Alibaba expands cloud services globally, focusing on AI to boost growth,Alibaba's AI products and partnerships aim to challenge US tech giants in Asia,New data centers and availability zones set to strengthen Alibaba's presence in the region.
Alibaba's Global Cloud Expansion
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is expanding its cloud computing services globally, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) to fuel growth. The company recently expanded its availability zones to Mexico for the first time and plans to build new data centers in Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea over the next three years.
Overcoming Challenges and Betting on AI
After a turbulent period that saw Alibaba Cloud scrap its planned initial public offering and undergo a management reshuffle, the company is now looking to reignite momentum. Selina Yuan, President of Alibaba Cloud's international division, said they will invest more in international data centers and emphasise AI products to attract customers. For more insights into how AI is shaping regional markets, you might be interested in our article on APAC AI in 2026: 4 Trends You Need To Know.
A Stronghold in Asia
While Alibaba Cloud holds just under 5% of the global cloud market share, it dominates the Chinese market with a 39% share. In Asia, Alibaba is one of the top players, aiming to challenge US tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. This mirrors a broader trend of Asian Stocks Surge on AI, Dollar Steady After Fed Remarks.
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AI-Driven Partnerships and Products
To boost growth, Alibaba is focusing on AI products and signing up more customers. The company recently expanded its partnership with French luxury house LVMH, which now uses Alibaba's AI tools in China. In 2023, Alibaba launched Tongyi Qianwen, its large language model (LLM), and later rolled out an advanced version to keep pace with competitors like Baidu, Tencent, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google. This competitive landscape highlights why many executives are treading carefully on generative AI adoption.
"We think is really the good time for the Alibaba cloud. We have cloud computing...we have our very clear strategy. We have our large language model, and I think we can do more for the business, for our customer and partners."
"We think is really the good time for the Alibaba cloud. We have cloud computing...we have our very clear strategy. We have our large language model, and I think we can do more for the business, for our customer and partners."
Embracing AI for a Brighter Future
As Alibaba continues to invest in AI and cloud computing, it seeks to strengthen its position in Asia and challenge dominant US tech giants. With new data centers, expanded availability zones, and a focus on AI-driven partnerships and products, Alibaba is poised to make its mark in the global AI landscape. According to Statista, Alibaba Cloud's market share in the global cloud infrastructure services market has steadily grown, establishing it as a key player globally.^[Statista - Cloud infrastructure services market share worldwide from 1st quarter 2017 to 1st quarter 2024]
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Latest Comments (4)
Interesting read. I wonder how long it will take for their "cloud growth" from AI to really materialise here, given all the market buzz from before.
Interesting! Just stumbled upon this. Alibaba's push into AI and cloud for Asian markets makes perfect sense. It's a proper game changer, innit?
Interesting read, lah. While Alibaba's AI push is clearly about cloud dominance, I wonder if the real game-changer isn't just their tech, but how they adapt it for our diverse Asian markets. US giants often struggle with that local flavour, eh? Maybe Alibaba's edge is truly understanding the ground here.
Good to see Alibaba stepping up! My own small business has seen how cloud solutions, even from smaller providers, really help here in Malaysia. Hope they bring more competitive options.
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