Asian Stories

Ford-owned Autonomic opts with Alibaba Cloud for entry into China

Demand for connected cars in China is skyrocketing and consequently so too is data on the edge, which Autonomic hopes to take advantage of.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Storage

Alibaba launches Dual-mode SSD to optimize hyper-scale infrastructure

It is expected that this storage system will lead to a 75% reduction in reading latency and enhance overall storage performance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

Public Cloud

Alibaba Cloud opens first data center in Indonesia with big plans for local startups

The new data center is a part of Alibaba Cloud's initiative of supporting the Indonesian Government in creating 1000 startups by 2020.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

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

Data Analytics

Alibaba cloud launches Malaysia city brain

Developed on Alibaba Cloud's cloud computing infrastructure it will support Malaysia's digital transformation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Global Stories

Smart Cities

Alibaba Cloud & Infineon to boost China's smart industries

The MoU aims to promote IoT applications within the 'smart industry' and 'smart life' fields across Chinese cities and enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Hyperscale

Gartner - IaaS public cloud services market grew 29.5% in 2017

Amazon is still on top, but Alibaba's investment strategy is giving the company huge potential for global growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018

Data Analytics

Alibaba Cloud to team up with two-time F1 champion

Alibaba Cloud has announced a partnership with former Formula One (F1) champion Fernando Alonso to provide cloud infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Internet of Things

Alibaba Cloud partners with Siemens to foster industrial IoT in China

Alibaba Cloud partners with Siemens to boost industrial IoT in China, with MindSphere to be available on Alibaba Cloud in 2019.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Cloud Services

Alibaba Cloud makes intentions clear with new EMEA partner program

Alibaba Cloud has expanded its reach in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with the launch of a new partner program.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

Hybrid Cloud

Commvault and Alibaba Cloud Join Forces to foster digital transformation initiatives

Commvault and Alibaba Cloud say the offerings are designed to enable businesses to make their move to the cloud with greater ease and security.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud and TAS announce cloud services partnership

Alibaba Cloud and TAS have joined forces to deliver advanced, secure cloud services to enhance the financial services industry in Australia.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Marketing Technologies

Alibaba's South Asia expansion plans start to take shape

Since its inception in 2012, Daraz has grown into a leading eCommerce company in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Nepal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric rollout reaches Australia

Equinix is set to launch its Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric (ECX Fabric) in Melbourne and Sydney, after its recent expansion into Japan.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

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

Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat Enterprise Linux now available on Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud and Red Hat entered into a collaboration to leverage each other's infrastructure and solutions in October 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

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

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

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

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