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Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024
Large Language Models

Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms Q4 2024, scoring highly for its AI innovations and infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Alibaba Cloud unveils global AI partner accelerator plan
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud unveils global AI partner accelerator plan

Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its Partner Rainforest Plan to boost its global AI ecosystem, aiming to include 100 partners by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Console Connect expands data platform to New Zealand
Network Infrastructure

Console Connect expands data platform to New Zealand

Console Connect has launched its platform for data movement in New Zealand, enabling secure access to public clouds from seven Auckland data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games

Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Alibaba Cloud's Energy Expert to enhance Paris 2024 sustainability
Power / Energy

Alibaba Cloud's Energy Expert to enhance Paris 2024 sustainability

Alibaba Cloud's Energy Expert will be deployed at Paris 2024 to monitor energy use across all venues, enhancing sustainability efforts for the Olympic Games.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Storage

Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034

The distributed cloud market is set to grow from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by rising IoT device adoption and edge computing demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics

Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Alibaba Cloud to support operational efficiency at Gangwon 2024 Games
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud to support operational efficiency at Gangwon 2024 Games

Alibaba Cloud joins forces with the Winter Youth Olympic Games, set for Gangwon 2024, bestowing tech-infused operational efficiency, maximised fan engagement, and pioneering technology opportunities for global sporting events.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Alibaba Cloud open-sources two large language models for AI community
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud open-sources two large language models for AI community

Alibaba Cloud has open-sourced two large language models for AI, Qwen-72B and Qwen-1.8B, to facilitate AI advancements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
APAC digital businesses to boost tech spending by 20% despite economy
Unified Communications

APAC digital businesses to boost tech spending by 20% despite economy

Despite economic challenges, Digital Native Businesses in the Asia/Pacific region plan to increase tech spending by 20% in the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Alibaba Cloud unveils advanced AI model and industry-specific versions at Apsara Conference
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud unveils advanced AI model and industry-specific versions at Apsara Conference

Alibaba Cloud has launched Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, an advanced AI model, alongside industry-specific versions at the Apsara Conference. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
Alibaba Cloud promotes sustainability and inclusion at the Asian Games with new web app
Clean technologies

Alibaba Cloud promotes sustainability and inclusion at the Asian Games with new web app

Alibaba Cloud introduces a web app promoting sustainability and inclusivity at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Alibaba Cloud makes headway with large language vision models
Large Language Models

Alibaba Cloud makes headway with large language vision models

Alibaba Cloud has launched two open-source large vision language models (LVLM), Qwen-VL and its conversationally fine-tuned Qwen-VL-Chat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023
Denodo and Alibaba Cloud simplifies data management
Partner Programmes

Denodo and Alibaba Cloud simplifies data management

Denodo and Alibaba Cloud partner to deliver logical data integration and management to medium and large enterprises worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023

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Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements
Gaming

Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements

Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou spotlights substantial AI and cloud advancements, including Qwen 2.5 models and partnerships with NVIDIA and UNESCO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses
Customer Relationship Management

Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses

Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Thailand Data Centre Council appoints first Chairman
Hyperscale

Thailand Data Centre Council appoints first Chairman

Thailand Data Centre Council appoints inaugural Chairman Thosaphol Pengsom, introducing a strategic plan to transform Thailand into a major data centre hub in Southeast Asia by 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
China's cloud market services spending surges to $9.2bn
Data Analytics

China's cloud market services spending surges to $9.2bn

In Q3 2023, China's spending on cloud market services saw an 18% rise to $9.2bn, while Chinese cloud giants saw a surge led by AI technology innovations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024