Alibaba stories - Page 5
Industry heavyweights debate the future at Datacloud Europe 2018
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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Datacloud Europe kicked off today with a keynote from Schneider Electric's Kevin Brown on the future of the data center industry.
Alibaba's South Asia expansion plans start to take shape
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Since its inception in 2012, Daraz has grown into a leading eCommerce company in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Nepal.
Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric rollout reaches Australia
Thu, 10th May 2018
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Equinix is set to launch its Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric (ECX Fabric) in Melbourne and Sydney, after its recent expansion into Japan.
Cloud boom continues as giants threaten small operators
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Spending on cloud infrastructure services rose by 51% in Q1 2018, surpassing growth rates of the previous five quarters, according to Synergy Research data.
Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.
Thailand 4.0 picks up speed following Alibaba investment
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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The strategic partnership between the technology giant and the Government of Thailand seeks to push the development of the nation’s digital economy.
Alibaba Cloud opens first data center in Indonesia with big plans for local startups
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The new data center is a part of Alibaba Cloud’s initiative of supporting the Indonesian Government in creating 1000 startups by 2020.
Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.
Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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The Chinese giant announced the launch of the new products for Europe at MWC 18, stressing its commitment to the region for the future.
Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Alibaba debuts its Olympic Games showcase in Gangneung, illustrating how cloud technology can revolutionise event experiences for fans and athletes alike.
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world’s most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.
Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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The platform aims to address a challenge thousands of MAB employees currently face – to work and communicate efficiently.
Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.
Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
GDS Holdings and Alibaba China data center development underway
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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GDS Holdings is partnering with Alibaba to develop a new 5000 square meter data center campus in Hebei Province.
Cisco helps Alibaba build new data center for China's internet economy
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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The massive amount of data flowing through Alibaba's next-generation data center presents new challenges to a relatively static physical network.
It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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Local companies are dominating China's flourishing data center and cloud markets - and will likely have an increasing impact on countries beyond China.