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Alibaba Cloud upgrades AnalyticDB with vector database engine

Duncan MacRae — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:33:49 +0000

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has enhanced its AnalyticDB vector engine, making it easier than ever for enterprises to access various large language models (LLMs) for building their customised generative AI capabilities. At its Data Management Summit hosted in Jakarta, Alibaba Cloud also upgraded its one-stop, cloud-native data management... Read more »

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Alibaba Cloud unveils strategic roadmap for international business

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:10:00 +0000

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced its latest international strategic roadmap at the 2022 Alibaba Cloud Summit. During the three-day summit, the trusted cloud provider has revealed new products to support technology innovation among enterprises, an investment of $1 billion for a global partner ecosystem upgrade, and enhanced... Read more »

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Alibaba launches ‘Data-as-a-Service’ firm Lingyang

Ryan Daws — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:57:27 +0000

Alibaba has spun out a “Data-as-a-Service” (DaaS) business called Lingyang Intelligent Service Company. Lingyang will offer solutions to enterprises that were initially developed for Alibaba. “The launch of the new firm is an important step taken by Alibaba after long-term consideration,” said Daniel Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Alibaba. The team behind Lingyang has vast... Read more »

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Alibaba’s cloud arm facing US national security probe

Fin Strathern — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:35:34 +0000

Alibaba’s cloud wing is being reviewed by the Biden administration to determine if it poses a risk to US national security, according to Reuters. The probe is investigating how the company stores US client data, including personal information and intellectual property, and whether the Chinese government could gain access to it. Concerns also centre around... Read more »

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Tencent Cloud expands global footprint with Latin America entry

Fin Strathern — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:32:01 +0000

Tencent Cloud, China’s second largest cloud provider after Alibaba, has launched its first internet data centre in Latin America. Located in Brazil’s financial capital São Paulo, the facility adds to Tencent’s global network of 27 cloud regions and 68 availability zones. The company’s expansion into Latin America comes to meet the growing demand for digitisation... Read more »

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Alibaba launches cloud pin for Tokyo Olympic broadcasters

Fin Strathern — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:09:00 +0000

Tech giant Alibaba, a worldwide Olympic partner, has unveiled its Alibaba Cloud Pin, a digital wearable for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games that allows for the exchange of contact information in a safe and interactive manner. Designed for broadcasting and media professionals, the pin can be worn either as a badge or on a lanyard,... Read more »

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