Alibaba stories - Page 5
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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blockchain
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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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commerce systems
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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.
Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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microsoft
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google
Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.
Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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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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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.
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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exports
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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hyperscale
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public cloud
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crypto
Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
Alibaba's Jack Ma meets with Malaysia's Prime Minister to mark global trade milestone
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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payment technologies
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba's Jack Ma visits Malaysia for launch of electronic World Trade Platform hub, aimed at benefiting SMEs.
AWS remains 'in a league of its own' as cloud market booms 40%
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon remains 'in a league of its own' as a cloud provider, despite the rapid growth of key competitors Microsoft, Google and Alibaba.
Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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yahoo
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tencent
Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.
Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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edutech
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iot
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it automation
At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.
Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.
Cloud services growing faster than any IT market today – and tomorrow
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
The global infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) public cloud market surged 31 percent in 2016 to reach US$22.1 billion, up from $16.8 billion in 2015.
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
Cloud providers & outsourcing driving AU data center demand, report says
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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microsoft
A surge in cloud services is fuelling Australia's data centre expansion, with Sydney and Melbourne markets leading growth, finds a new report.
Megaport expands multicloud capabilities in Singapore
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Singapore is an incredibly important location for cloud in Southeast Asia, and we've experienced increased demand for flexible, multicloud solutions.
Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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airlines
Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans and Fliggy vice president Jerry Hu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.