Alibaba Prepares to Establish Its First Cloud Region in Turkey
The Chinese technology giant aims to increase its international competitiveness by establishing new cloud regions in three countries, including Turkey, over the next year.
According to a statement by Alibaba executive Li Feifei, the company will launch its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland, and the Netherlands within the next 12 months. This move will also expand its global data center network.
Investment Plan and New Targets
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba executive Li Feifei announced that they will establish their first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland, and the Netherlands over the next 12 months. This strategic step aims to strengthen the company's presence in the international market.
Expanding Data Center Network
The company announced that, in addition to Turkey and the two other countries, it will also expand its existing data center network in Malaysia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Hong Kong. These investments aim to increase the capability of providing localized cloud and artificial intelligence services.
Global Competitive Environment
According to information reported by Bloomberg, this growth move by Alibaba means it will increasingly enter into direct competition with its Western rivals such as Amazon and Alphabet in regions outside Asia.
Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure
Li Feifei, Chief Technology Officer of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence and President of International Business, stated that they are determined to work in close cooperation with the global ecosystem to make artificial intelligence more scalable, practical, and accessible for businesses.
Aggressive Investment Strategy
Alibaba positions itself among the Chinese companies investing most aggressively in digital infrastructure, which it views as the foundation for accessing artificial intelligence. The company has announced a three-year artificial intelligence investment plan and stated that capital expenditures will continue to increase since that time.