Alibaba Cloud expands Thai presence with second data centre

Alibaba Cloud has reinforced its presence in Thailand, launching a second data centre to meet the country’s growing demand for cloud services.

The new facility joins Alibaba Cloud’s first Thai data centre, which opened in 2022, and is part of the company’s broader push to strengthen its cloud infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

Together, the two data centres will allow Alibaba Cloud to offer scalable and disaster-resilient cloud solutions and comply with Thailand’s security and regulatory standards.

“Our latest data centre strengthens our commitment to providing reliable, secure, and high-performance cloud services tailored to the needs of local businesses,” said Sean Yuan, vice president of international business at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.

“With enhanced local infrastructure, we aim to empower enterprises to use the full potential of cloud technology, especially in generative AI applications.”

Growing cloud footprint in Southeast Asia

The latest launch brings Alibaba Cloud’s global footprint to 86 availability zones in 28 regions, reinforcing its position as a major cloud player in Southeast Asia.

The company recently announced its expansion plans which include building a new cloud area in Mexico and making more investments in Thailand, the Philippines, and South Korea.

While specific details about the new Thai data centre’s location and capacity have not been disclosed, its addition is expected to improve Alibaba Cloud’s ability to provide faster, more resilient cloud services to local businesses.

Competition heating up in Thailand’s cloud market

Alibaba Cloud isn’t alone in ramping up cloud investments in Thailand.

Tencent already operates two availability zones in Bangkok, while Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched its first Thai cloud region in January 2024.

Meanwhile, Microsoft and Google have each announced plans to establish data centres in the country, with Microsoft revealing its project in May 2024 and Google following in September 2024.

The intensifying competition reflects Thailand’s growing status as a digital hub in the region, driven by increasing cloud adoption and rising demand for AI-powered solutions.

Security and compliance remain a priority

Alibaba Cloud emphasised its dedication to security and regulatory compliance, pointing out that it offers over 140 security and compliance accreditations worldwide.

With two data centres now operating in Thailand, the company claims to be well-equipped to provide businesses with cloud solutions.

As cloud adoption grows in Thailand, businesses will benefit from more options and greater infrastructure reliability, whether they’re building generative AI applications or simply migrating more of their operations to the cloud.

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