Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced a major overhaul of its global partner ecosystem at the Alibaba Cloud Partner Summit 2024.
The new “Alibaba Cloud Partner Rainforest Plan” is centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and includes an enhanced incentive program, an AI partner accelerator program, and a revitalized service partner strategy.
These initiatives aim to provide partners with the tools and resources they need to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions for enterprises around the world.
Recognizing the growing demand for AI technology, alibaba cloud‘s AI Alliance Accelerator program will focus on building a dedicated AI partner ecosystem.
The program provides selected AI technology partners with enhanced technical support, expanded distribution channels, and joint go-to-market resources.
Channel partners will benefit from increased financial incentives and market development funding for AI-related initiatives.
Alibaba Cloud also introduced a revitalized service partner program focused on nurturing new service partners and strengthening existing service partners.
The program provides training and resources to enable partners to scale their services, including AI consulting, implementation, and managed services.
This includes developing managed large-scale language model services and other AI-focused products.
To further strengthen collaboration, Alibaba Cloud has launched a synergistic incentive program aimed at strengthening cooperation between technology and channel partners.
The program provides an expanded path to market and allows technology partners to take advantage of Alibaba Cloud’s extensive channel network.
Alibaba Cloud also highlighted several global and regional partnerships, including cooperation with Telkom Indonesia, Japan’s Securai, and Thailand’s Yell Group.
These partnerships aim to deliver innovative AI-supported cloud solutions and foster the growth of digital ecosystems in these regions.
Alibaba Cloud currently works with approximately 12,000 partners around the world, including Salesforce, Fortinet, IBM, and Neo4j.
“At Alibaba Cloud, we believe collaboration is the key to unlocking innovation and driving growth. Our global partners are not just participants, but architects of the new digital environment in the AI era.
Now, with a revamped global partner ecosystem, we are committed to helping our global partners jointly reap the benefits of the AI era and meet the diverse business demands of customers around the world. ”
said Selina Yuan, president of international business at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
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