Alibaba Group and SoftBank, today launched cloud computing services in Japan that utilize technologies and solutions from Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group. The service will be offreed via SB Cloud, a joint venture between the two companies, targeting SoftBank’s extensive business customer base in Japan.
SB Cloud will open a new data center in Japan and provide competitive and enhanced public cloud computing services. It will provide Japanese enterprises with Alibaba Cloud’s diverse offerings, including data storage and processing services, enterprise-level middleware as well as cloud security services.
Sicheng Yu, Vice President of Alibaba Cloud
We are proud that Alibaba Cloud can leverage its cloud computing expertise in the joint venture with SoftBank. We look forward to helping more Japanese companies grow their business with our secure, scalable and innovative cloud computing services.
Eric Gan, Representative Director, CEO of SB Cloud and Executive Vice President of SoftBank
I believe the JV team can develop the most advanced cloud platform for Japanese customers, as well as for multinational customers who want to use the resources we have available in Japan.
