Globe Business Expands to the Cloud with Alibaba Cloud Partnership

Globe Business solidifies its position in the digital transformation landscape as it announces a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, to provide enterprises in the Philippines with access to their Cloud technology.

[From L-R] Globe Business’ Cloud Portfolio Director, Jay Abada, and Vice President for Partner Ecosystem, Cocoy Claravall, together with Alibaba Cloud Intelligence’s General Manager of the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau SAR, Leo Liu, and Country Manager for the Philippines, Allen Guo.

Established in 2009, Alibaba Cloud is one of the biggest public Cloud service providers in Asia Pacific. It offers a comprehensive suite of Cloud services worldwide, including elastic computing, database management, storage, networking, security, and application services at full capacity, as well as localized solutions to assist enterprises and SMEs in the Philippines. The company also specializes in providing solutions in data analytics, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) services.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Alibaba Cloud in this journey of transforming industries," said KD Dizon, Head for Globe Business. "This partnership gives us an opportunity to expand our portfolio of Cloud solutions to accommodate specific and unique needs of enterprises in the country.”

The collaboration enables Globe Business to enhance its Cloud capabilities by tapping into Alibaba Cloud's ecosystem of solutions, maximizing their computing power, enterprise-grade stability, reliability, scalability, and continuous research and development.

With Alibaba Cloud on board, Globe Business is empowered further in addressing the evolving needs of various industries in the Philippines, including fintech, media, financial services, and retail. Alibaba Cloud is a global public Cloud service provider with a significant presence of data centers in Southeast Asia. By leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s public Cloud services alongside their local data center in the Philippines, enterprises can be equipped to provide better services with the help of comprehensive Cloud solutions tailored to their specific requirements.

"We are delighted to partner with Globe Business, a company that shares our vision for digital transformation and sustainable growth," said Allen Guo, Country Manager for the Philippines, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. "Together, we are confident in empowering enterprises in the Philippines with trusted and proven Cloud solutions and services that drive economic progress and enhance overall well-being."

Globe Business, through its subsidiary, envisions a fruitful partnership with Alibaba Cloud where both foster a digital ecosystem that encourages innovation, productivity, and inclusivity. The companies will continue to work closely to deliver transformative solutions and support the evolving technology landscape in the Philippines.

This partnership with the global Cloud service provider is another step towards Globe’s commitment to upholding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the role of innovation as a crucial driver of economic growth and development.