What 北京阿里巴巴云计算技术有限公司 does

Beijing Alibaba Cloud Computing Technology Co., Ltd. (operating as Alibaba Cloud, also known as Aliyun / 阿里云) is the cloud computing and artificial intelligence services subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, a Hong Kong-listed conglomerate (9988.HK). Established in 2009 and headquartered in Hangzhou with its registered entity in Beijing, the company operates a global network of data centers spanning Asia Pacific (China, Singapore, Japan), the Middle East (UAE), Europe (Germany), and the United States. It serves enterprise and SMB customers across financial services, retail, media, gaming, and independent software vendor (ISV) verticals, alongside the broader Alibaba Group ecosystem of merchants and developers.

Alibaba Cloud's product portfolio spans foundational infrastructure and AI-focused services. Core infrastructure offerings include Elastic Compute Service (ECS) for scalable virtual servers, Simple Application Server (SAS) for pre-configured deployments, a portfolio of relational and NoSQL databases, cloud security products, and Short Message Service (SMS). AI capabilities are anchored by proprietary Qwen foundation large language models, exposed via the Model Studio platform for model development, training, and deployment, and surfaced through an AI Assistant widget on the website. The Qwen Cloud sub-brand provides a dedicated AI-cloud experience, and the company supports text and audio AI modalities with capabilities in natural language processing and generative AI.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market motion combining enterprise field sales, self-service product-led growth through a cloud console, a third-party marketplace, an extensive channel/partner network, and developer community engagement. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: cloud computing services (subscription/recurring), AI and ML services (usage-based pricing), marketplace commissions on third-party software sales, and enterprise solutions and professional services. Pricing tiers range from pay-as-you-go usage-based billing to annual reserved instances and multi-year enterprise contracts with custom negotiated pricing. Reported segment revenue reached approximately RMB 77.9 billion (~USD 10.8 billion) for FY2024, reflecting its position as one of the four largest global cloud platforms alongside AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Name

北京阿里巴巴云计算技术有限公司

Legal name

北京阿里巴巴云计算技术有限公司 (Beijing Alibaba Cloud Computing Technology Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://aliyun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alibaba Cloud (阿里云) is the cloud computing and AI subsidiary of Alibaba Group, offering compute, storage, databases, security, and proprietary Qwen-powered AI services to global enterprises across financial services, retail, media, gaming, and ISV verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Compute Cloud & GPU-as-a-Service (HDAAAAAK), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Cloud Landing Zone & Architecture (Network, IAM, Governance) (BPAEACAE)

Keywords

• Cloud computing services
• Elastic compute infrastructure
• AI model development
• Managed database services
• Enterprise cloud security

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cloud Computing Services: Revenue generated from cloud compute, storage, database, and infrastructure services. Primarily subscription and usage-based pricing model where customers pay for compute hours, storage consumption, and data transfer.
2. AI and ML Services: Revenue from AI model development (Model Studio), deployment, and inference services, typically usage-based for compute-intensive AI workloads.
3. Marketplace Commission: Revenue from third-party software and solutions sold through Alibaba Cloud Marketplace, taking a platform commission on transactions.
4. Enterprise Solutions and Professional Services: Custom enterprise solutions and professional services for financial services, retail, media, and gaming verticals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beijing Alibaba Cloud Computing Technology Co., Ltd. (Alibaba Cloud) provides public cloud computing and AI services, including elastic compute (ECS), simple application servers (SAS), managed databases, security, SMS, and an AI/ML platform (Model Studio) powered by proprietary Qwen foundation models. The platform is delivered globally through a network of data centers and is sold to enterprise customers via direct sales, self-service console, marketplace, and partner channels.

Product overview

Alibaba Cloud is a comprehensive cloud computing and AI services platform offering a multi-product portfolio organized around core infrastructure and AI capabilities. The platform comprises foundational compute services (ECS, SAS), database solutions, security products, and SMS alongside AI-focused offerings. Model Studio serves as the AI/ML platform integrating Qwen foundation models, while the AI Assistant provides conversational interaction capabilities. Qwen Cloud operates as a dedicated AI cloud sub-brand. The architecture combines infrastructure-as-a-service with platform services, enabling enterprise cloud deployment alongside AI-powered services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qwen Cloud: AI-powered cloud platform featuring Qwen large language models for enterprise applications

Products and services

• AI Assistant AI-powered conversational assistant built on Qwen foundation models that provides natural language interaction for Alibaba Cloud services, enabling users to ask questions and receive solutions through an integrated widget.
• ECS (Elastic Compute Service)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DigitalOcean: Simplified cloud provider targeting SMBs and developers with easy-to-use IaaS. Comparable to Alibaba Cloud's SAS (Simple Application Server) offering on simplified cloud compute targeting SMB and developer segments.
• CoreWeave: AI-focused GPU cloud provider rapidly scaling AI compute capacity. Comparable to Alibaba Cloud's Model Studio offering on GPU-as-a-Service and dedicated AI infrastructure for model training/inference workloads.

Direct peers

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Hyperscale cloud with strength in AI/ML (Vertex AI, Gemini models) and data analytics. Directly comparable to Alibaba Cloud on AI infrastructure, global data centers, and enterprise vertical solutions.
• Tencent Cloud: China-headquartered hyperscale cloud provider competing head-to-head with Alibaba Cloud in domestic and select international markets. Comparable on full-stack cloud, AI services, gaming/media vertical solutions, and Asia-Pacific footprint.
• Microsoft Azure: Hyperscale cloud platform with strong enterprise and AI focus (Azure OpenAI Service). Directly comparable to Alibaba Cloud on enterprise IaaS/PaaS, GenAI platform, vertical solutions, and multi-region global infrastructure.
• Huawei Cloud: China-based cloud provider backed by Huawei's hardware stack, growing rapidly in government and enterprise. Comparable to Alibaba Cloud on full-stack cloud services, AI capabilities, and Asia/global expansion ambitions.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Global cloud computing market leader offering IaaS, PaaS, databases, AI/ML services, and verticalized solutions. Directly comparable to Alibaba Cloud on full-stack cloud offerings, hyperscale infrastructure, and enterprise sales motions.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Incumbent enterprise software vendor expanding into cloud infrastructure, particularly strong in database workloads and regulated industries. Comparable to Alibaba Cloud on enterprise database offerings and vertical-specific cloud solutions.
• IBM Cloud: Legacy enterprise technology vendor offering hybrid cloud and AI services (watsonx). Comparable to Alibaba Cloud on enterprise-grade cloud offerings, regulated-industry focus, and AI/ML platform capabilities.

Others

• Salesforce (Hyperforce / Industry Clouds): Enterprise SaaS leader with verticalized industry clouds and AI offerings (Einstein). Comparable to Alibaba Cloud on industry-vertical cloud solutions and AI platform positioning for enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Alibaba_Cloud
• GitHubgithub.com/AliyunContainerService
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AlibabaCloud
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlibabaCloudGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%E5%8C%97%E4%BA%AC%E9%98%BF%E9%87%8C%E5%B7%B4%E5%B7%B4%E4%BA%91%E8%AE%A1%E7%AE%97%E6%8A%80%E6%9C%AF%E6%9C%89%E9%99%90%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8
• Instagraminstagram.com/alibabacloud

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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