Alibaba Launches First South American Data Centres in Brazil to Boost AI Services

Alibaba Group Holding has launched its inaugural data centres in South America, representing a pivotal step in expanding its artificial intelligence framework into emerging markets. On Thursday, the Hangzhou-based firm revealed that its Brazilian initiative will feature two data centres, delivering secure cloud infrastructure alongside a range of 'agentic AI services' to local businesses. This initiative is part of Alibaba's extensive plan to develop AI infrastructure beyond mainland China, as it explores new growth opportunities amid escalating US-China competition in AI. Allen Guo, Alibaba Cloud's general manager for Latin America and vice-president of international business, emphasized Brazil's position as a vibrant digital economy and a key market for Alibaba Cloud's growth in the region. The new infrastructure aims to enhance AI capabilities for Brazilian enterprises and integrate them into Alibaba's global network, offering direct access to a comprehensive array of cloud services tailored for low latency, resilience, and data governance essential for critical workloads. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post, the source of this report.