ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY is meant to support venture capital- backed startups to build , grow , and scale , all while leveraging the full suite of Tencent Cloud capabilities .
Under the programme , funded startups are entitled to a host of financial and technical support , as well as training and certifications , and even marketing and networking opportunities .
Middle East partnerships
Tencent Cloud ’ s regional presence is driven by its partner ecosystem , having created an innovative and dynamic technology ecosystem for Abu Dhabi ’ s private and public sectors , with applications cutting across Mini Programmes , Tencent Real- Time Communication , Live-streaming and Media Solutions .
In 2024 , Tencent Cloud entered into partnership with Balance , an e-wallet provider in Dubai , to transform the Middle East payment landscape . Balance will integrate the Tencent Cloud technologies into its payment system , enabling compliant , secure and seamless identity authentication for payment .
Over the longer term , Balance will explore the adoption of the Tencent Cloud Mini App Platform as part of its application , providing users access to a host of essential daily services and products through a single interface .
Kartik Tikku , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Balance said , “ We are fortunate to be working with Tencent Cloud as this allows us to break into new markets such as Saudi Arabia and UAE , which have witnessed demand for cloud services .”
Tencent ’ s Hu said , “ The partnership with Balance is a testament to our technology ’ s ability to empower local businesses and government services alike , creating secure , efficient and innovative platforms that enhance the everyday lives of users .”
Tencent Cloud also partnered with TAMM in Abu Dhabi to consolidate over 700 public and private sector services into
Tencent Cloud AI is advancing into areas like video and content creation , image and character recognition , and AI value chains .
a single mini programme , streamlining essential services like citizenship applications and healthcare access .
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi also collaborated with Tencent to launch Khalifa , an AI-powered digital ambassador engaging Weixin users to promote tourism into UAE . These initiatives underline Tencent Cloud ’ s growth in the Middle East .
Looking ahead , Hu sees potential in the gaming sector , where proven capabilities will serve as a key enabler to foster growth and cultivate a thriving ecosystem of developers and players . Leveraging Tencent ’ s track record of supporting the Weixin and WeChat ecosystem with over 1.3 billion monthly active users , Hu envisions a dedicated MiniGame Platform to attract a new demographic of mobile gamers .
With the UAE ’ s electronic gaming market expected to reach nearly US $ 500 million in revenue by 2027 , the MiniGame Platform will play a role in driving new revenue streams for gaming businesses and supporting the local game development ecosystem .
Tencent Cloud ’ s recent partnership with PlaysOut , a UAE-based , global game
Cloud regions
Tencent Cloud operate 9 technical support centres , located in the Philippines , Malaysia , Singapore , Japan , South Korea , US , and Germany , with several more technical support centres to be established after 2024 . 58 availability zones are spread across 21 regions globally with 2,300 + cache nodes under Tencent Cloud Content Delivery Network .
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