Alibaba Group and global enterprise software giant SAP today announced a significant strategic partnership. The two companies will deeply integrate SAP's enterprise-level software with Alibaba Cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities, injecting strong momentum into the innovation and digital transformation of global enterprise customers. The core highlight of this collaboration is that SAP will explore integrating Qwen, Alibaba’s large language model, and comprehensively support enterprises in deploying SAP ERP Cloud and private cloud versions on Alibaba Cloud.

Comprehensive Cloud Service Support and Certification

As an SAP-certified cloud service provider, Alibaba Cloud will offer scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions for enterprise clients across various industries. Enterprises can deploy "SAP Integration Business Planning Cloud" on the Alibaba Cloud platform and embark on their digital transformation journey through RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP.

It is worth noting that Alibaba Cloud will officially join SAP's latest Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) certification program. This certification will fully support customers running various SAP enterprise solutions on Alibaba Cloud, laying a solid technical foundation for this cooperation.

Innovative Breakthroughs in AI Integration

This collaboration has achieved important breakthroughs in enterprise-level AI applications. SAP will explore integrating Alibaba's Qwen large language model into SAP AI Core's generative AI Hub, enabling enterprise customers to use localized generative AI functions in SAP applications and custom AI applications. This innovation will provide enterprises with more intelligent business processing capabilities, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

Comprehensive Deployment within Alibaba Group

While deepening the cooperation, Alibaba Group also plans to comprehensively deploy SAP's complete solution matrix, including SAP Business AI, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Procurement Cloud (Ariba), SAP Integration Business Planning Cloud, SAP HR Cloud (SuccessFactors), SAP Expense Management Cloud (Concur), and SAP Emarsys solutions, further optimizing its own enterprise infrastructure.

Global Market Expansion Strategy

The two parties have outlined a clear market expansion roadmap, initially focusing on the Chinese market and then gradually expanding to key regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This strategy reflects their deep insight into the demand for digital transformation in emerging markets and their long-term commitment.

Cai Hongxin, Chairman of Alibaba Group, said: "Our collaboration with SAP further strengthens our determination to empower global enterprises with world-class technology. By combining SAP’s enterprise-level software with Alibaba Cloud’s powerful infrastructure and AI capabilities, we are helping customers build smarter and more agile operating systems."