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Tencent is set to revolutionize the cloud computing space by utilizing its WeChat super-app ecosystem to compete with industry giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Tencent Cloud CEO Dowson Tong revealed in an exclusive interview with CNBC at the Singapore Fintech Festival that they are focused on providing a unique, integrated cloud experience for users.
By leveraging insights gained from building the successful WeChat framework, Tencent aims to empower users to create super apps that offer a wide range of services from messaging to payment transactions. This comprehensive platform sets Tencent apart from other online platforms in the market.
While Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform currently dominate 68% of the cloud service market share, they lack the all-in-one functionality that defines WeChat’s success as highlighted in discussions on Windows forums.
Tong emphasized that more clients are turning to Tencent Cloud for its scalable infrastructure to develop mini-programs within the WeChat ecosystem seamlessly integrating their services. This strategic move positions Tencent as a forward-thinking leader challenging traditional cloud service providers.
With 1.3 billion users on WeChat enjoying various features under one platform, Tencent’s integrated ecosystem gives them a competitive edge over their rivals. While Wei Sun from Counterpoint Research acknowledges Tencent’s unique approach with super apps, he notes that infrastructure reliability remains a key priority for cloud clients over consumer-facing applications.
2024-12-11 23:15:02
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