The Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, held from September 5-6 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, highlighted a suite of AI and Cloud innovations designed to empower global enterprises. Senior Executive Vice President Dowson Tong emphasized the growing demand for digital transformation, noting that many businesses are leveraging digitalization to boost efficiency, capture emerging trends, and expand globally. Tencent introduced several updates to its cloud services and AI-driven solutions, including AI Infra and the Hunyuan Turbo, to meet the needs of enterprises navigating large model training and development.
AI and Cloud Innovations Unveiled
Tencent introduced AI Infra, a comprehensive suite of computing, storage, and networking solutions optimized for companies developing large models. The highlight was the Hunyuan Turbo, an AI model service based on Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture. The Hunyuan Turbo doubles training efficiency and cuts inference costs by 50%, making it a powerful tool for businesses focused on AI adoption. Furthermore, Tencent's Hunyuan AI Coding Assistant—already used by over half of Tencent's programmers—has boosted developer productivity by 40%.
Global Expansion and AI-Driven Solutions
Tencent Cloud International showcased its global expansion strategies, scaling its AI-enabled services to empower enterprises worldwide. Notable innovations included Palm Verification Technology, a secure, AI-enabled identity authentication system, now being used by Indonesia’s largest mobile internet provider, Telkomsel. This technology is part of Tencent Cloud's broader Palm Verification Ecosystem Plan, which enables global partners to quickly adopt and integrate cutting-edge authentication solutions.
Tencent Cloud also introduced other AI-enabled tools such as the Knowledge Engine Platform, Digital Human, and e-KYC (Know Your Customer), aimed at helping global businesses leverage AI to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and enhance security.
Partnerships and Global Growth
Tencent's international business has grown substantially, with a presence in over 80 markets. Partnerships with major companies, including Aladdin Cybersecurity, MFEC Public Company, Siemens, and others, signal Tencent's commitment to expanding AI and digital solutions globally. Additionally, Tencent Cloud’s Global Partner Ecosystem, now boasting over 11,000 partners, continues to drive 80% of its overseas revenue.
Enhancing Global Technical Support
Tencent Cloud has also strengthened its global support infrastructure by establishing nine technical support centers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This move ensures 24/7 technical assistance, supporting the growing number of enterprises adopting Tencent Cloud’s products and services.
Shaping the Future of AI and Cloud Services
As businesses across the globe embrace digitalization, Tencent is positioning itself as a key enabler of AI and cloud adoption. With its cutting-edge AI-driven innovations and expansive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud is committed to helping enterprises of all sizes succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.