Tencent Cloud has announced its strategic partnership with Global Resources Management Sdn. Bhd. (GRM), a Malaysian-owned company specialising in building digital infrastructure. By leveraging Tencent Cloud’s advanced Cloud Dedicated Zone (CDZ) solution, GRM successfully launched its core business, Alto Cloud, a brand-new internet data centre (IDC) in Cyberjaya, on June 26.

The Grand Launching Event marked the beginning of Alto Cloud’s services to local businesses in Malaysia, offering over 400 innovative cloud-based products and solutions. Amid the rapid growth of Malaysia’s data centre market, this partnership marks a significant milestone for both GRM and Tencent Cloud, as it reflects the commitment of GRM to align with the nation’s vision for a digital future and signifies Tencent Cloud’s first step forward in becoming a data centre enabler in Malaysia.

The event commenced with welcome remarks from Dato’ Stanley Ling Tiung Leng, Managing Director of GRM. On behalf of GRM, Dato’ Stanley expressed his gratitude to all the attendees and emphasized the significance of collaborating with Tencent Cloud to establish Alto Cloud, “Thanks to Tencent Cloud’s support and technological resources, Alto Cloud’s vision and mission of becoming the enabler of digital innovation in the local landscape is now a reality. We are hitting a new milestone towards unlocking the potential of digital transformation.”

Representatives from Tencent, including Mr. Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice-President of Tencent, CEO of Cloud & Smart Industries Group, and Mr. Kenneth Siow, Regional Director for Southeast Asia and General Manager for Singapore & Malaysia at Tencent Cloud International, congratulated GRM on Alto Cloud’s successful launch.

During his speech, Mr. Dowson Tong envisioned a beneficial future of GRM by leveraging Tencent Cloud’s technological innovations. He said, “We hope to empower GRM in hosting our industry leading data, media and AI solutions on Alto Cloud to benefit their fast-growing portfolio of enterprise clientele from different industries. Alto Cloud, powered by Tencent Cloud, will be enabling enterprises to take that crucial next step in digital transformation.”

To solidify this milestone event, the launching ceremony was inaugurated by key figures from both organizations — Datuk Tiong Thai King, President of GRM; Dato’ Stanley Ling; Mr. Sylvester Wong Hsiang Hui, Executive Director of GRM; Mr. Dowson Tong; Mr. Poshu Yeong, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud International; and Mr. Kenneth Siow.