JD expands in cloud computing market

JD Cloud, the cloud unit of the country's second-largest e-commerce site JD, will accelerate steps to expand its presence in the burgeoning cloud computing market.

Samuel Shen, the president of JD Cloud, said: "China's cloud computing market has entered an in-depth development phase, and JD cloud, as a new force in the industry, shoulders the mission of a flourishing cloud ecosystem and leading the new trend of cloud computing."

"The launch of a new logo and slogan this time represents our determination and prospects in the cloud computing market. In the future, JD Cloud will continue to promote technological innovations to offer highly efficient, stable and secure cloud computing services and solutions to clients and partners," Shen said.

After two years of practice, JD Cloud has accumulated rich technological experience, owning its own technology strength. Meanwhile, JD's comprehensive layout in artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing provides strong assistance for the growth of JD Cloud.

Samuel Shen, a Microsoft veteran of 24 years and the former general manager of its cloud and enterprise business in China, took the job as the president of JD's cloud unit last year.

At present, foreign companies such as Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc provide services in China through joint ventures with local partners.