Cloud computing a ray of light for Guiyang economy

Guiyang, capital of southwestern Guizhou province, is poised to become an emerging technology hub for inland China as the province seeks to lure high-tech enterprises to the city, industry insiders said.

Infobird Cloud Computing Technology Co Ltd has budgeted 600 million yuan ($96 million) toward building a cloud computing center in the city. Cloud computing is a network that hosts applications remotely.

The project is the latest result joint venture between Guiyang and Beijing Zhongguancun Science Park, which is fast becoming known as "China's Silicon Valley".