Alibaba Cloud has officially launched its first cloud region in Mexico on February 18, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to drive digital transformation and innovation across Latin America. This new infrastructure will provide businesses, startups, developers, and organizations with secure, resilient, and scalable cloud services, reinforcing Mexico’s position as a leading regional tech hub.
With this launch, Alibaba Cloud expands its global infrastructure network to 87 availability zones across 29 regions, further solidifying its leadership in the global cloud market.
“The launch of our Mexico Region underscores our long-term commitment to serving this vibrant market,” said Selina Yuan, President of International Business, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. “We are not only bringing world-class cloud technology to support local businesses, but also building an inclusive and thriving ecosystem in Mexico together with our local partners, developers, and customers to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth across Latin America.”
“Mexico City is the technological, financial, economic, investment, and innovation engine of the world, and we are setting a benchmark in the digitalization process. With the arrival of Alibaba Cloud, we are getting closer to the consolidation of becoming a cutting-edge digital metropolis, which increasingly provides more advanced tools for startups, entrepreneurs, and companies in strategic sectors,” said Manola Zabalza, Secretary of Economic Development of the Government of Mexico City.
Powering Innovation with Resilient Cloud Infrastructure
The Mexico Region provides a comprehensive suite of cloud products, including elastic computing, storage, networking, container, and security services, all compliant with ISO and CSA certifications. Designed to meet the demands of Mexico’s e-commerce, logistics, fintech, and telecom sectors, the cloud region ensures low latency and enhanced data sovereignty.
Additionally, Alibaba Cloud offers high-performance and cost-effective services, ensuring businesses of all sizes can leverage cloud computing efficiently. Competitive pricing models, pay-as-you-go options, and customized solutions will enable startups and enterprises across Latin America to optimize costs while scaling operations effectively.
Investing in Mexico’s Digital Future
As part of its long-term strategy for the Mexican market, Alibaba Cloud plans to introduce a series of initiatives to advance the country’s digital ecosystem. These initiatives include talent development programs in collaboration with local universities and institutions to equip the next generation with essential cloud and AI skills, thereby promoting technological inclusion; SME and developer support programs to help small and medium enterprises adopt cloud technologies; and community engagement activities such as hackathons, technology workshops, and innovation challenges to inspire students and startups to utilize cloud and AI tools for solving real-world challenges.
“In addition, leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s global network, Mexican companies can easily tap into other markets, particularly in Asia. Local businesses will benefit from Alibaba Cloud’s technology expertise, market insights, and dedicated support across regions to expand their global footprint,” added Yuan.
Building a Thriving Local Ecosystem with Partners and Customers
Alibaba Cloud established its customer service center in Mexico City in 2022 to support regional customers. Since then, it has partnered with leading local firms, including Soft180, CONTPAQi, Coonectate, UST, Sobot, Viko, YunTek, Whale Cloud, VDE Suite, and Dexmi, to provide tailored consulting services and industry-specific solutions. These partnerships highlight Alibaba Cloud’s efforts to foster a thriving local ecosystem and drive innovation.
CONTPAQi, a business management software provider in Mexico, collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to deliver cloud-based solutions for accounting, invoicing, electronic billing, and inventory management. This partnership aims to help Mexican SMEs access cutting-edge technological tools cost-efficiently and securely.
“We are proud to be a strategic partner of Alibaba Cloud in offering tailored solutions for local businesses, which will lead to the transformation of the business ecosystem in Mexico,” said Javier Santana, Digital Transformation Director at CONTPAQi. “Our mission has always been to facilitate the growth of SMEs, and with this partnership, we are confident that we can take digital transformation to the next level, positively impacting millions of businesses and families across the country.”
By leveraging local partnerships and Alibaba’s ecosystem resources, Alibaba Cloud has become the trusted cloud service provider for leading companies in Mexico and across Latin America.
Limac, a Mexican IT company specializing in developing and distributing software tailored for SMBs, has successfully expanded its business by leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s elastic cloud resources and security solutions.
“With Alibaba Cloud’s reliable infrastructure and security solutions, we’ve accelerated our growth while ensuring compliance. The launch of the Mexico Region enables us to deploy local resources and expand our IT solutions across Latin America, empowering millions of SMBs in their digital transformation. With cutting-edge technology and cost-effective solutions, Alibaba Cloud is the ideal partner to drive this evolution,” said José Limón, CEO of Limac.
