#nba alibaba deal

NBA China has partnered with Alibaba Cloud in a multi-year deal to enhance fan experiences using AI and cloud technology. The collaboration makes Alibaba Cloud the official cloud computing and AI Partner of NBA China. Through the partnership, NBA China will use Alibaba Cloud’s AI and computing services to power new digital fan engagement initiatives. Alibaba’s consumer-facing apps, Quark and Tongyi, will also serve as Official Marketing Partners of NBA China. Additionally, Alibaba Cloud will host the NBA’s digital platforms in China, including the NBA App, the league’s official website, and various mini-programs. Fans attending NBA House during the China Games can also use Alibaba Cloud’s AI features to create personalized NBA avatars and generate custom commentary clips using their own voice samples. As part of the multi-year agreement, NBA China will use Alibaba Cloud’s data analytics tools to gain insights that will further strengthen local fan engagement strategies. Read more in our articles including "NBA China, Alibaba Cloud partner to develop fan engagement solutions" and "NBA 2K14 now available in the Philippines".