An statement that was published by Amazon Web Services (AWS) today stated that the Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region of AWS is now open to the general public. There are three Availability Zones in this region, and each one has the code ap-east-2. As a result of the new Region, customers in Taiwan will have the opportunity to utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and services for the very first time.
The skyline of Taipei, which features the massive building known as Taipei 101 for construction. Through the addition of this new Region, the worldwide footprint of Amazon Web Services (AWS) has increased to 117 Availability Zones spread across 37 geographic Regions all over the world. The establishment of this Region marks the sixteenth Region to be established in the Asia Pacific region and the first infrastructure Region to be built in Taipei. With the assistance of the new Amazon Web Services Region, developers, startups, and companies, as well as organizations in the fields of education, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations, will be able to execute their applications and provide service to end users while maintaining data residency in Taiwan. This will be possible regardless of whether the apps are being developed in Taiwan or elsewhere.
Taiwan (T) is home to Amazon Web Services.
Over the course of more than a decade, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has maintained a presence in Taiwan, beginning with the establishment of the AWS Taipei office in 2014. In the years that have passed since then, Amazon Web Services has offered a wide range of infrastructure products in Taiwan, including the following:
With the opening of the first Amazon CloudFront edge location in 2014 and the addition of another in 2018, Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides its customers with a content delivery network that is both safe and efficient, allowing for the acceleration of data, video, application, and API delivery around the globe.
In 2018, Amazon Web Services (AWS) established two AWS Direct Connect facilities in Taiwan with the intention of broadening the range of connectivity options available around the globe. For the purpose of providing our customers with enhanced speed and bandwidth, we have launched a new Direct Connect site in Taiwan. In conjunction with the launch of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region, this work was carried out.
AWS Outposts were initially released in Taiwan in the year 2020 by Amazon Web Services (AWS). For the purpose of delivering a hybrid experience that is consistent, these outposts were developed to provide assistance to clients in extending the infrastructure and services offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to their on-premises or edge locations.
With the intention of offering support for low-latency applications that demand responsiveness in the single-digit millisecond range, Amazon Web Services Local Zone was initially released in Taipei in the year 2022.
Together with the launch of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region today, we are further strengthening our commitment to providing assistance to businesses who are engaged in entrepreneurial initiatives in Taiwan. Organizations who carry out their operations in a sector that is subject to rules will have the opportunity to keep data locally while retaining complete control over the location of the data and its transit. Businesses, ranging from high-tech manufacturing to semiconductor companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will have access to the scalable infrastructure that is required for growth and innovation. This infrastructure is essential for the progress of businesses.
Residents of Taiwan who are customers of Amazon Web Services
The following are some instances of enterprises in Taiwan that are already leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to innovate and give differentiated experiences to their customers: these firms include:
One of the first companies in Taiwan to pioneer the field of financial technology is CFD, which is an abbreviation for Cathay Financial Holdings. By continually implementing the most recent technical breakthroughs, it is able to establish a full ecosystem for the provision of financial services. Since the year 2021, CFH has been trying to strengthen its security control and satisfy compliance standards by developing a cloud environment on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This has been done in order to achieve the required standards.
According to Marcus Yao, senior executive vice president of CFH, “Cathay Financial Holdings will continue to accelerate digital transformation in the industry.” In addition, the firm will increase the dependability, security, timeliness, and scalability of our financial services. CFH is a global financial services provider. It is anticipated that CFH will be able to provide its customers with an even more extensive selection of financial services that are also more convenient as a result of the introduction of the new AWS Region in Taiwan.
The Gamania Group is bringing about a revolution in the entertainment sector by combining artificial intelligence with celebrity intellectual property (IP) through the utilization of its cutting-edge Vyin AI platform. In order to build AI interactions that are not only safe but also responsive, Gamania made use of the robust and scalable infrastructure that Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides.
Vyin AI’s chief strategy officer and head of Innovation Lab, Benjamin Chen, stated that the fundamental goal of the company is to establish a digital identity that is entirely interactive, lifelike, and secure to use. This is the primary mission of Vyin AI. In order to accomplish this, technological solutions that are dependable, quick to react, and secure are what are required. For the purpose of accomplishing this objective, we are reliant on the dependable and robust cloud infrastructure that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers, and we are looking forward to the low-latency advantages that the AWS Region in Taiwan has to offer. In order to provide consumers with interactions that are not only secure but also free of hallucinations of artificial intelligence, Vyin AI is able to take advantage of the extremely stable and secure environment that Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides. We are able to devote more of our attention to the development of foundational artificial intelligence technology and the enhancement of the “hyper-personalized interactive” user experience, which in turn speeds up the process of product iteration and optimization. This is made possible by the utilization of AWS Cloud services.
Chunghwa Telecom is the market leader in Taiwan when it comes to cloud network services (also known as cloud computing). In addition to providing the most extensive mainstream 5G bandwidth, they also provide exceptional network speed and mobile internet capabilities that are well-known all over the world. In order to build creative services and intelligent applications for a wide range of industries, Chunghwa Telecom utilizes generative artificial intelligence platforms such as Amazon Bedrock. These platforms are used to develop creative services and intelligent applications.
The following remark was given by Dr. Rong-Shy Lin, the president of CHT: “With the launch of the AWS Region in Taiwan, CHT’s partnership with AWS has entered a new phase.” We will be enhancing the integration of significant benefits offered by the AWS Region, such as low latency and local data storage through our efforts. All of these benefits will be combined with CHT’s extensive backbone network, extensive cloud knowledge, and experienced team that has acquired a variety of AWS Competency certifications. As a result of this, CHT will be in a position to provide solutions that are capable of meeting demanding security and compliance standards for highly regulated businesses. These industries include those in the government, the financial industry, vital infrastructure, and other sectors. While this is going on, we are making use of the technologies that are provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), such as Amazon Bedrock, in order to develop innovative applications, hasten the adoption of artificial intelligence, and speed up the process of digital transformation. In addition to providing our customers with support for expanding their businesses into foreign markets, we are dedicated to continue to provide cloud and network services in Taiwan that are as optimized as possible.
The Taiwanese partners of Amazon Web Services Corporation
When it comes to aiding customers in embracing cloud technologies and making the most of the value that can be extracted from the recently established AWS Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region, the Amazon Web Services Partner Network in Taiwan plays a vital role. In order to expedite the process of digital transformation across all industries, these specialized partners combine their substantial technical expertise with their familiarity with the market in their respective regions.
In addition to being a Premier Tier Services Partner for Amazon Web Services, eCloudvalley Digital Technology Group is made up of team members that are experts in cloud computing and have earned more than 600 certifications.
“eCloudvalley Group has always embraced our mission of being a cloud evangelist, driving the adoption of cloud technology across Taiwan’s industries,” said MP Tsai, chairman of eCloudvalley Group. “We have driven the adoption of cloud technology across Taiwan’s industries.” “We have always been committed to our success in this endeavor.” Since we have worked closely with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for more than a decade, it is an honor for us to assist an increasing number of customers and industries in transitioning to the cloud while also being a part of the digital transformation journey that clients are taking on AWS. We are confident that the introduction of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region will further help the digital transformation and innovation of Taiwanese firms in Taiwan. This is because AWS is already the world’s leading cloud technology provider. At the same time, businesses that are required to maintain a higher level of local data residency, such as those in the healthcare and financial sectors, will be able to make additional progress in their road toward cloud transformation.
Nextlink Technology Inc. is a Premier Consulting Partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS), a certified Managed Service Provider (MSP), and possesses AWS Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and Government Consulting Competency. In addition, Nextlink Technology Inc. is a premier consulting partner of AWS.
According to Shasta Ho, the Chief Executive Officer of Nextlink Technology Inc., “The investment of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in local infrastructure will help drive the digital transformation of Taiwanese companies, boosting the development of various industries ranging from traditional industries to emerging digital sectors.” We look forward to continue our collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to assist businesses in a wide variety of industries in making extensive use of the new AWS Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region. The implementation of this local advantage will take place in order to fulfill the requirements of customers with regard to the localization of data, low latency, compliance, and high performance computing workloads. In addition, we are thrilled to make use of the world-leading cloud technologies that are made available by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in order to fuel the digital transformation journeys of our customers while simultaneously contributing to the diversification of Taiwan’s economy.
AWS, which stands for Amazon Web Services, has been SAP’s key partner for more than a decade now. According to Amazon Web Services (AWS), hundreds of enterprise customers from all around the world are using AWS to run their SAP workloads across the platform.
According to George Chen, who is the global vice president of SAP and the managing director for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, “SAP is thrilled to see AWS establish new data centers in Taiwan.” Enhanced operational flexibility, decreased service latency, and a wider range of options are all benefits that Taiwanese businesses receive as a result of this investment. Within the framework of a long-term strategic engagement, SAP is committed to advancing the process of cloud transformation for the companies in question. We are able to provide our customers with assistance in making a seamless move to the cloud by employing RISE in conjunction with SAP. Once they are in the cloud, they will have more flexibility, scalability, and decreased operational expenses. By merging the enterprise solutions provided by SAP with the robust cloud platform provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), we will jointly empower Taiwan’s businesses to unlock breakthrough artificial intelligence applications and conduct their core businesses in a secure and dependable manner locally. This will be accomplished by combining the two companies’ respective offerings. Bringing Taiwan’s enterprise cloud transition together will be the means by which this accomplishment will be achieved.
In Taiwan, fostering innovation that is ecologically responsible
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud technologies are making it possible for businesses to enhance their operational efficiency while simultaneously reducing their impact on the environment. This is happening as Taiwan draws closer to realizing its goal of generating net-zero emissions by the year 2050. The new Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region combines the AWS commitment to sustainability, which aids businesses in fulfilling both their technological and environmental sustainability goals. This region is located in Taiwan.
Ace Energy is a company that is considered to be a pioneer in the field of enterprise energy management in Taiwan. Ace Energy has been leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) services such as Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), and AWS IoT Core since the year 2013. This is accomplished through the Energy Saving Performance Contract model that Ace Energy has implemented. With the help of these services, Ace Energy is able to provide its customers with innovative energy solutions. Ace Energy has successfully implemented energy management solutions in one thousand different locations, assisted a semiconductor manufacturer in reducing their steam consumption by sixty-five percent, achieved annual energy savings of twenty-two million Taiwan dollars, and reduced their carbon emissions by eight thousand tons when they utilized their waste heat recovery technology. All of these accomplishments were accomplished through the utilization of Ace Energy’s waste heat recovery technology.
The Taiwan Power Company, usually referred to as Taipower, is Taiwan’s state-owned agency that supplies electricity. Through the use of Amazon Web Services, Taipower has been able to modernize its business processes since 2018. By implementing smart grid technology such as drones, robotics, and virtual reality for smart patrol, Taipower has enhanced the quality of the customer experience through the usage of the “Taiwan Power” application. This has allowed Taipower to become more competitive in the market. Through the application of data-driven decision-making, the company has been able to achieve an increase in operational efficiency. As a consequence of this, the company has been fortunate enough to receive six Platinum Awards in a row in the Corporate Sustainability category at the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards.
Cooperating to make headway in the field of cloud computing
AWS, which stands for Amazon Web Services, has been working in Taiwan since 2014 to build comprehensive programs with the goal of enhancing skills and educating people about cloud computing. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate, and Amazon Web Services Skill Builder are just few of the educational programs that have been crucial in training more than 200,000 people in Taiwan about cloud computing concepts. A foundation for Taiwan’s digital future will be established with the assistance of these projects, which will rise in line with our expenditures in infrastructure. This foundation will be built with great success.
The community that is centered around Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Taiwan is flourishing and is eagerly awaiting your participation. Participate in the knowledge-sharing and networking activities that take place at local AWS User Groups in Taipei, or consider becoming a part of the growing community of AWS enthusiasts by joining the ranks of the 17 AWS Community Builders who are already contributing to Taiwan’s cloud ecosystem. Additionally, you can engage with the four AWS Heroes who are celebrating their achievements in Taiwan. Because of all of these community links, which offer a wealth of options, your journey to the cloud can be sped up by making use of the expertise that is available in your area and by engaging in collaborative learning.
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Your business can receive assistance from the Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region of Amazon Web Services, which is ready to supply it. When you navigate to the page that is named “AWS Services by Region,” you will get a detailed analysis of the services that are available in this particular location. It is highly recommended that you read the Regional news part of the AWS News Blog if you are interested in learning about new AWS Regions.
It is imperative that construction work on the Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region start as soon as potential.
