Alibaba Cloud Partners with Wanka Online Unit to Build AI Agent Network

Wanka Online has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to build an AI agent network. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is an investment holding company that operates through nine segments, including China Commerce Retail, Cloud Intelligence, International Commerce Retail, International Commerce Wholesale, Cainiao Represents Logistics Services, Local Services, Digital Media and Entertainment, and All Others. The partnership aims to enhance the AI capabilities of Wanka Online's network.

Wanka Online Inc. (HK:1762), a company specializing in mobile advertising and smartphone manufacturing, has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud to develop a global AI agent ecosystem for 'AI + Marketing.' This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of advertisers and improve conversion rates through AI-driven solutions, leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s infrastructure and Wanka Online’s expertise in mobile advertising [1].

The partnership is expected to integrate advanced AI models and cloud resources into Wanka Online’s operations, potentially positioning the company as a leader in AI marketing solutions. The most recent analyst rating on Wanka Online stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target [1].

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, which operates through nine segments including Cloud Intelligence, is pivoting towards AI and cloud as core growth drivers. Alibaba Cloud reported a 26% Q1 2025 revenue growth, driven by a $53 billion AI infrastructure investment [2]. This growth contrasts sharply with the e-commerce segment, which faces headwinds from a $7 billion subsidy program aimed at boosting consumption [2]. Alibaba’s strategic rebalancing towards its AI and cloud segments is emerging as a compelling investment opportunity [2].

The investment case for Alibaba hinges on its ability to leverage AI and cloud to offset e-commerce headwinds. While the retail segment’s margins are under pressure, the cloud division’s 26% revenue growth and 33% market share position it as a durable cash generator [2]. For investors, this represents a rare opportunity to capitalize on a tech-driven rebalancing in a fragmented market [2].

The partnership between Wanka Online and Alibaba Cloud underscores the growing importance of AI in the digital marketing landscape. By combining Wanka Online’s mobile advertising expertise with Alibaba Cloud’s advanced AI and cloud infrastructure, the two companies aim to create a powerful AI agent network that can drive significant improvements in marketing efficiency and conversion rates [1].

References:
[1] https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/wanka-online-partners-with-alibaba-cloud-to-enhance-ai-marketing-solutions
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/alibaba-ai-driven-cloud-surge-strategic-buy-opportunity-commerce-headwinds-2509/